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

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  • Last week I asked you all to comment who you wanted me to bring back to the channel and do a video with. After reviewing all your comments, one name kept popping up over and over: Nicole Laeno.
    Nicole's story is absolutely amazing and it was so fun having her on. Hope you enjoy!
    LAST WEEKS VIDEO: • I can't hide this anym...
    Dance Tutorials with Matt, Nicole and more: dncr.com/first...
    INSTAGRAM:
    / mattsteffanina
    / nicolelaeno
    About Matt:
    Matt Steffanina is a choreographer, DJ and music producer from Los Angeles, CA. He's worked with artists such as Jason Derulo & Taylor Swift and appeared on shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Ellen, The Tonight Show, Step Up and won season 28 of The Amazing Race. Currently Matt teaches in his online dance school DNCR.com and tours as both a dancer and DJ.

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  • @MattSDance
    @MattSDance  หลายเดือนก่อน +812

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

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

    • @miriam.abraham
      @miriam.abraham หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      kaycee riceee

    • @lavanyapun3831
      @lavanyapun3831 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Kaycee rice

    • @AnushkaAswal-gk9ti
      @AnushkaAswal-gk9ti หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Kaycee Rice

    • @12376nmugs
      @12376nmugs หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mia Mugs

  • @angelacabble9614
    @angelacabble9614 หลายเดือนก่อน +1662

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@angelacabble9614 Yes!!! This 💯

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      U are amazing

    • @user-kf5lr6kt6q
      @user-kf5lr6kt6q หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Skibidi

    • @SecretSurname
      @SecretSurname หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@user-kf5lr6kt6qnah💀

  • @ESL_with_Lia28
    @ESL_with_Lia28 หลายเดือนก่อน +1181

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ESL_with_Lia28 my girl uhm Jordyn and also celeb Shiloh is also so talented at dancings

    • @dancechannel9611
      @dancechannel9611 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@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 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The Boy squad, girl squad era😢

  • @Kenny-um4zm
    @Kenny-um4zm หลายเดือนก่อน +848

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Kenny-um4zm uh huh

    • @xiaa.raaahh
      @xiaa.raaahh หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      REAL I WISH I FOUND COLIE SOONER 😭😭

  • @Vidomanevidoma
    @Vidomanevidoma หลายเดือนก่อน +529

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

    • @racheljose09
      @racheljose09 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same!!

    • @masti8136
      @masti8136 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SAME.

    • @pineappl3beach
      @pineappl3beach หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      IKR , ever since 2019

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Vidomanevidoma utube r I love her content

    • @zubeidaahmed9613
      @zubeidaahmed9613 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same it had been 4 years since I started watching her❤!

  • @nwaezefavour146
    @nwaezefavour146 หลายเดือนก่อน +283

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

  • @mc_Ava
    @mc_Ava หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    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 🙂‍↕️

    • @xiaa.raaahh
      @xiaa.raaahh หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      AWWH THAT’S SO SWEET

  • @user-lw9le5xg4v
    @user-lw9le5xg4v หลายเดือนก่อน +169

    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❤️❤️

  • @kharyzma4u
    @kharyzma4u หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    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!

  • @kayjuanaDaGoddess
    @kayjuanaDaGoddess หลายเดือนก่อน +51

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

  • @BisharoAhmed-b2k
    @BisharoAhmed-b2k หลายเดือนก่อน +39

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

  • @julysantacruz4948
    @julysantacruz4948 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

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

    • @SyntychEsehien
      @SyntychEsehien หลายเดือนก่อน

      What her snap handle

    • @averiasmith6231
      @averiasmith6231 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@SyntychEsehienNicolelaeno

    • @SyntychEsehien
      @SyntychEsehien 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@averiasmith6231 thanks

  • @angelacharles-qy6hx
    @angelacharles-qy6hx หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    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

  • @coffeetae
    @coffeetae หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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 ❤️🖤

  • @cheriehughes5660
    @cheriehughes5660 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    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❤!

  • @nataliesoutlet
    @nataliesoutlet หลายเดือนก่อน +15

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

    • @Ramyeon_stan08
      @Ramyeon_stan08 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi! I love your videos!

  • @barbaralong3060
    @barbaralong3060 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

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

  • @LatanyaVanhorne
    @LatanyaVanhorne หลายเดือนก่อน +18

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

  • @jenniferaddison3829
    @jenniferaddison3829 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    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.

  • @JulieCuriel
    @JulieCuriel หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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! ♥️

  • @sav8919
    @sav8919 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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! ❤

  • @ItsMarissas.shorts
    @ItsMarissas.shorts หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @lxvelykay
    @lxvelykay 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +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💕

  • @okaylesssgo
    @okaylesssgo หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    You should bring Bailey or Tati next!

  • @Karazorel.Ms.PG1
    @Karazorel.Ms.PG1 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @TheYunababy77
    @TheYunababy77 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    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!!!

  • @ArifJahangirr
    @ArifJahangirr หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @kaylajay951
    @kaylajay951 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @j3nnifert
    @j3nnifert วันที่ผ่านมา

    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 ❤

  • @shellyshellz5863
    @shellyshellz5863 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I remember this young lady from watching the videos here on TH-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 ❤😊👍🏾

  • @serafinahalpin
    @serafinahalpin 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

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

  • @ghadaa-r1i
    @ghadaa-r1i หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    she's a star!!!!

