Our Mission
Just be.
That’s enough.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire millions of people to put down their phones, pause, and embrace the gift of literally doing nothing. Sometimes, the most important thing we do each day is what we do before we do anything.
Take seven minutes. Step away from the noise. Just be.
In that quiet, clarity awakens, peace settles in, and your mind and heart reconnect. Silence for Seven guides you to discover the profound power of doing nothing - so that every day begins from stillness, focus, and joy.
Our team comes from all over the country, with a diverse range of professional backgrounds and ages, yet each of us has felt the transformative power of silence in our own busy lives—whether through meditation, prayer, mindfulness, or simply unplugging. We came together to build this platform so that anyone - regardless of who they are - can start to experience the focus, peace, and clarity that just a few minutes of silence each day can bring. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making this practice simple, accessible, and meaningful for as many people as we can.
Through a simple timer, daily quotes, videos, and carefully curated resources - including books, music, podcasts, research, and nature content - we hope to inspire people to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. We do not sell ads or subscriptions. Supported entirely by donations and grants, Silence for Seven exists to help people uncover the profound value of doing nothing before anything, and to guide them toward the quiet joy of connecting deeply with our own being.
Silence for Seven exists to help people uncover the profound value of doing nothing before anything, and to guide them toward the quiet joy of connecting deeply with the beauty and goodness just below the surface of their busy lives
Our People
John Sauter
Founder John is a Strategic Adviser to NRG Energy and the President of Tower 14 Capital. He and his wife, Lee Ann, live in Old Snowmass, Colorado and have three children, Sam, Austin, and Grace. John loves golf, skiing and hiking.
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Douglas Webster
Doug grew up in California but has lived on the east coast for most of his adult life. He and his wife Maureen have three adult children. Doug’s work as an investment banker specializing in internet technology. He has been practicing silence via Transcendental Meditation for 10+ years and has seen meaningful benefits in his personal and work life . Doug is an avid golfer and active philanthropist.
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Founder - Born in New York and raised in Montreal, Canada. She is a cross-sector executive, owner of Acuinas. and sits on various humanitarian and social impact committees. She loves to walk and begins each day with meditation and a cup of matcha.
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Patrick Jacobeen
Patrick is a wealth manager and financial advisor serving clients and training advisors across the country. He and his wife are also motivational speakers. He and his wife, Christina have a daughter and live outside of Washington DC. Patrick enjoys travel, good conversation, sports, specifically soccer and golf, and anything that takes him outside!
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Hugh McCormick
Hugh is a designer, muralist and owner of HMDC, a design and branding company. At five and a half years clean and sober, he is an unapologetic advocate of mental health, the importance of therapy, and battles against addiction.
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Michael Donohue
Michael Donohue is a Vice President at Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear energy company focused on delivering reliable, clean power solutions. He and his wife, Irina, live in Fort Worth, Texas, with their two children. Mike has been sober for nearly a decade and is a passionate advocate for mental health, personal growth, and intentional living. Through his own experiences, he has seen firsthand the profound impact that silence, reflection, and mindfulness can have on his life and the lives of those around him.
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Caroline Webster
Caroline is a passionate entrepreneur and ad industry creative director with a background in copywriting. She currently lives in Miami, FL, where she pursues hobbies like golf, singing, sewing, yoga, and adult kickball. Yes, that’s a thing.
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LeeAnn Sauter
LeeAnn is a former executive of global luxury fashion and hospitality platforms, and recovering workaholic. LeeAnn now focuses her time on gaining knowledge within the equine world to support "horse first" movement, and understanding the impact on humans through horse interaction. Her main interest are in neurological reset, and equine therapy techniques. She is an avid quarter horse, and mustang horse advocate who believes that horses and nature can impact a persons healing and growth dramatically.
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