Ep. 84: Turning Loss Into Legacy: The Story Behind Son of a Saint
Sonny Lee turned the loss of his father, a former New Orleans Saints defensive back who died when Sonny was just three, into a mission of purpose by founding Son of a Saint to mentor boys growing up without fathers. In this conversation, David and Sonny discuss how loss can...
Feb 2026 | Overruled with Scott VicknairSonny Lee turned the loss of his father, a former New Orleans Saints defensive back who died when Sonny was just three, into a mission of purpose by founding Son of a Saint to mentor boys growing up without fathers. In this conversation, David and Sonny discuss how loss can inspire powerful, positive change and the long-term value of investing in youth and community. They also highlight the transformative effects of mentorship and support.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
- 💔 Early Loss: childhood tragedy shaping life’s direction
- 🏗️ Founding Mission: creating Son of a Saint from experience
- 🏘️ Community Impact: long-term support for families and youth
- 🧭 Personal Philosophy: action, resilience, and accountability
- ⚡ Sonny’s Superpower: stepping up and making moves when others are hesitant
- 0:00 – Early Loss & Founding Son of a Saint
- 5:59 – Son of a Saint’s Operations and Impact
- 9:54 – How to identify children in need
- 16:41 – Training to be Community Minded
- 18:39 – Professional Background
- 25:36 – Sponsorship & How to Get Involved
- 33:12 – Sonny’s Favorite Book & Superpower
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