AJ Leonard and his mother, Dominique Nicole, never expected their family videos to reach beyond their own circle, let alone connect with millions of people across social media.
What started as a way to bring laughter and comfort during a difficult season became a message of positivity, love and connection for people looking for moments of joy.
Leonard, a Columbus, Georgia, native raised in Phenix City, Alabama, began creating videos with Nicole after the loss of his grandfather…