- 7/10/2025
Feeling stuck, burned out, or disconnected from your dreams? Welcome to Give More, Get More, the podcast that uncovers powerful true stories of transformation sparked by one bold philosophy: what you give is what you get.
Inspired by Jennifer Lopez’s mantra — “You get what you give. What you put into things is what you get out of them” — and the Victories Vibes movement, this podcast shines a light on real people who chose to give more: of their time, energy, creativity, persistence, and heart — even when no one was watching.
Each episode brings you intimate, inspiring journeys of people who turned personal setbacks into breakthroughs by living this philosophy every day, often sparked by something as simple as a Victories Vibes quote on a T-shirt.
Hear stories like:
From Diner Dreams to Designer Runways – How a waitress inspired by a Jennifer Lopez tee launched Glow & Grit, a fashion line built on joy and resilience — and eventually caught J.Lo’s team’s attention.
The Invisible Artist Who Took Center Stage – Leila Ramirez’s rise from unseen freelancer to running her own design studio and co-creating The Giver Series with Victories Vibes.
The Burnout Breakthrough – Cassandra’s leap from a toxic corporate job to a purpose-driven consultancy rooted in service, soul, and strategy.
Dance as a Legacy of Light – Kayla’s journey from feeling lost to founding a nonprofit dance studio that empowers young girls through confidence and movement.
A Mother’s Mission to Empower Youth – Maya Santiago’s transformation from exhausted single mom to founder of a storytelling and dance nonprofit that changes lives — one child at a time.
This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a revolution.
It’s about showing up, giving boldly, and discovering how that energy returns in unexpected, life-changing ways.
If you’re ready to create your moment instead of waiting for one — tune in. Your story could be next.
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00:00Welcome, Curious Minds, to another Deep Dive.
00:03Great to be here.
00:04Today we're exploring something really interesting,
00:06the powerful ripple effect of just a single mantra.
00:10Yeah, it's fascinating.
00:12We're going to unpack how wisdom from Jennifer Lopez,
00:16sort of distilled and amplified by this brand,
00:19Victories Vibes,
00:21how that sparked these really remarkable transformations in people's lives.
00:25Exactly.
00:25And our insights for this,
00:26well, they come from this compelling stack of personal stories,
00:29fan narratives,
00:30each one detailing a really unique journey,
00:33often from feeling, you know, stuck, invisible even.
00:37Totally stuck.
00:38To finding real purpose and honestly surprising success.
00:41And our mission here really is to understand not just what happened,
00:44but like how did this simple idea become such a potent catalyst?
00:49That's the core of it.
00:50We want to examine this whole concept of giving more,
00:52really dissect its real world impact.
00:54Yeah.
00:54And understand the mechanics, you know,
00:56how does a simple quote printed on a T-shirt become this huge turning point for dramatic life changes?
01:02It is fascinating how an idea can gain that kind of momentum.
01:06Isn't it?
01:07What stood out to you in these stories about that initial spark, that first moment?
01:12Well, it's truly something.
01:14What's fascinating is how a philosophy already deeply embodied by someone like Jennifer Lopez.
01:21Her whole ethos, really.
01:22Exactly.
01:23How that can be so effectively distilled down and then used to empower others.
01:31It really highlights the power of a clear, concise message.
01:35Especially when it hits home personally.
01:37Right.
01:37When it resonates deep down.
01:38Okay.
01:38Let's untack this a bit.
01:39The core inspiration for all this, it really comes from Jennifer Lopez herself.
01:43She consistently emphasizes this idea.
01:46You get what you give.
01:48What you put into things is what you get out of them.
01:50Yeah.
01:50And that wasn't just some catchy phrase for her, was it?
01:52Not at all.
01:53It was like her life's code.
01:55Foundational to her whole career.
01:57And that's where Victory's Vibes comes in, right?
01:59They saw that powerful, maybe slightly broader message.
02:02Yeah.
02:02And they distilled it.
02:03Made it incredibly succinct, bold, give more, get more.
02:07Simple, memorable.
02:08And crucially, actionable.
02:11It gives you something concrete to, well, do.
02:14And this is where it gets really interesting.
02:15Because it's not just theory.
