Legacies help us with our goals after we’ve passed because they have the power to inspire action and the give our ideals an chance to live on through others. Given the magical potential of legacies, we wanted to support and foster conversations around legacy building and below you’ll find some of those conversations.

Eric Carlino

I want to be a part of something that has staying power. Something that my son can look back on when he’s a father and know that his father played a role in something iconic that leaves a memorable mark on the industry. Read more>>

Anthony Coryell

This is a great topic, I think as humans all of us strive for a legacy of some sort, something that marks our time in the world and gives some sort of individual meaning to our lives after we’re gone. As a kid, I didn’t have many friends growing up, I was different so I was treated as such. Amongst those times, films were my friends, characters were my socialization, I could relate more to the people I watched in movies and they never judged me or made fun of me for being who I was. Read more>>

Angie Soul

I aim to build a legacy of hope. Some of the things I experienced in my life since childhood were painful. The hand I was dealt brought a slew of challenges and I could’ve easily become a product of my environment, but I’ve always had a strong support system that helped me to flourish. Read more>>

Laura Richards

When I was in high school I had a teacher who always wrote a daily quote on the chalkboard; one that always stuck with me was “I want it said of me by those who know me best that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow”. This is how I hope to be remembered, as a woman, a wife, a friend, a human, as a person that always succeeds in cultivating kindness and love. Read more>>

Josephine Pesaresi Hallam

My personal legacy in criminal law is a small contribution to a profound family legacy laid in part by my maternal grandfather, Justice Hugo L. Black. My grandfather’s Supreme Court opinions, personal ethos, and personal bonds set in motion a living legacy with lasting and multi-generational effects. Extending positive values, beliefs, and a work ethic to help solidify a family of strength, public service, and cultivate personal commitment in their children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren, Josephine and Hugo Black are a piece of history, yet their life lessons, as their granddaughter, seem timeless to me. I am the only female grandchild of Justice Hugo Black to go to law school and be an active trial attorney throughout my career. Read more>>

Daria Nadeem

The generic answers for a question like this are usually like – “I want to be remembered for my art, for helping people, for doing something unique, for making the world a better place, etc.,…” I just want to be remembered. In regards to my art, I just simply want to accomplish everything I’ve been writing down in my diary since I was a kid and feel proud of myself for materializing it. I do hope to be remembered for having my own art style and for giving people the best experience while working with me on set. Read more>>

Jamie Whitlow

I hope to build a legacy that is based on creation for the sake of creation. I truly believe that it is our purpose as humans to create, in whatever form, and our creations are our greatest contributions to humanity. I want to be known for inspiring and encouraging creation of all forms, from all people. My overall goal as an artist is to create things larger than myself, both literally and figuratively. I hope the impact of these things that I create are inspiring enough to be remembered, as well as motivate others to bring their creativity to life. Read more>>

Kaleigh Glover

I hope to be remembered for beautifying the walls of countless homes and businesses with art and design while inspiring others to put their dreams into action! Make those things, share them with the world, create the life that you want, make your visions come to life! Read more>>

Brenda De La Cruz

As someone who has undergone an unorthodox way of getting to a new career, I would hope to leave the type of legacy that would inspire people to strive for the outcome and not the income. Going from a social worker, specifically in non-profit areas, to journalism, where the pay can be very little, was done with the purpose of simply helping people just to help. Legacies can be defined as what you leave behind for your loved ones, and most people may think of money. Read more>>

Scotty Heath

I’ve always said that I’m fighting for the boys that never thought they could win. I was one of those boys. And I want my legacy to be the fact no matter what, if you put your mind to whatever you do, you will get what you want and make it through. Believe in yourself even the people don’t. You a winner. Just like I was :-) Read more>>

Tory Scroggins

I want my legacy to be the lives that I’ve touched and the people that I have inspired. When I’m gone I want people to say if Tory could do that then so can I. I want to be remembered for my bravery in taking chances on myself. Read more>>

Daniela Ghiglieri

I hope to build a legacy that teaches those after me or alongside me that anything is possible. When you have a dream, you put your head down and you go for it! Most people are too scared to get out of that comfort zone but they don’t realize that once they do…that is when the real magic happens. I hope that my legacy impacts many people break glass ceilings. You don’t have to follow the narrative that others try to write for you. You are the author of your story. So make the best of it all and don’t look back. Read more>>

Bre’Ona Hunte

As an entrepreneur, influencer, viral TikToker, and a woman who has overcome numerous struggles, my primary focus in building a legacy is centered around resilience, empowerment, and breaking societal norms. I want to be remembered as someone who defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and inspired others to persevere despite challenges. In the realm of entrepreneurship, I aim to leave behind a legacy of innovation and success, not just for personal gain but to serve as a testament to what hard work and determination can achieve. Read more>>

Ahmani Dawson-White

I aspire to leave a legacy that embodies the power of hope, perseverance, and transformation. Six years ago, I faced the challenges of homelessness while pursuing my undergraduate studies in Georgia, serving as the president of a line item organization. Despite the adversity, I stored my belongings in a drawer, slept in my office after the janitorial staff left, and clung to the belief that my life could change for the better. Read more>>

