The youth of today are arguably the most impressionable group of young people we have ever seen. This is largely because they are privy to social media and all that it encompasses. Despite social media being a very useful component of society, it has also presented a multitude of challenges. Perhaps the most notable challenges to cite being cyberbullying, individualism, misdirection, identity crisis and peer pressure. These types of challenges can entail very serious outcomes in the lives of highly impressionable young people. One such person who experienced these challenges firsthand is the man himself, Nick Laureano. Today, Nick is widely regarded as one of the most impactful motivational speakers alive. Ironically, he intentionally uses the very same contentious social media platforms to convey his words of encouragement, motivation and empowerment.
Prior to embarking on his journey as a professional motivational speaker, Nick had his fair share of obstacles associated with social media. At times Nick would even be tempted to succumb to the peer pressure in order to fit in. Fortunately for him, he managed to remain resolute and authentic to his true self. However, the same cannot be said for a large number of young people today. Countless young people are losing their identity each day in an effort to please the masses with the sole aim of fitting in. No one wants to be rejected or stigmatized and this is why many young people are emulating popular public figures and trends on social media. In extreme cases, the young people who fail to fit in may resort to suicide. The sheer impact of social media on the youth is undeniable. Seeing all of this unfold inspired Nick Laureano to double down on his aspirations to empower the youth which culminated in him becoming the world-class motivational speaker he is today.
On any given day, just about anyone can have struggles with sanity and discouragement because of the various stresses associated with life. This reality of life only makes Nick’s mission to inspire and encourage all the more important. Several local and international news/media outlets began to pick up on the powerful impact of Nick’s motivational content which was all over Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. As of today, Nick Laureano has been covered by several reputable outlets such as The Hype Magazine, This Is 50, Motimagz, E News, US Insider, New York Weekly, Ceo Weekly, Landon Buford, The Chicago Journal, Social Chats, LA Wire, Us Reporter, Tribune and many more. The global media coverage on Nick and his brand “Only The Motivated” became instrumental in echoing Nick’s words of encouragement.
Nick has received several testimonies from his followers. Many teenagers and young adults often comment on his posts or send him messages explaining how his words have given them fuel to live or continue fighting. Most of the videos that Nick makes today have an emphasis on self-worth, self-identity and empowerment. This is especially important to the youths of today who have gotten caught up in the whirlwind of social media where people are primarily judged according to their looks, financial status and social status.