How She Beat the Odds and Built a Content Empire (feat. Nicole Laeno)

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  • @MattSDance
    @MattSDance  6 місяців тому +937

    You guys voted for Nicole on the last video! Her story is so inspiring 🥹🙏 comment below who we should have on next!
    ps turn notifications on! dance vid with Nicole coming soon 👀

    • @robertharmse3840
      @robertharmse3840 6 місяців тому +17

      What ever happened to Taylor Hatala ? I remeber her from "All about that bass" video

    • @miriam.abraham
      @miriam.abraham 6 місяців тому +15

      kaycee riceee

    • @lavanyapun3831
      @lavanyapun3831 6 місяців тому +7

      Kaycee rice

    • @gk9ti
      @gk9ti 6 місяців тому +5

      Kaycee Rice

    • @12376nmugs
      @12376nmugs 6 місяців тому +2

      Mia Mugs

  • @angelacabble9614
    @angelacabble9614 6 місяців тому +2076

    The biggest lesson is that haters will always be there when they see you thriving, but it should not hinder you but propel you to go higher!!👊🏾

    • @kharyzma4u
      @kharyzma4u 6 місяців тому +4

      @@angelacabble9614 Yes!!! This 💯

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 6 місяців тому +6

      U are amazing

    • @hellokittyfan-f1f
      @hellokittyfan-f1f 6 місяців тому +2

      Skibidi

    • @SecretSurname
      @SecretSurname 6 місяців тому +10

      Spot on. As the saying goes, "Haters could see you walk on water and they'll say it's because you can't swim!" 😂

    • @Lucy_Goosey_7245
      @Lucy_Goosey_7245 6 місяців тому

      ​@@hellokittyfan-f1fnah💀

  • @Blessing_Retail-Enterprise
    @Blessing_Retail-Enterprise 6 місяців тому +1476

    She's one of the OGs...the likes of Bailey, Kenny, Gabe, Tati, Sean, Josh, Will, Kayce and others. You have inspired a lot of people to follow their dreams, Matt
    Not just dancers❤❤❤. Congrats Nicole😍💯

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Blessing_Retail-Enterprise my girl uhm Jordyn and also celeb Shiloh is also so talented at dancings

    • @dancechannel9611
      @dancechannel9611 6 місяців тому +13

      @@helenogbonna3361 these are not the people they were talking about the ones they named are the ones that became child prodigy’s traveling the world and teaching ect and were more relevant when the dance community had a lot of hype not saying Shiloh and Jordyn aren’t talented it’s just not the era they were referring too

    • @SVNJVY2003
      @SVNJVY2003 6 місяців тому

      The Boy squad, girl squad era😢

  • @Kenny-um4zm
    @Kenny-um4zm 6 місяців тому +1108

    she is a very inspirational person! There's no vlog of her that shows negativity in life. I suggest everyone to watch it especially teenagers who look down on herself. She is always happy and motivated!

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 6 місяців тому

      @@Kenny-um4zm uh huh

    • @WONDAHOl
      @WONDAHOl 6 місяців тому +3

      REAL I WISH I FOUND COLIE SOONER 😭😭

    • @ashunotaku
      @ashunotaku Місяць тому

      I remember seeing her dance videos when I was in middle school and I didn’t start watching her until I was in junior year of hs. Wish I watched her sooner, I love her ❤

  • @nwaezefavour146
    @nwaezefavour146 6 місяців тому +359

    I still follow her journey till date.
    She's hardworking and inspiring ❤❤
    Please bring Bailey Sok next

  • @Vidomanevidoma
    @Vidomanevidoma 6 місяців тому +645

    Nicole Is my favorite for like 4 years? I LOVE HER

  • @mc_Ava
    @mc_Ava 6 місяців тому +125

    I’ve been watching Colie since COVID hit, she was in 8th and I was in 5th! She has been one of my lights and one of the people I credit for leading me to the Lord! I have been a dancer since I was 2 and plan on pursuing it. I love her and you Matt, my inspirations 🙂‍↕️

    • @WONDAHOl
      @WONDAHOl 6 місяців тому +3

      AWWH THAT’S SO SWEET

  • @kharyzma4u
    @kharyzma4u 6 місяців тому +132

    Nicole is Amazing! I've been watching her dance online since she was "little Nicole". I love her down to earth vibe, fearlessness and amazing talent! Thanks for sharing her story!

