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This podcast explores the powerful ripple effect of Will Smith’s iconic quote: “The first step is you have to say that you can.” Through the lens of the Victories Vibes brand, this belief evolved into an empowering mantra: "Say you can, then do it." What started as a spark of inspiration became a real-world catalyst for people pushing past doubt to chase their dreams.
You’ll meet real people from all walks of life who found this message just when they needed it most—and ran with it:
Alex discovered the quote on social media, enrolled in acting classes, started auditioning, and landed a role in an indie film.
Jordan Matthews, from rural Georgia, launched a YouTube channel called “Say You Can” after finding Victories Vibes on Instagram. One video was reposted by the brand, went viral, and helped him earn a college scholarship.
Adrian Carter from Detroit turned the quote into a daily mantra, returned to school for media production, and launched his own video production company.
Andre Turner felt a deep connection watching The Pursuit of Happyness, used a Victories Vibes notebook to write goals, earned a film school scholarship, won a student film festival—and even received a message from Will Smith himself.
Jamal Carter, inspired by Fresh Prince reruns and a Victories Vibes post, took a video editing course, launched his business Carter Motion, and worked on a docuseries tied to Will Smith.
Jordan Thomas turned discipline into results—waking up early, writing daily, taking screenwriting courses, getting his short film into a festival, and launching a podcast titled “Say You Can.”
Jordan Michaels from Chicago saw a Will Smith interview, made a vision board, committed to weekly videos for his YouTube channel JMike Films, went viral, and founded Frame It Forward, a nonprofit teaching kids filmmaking.
Lisa channeled her inspiration into fashion—researching, attending online workshops, sketching, and eventually showcasing her designs on a runway.
Two Sarahs found their spark: one became a published author and motivational speaker, the other built a career in photography and inspired others to chase their dreams too.
These aren’t just stories of personal triumph—they’re examples of people paying it forward. Many of them became mentors, creators, and community leaders, helping others believe in themselves too.
Victories Vibes fueled this movement not just through words, but through action—building a community and offering merch like T-shirts, hoodies, and notebooks as daily reminders of the mission: believe it, then do it.
At its heart, the message is simple but life-changing: Belief is the beginning, but action is what transforms it into reality. This synergy—between mindset and movement—is what unlocked real change for all these individuals.
Read their stories and let them inspire your own. Say you can… then do it.
Click Here https://victories-vibes.com/collections/will-smith-say-you-can-then-do-it
You’ll meet real people from all walks of life who found this message just when they needed it most—and ran with it:
Alex discovered the quote on social media, enrolled in acting classes, started auditioning, and landed a role in an indie film.
Jordan Matthews, from rural Georgia, launched a YouTube channel called “Say You Can” after finding Victories Vibes on Instagram. One video was reposted by the brand, went viral, and helped him earn a college scholarship.
Adrian Carter from Detroit turned the quote into a daily mantra, returned to school for media production, and launched his own video production company.
Andre Turner felt a deep connection watching The Pursuit of Happyness, used a Victories Vibes notebook to write goals, earned a film school scholarship, won a student film festival—and even received a message from Will Smith himself.
Jamal Carter, inspired by Fresh Prince reruns and a Victories Vibes post, took a video editing course, launched his business Carter Motion, and worked on a docuseries tied to Will Smith.
Jordan Thomas turned discipline into results—waking up early, writing daily, taking screenwriting courses, getting his short film into a festival, and launching a podcast titled “Say You Can.”
Jordan Michaels from Chicago saw a Will Smith interview, made a vision board, committed to weekly videos for his YouTube channel JMike Films, went viral, and founded Frame It Forward, a nonprofit teaching kids filmmaking.
Lisa channeled her inspiration into fashion—researching, attending online workshops, sketching, and eventually showcasing her designs on a runway.
Two Sarahs found their spark: one became a published author and motivational speaker, the other built a career in photography and inspired others to chase their dreams too.
These aren’t just stories of personal triumph—they’re examples of people paying it forward. Many of them became mentors, creators, and community leaders, helping others believe in themselves too.
Victories Vibes fueled this movement not just through words, but through action—building a community and offering merch like T-shirts, hoodies, and notebooks as daily reminders of the mission: believe it, then do it.
At its heart, the message is simple but life-changing: Belief is the beginning, but action is what transforms it into reality. This synergy—between mindset and movement—is what unlocked real change for all these individuals.
Read their stories and let them inspire your own. Say you can… then do it.
