SMART Legacy
Leaders, Inc.
Building Leaders. Preserving Legacy. Transforming Generations.
Who We Are
Building the
Infrastructure for Legacy
SMART Legacy Leaders is a leadership development and community empowerment organization dedicated to equipping youth, young adults, and families with the knowledge, skills, mentorship, and opportunities necessary to build successful lives, strong families, thriving businesses, and lasting legacies.
We are committed to addressing the root causes of generational poverty, limited opportunity, lack of mentorship, financial illiteracy, and community instability.
Our goal is to help individuals move from survival to stability, from stability to ownership, and from ownership to legacy.
Our Mission
SMART Legacy Leaders empowers youth, emerging adults, and families through leadership development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, mentorship, workforce readiness, community engagement, and legacy-building programs designed to create sustainable change and generational impact.
Our Vision
To cultivate a generation of leaders who understand character, responsibility, service, ownership, and legacy, creating stronger families, healthier communities, and greater economic opportunity for generations to come.
Core Pillars
Six Pillars of Impact
Every program we deliver is grounded in one or more of these foundational pillars, designed to create lasting, measurable change.
01
Leadership Development
Developing confident, disciplined, ethical, and purpose-driven leaders equipped to positively influence their homes, schools, workplaces, businesses, and communities.
02
Financial Literacy & Wealth Building
Teaching practical financial education, money management, credit awareness, investing fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building strategies.
03
Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development
Providing exposure to business ownership, career opportunities, professional development, and economic empowerment.
04
Mentorship & Personal Growth
Connecting participants with mentors who provide guidance, accountability, encouragement, and real-world experience.
05
Family & Community Empowerment
Strengthening individuals, families, and neighborhoods through education, service, and support.
06
Legacy Building
Helping participants understand how their choices today can create lasting impact for future generations through leadership, stewardship, ownership, and service.
Leadership Development Programs
Programs for Every Stage
From ages 8 through 25, we meet participants where they are and build a leadership pipeline that grows with them.
01
SMART Youth Leadership Academy
Ages 12–18A structured leadership development program focused on character development, leadership skills, communication, accountability, public speaking, conflict resolution, teamwork, and goal setting.
Program Components
02
SMART Emerging Leaders Program
Ages 18–25Designed for young adults preparing for careers, entrepreneurship, higher education, and leadership opportunities.
Program Components
03
SMART Future Leaders Program
Ages 8–11Foundational leadership training that creates a pipeline into the SMART Youth Leadership Academy.
Program Components
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Initiative
Financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools for changing the trajectory of families and communities. We provide comprehensive financial education that builds real, lasting economic independence.
01
Money Management
02
Credit Education
03
Wealth Building
04
Entrepreneurship Finance
Legacy Planning
Legacy & Life
Preparedness
What sets SMART Legacy Leaders apart is our focus on preparing participants not only for success today, but for the generations that follow.
We believe every family deserves the opportunity to build something that lasts.
Participants Receive Education On
Entrepreneurship
Business Development Initiative
We believe ownership creates opportunity. Participants gain real exposure to what it takes to build and run a business.
Participants Gain Exposure To
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Youth-focused entrepreneurship education.
Startup Readiness Workshops
Helping aspiring entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses.
Business Pitch Competitions
Providing opportunities to present business ideas and compete for startup support.
Small Business Mentorship Network
Connecting participants with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Workforce Development
Career Readiness
& Apprenticeships
Preparing individuals for meaningful employment and career advancement through hands-on exposure to real industries and career opportunities.
Industries Explored
Workforce Services Include
Mentorship
SMART Mentorship
Network
Strong mentorship changes lives. Participants are connected with business owners, community leaders, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and volunteers who invest in their growth.
Mentorship focuses on the whole person, not just the resume.
Community Impact
Serving Our Communities
Through the SMART Community Service Corps and Community Restoration Projects, participants engage in hands-on work that improves neighborhoods and strengthens communities.
Community Projects Include
Homeless Outreach Program
SMART Legacy Leaders extends its mission beyond traditional programming through direct outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We believe every person deserves dignity, access to resources, and a pathway toward stability.
Our outreach teams engage communities in Savannah and New Orleans with compassion, consistency, and a commitment to connecting people with the support they need.
Outreach Services Include
Faith-Based Initiative
New Life Discipleship Program
Supporting individuals seeking spiritual renewal, biblical guidance, and life transformation through faith in Christ. We believe true and lasting change begins from the inside out.
Program Offerings
Special Initiatives
Targeted Programs
SMART Women of Legacy
Dedicated to empowering women and young women through leadership, education, and mentorship.
SMART Men of Legacy
Focused on developing responsible, confident, and engaged men and young men.
SMART Legacy Scholars
Recognizing and supporting exceptional participants who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership excellence, community service, and entrepreneurial initiative.
Digital Access & Technology
Ensuring participants are equipped for today's technology-driven economy.
Summer Leadership Institute
An intensive summer experience featuring hands-on learning, field experiences, guest speakers, and leadership challenges.
SMART Leadership Council
A youth advisory council that provides participants with hands-on governance and leadership experience.
What's Ahead
Future Initiatives
As SMART Legacy Leaders grows, planned expansions will deepen our reach and impact across Savannah and New Orleans.
SMART Business Incubator
Supporting youth and emerging entrepreneurs.
SMART Leadership Conference
An annual leadership and entrepreneurship conference.
SMART Alumni Network
Providing long-term support and networking opportunities for program graduates.
SMART Community Innovation Lab
A collaborative space where participants develop solutions to community challenges.
SMART Legacy Fellows Program
Advanced leadership training for future executives, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and public servants.
Leadership
Larrima K. Davis
Founder & Chairwoman, Rue Soul Holdings
Larrima K. Davis is an entrepreneur and business strategist leading the development of Rue Soul Holdings and its portfolio of companies across hospitality, luxury mobility, professional services, and community development. Her focus is building organizations that create long-term economic value, community impact, and generational legacy.
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Together, we are developing leaders, strengthening families, building businesses, preserving legacy, and transforming communities, one generation at a time.SMART Legacy Leaders, Inc.
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