Turning Lemons into Purpose: Sherilyn Shares the Heart Behind Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade

“Autism is not a disability—it’s just a different ability. We all have different abilities, and when you lead with love and patience, there’s nothing that can stop you.” — Sherilyn Hayward

We are thrilled to share an inspiring, heart-to-heart interview featuring our founder, Ms. Sherilyn Hayward, hosted by JBF Coaching & Consulting!

In this special episode—Turning Lemons into Purpose—Ms. Sherilyn sits down to tell the raw, beautiful story of how Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade came to be, and the unbreakable mission driving every bottle we pour.

Inside the Interview: What You’ll Discover

The Lemonade Day Spark: How a simple front-yard stand designed to teach 6-year-old Leroy communication and generosity turned into a community phenomenon.
The “LipSmack’n” Taste Test: The hilarious story of how Leroy and his dad helped craft our signature flavor (and where our name really came from!).
Tiger Stadium & The Famous “Wave”: How stepping onto LSU’s biggest stage unlocked Leroy’s confidence, earned him lifelong fans, and expanded into multiple concession stands and our mobile lemonade trailer.
Employing with Purpose: How our operations are designed specifically for Leroy and other young neurodivergent adults—from custom hand-pedal bottle labelers to cheering sections at the games.
Giving Back: Why supporting Children’s Hospital New Orleans and giving back to the community remains the beating heart of our business.
The Big Vision: Looking ahead toward our next big dreams—including bringing Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade to theme parks like Universal Studios and Disney World!

Watch the Full Conversation Below

Whether you are a long-time supporter who grabs a bottle at your local grocery store or a parent looking for encouragement on your own journey, we invite you to grab an ice-cold glass of lemonade, press play, and hear our story.