The 7 Hearts Project

Over the next six weeks, I’ll be sharing a video series centered around the 6 Guiding Principles of RAISING A LEGACY —the principles that have shaped our family, strengthened our relationships, and inspired the work of The 7 Hearts Project.

💜 Everyday Moments Build Legacy
💜 Leadership Starts at Home
💜 Presence Over Perfection
💜 My Kids Teach Me Leadership Every Day
💜 Growth Comes From Grace
💜 Legacy Is Lived, Not Left

My hope is that these videos encourage you to embrace the small moments, lead with intention, and create a legacy of kindness, purpose, and impact within your own family.

I’ll never forget volunteering at a lower-income school and hearing a teacher share that one of the biggest struggles many of the children face is food insecurity. She described a little boy who would tuck leftover food from lunch into his pockets just to bring home for later. As a mom of five, that absolutely broke my heart. And sadly, it’s the reality for so many families who don’t know where their next meal will come from. The fight doesn’t stop until everyone is fed. I encourage you to find ways to support your local food bank or visit Feeding America to learn how you can help make a difference in your own community. 💛🧡💚

Want to get your teenage boys excited about giving back? Start by showing them examples like this incredible duo who turned an idea into action. 🙌
Day Brown and Ford Brown created their own nonprofit, DoublePlay, collecting gently used youth sports equipment and donating it to children in the City of Tallahassee’s Youth Sports Program. They saw a need, took initiative, and made sure more kids could get in the game. Now that’s leadership in action!
👏 Nice work, boys!
3 Tips to Get Your Teenager Involved in the Community:
1️⃣ Let them lead. When teens feel ownership—like creating, organizing, or choosing the cause—they become invested.
2️⃣ Connect service to their passions. Sports, music, animals, mentoring—service feels meaningful when it aligns with what they already love.
3️⃣ Start small, stay consistent. A single act can spark confidence, but regular involvement builds compassion, responsibility, and purpose.
Raising kids who serve others doesn’t just help the community—it builds character that lasts a lifetime. 💛