  • @marcelachacon.11
    @marcelachacon.11 3 місяці тому +7

    I believe she's got everything she has because she's always so grateful about it. Nicole is so self aware its actually inspiring. Love her

  • @הילהגרינברג
    @הילהגרינברג 6 місяців тому +189

    The first dancer i got connected to
    Im so grateful for her seeing her made me so much better dancer and a happier person
    She deserves everything the future has for her❤️❤️

  • @j3nnifert
    @j3nnifert 5 місяців тому +10

    what drew me to nicole was how authentic and genuine she is. she never takes anything for granted and always has a way of seeing the positive aspects of life. she’s truly inspirational and motivating to watch ❤

  • @kayjuanaDaGoddess
    @kayjuanaDaGoddess 6 місяців тому +59

    I’m crying in the first three minutes colieeee, my love you are SHINING BRIGHTTTTTT🎉

  • @angelacharles-qy6hx
    @angelacharles-qy6hx 6 місяців тому +31

    watching this was like watching a vip rise on the internet, from filming on ur phone to a canon g7x it amazing, nicole always encourages me to do better, u deserve this colie , i still follower her shes just an amazing person

  • @cheriehughes5660
    @cheriehughes5660 6 місяців тому +21

    Matt when you said you were going in a different direction no cap I low-key couldn't see the vision BUT just because you don't understand something doesn't mean you should stop supporting someone. This is something I didn't know I needed!!!! Hearing your story and the stories of all my fav dancers is so inspiring and adds more depth and appreciation for y'alls craft. Keep staying true to who you are, much love❤!

  • @julysantacruz4948
    @julysantacruz4948 6 місяців тому +37

    Wow!! Amazing!!!
    This shows that you never know what goes on behind cameras. She open up and talk about her struggles and I love that she inspires girls are age to look up too!! I love Nicole and I hope to meet her some day bc she truly save my life

  • @danika.sage04
    @danika.sage04 6 місяців тому +64

    I’m here from Nicole’s Snapchat story! I’ve been watching her videos on UA-cam for so long and she’s such an inspirational person.

    • @Joy_Journey7
      @Joy_Journey7 6 місяців тому

      @SyntychEsehienNicolelaeno

  • @LatanyaVanhorne
    @LatanyaVanhorne 6 місяців тому +23

    I'm genuinely so happy for her. she deserves the world

  • @sav8919
    @sav8919 6 місяців тому +10

    thanks matt your account is literally the reason why i watch nicole's vlog over the years 'til now! i would never know one of a kind energy and soul if it wouldn't for you! you guys are my inspiration to do better in life! thank you! ❤

  • @jenniferaddison3829
    @jenniferaddison3829 6 місяців тому +24

    I really love this new direction you’re going in Matt. I’ll always love your dancing, but it’s so cool to hear the stories of those in your orbit.

  • @BisharoAhmed-b2k
    @BisharoAhmed-b2k 6 місяців тому +48

    She's like the coolest person I loved her she's such an inspiration😭 💕💕

  • @ItsMarissas.shorts
    @ItsMarissas.shorts 6 місяців тому +14

    I’m so proud of Nicole she has come so far in her life

  • @barbaralong3060
    @barbaralong3060 6 місяців тому +41

    I love the positive content. Sharing stories is a great way to inspire others.

  • @shellyshellz5863
    @shellyshellz5863 6 місяців тому +10

    I remember this young lady from watching the videos here on UA-cam as well as the other shows mentioned. She was mean on the dance floor. I never saw a kid with such precision, with tight dance moves. She was my favorite. Love the update ❤😊👍🏾

  • @JulieCuriel
    @JulieCuriel 6 місяців тому +15

    I’m so excited for this new chapter of your channel!! I love seeing the journey these dancers have been through-it’s so inspiring! ♥️

  • @okaylesssgo
    @okaylesssgo 6 місяців тому +89

    You should bring Bailey or Tati next!

  • @coffeetae
    @coffeetae 6 місяців тому +15

    What an absolute inspiration, coming from someone older than her 😭😭 I realized she was the one that is going to SDSU for college. I’m about to graduate from there, but I know that school will treat her so well ❤️🖤

  • @dallyncolclough8915
    @dallyncolclough8915 6 місяців тому +4

    She is one of the best content creators. I know out there and always tries your hardest to be as positive as she can, and makes us all proud of her for all she’s has accomplished. We are so glad to have Nicole as a role model, and a leader, looking up to us, and she’s amazing and we can’t ask for anyone more better than her

  • @sfo5159
    @sfo5159 6 місяців тому +2

    Nicole is such a joy, she is so strong and having endured all of that work from such a young age and still remains a bright kind light is so inspirational 💕

  • @ArifJahangirr
    @ArifJahangirr 6 місяців тому +29

    Matt you've been doing a great job ever since, I've been a subscriber of the channel you had before too and you've given everything for dance, which is your passion and you're out there for every dancer!
    I wish you the best of luck!
    Love and respect from Pakistan!