Dothula Baron

I’m hoping to build a legacy that portrays me as a person who lived to make my community a better place. Through my adult life, I have committed myself to creating a world in which needs of disenfranchiised people are addressed, a world in which they are empowered to live a better life socially, financially, environmentally. Read more>>

Rozalyn Lucero-Corona

The legacy that I’m hoping to build truly is around being an authentic person. I think too many times people, specifically women, are constantly comparing themselves to other women. Whether that be what kind of wife they are, what kind of mom they are, what they look like, their job, what they have, etc. I would truly hope that people would say that I was always “real” meaning I was always who I am. Whether that be making great decisions or making bad decisions. Read more>>

Chiyedza Nyahuye

That I helped people tap into their superpowers, release their limiting beliefs and found ways to thrive! Read more>>

Lionel Adriano

We, in the beauty industry are one of the very few professions licensed to touch people. I want to do just that. I want to touch people. I want them to feel better when they leave my shop. Not just on a superficial level, but the heart and soul. We have the supernatural ability to make people feel better about themselves. I’ve had countless interactions with people whose lives have changed simply by loving who they see in the mirror. I want to be remembered for that. Read more>>

Jamie Moore

I love this quote by Hannah Brencher that says, “Be where your feet are.” Between being a full time nurse, and part time photographer busyness can be a norm, but I’m learning to just take one day at a time. Whether I’m in the clinic, or with a couple about to get engaged I stay present to them. I just want to give people my best; do right by whoever walks into the clinic, and create art that people will love for years to come. To leave it all better than I found it. That’s the dream and desired legacy. Read more>>

Kalani Tonga

I came across an idea recently that changed my mindset about the work I do and its meaning. A speaker at a conference I attended said, “We should be working today on becoming a good ancestor.” Since hearing this, I’ve been working to incorporate this ideology into all aspects of my life, including into my artwork and my business practices, and in working to become a good future ancestor for my children and my children’s children, I think one of the main things I’d like to leave behind is to help my own community feel seen and understood. Read more>>

Nicky Saucedo

As a sports photographer, my aspirations for leaving a lasting legacy are deeply rooted in several key facets of my profession. Firstly, my aim is to redefine the narrative of sports photography through innovative visual storytelling. I strive to push the boundaries, experimenting with new techniques and perspectives that not only capture the essence of sporting moments but also evoke emotions and intensity in a unique manner. Revolutionizing how sports narratives are visually portrayed is a significant part of the legacy I hope to leave behind. Read more>>

Jennifer O’Brien

This is a question I wish more people would ask and answer, it is especially interesting for me to answer because I will not leave behind any immediate family members as they have all preceded me in death, and I have no direct descendants. I am, as it were, the last one standing. Or what is known in my field as a solo-ager. Read more>>

Donee Chin

I hope that when posterity evaluates my career, it will be apparent that I have championed minority voices within my companies and in my client rosters. Currently, my focus for both my roles at Prima Donee Designs and WME is to acquire clients who identify as POC and/or LGBTQ+, since they have a history of being taken advantage of by bigger corporations who often steal their work or underpay them for brand collaborations. There is little to no pay transparency and with my deep understanding of the marketplace, I want to step in and provide due guidance to those who may not have received it otherwise. Read more>>

Alexandra Sczudlo

I hope my legacy will be the images I’ve left behind along with a reputation for promoting women in the automotive space. In the modern day, hate towards women who enjoy or have careers in the automotive industry is all too common. I strive to make the industry more welcoming toward women and to set a standard of inclusivity to women. I also strive to be a role model for younger women trying to follow their passions in traditionally male dominated spaces. Read more>>

Miguel Gamillo

3 things The first thing and most important thing is the impact and positive influence I get to make on my family. My wife Wendy, my three children Mariah, Gisselle and Mateo. The second goal I hope to build and leave is to continuously convert my own success into significance. Significance is helping others win. Success leaves a fingerprint on creation. While significance leaves a footprint on the soul. Read more>>

Shanequa Moultrie

I pray that my work impacts the world in ways many other authors haven’t. I want to be remembered as being divergent. I believe people will say that I was imaginative. My goal is to touch many who have experienced or know someone who has experienced the things I write about. I will leave my stories in the hands of my children and hope that one day my stories will become movies for many to remember for the years to come. Read more>>

Kateri Wozny

The legacy is to leave a meaningful impact on my family, friends and community with my character and the work I have created. The nice thing about being a freelance journalist and content creator is that your stories will live on through your personal website, social media platforms or even with a Google search. People will most likely say that I lived life to the fullest with no regrets, that I was a go-getter and that I enjoyed learning through others and the different cultures of the world. Overall, I want to be remembered as a good daughter, friend, community member and storyteller. Read more>>

Gabriel Bernal Rodriguez

I would like to be remembered for being faithful to my graphic line, for continuing the legacy of being creative, developing a personal voice to know for and give the customer unique pieces. Read more>>

Chris “C.J:” Matthews

I want people to remember me and my brand for being a positive influence in the world and for our impact in helping to inspire a generation to be kind and make change for a better future. Read more>>