11/07/2025
From Cape Town to Newcastle, the Lepar Family is living proof that love + creativity = purpose. 🌟
Doug and Sheleen's story began in middle school. Today, they’re raising two exceptional kids while making waves in the community through mentoring, wellness coaching, and award-winning social enterprise, Purple Splash Studios.
Keira, an eighth-grade changemaker, is a theater enthusiast, STEM scholar, and fluent in two languages (plus sarcasm). Aaron, a fourth-grade creative, wins hearts with his art, empathy, and epic dance moves.
The Lepars believe in living with heart, from planting trees in Costa Rica to “roasting” each other at home.
As Sheleen puts it: “We’re not aiming for perfect. We’re aiming for meaningful.”
📸 Nicole Soper Photography