02:17We have story after story.
02:19People stumbling onto this quote, often at a real low point.
02:22Right.
02:23Like the young woman working crazy hours at a diner.
02:26Yeah.
02:26Creative spirit, totally buried under bills, burnout, feeling unseen.
02:31Or the graphic designer.
02:32Was it San Diego?
02:34Feeling invisible and stuck.
02:36Exactly.
02:36And another person, high stress marketing job, feeling completely unfulfilled and just terrified to chase their own dreams.
02:43Yeah.
02:43We heard from someone else feeling just buried in the chaos of modern life.
02:47Working two jobs, feeling completely depleted.
02:50Uh-huh.
02:51Another described being on autopilot.
02:53You know, standard nine to five insurance firm just craving something different.
02:57That autopilot feeling is so relatable.
02:59It really is.
03:00And then there was someone dreaming of opening a dance studio, but fear was just paralyzing them.
03:05What's striking is how many felt that limitation, that invisibility you mentioned.
03:08Yeah.
03:08Like Cassandra, who felt genuinely invisible and was constantly comparing herself to others.
03:13Oof.
03:14That's tough.
03:14Or Maya Santiago, single mom, juggling two jobs, hits this low after a promotion rejection.
03:20Right.
03:21Even the Victory's Vibes founder started out in a safe but stifling nine to five before all this.
03:27Mm-hmm.
03:28The common thread, it seems, in all these stories.
03:31The simplicity and strength of that quote just hit them.
03:34Like a message written just for me.
03:36It cut through the noise.
03:36Yeah.
03:37Yeah.
03:38Reminded them they still had something to give.
03:40It's almost like it tapped into this potential they hadn't even acknowledged.
03:43You know, if we connect this bigger picture, it really speaks to a shift in what psychologists
03:48sometimes call locus of control.
03:51Okay.
03:51Explain that a little.
03:52Well, many of these people initially felt like external stuff, circumstances were running
03:56their lives.
03:56Right.
03:57Things happening to them.
03:58Exactly.
03:58But this mantra, by emphasizing giving, it immediately flips that.
04:04It puts the power back in their hands.
04:06Yeah.
04:07It shifts the focus from what they can't control to what they can actively do.
04:11I see.
04:12So enter the catalyst.
04:14The T-shirt.
04:14The T-shirt.
04:15Iconic black T, bold white letters.
04:17Give more.
04:18Get more.
04:18Simple design.
04:19Very.
04:20But for these people, ordering it, wearing it.
04:23Yeah.
04:24That was way more than just fashion.
04:25It was a profound act.
04:27Almost a declaration.
04:28Like drawing a line in the sand?
04:30Kind of, yeah.
04:31It's a bit like embodied cognition.
04:32Mm-hmm.
04:33The idea that our physical actions, our expressions, can actually influence our mental state.
04:38Interesting.
04:39So by physically wearing this statement, they weren't just, you know, putting on a shirt.
04:44They were actively internalizing the message.
04:47Mm-hmm.
04:47Telling themselves, okay, this is who I am now.
04:49That's a really fascinating distinction.
04:51It became, as someone said, a mantra to follow me wherever I went.
04:55Exactly.
04:55Not just clothes.
04:56It felt like making a decision to stop waiting for a breakthrough and start being the breakthrough.
05:01Powerful phrasing.
05:02People wore it like armor, they said.
05:05A commitment.
05:06A symbol.
05:07It represented this fundamental shift.
05:09Mm-hmm.
05:09From waiting for the world to give to me first to asking, okay, what if I give more?
05:15So the act of putting it on kick-started a new self-view.
05:18Precisely.
05:19And the sources describe these subtle but very real internal shifts almost immediately.
05:24Really?
05:25Like what?
05:25People reported standing taller, you know, smiling more, feeling empowered.
05:29They literally said, something shifted.
05:33Wow.
05:34It's that visual tactile reinforcement of a new mindset.
05:38A continuous feedback loop telling their brain, I am a giver.
05:42I am proactive.
05:43So it's like self-perception theory.
05:45We see ourselves doing something so we believe it more.
05:48That's a classic example, yeah.
05:49Observing our own behavior leads us to infer our attitudes and beliefs.