  • @dallyncolclough8915
    @dallyncolclough8915 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @user-ss9vq4gr8n
    @user-ss9vq4gr8n หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @sfo5159
    @sfo5159 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 💕

  • @williamgarrett7003
    @williamgarrett7003 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

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

  • @elliemsnt
    @elliemsnt หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    she inspires me as a dancer !

    • @5startori
      @5startori หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same

  • @sarabintfaiz1763
    @sarabintfaiz1763 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

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

  • @Aestheticvibes-42
    @Aestheticvibes-42 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @remi0e
    @remi0e หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @Haynes.creative
    @Haynes.creative หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @maribelgarcia8476
    @maribelgarcia8476 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

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

  • @ayeayeronmolay3699
    @ayeayeronmolay3699 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +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! ❤

  • @BethanyJames-xt1xk
    @BethanyJames-xt1xk หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @Angela-uc5nq
    @Angela-uc5nq หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    She so deserving & humble.

  • @rheaharrington8585
    @rheaharrington8585 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @BlackipinoGambino
    @BlackipinoGambino หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @aravenamarcelo918
    @aravenamarcelo918 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @abigailbsummer
    @abigailbsummer หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @nobodygirly
    @nobodygirly หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ! ❤

  • @LaNaiyahJohnson
    @LaNaiyahJohnson หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @VideoswithLJ
    @VideoswithLJ หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @belss_
    @belss_ หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @helenasdiaries515
    @helenasdiaries515 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @narshanx
    @narshanx หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is honestly so beautiful. This is so heartwarming ❤

  • @awwtia.__
    @awwtia.__ หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @angelinachoi1417
    @angelinachoi1417 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mouniamarasekara6842
    @mouniamarasekara6842 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @thisgirlsomie
    @thisgirlsomie หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ❤

  • @kelseylelei
    @kelseylelei 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +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

    • @tiernyjasmine8678
      @tiernyjasmine8678 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are so many popular Asian influencers

  • @bridgetclairecashin2075
    @bridgetclairecashin2075 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @maryangelicdacanay
    @maryangelicdacanay หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love, love this interview! So light and inspiring!

  • @momoadazai939
    @momoadazai939 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @K.vicheata
    @K.vicheata หลายเดือนก่อน +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 TH-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.

  • @VenelopeM
    @VenelopeM หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @rebelresource
    @rebelresource 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @reneerice-winters4046
    @reneerice-winters4046 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very talented and so humble

  • @MiraYassine-tw8sy
    @MiraYassine-tw8sy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love you Nicole you are such a inspiration to me and I’m so proud of you for never giving up on your dream! I love watching your videos your so inspirational 😢❤❤❤

  • @rickchanylong8101
    @rickchanylong8101 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @krispiepata
    @krispiepata หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @esapov
    @esapov หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    love this so muchhh ❤ so excited for colie’s college vlogs

  • @littleoldal
    @littleoldal หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @anniesmith3381
    @anniesmith3381 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a talented, gorgeous, articulate, self-aware young lady! She certainly deserves her success. :)

  • @jacquigallenero
    @jacquigallenero หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @hirushiudawatta
    @hirushiudawatta 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Her channel makes TH-cam a better place ❤️

  • @johnnyjay3255
    @johnnyjay3255 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Awesome video!! I can I recommend Bailey Sok next. You're the best Matt

  • @emilyloh
    @emilyloh หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @user-qi9ok2kp3c
    @user-qi9ok2kp3c หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love you so much, Colie!!!

  • @mshakila04
    @mshakila04 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Collie omg,you’re such an inspiration I am new to TH-cam and creating content but by watching your videos I’ve got so much ideas like even seeing you dancing encouraged me to learn something new as well and but I keep thinking I can’t get famous or I can’t do that but after seeing this interview I feel like if you can do it then I can do it too!!!i love you collie and always stay positive😉

  • @TheWorldAccordingToV
    @TheWorldAccordingToV หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @sobiawin3949
    @sobiawin3949 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @qmalikap
    @qmalikap หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm so happy I got to see this❤

  • @Zeya_starra
    @Zeya_starra หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She so well spoken ❤

  • @StriderEX9
    @StriderEX9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great story, I cant wait to see more interviews

  • @RoselynPalermo-b6f
    @RoselynPalermo-b6f 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @milo9389
    @milo9389 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm so proud of her 🥹🫶

  • @bhavyaverma07
    @bhavyaverma07 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @Pillai.Nandini
    @Pillai.Nandini หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I did not know I needed this video♥️

  • @alyssamariesurigao1619
    @alyssamariesurigao1619 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love you Colieeee 🥰❤️. Thanks for this Matt.
    Hope Sean and Kaycee will be next :)

  • @Jade_princess1008
    @Jade_princess1008 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Meg.anyyyy
    @Meg.anyyyy 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @jenepooh
    @jenepooh 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!!!!

  • @kashviprawal
    @kashviprawal หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @kayjuanaDaGoddess
    @kayjuanaDaGoddess หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do fence 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! ❤❤❤❤

  • @guccilayda
    @guccilayda หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nicole you’re so inspiring ! i truly enjoyed this interview

  • @exthxr_04x21
    @exthxr_04x21 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @jmai9708
    @jmai9708 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yay glad to see you interview Nicole!! I hope you can interview Bailey Sok one day too

  • @ellas8016
    @ellas8016 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    nicole is my biggest inspiration!!

  • @gipsyneo675
    @gipsyneo675 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nicole you are sucha mature, cool and inspirational person