Ep 06: Humility, Belief, and Storytelling: A Deep Conversation with Samuel Walters

Join Louis and Sam Walters (founder of Vibrantics) as they dive into belief, humility, and storytelling in creative growth. They discuss fear, taking leaps, building the Trumpet Academy, and why humility—not ego—unlocks real progress. Perfect for musicians, creators, and entrepreneurs seeking clarity and inspiration.

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction Louis introduces Sam, the first non-musician guest, and their work building the Trumpet Academy.

2:35 – Who is Sam Walters? Sam shares his journey cycling Japan while running a business and meeting Louis.

5:40 – Why This Conversation Matters Aligning the podcast around intention, belief, and transformation.

8:05 – What Sam’s Agency Does Explaining how Vibrantics helps creators monetize their expertise through education.

10:45 – Overcoming Fear & Taking the Leap Louis shares initial fears and what led him to start the academy.

13:22 – Why Belief is Everything Sam on why failures shape success and the importance of courage in taking action.

16:50 – The Limiting Beliefs Creators Face Exploring why many people struggle to see what’s possible.

19:40 – Learning Through Imitation Louis explains why imitation is critical for musicians and entrepreneurship alike.

23:00 – The Power of Storytelling Sam shares why he believes stories inspire belief and why he plans to build an animation studio.

26:30 – What Makes a Great Story? Sam explains that it’s about how a story makes you feel, not just how many people it reaches.

29:20 – Louis on Humility vs. Self-Belief How humility (not self-deprecation) is the true foundation for growth.

33:15 – Golf, Trumpet, and Being Bad First Louis explains why accepting being bad at something is key to learning.

36:50 – Paradigms and Questioning Beliefs Sam on how people accept limiting beliefs without questioning if they serve them.

40:40 – Objective Truth vs. Relativism Louis discusses why believing in objective truth creates clear paths for growth.

43:55 – What’s Next for Louis? Louis shares his vision for the Trumpet Academy and why he now lives each day openly, ready for opportunities. JOIN THE TRUMPET ACADEMY: Learn from world-class instructors: https://www.skool.com/louis-trumpet-academy-6100?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaedbprFaehIhwsSpPAyDOStYIWt-cIS31AbGVTgLfdthBQuA8ccUwYRU0SgaemKe8Kq1eYfQbnaR_dPVXRoQ

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