05:53And that internal shift, it quickly led to action.
05:56People started embodying the mantra, concrete step.
05:59Real actions, yeah.
06:01Demonstrating that new internal locus of control we talked about.
06:03We heard stories like the diner workers sketching designs on napkins, on order pads, during breaks.
06:09Not just dreaming, but doing.
06:11Right.
06:11Or someone offering to help a local boutique owner with their window displays.
06:15For free.
06:16Just putting it out there.
06:17That takes guts.
06:18It does.
06:19Others volunteer to community events, realizing that giving time builds connections, builds networks.
06:24Or.
06:24Or they just approach their existing jobs differently, giving more attention and care, even to the boring stuff.
06:30Hmm.
06:31Elevating the mundane.
06:32Some volunteered design skills for non-profits on weekends.
06:36Investing in their passion without expecting an immediate payback.
06:40One person started journaling lists what to give.
06:43Time.
06:44Creativity.
06:45Effort.
06:46Compassion.
06:46Oh, interesting.
06:47And then what they hope to receive.
06:49Joy.
06:50Freedom.
06:51Purpose.
06:51Making it conscious.
06:53That's very intentional.
06:55We also heard about giving full attention in conversations.
06:58Giving extra effort at work.
07:00Volunteering at a shelter.
07:01Offering free dance classes at a youth center.
07:04So it wasn't necessarily huge, grand gestures at first?
07:07Not always, no.
07:08What?
07:09Small, consistent acts of generosity.
07:10That seemed to be the key.
07:12Right.
07:12Others reconnected with friends, spending more time listening, supporting, deepening those connections.
07:18Yeah.
07:18Or starting to dance again.
07:19Joining local troops.
07:20Creating small blogs.
07:22Even simple things like helping a neighbor with their garden.
07:25It all counts.
07:26Absolutely.
07:26And the realization, as one person put it so well, was giving isn't losing.
07:30It's sowing.
07:32Ooh, I like that.
07:33Sowing.
07:34It became a form of power, they said.
07:36Aligning their lives.
07:37And that led to this incredible ripple effect.
07:41It's almost textbook reciprocal altruism in action.
07:44And that ripple effect.
07:46Yeah.
07:46Wow.
07:46Let's talk tangible returns first, because they're really striking.
07:49They really are.
07:50That boutique owner.
07:52The one who got the free window display help.
07:54Yeah.
07:54She loved the work, asked for more design ideas, turned a free favor straight into paid work.
07:59Fantastic.
08:00See?
08:00Giving first.
08:01And a local Instagram influencer wore a handmade bag, tagged the designer, boom.
08:06New interest, surge in followers.
08:08Instant exposure.
08:09New freelance gigs landed directly from that non-profit work people did on the side.
08:13Right.
08:14Building that portfolio and network.
08:15Designs went viral.
08:17Clients started actively seeking them out, instead of the other way around.
08:20That's the dream for creatives, isn't it?
08:22Yeah.
08:23Followers tripled overnight for some people.
08:25Incredible.
08:25And job promotions.
08:26New positions that actually align with passions, not just the paycheck.
08:29That's huge.
08:30Finding meaning in work.
08:32Referrals for new clients led one person to launch their own values-first marketing consultancy.
08:37Building something from scratch, based on giving.
08:40People got invited to join communities of impact-driven entrepreneurs.
08:45Suddenly, they're in these new circles.
08:47Opportunities started flowing.
08:48Speaking gigs popped up local schools, regional entrepreneurship summit.
08:52Women's networking groups, community events.
08:55Yeah.
08:56Showcasing their new confidence and expertise.
08:58Local news picked up some stories.
09:00Videos even went viral.
09:01The exposure was just amazing.
09:04Really snowballed.
09:05And talk about full circle.
09:07Some even ended up collaborating with Victory's Vibes on special collections, like the Giver series.
09:13That's brilliant.
09:14And one person, this is wild, in an act of just audacious giving, shipped a jacket to a P.O. box in L.A. for Jennifer Lopez's stylist's assistant.
09:23No way.
09:23Did anything come of it?
09:24The story doesn't say definitively, but the act itself speaks volumes.