  • @ghadaa-r1i
    @ghadaa-r1i 6 місяців тому +41

    she's a star!!!!

  • @nataliesoutlet
    @nataliesoutlet 6 місяців тому +18

    Nicole is such a sweetie! What a well produced docu series 🫶🏽💓

  • @kaylajay951
    @kaylajay951 6 місяців тому +14

    She is so inspiring! I just want to see her win❤ I have never been so proud of someone I know from the internet

  • @xienderella
    @xienderella 27 днів тому

    i love colie so much, i cant believe ive been watching her since she was in 6th grade, glad to witness her grow when she first started her vlogging career

  • @TheaHanganu-x6y
    @TheaHanganu-x6y 6 місяців тому +8

    NICOLEEEE SHE IS LITERALLY MY ALL TIME FAVORITE UA-camR EVERR ❤❤

  • @Haynes.creative
    @Haynes.creative 6 місяців тому +5

    Love the flashbacks of y'all dancing together and growing 🥹🫶🏼👏🏼 yes, Nicole! 🔥💪🏼 This is the content we want to see!!

  • @lxvelykay
    @lxvelykay 6 місяців тому +4

    i’ve been watching her since she started youtube in elementary school/middle school era and she’s been so inspiring for me throughout school and i’m only a grade above her and honestly i can say she really drove me to do so much better for myself . I did cheer (got captain twice), honor and IB classes and got into a UC . Her videos truly kept me pushing. I didn’t have any friends either and was mainly alone but pushing myself really made me succeed and do best for me 🫶🏽 thank you for being an inspiration collie💕

  • @abigailbdiary
    @abigailbdiary 6 місяців тому +5

    Nicole is one of my favorite UA-camrs ever! She’s so inspiring 🌺

  • @prod.maddie
    @prod.maddie 5 місяців тому

    nooooo tell me why i started getting teary eyed throughout this whole video, especially seeing her family and young maddie cheering her on for winning 😭😭😭😭 i’ve been watching nicole since the beginning, and watching her grow up into this young lady is so inspiring to me and so many other young girls 🥹🥹💗

  • @Dolce.Banana
    @Dolce.Banana 5 місяців тому +2

    Man... look at Colie. So inspiring! Great interview, Matt+ more to come!

  • @sarabintfaiz1763
    @sarabintfaiz1763 6 місяців тому +10

    I loved listening to this! Cheers to Matt and Nicole for this amazing 1st podcast

  • @kashviprawal
    @kashviprawal 6 місяців тому +1

    She is such an inspiration. So young and achieved so much! Can't wait to see her touch stars!

  • @Karazorel.Ms.PG1.1
    @Karazorel.Ms.PG1.1 6 місяців тому +15

    Very glad she did not give up ! She is such amazing dancers - one of my number 1 's ❤ I 1st seen her with Matt..I agree with everything you both said.I support you 2

  • @kirty-crouton
    @kirty-crouton 5 місяців тому

    absolutely loving this new era of videos. hope its fullfilling you as well and thank you for making videos!!

  • @maribelgarcia8476
    @maribelgarcia8476 6 місяців тому +2

    i love her sm im so proud of how far she has come in life ❤

  • @TheYunababy77
    @TheYunababy77 6 місяців тому +25

    This was a great first episode!! I remember the first time I saw her and she was in Chris Brown's video. I found out who she was and started watching her dance video's and then one day she grew up and I was like what what?? Happened!!! Thank you for your hard work both of you!!!

  • @williamgarrett7003
    @williamgarrett7003 6 місяців тому +19

    Nicole I'm so proud of you you've come so far ❤️

  • @ClaireJohnson-te4jd
    @ClaireJohnson-te4jd 3 місяці тому

    I noticed your video dancing with a full-figured young lady who had a red top. Since I've always loved dancing and am full figured, I started digging to see other videos. Glad seeing you are still dancing and teaching!

  • @VideoswithLJ
    @VideoswithLJ 6 місяців тому +4

    I'm crying. This is so beautiful and inspired me to do so much better and more!!