Click Here https://victories-vibes.com/collections/will-smith-say-you-can-then-do-it
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00:00Can a simple phrase really be a game changer?
00:03I mean, think about it just a few words, but maybe they have the power to shift your whole life path.
00:10It's a powerful idea.
00:11Yeah. And today on the deep dive, that's exactly what we're exploring.
00:15We're looking at the impact of that Will Smith quote.
00:18The first step is you have to say that you can.
00:21And also the whole Victories Vibes brand that sort of grew around that philosophy.
00:25Exactly. What's really striking is just how many people, I mean,
00:28from totally different backgrounds connected with this.
00:31Oh, absolutely. The sources we looked at are just packed with these stories, you know,
00:35real people, real change, often starting from that one idea.
00:39Right. And for you listening, if you're looking for those insights, those aha moments,
00:44but without getting lost in the weeds, well, that's our goal today.
00:47We're trying to pull out the key takeaways,
00:50really distill the lessons from all these different experiences.
00:52We'll see how this whole say you can theme played out for different people in different situations.
00:56And what's fascinating when you dig into these stories is where that first spark actually came from.
01:02It wasn't always some, you know, lightning bolt moment.
01:05No, often it was much simpler, almost accidental,
01:07like Alex just scrolling social media late at night, right?
01:10And bam, sees a Victories Vibes post with the quote.
01:13Or Jordan Matthews down in rural Georgia.
01:16For him, it was more about connecting with Will Smith's characters,
01:19you know, and in movies like Pursuit of Happiness or Ali.
01:22And his interviews, too.
01:23Yeah, which shows how it can come from different places, art, interviews.
01:27Totally. And not just movies.
01:29Adrian in Detroit.
01:30He heard Will Smith talking about mindset on YouTube.
01:33Right. And then we found two different Sarahs, actually,
01:36who both got that hit of inspiration from watching motivational speeches by him.
01:40It really highlights how this message was just out there in different forms.
01:45What really jumps out, though, is that these encounters,
01:48they landed at just the right time for these people.
01:50Yes, Andre, for instance, felt that connection watching The Pursuit of Happiness,
01:54much like Jordan Matthews.
01:55And then there's Jamal in Cleveland.
01:58He grew up watching Fresh Prince reruns, like so many of us,
02:02and then later sees a Victories Vibes post on Instagram.
02:05Kind of full circle.
02:06It is.
02:07And others, like Jordan Thomas in Ohio,
02:09just kept hearing the quote pop up in motivational videos online.
02:13It was just sort of ambient.
02:15Or Jordan Michaels in Chicago stumbles onto a Will Smith interview on YouTube
02:19during his lunch break.
02:21Just like that.
02:22Yeah, inspiration strikes anywhere.
02:23And we also saw Lisa finding it on social media,
02:27another Sarah seeing a motivational video.
02:29It was everywhere.
02:30But the key thing across all these stories, it seems,
02:33is that the quote didn't just, you know, go in one ear and out the other.
02:36It stuck.
02:37It resonated, often when they were feeling doubt
02:40or maybe just ready for a change.
02:41Like it was the exact thing they needed to hear right then.
02:44Precisely.
02:45Which naturally leads us to think about the role Victories Vibes played in all this.
02:49It wasn't just about hearing the quote once.
02:51Right.
02:51The brand really amplified it, kept the momentum going.
02:53Yeah.
02:54So for Alex, that first real connection to the whole
02:57say you can then do it idea was actually through a Victories Vibes post.
03:02Jordan Matthews found them on Instagram too.
03:04And Adrian, he was drawn to their whole online message about
03:07inner strength and resilience,
03:09inspired by celebrities but making it relatable.
03:12And you see that pattern again and again.
03:15Both Sarah's, Andre, Jamal, Jordan Thomas, Jordan Michaels, Lisa.
03:19They mostly found Victories Vibes online, often through social media.
03:23It really shows how well they leveraged that online space
03:27to connect with people looking for that kind of message.
03:29Though Andre's story was a bit different, wasn't it?
03:32He got a Victories Vibes notebook from a teacher.
03:34That's right.
03:35Which shows the message spread offline too, person to person.
03:38But the crucial part is they didn't just see the brand.
03:41They engaged with it.
03:42Exactly.
03:43They followed them, read the blogs, and importantly, they bought the merch.
03:46Yeah.
03:47The sources mentioned t-shirts, hoodies, those notebooks,
03:50all with the say you can then do it, quote.
03:53It's almost like wearing it or writing in it
03:55helped make the commitment feel more real, you know, a physical reminder.