09:29Another person contributed to a project that had J-Lo's energy and spirit at the center.
09:33Wow.
09:34It's just a remarkable illustration, isn't it?
09:36How a small initial act, that sowing, can lead to these unexpected massive opportunities, a positive feedback loop.
09:43Totally.
09:43But beyond those concrete wins, which are great, the intangible returns are just as powerful.
09:51Maybe even more so.
09:52Like what, specifically?
09:54Well, increased confidence, a profound belief in oneself, people started feeling alive again, fuller, calmer.
10:02More present.
10:03Yeah, and more successful in the soulful one.
10:06Explain that phrase, successful in the soulful one.
10:09What does that mean in this context?
10:11It seems to point to a deeper, more intrinsic sense of achievement in a well-being, contentment that goes beyond just the material stuff.
10:20Okay, I get that.
10:21A different kind of wealth.
10:22Exactly.
10:22They found purpose, alignment, real fulfillment.
10:26Relationships blossomed, deepened.
10:28So it really begs the question, when you give more of yourself, the returns aren't just material.
10:33Not at all.
10:33They often show up as this profound internal growth, a sense of connection.
10:37It fundamentally shifts how you even define success, doesn't it, from just getting to contributing.
10:42Absolutely.
10:43And it's a powerful lesson in self-efficacy.
10:46Believing in your ability to act actually leads to positive outcomes.
10:49Which brings us back to Victory's vibes.
10:52It's clear they position themselves as way more than just a clothing brand.
10:56Oh, definitely.
10:57They were selling belief, momentum, and purpose.
11:00Yeah.
11:00It was explicitly framed as a philosophy, a community, a whole movement.
11:06How did they cultivate that feeling?
11:07Because it could easily seem inauthentic.
11:10Well, they leaned heavily into authenticity using, apparently, story-driven AI content, but also detailed blog posts.
11:18Okay.
11:19And actively sharing these stories of vibes.
11:23Connecting the mantras to real people, real transformations.
11:26Made it feel genuine, relatable.
11:29Yeah.
11:29Fostered a sense of a shared journey, not just a transaction.
11:32Buy the shirt, join the story.
11:34And they really hammered home slogans like, wear your mantra, live your mantra, be your mantra, wear your wins.
11:39Right.
11:39Making the clothes a tangible tool.
11:41Yeah.
11:41A daily reminder, a public declaration of that commitment you're making to yourself.
11:45It's clever branding, but it clearly worked on a deeper level, too.
11:49And importantly, they built a strong sense of community around it, welcoming people to share their stories.
11:54And even collaborating with them, like Leila Ramirez and Maya Santiago.
11:58Exactly.
11:59That creates this amazing cycle of inspiration.
12:02The givers become the inspirers, which just amplifies the whole message.
12:06And it all loops back, doesn't it, to the founder of Victory's Vibes, their own journey.
12:12Yeah, from that safe but stifling 9 to 5.
12:14To creating this brand, overcoming challenges, supply chain issues, all that, and eventually launching a scholarship program for creative youth.
12:24It reinforces the whole give more, get more idea right from the brand's core.
12:30They practice what they preached.
12:32It's the principle in action right at the heart of the movement.
12:34So what does this all mean, then, when we step back?
12:37Well, it seems pretty clear that the message, give more, get more, rooted in J-Lo's work ethic, amplified by Victory's Vibes.
12:44It's a genuinely potent formula for transformation.
12:47Yeah, it demonstrously shifted people from feeling stuck, invisible.
12:51To feeling empowered, purposeful, even becoming sources of inspiration themselves.
12:56It really illustrates how small, intentional actions can just ripple outwards, leading to massive shifts in one person's life and potentially touching many others.
13:05Absolutely.
13:06Which I think raises a really important question for you listening right now.
13:09If giving more of your authentic self, your time, your talent, your truth, your energy, if that can spark such profound shifts, what small act of intentional giving could you start today?
13:24Just one small thing.
13:25Yeah, what could that look like for you?
13:26And how might that ripple affect?
13:28How might it change your own path, your trajectory, in ways you can't even begin to imagine right now?
13:33Something to think about.
13:34How might that ripple affect?
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