  • @belss_
    @belss_ 6 місяців тому +3

    stop this was the sweetest🥺💗 we are sooo proud of you colie

  • @Aestheticvibes-42
    @Aestheticvibes-42 6 місяців тому +5

    Wow I never knew she struggled so much, I love her so much! 💓

  • @sobiawin3949
    @sobiawin3949 6 місяців тому +1

    what an amazing video Nicole is so inspiring, I almost cried.

  • @rheaharrington8585
    @rheaharrington8585 6 місяців тому +6

    Bravo, so great.....you , her, the connection and real honesty !!

  • @serafinahalpin
    @serafinahalpin 6 місяців тому +3

    I love Nicole. I've been suscribed to her channel for two years now!!!

  • @ayeayeronmolay3699
    @ayeayeronmolay3699 6 місяців тому +1

    I started watching her when she posted her college acceptance and rejection videos, and haven’t stopped watching since. She’s amazing and can’t wait to see her continue to thrive at SDSU! ❤

  • @cashinbridge
    @cashinbridge 6 місяців тому +1

    one of my most favourite creators ever .. been a fan since she started & we have grown up together 🫶

  • @svnvoo
    @svnvoo 6 місяців тому +5

    this is a very eye opening documentary thank you matt and nicole

  • @BethanyJames-xt1xk
    @BethanyJames-xt1xk 6 місяців тому +10

    I am so excited 😆😆😆 This is an amazing feature 😁

  • @nobodygirly
    @nobodygirly 6 місяців тому +2

    Yasss I love this! About time you do a podcast, you know so many talented people and it’s important to speak about their journey to become who they’re ! ❤

  • @Angela-uc5nq
    @Angela-uc5nq 6 місяців тому +5

    She so deserving & humble.

  • @LaNaiyahJohnson
    @LaNaiyahJohnson 6 місяців тому +5

    I’m so proud of her she is one of my inspirations ❤

  • @glennscharf6273
    @glennscharf6273 4 місяці тому

    Nicole has come such a long way. I am so glad she kept with dancing. May she continue on with her dancing career a continue to be a the superstar dancer that she is.

  • @mouniamarasekara6842
    @mouniamarasekara6842 6 місяців тому +1

    She has always been my no. 1 role model❤ love her smmm❤❤

  • @jacquigallenero
    @jacquigallenero 6 місяців тому

    Watching this video for 11 minutes made me teared up. Thank you, Matt Steffanina and Nicole Laeno, for inspiring a lot of people out there.

  • @angelinachoi1417
    @angelinachoi1417 6 місяців тому +2

    ahh love her so much she’s soooo positive we love Matt & Colie 🤍🤍

  • @K.vicheata
    @K.vicheata 6 місяців тому +1

    I am her fan since I was young and she also young because me and her are the same age and I really proud to be her fan until now because she is a part of the inspiration UA-camr I ever know. So this video really make me feel like finally someone gonna show how she become like this nowadays. I’m so glad to known her.

  • @maryangelicdacanay
    @maryangelicdacanay 6 місяців тому +2

    Love, love this interview! So light and inspiring!

  • @awwtia.__
    @awwtia.__ 6 місяців тому +2

    I fell inlove with Nicole from your dance class videos and it’s so awesome to hear more about her journey!!

  • @Zeya_starra
    @Zeya_starra 6 місяців тому +4

    She so well spoken ❤

  • @giannanj
    @giannanj 6 місяців тому +3

    This is honestly so beautiful. This is so heartwarming ❤

  • @VenelopeM
    @VenelopeM 6 місяців тому +1

    Nicole works so hard she inspires me sooo much I have been following her since 2022 I love her soo much yooo💓💓

  • @aravenamarcelo918
    @aravenamarcelo918 6 місяців тому +14

    Well, many people have already commented who you could invite and I totally agree, many young people have gone through the dance industry, many have followed, some have not... I would like to see something from the Ford sisters, for me they were something special, maybe not as big on social networks as the others, but I think his story would be nice to know

  • @tithishow4443
    @tithishow4443 2 місяці тому

    She is so inspirational.. it's true that Matt sir is beyond as a dance teacher, thanks to him even as a remote area person who didn't ever think about dance and performing in front of people now she has been gradually doing it... My name is Tithi , I am a dancer with a 4 year self-training experience... I am very glad to be experiencing a new world... He inspired me to begin my dance journey without fear of my age and performing on stage.. still I am learning many things from sir... ❤❤❤❤

  • @kelseylelei
    @kelseylelei 6 місяців тому +1

    nicole is one of the pople who I genuiley looked up to as a girl who is also a poc because sometimes it feels like we arent able to do social media because the biggest creators look nothing like me I am so happy nicole is successful and I hope one day I can meet her

  • @LourittaAduGyamfi
    @LourittaAduGyamfi 5 місяців тому +1

    She’s done so well combining all that🥺👏

  • @Jade_princess1008
    @Jade_princess1008 6 місяців тому

    I love how Nicole shines through the negativity and keeps trying and doesn’t give up!❤

  • @Sonofhhhhh
    @Sonofhhhhh 5 місяців тому +1

    We love you Nicole , and we're proud of you girl ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @momoadazai939
    @momoadazai939 6 місяців тому +1

    What an inspiring and beautiful story! Thank you for being honest.

