Today we’d like to introduce you to Vivian Ebisike.
Hi Vivian , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I actually started as a 15-year-old with a YouTube channel and a love for storytelling that began even earlier, writing fan-fiction about my favorite boy band, Mindless Behavior, at 12. Those creative roots followed me into my teenage years when I launched my nonprofit, Stand Up, at 17. I figured — who better to tell my organization’s story than me?
Over the last six years, I’ve been deeply involved in community engagement work, and one thing became really clear: so many nonprofits and small businesses are doing powerful, impactful work, but you’d never know it from their online presence. That gap between the quality of their mission and their digital storytelling is what inspired me to create V is for Victory Productions. With this agency, I want to help organizations and small businesses tell their stories with the same care and creativity I used to build and grow Stand Up because every mission deserves to be seen and heard.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. One of the biggest challenges has been consistently finding new clients while also learning how to advocate for the value of my work. I work with a lot of nonprofits, startups, and small businesses — many of whom are just getting their start or don’t have a large budget — so I’ve had to find the balance between being generous and being sustainable.
On top of that, I’m balancing a full-time 9–5 job, leading my nonprofit, and managing digital media for my church, which can be very demanding. Sometimes it’s honestly overwhelming, especially when I have to put the things I love — like my creative work or community projects — on the back burner just to make a living. I’ve had to learn how to prioritize, create better boundaries, and give myself grace when I can’t do everything at once.
Another lesson has been around business structure and communication. Early on, I’d sometimes jump into projects without clear timelines, contracts, or deposits, which led to delays in payment or misaligned expectations. Now I know how crucial it is to protect both my time and my peace.
As you know, we’re big fans of V is for Victory Productions . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
V is for Victory Productions is a creative agency dedicated to helping nonprofits, small businesses, and community-rooted brands tell their stories in a way that’s both visually striking and deeply authentic. We specialize in digital storytelling — everything from flyers, social media graphics, content strategy, and brand identity development to audio/video editing and web design support.
What sets us apart is that we don’t believe high-quality creative work should only be accessible to big corporations with big budgets. That’s why we offer sliding scale pricing — so that organizations doing important grassroots work can still show up powerfully online without breaking the bank.
We’ve had the opportunity to support a wide range of clients across industries — including nonprofits, food and beverage businesses, clothing brands, hair brands, and real estate professionals — helping them shape their digital presence and connect meaningfully with their audiences.
I’m especially proud of how V is for Victory has helped amplify the stories of early-stage entrepreneurs and campaigns that might’ve gone unseen who just needed someone to believe in their vision. I don’t just want to make things look good; I want people to feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
At its core, V is for Victory isn’t just about marketing — it’s about making purpose visible. Whether you’re hosting your first event or launching a full rebrand, I want to help you tell your story with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters most to me is learning people’s stories and understanding their “why.”
Especially for people of color, our stories have historically been silenced, rewritten, or stripped of our full humanity. From media portrayals to policy conversations, we’ve often been spoken about instead of being allowed to speak for ourselves.
Thankfully, there’s been a cultural shift. More people of color are now creating their own platforms and telling their stories on their own terms.
That’s why, for me, the first rule of marketing is to understand the individual’s story. I believe we have to ask deeper questions like:
-“How does the world around you influence what you do?”
-“What about your background drives your passion?”
-“Who do you want your story to reach?”
Because everyone’s story is sacred — and when it’s placed in the wrong hands, it can be misconstrued, misinterpreted, or even exploited.
I take a story-first approach to all of my work, which helps me figure out not just what to say, but how, where, and to whom it should be said.
Essentially, I always make sure the storytelling is authentic to the audience and honors the truth of the people behind it.
To me, marketing is more than promotion. It’s a vehicle for truth-telling, empowerment, and cultural change. And I’m excited that V is for Victory Productions can be that vehicle for diverse community groups.
Pricing:
- Social Media Marketing: Ranges from $100 to $400 per month based on packages
- Video and Audio Editing Pricing Formula: (Length of the raw footage / 5 minutes) x $25 x 2
- Website Design: Ranges from $350 to $500 based on packages
- Virtual Event Planning and Management: $125 per event hour + $75 planning fee
- Two-Tier Sliding Scale Pricing System (Meant for businesses 0-5 years old; limited spaces per quarter)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.visforvictoryproductions.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivproductions/
- Other: visvictoryproductions@gmail.com
