Leaving a Legacy That Matters

When I think about why I do what I do, I realize it’s never just about the present moment. It’s never simply about making money, chasing recognition, or fitting into the world’s definition of success. For me, it’s always been bigger than that. It’s about legacy.

I see people every day asking questions like, “Why are you doing this? Why aren’t you charging more for it? Why invest your time here?” And yes, we all need money to navigate life, to survive, to provide for our families. But for me personally, while my business brings in money, it’s not the biggest measure of my success. The real success is what I leave behind.

Legacy is about planting seeds that grow beyond your lifetime. It’s about creating something that speaks for you long after you’re gone. It’s about making sure that when your children or your grandchildren talk about you, they can say with pride: “My mom was an author. My mom was a business owner. My mom did what she loved. She was passionate. She created. She poured her heart into what mattered.”

This is also why I pour myself into my blog. It’s where I lay my heart bare, where I share the real and the raw of my journey. Some people read it and respond, some don’t — but that’s okay. I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t always take a comment or a like to make an impact. Sometimes the words reach a heart silently, and that is enough. That is faith in action.

I trust God for a better life — not just for me, but for my husband, as we journey into our 50s. We want a life that’s softer, fuller, and abundant in peace. A life where we can enjoy the fruits of what we’ve sown, where our faith continues to guide us, and where we can build a home and family life that reflects God’s goodness. And I trust Him for my children too, that they will see the example of a mother who stayed faithful, who persevered, and who trusted God even when the journey was hard. I want them to be inspired, to see that sticking it out, even when life is messy, is worth it.

I think about my grandchildren and my children. I think about the stories they will tell one day. And I want them to know that I was here, that I was intentional, that I chose passion over convenience, love over fear, faith over doubt. That I lived a life that inspired them to create, to trust God, to believe in their own gifts.

Yes, I am grateful for today. I am thankful that I was born. I am grateful for every opportunity, every struggle, and every triumph. But the most important question I ask myself is this: When I leave this earth, what will I leave behind? What mark will I make that outlives me? What story will people tell about Leslene?

Legacy is bigger than recognition. It’s bigger than money. It’s bigger than comfort or convenience. Legacy is about intentionally using the gifts God gave you — your mind, your hands, your heart — to create something that carries His glory and inspires the generations that come after you.

And that is exactly what I aim to do.

With faith in God, with gratitude for each moment, and with a heart wide open, I am leaving a legacy that matters.