  • @krispiepata
    @krispiepata 6 місяців тому +1

    This is such a sweet video, letting people know and learn Nicole’s story!! ❤

  • @elizamsnt
    @elizamsnt 6 місяців тому +64

    she inspires me as a dancer !

  • @helenasdiaries515
    @helenasdiaries515 6 місяців тому +2

    Such an amazing video ! Such an interesting story!
    Please keep posting videos like this!

  • @jenepooh
    @jenepooh 6 місяців тому

    Loved this! I follow Nicole on IG and its been great to watch her shine as she grows up! Way to go, gal!
    Next up, Bailey, please!!!!

  • @RochelDorothyA.Rafael
    @RochelDorothyA.Rafael 6 місяців тому +2

    Love you so much, Colie!!!

  • @Pillai.Nandini
    @Pillai.Nandini 6 місяців тому +2

    I did not know I needed this video♥️

  • @thisgirlsomie
    @thisgirlsomie 6 місяців тому +2

    I love u Nicole!!!!!!!! Thanks for everything, and so proud about how you've gone and grown wishing you nothing but the best ahead ❤

  • @hirushiudawatta
    @hirushiudawatta 6 місяців тому +1

    Her channel makes UA-cam a better place ❤️

  • @BlackipinoGambino
    @BlackipinoGambino 6 місяців тому +13

    love her! she’s awesome, easily one of the best ✊🏾😤 happy for her growth

  • @emilyloh
    @emilyloh 6 місяців тому +1

    colie your the biggest inspiration , i’m so proud of u, ILYSM 🥹💖

  • @qmalikap
    @qmalikap 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm so happy I got to see this❤

  • @TheWorldAccordingToV
    @TheWorldAccordingToV 6 місяців тому +2

    so cool to see, excited to see more where this came from! here's to a new era

  • @Bhavya-r3d
    @Bhavya-r3d 6 місяців тому +2

    WE SUPPORT NICOLE NO MATTER WHAT!!!!💗💝

  • @exthxr_04x21
    @exthxr_04x21 6 місяців тому +1

    Omg PLS bring on Sean I feel like he has so much to tell because he’s done so much so young I’ve seen him dance, choreograph, film, edit, host classes, etc

  • @Meg.anyyyy
    @Meg.anyyyy 6 місяців тому +1

    Nicole has such an amazing and happy soul ❤ is is kind to everyone 🎉

  • @rickchanylong8101
    @rickchanylong8101 6 місяців тому +2

    This is amazing you do what you love. Know you are worthy and being your true self. ❤❤❤❤

  • @littleoldal
    @littleoldal 6 місяців тому +2

    very nice content, Matt.
    stay up!!
    so I learned that some of these dancers that we've seen in your (and other's choreo vids) are/were already (sort of) stars in certain circles.
    so cool.

  • @kayjuanaDaGoddess
    @kayjuanaDaGoddess 6 місяців тому

    I do dance classes in SD, quickly went to intermediate and some advance. I would say things like “I’m not an dancer.”… to what… 😅 self sabotage and make it feel better and not so embarrassing… I’ve gained so much confidence because of YOU colieeee, and your fam bam is what heals my heart as an single momma. It’s an dream to mend an home as loving and raise an child as done to earth as yourself bby girl! You keep shining and rest when you need, fr! Much love bbyyyyy! ❤❤❤❤

  • @rebelresource
    @rebelresource 5 місяців тому

    Wow this entire thing was so cool - hearing these peoples stories and humanizing them!

  • @gipsyneo675
    @gipsyneo675 6 місяців тому +2

    nicole you are sucha mature, cool and inspirational person

  • @StriderEX9
    @StriderEX9 6 місяців тому +3

    Great story, I cant wait to see more interviews

  • @milo9389
    @milo9389 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm so proud of her 🥹🫶

  • @RoselynPalermo-b6f
    @RoselynPalermo-b6f 6 місяців тому

    I'm shock that this didn't bored me! I actually so happy huhuhu