03:59Definitely.
04:00And it wasn't just about buying stuff.
04:02It became clear Victories Vibes was building a community.
04:05People felt connected, not just to the brand, but to each other.
04:10Sharing that journey, that struggle, that motivation, it provided ongoing support.
04:14So you have this initial spark, the quote,
04:17then this reinforcement from the brand and the community.
04:20Yeah.
04:20What happened next?
04:21Did it translate into action?
04:23That's the critical part.
04:24It wasn't just about feeling inspired.
04:26It was the catalyst for taking actual steps.
04:29Okay.
04:29So let's look at those first steps.
04:31Alex, wanting to act, actually enrolled in classes and started auditioning.
04:36Tangible stuff.
04:37Right.
04:37And Jordan Matthews, the aspiring filmmaker,
04:40he started saying the quote out loud, sharing his early films online,
04:43and even started a YouTube channel called Say You Can.
04:46Love the name.
04:47Directly reflecting the message.
04:49Exactly.
04:50Adrian went back to school for media production,
04:52made the quote his daily mantra.
04:54Sarah, the writer, started that daily writing habit
04:57and also began researching the fashion industry,
04:59maybe exploring different creative paths.
05:02Could be.
05:03Andre used that notebook to write down actual goals,
05:06and he recorded a monologue for YouTube, putting himself out there.
05:09Jamal focused on video editing.
05:11He did things like setting his alarm early for walks,
05:14maybe building discipline, took an online course,
05:16started offering his skills.
05:18Yeah, proactive steps.
05:19Right.
05:19Jordan Thomas, another storyteller, also got disciplined waking up early,
05:23writing daily, taking screenwriting courses.
05:26Jordan Michaels made a vision board,
05:28committed to making a video every week for his YouTube channel,
05:31J Mike Films.
05:33Consistency.
05:34Lisa, into fashion, started researching,
05:36went to workshops, began sketching designs.
05:39Practical actions.
05:40And the other, Sarah, the photographer,
05:42built her portfolio and started actively looking for freelance work.
05:46What strikes me is that none of these first steps
05:48were necessarily earth-shattering on their own.
05:50No, but they were movement.
05:52Exactly.
05:53Overcoming that initial inertia,
05:54that's often the hardest part, isn't it?
05:56And for you listening, that's maybe the takeaway here.
05:59Yeah.
05:59Any step forward, no matter how small,
06:01it builds momentum.
06:03For sure.
06:03But of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing from there.
06:06Oh, definitely not.
06:08The sources are clear about the challenges.
06:10Rejections, self-doubt creeping back in,
06:13money worries,
06:14even criticism from people around them.
06:16The usual suspects when you try to do something new or big.
06:19Pretty much.
06:19But what kept coming up was how that mantra,
06:22say you can, then do it,
06:25helped them push through.
06:26Like a mental tool.
06:27Yeah, exactly.
06:28Yeah.
06:28A way to reframe setbacks.
06:30Not as game over, but just obstacles to navigate.
06:35Resilience.
06:35And those first steps, plus that resilience,
06:37eventually led to some real breakthroughs, right?
06:40Turning point.
06:40Absolutely.
06:41Let's talk about those.
06:42For Alex, the actor,
06:43getting a role in an indie film,
06:45that's huge validation.
06:46Big time.
06:46And Jordan Matthews.
06:48Victories, Vibes reposted one of his videos.
06:50It got thousands of views.
06:52Wow.
06:52Yeah.
06:53And that led to connecting with another filmmaker.
06:55And eventually he won a college scholarship.
06:58Massive turning point.
06:59Incredible.
07:00Adrian finished school, got an internship,
07:02and then, this is amazing,
07:03started his own video production company.
07:05See, from deciding to go back to school
07:07to owning a business,
07:09Sarah got her book published
07:10and then became a motivational speaker herself.
07:12That's fantastic.
07:14Andre landed the lead in a community play
07:16got into film school with a scholarship,
07:18won a student film festival.
07:20And then got a message from Will Smith.
07:22Imagine that.
07:23Unbelievable.
07:24Jamal's editing work took off.
07:26He got featured on the Victories Vibes blog,
07:28started his own company, Carter Motion.
07:30And even worked on a docuseries
07:32Will Smith was involved with.
07:34The connections keep coming back.
07:36It's wild.
07:37Jordan Thomas got his short film into a festival
07:40as a finalist,
07:42and then started that podcast.
07:43Say you can.
07:44Jordan Michaels had a video go viral
07:46shared by Will Smith, no less,
07:48which then inspired him to start
07:49a non-profit teaching filmmaking to kids.
07:52Frame it forward.
07:53Amazing.
07:53Lisa collaborated with a designer,
07:55saw her own designs in a fashion show.
07:58A dream realized.
07:59And the other Sarah, the photographer.
08:01Her career took off.
08:02She got to share her story at an event.
08:04And actually inspired someone else there
08:06to start their own dream business.
08:08A bakery.
08:08That's the ripple effect starting, isn't it?
08:10Absolutely.
08:10These achievements are fantastic,
08:13but what's maybe even more inspiring
08:14is how they then turned around
08:16and started helping others.
08:18Yeah, that really stood out.
08:19It wasn't just about their own success anymore.
08:21Right.
08:21Alex wanted to give back
08:22to that Victories Vibes community,
08:24share their story to lift others.
08:27Jordan Matthews started mentoring high schoolers,
08:29used his YouTube channel for good,
08:31and even helped launch
08:33a Victories Vibes scholarship,
08:35paying it forward.
08:36Adrian, with his company,
08:38started hiring interns,
08:39speaking at schools,
08:41sharing the knowledge.
08:42Sarah connected with others
08:43in the Victories Vibes community,
08:45offering support.
08:46Andre founded a youth program
08:48called The First Step.
08:49Perfect name.
08:50And partnered with Victories Vibes
08:51from Merch for it.
08:53Jamal shared his story widely
08:55in the Facebook group,
08:56on the blog.
08:57His company became a bit of a movement.
09:00Jordan Thomas mentored young writers.
09:02Jordan Michaels launched that nonprofit,
09:04frame it forward,
09:05tangible impact.
09:05Lisa kept sharing her story
09:07after her collaboration.
09:09And the other, Sarah, as we said,
09:10directly inspired someone else's venture
09:12just by sharing her journey.
09:14It really feels like this philosophy
09:16and the community around it
09:17didn't just build individual success.
09:19It built this sense of shared purpose,
09:23a desire to uplift.
09:24Yeah.
09:25Which really brings us back
09:26to the core message, doesn't it?
09:28The enduring power of it all.
09:29It does.
09:30All these stories,
09:31they circle back to one key idea, really.
09:34For you listening, it's this.
09:36Belief is where it starts.
09:38It's essential.
09:39But it's not enough on its own.
09:42Right.
09:42It has to be followed by action.
09:44Consistent, determined action.
09:46That's the magic combo.
09:47The Will Smith quote
09:48gives you the belief,
09:49the say you can.
09:51Victories Vibes,
09:52in many ways,
09:53provided the then-do-it push
09:54and the community support.
09:55They acted as catalysts
09:57and then ongoing fuel.
09:58Mm-hmm.
09:59And looking at all these different paths,
10:01the message seems clear.
10:02No dream is really too big.
10:04No goal too far-fetched.
10:06If you start with that belief in yourself.
10:08And then you actually do the work.
10:09Exactly.
10:10You put in the effort.
10:11So wrapping up this deep dive,
10:13that core insight seems pretty powerful.
10:15It's the combination, right?
10:16Believing in yourself like Will Smithard.
10:18And then taking that action,
10:19getting that encouragement,
10:20like we saw with Victories Vibes.
10:21That synergy is what seems
10:23to unlock real transformation.
10:25And hopefully for you listening in,
10:28seeking those insights,
10:30these stories have maybe shed some light
10:32on how you can apply that kind of philosophy
10:34to your own goals.
10:36We hope you found those aha moments
10:38we talked about.
10:39Seeing how it played out for others
10:41can be really illuminating.
10:43So here's a thought to leave you with.
10:44Just take a second and think.
10:45Is there one area right now in your life
10:48where maybe a little self-doubt
10:50is holding you back?
10:51What's one I can statement
10:53you could genuinely make to yourself
10:55about that area?
10:56Just one.
10:57And then this is the important part.
10:59What's one small concrete action,
11:01something you can actually do today
11:02to back that statement up?
11:04Even if it feels tiny, just one step.
11:07And hey, if these stories resonated,
11:09maybe dig a bit deeper.
11:11Check out Victories Vibes
11:12or look up some of Will Smith's
11:13motivational stuff online.
11:14You might find that extra nudge you need.
11:17Because ultimately, your story,
11:19your journey, your own victories.
11:21They really do start with that first step.
11:23Believing you can.