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.

Amanda Kinsey – Joplin

I want my legacy to show and prove that you can do all things that you put your mind to . I want little girls to know that even when Life throws her obstacles that she can withstand them ! She can be a C.E.O with a G.E.D . I want little girls to know that she will be invited into rooms that no one sitting at the table will look like her – But, own the moment ! I want my legacy to provide HOPE for women with children to know that they can still Dream out Loud and be a Mother. Read more>>

Roosevelt Merisier

I hope that my legacy is one to be remembered for the ages.. I’m an advocate of the Community and love to bringing opportunities and entertainment to the Community for the ones that enjoy it. Everything that I put my hands on is community driven. I hope to leave an everlasting impression in every community that I step foot in. Active in the Community. Read more>>

Tish Times

For many years I would hear business coaches talk about the importance of knowing your “why”. I struggled with that question for a long time, because for some reason I felt as though it had to be a philanthropic or world-changing ideal. When I changed the question to “What do I want my legacy to be?” It was crystal clear once I shifted my focus. I have 3 amazing kids (now all grown men), 2 beautiful grandbabies, 7 fantastic Godchildren, and a host of people who I have the privilege of leading alongside my husband in ministry. Read more>>

Andrea Curran

My college-aged daughter recently wrote me a letter. In it, she said “”Thank you for always supporting my dreams and pushing me to be a strong woman. Having you to look up to has inspired me to work hard for what I want and to not let anyone stand between me and my goals.” In my business and my personal life, influencing women and girls to pursue their dreams relentlessly is my primary objective. Read more>>

Kevin Williamson

Great question! I wear varying hats on the day-to-day. As an older brother, my hopes is that i’ve been a positive role model; that i’ve balanced the tough love that comes with accountability and tender love effectively. As a black man, my hopes is that my story inspires someone. I am from the South Side of Chicago. There were no handouts. The wins I’ve accumulated, I’ve earned. Read more>>

Rachel Rae

That’s funny this is a question, there was a lady that said to me years ago “You’re not writing for just the sake of it, if you see it or not you’re building not for a brand but for your children. It doesn’t matter what your content is, you know that you can write your butt off and that’s what you’re called to do and THAT is what is going to give your children, wealth. YOUR legacy will continue through them. When I started writing I never thought it would blow up to be where it is today. Read more>>

Shaina Wexler

I truly hope that I will be known as someone who believes in the power and magic of their dreams, passions, and goals; someone who trusts that, with vision, intention and hard work, the magic within me will reach the ears and hearts of those who need it. I’d also love to be someone who inspires and empowers others to believe in and work for their passions as well! Read more>>

Michelle Toney

I hope my legacy will be art and simplistic luxury. I hope to leave behind an artistic legacy to the generations after me where everyone expresses themselves and have the ability to create freely. I say simplistic luxury because I want everyone to experience luxury and wealth without forgetting the simple things and not being so uptight about everything. Read more>>

Arrington Chadwick

If I could pick the single thing to be remembered for it would be for being a voice for the youth. As I started my business at the young age of 14 and have worked extremely hard to reach where I am at during this point. Through all my endeavors I want to show other young kids and teenagers that they have the potential to do something that is truly major in this world. The youth is not told or shown frequently enough that they all have something special that does not necessarily solely come from success in the classroom. Read more>>

Carmen Friday

I hope that my legacy will add something to someone’s life that helped change their perspective and help them find their purpose. I want my story and teachings to continue to be shared to inspire others as I make them laugh, cry, and think. My legacy will not only be about my widespan of creativity and what I’ve accomplished, but also about perseverance, consistency, and faith. Read more>>

ELizabeth Mendoza

I hope my legacy speaks on my actions and hard work ethic . How I started my business and the struggle it takes to keep Trinity Way up and running, and how one day it will Cary on to my children. Read more>>

Tim Diamond

As a husband to my wife of nearly 9 years and father to a beautiful daughter, with a son on the way, I strive to be the role model for them that I always wanted for myself. Family is my number one priority, and treating customers like family is the foundation of the SD Home Team. Selling or buying a home can be an extremely stressful process, but my goal is to simplify that process for my clients by being there as their agent every step of the way to keep things fully transparent and as seamless as possible. Read more>>

Chermain Jennings

I hope to leave a legacy that transcends monetary mentions. My greatest wish is to inspire others to live their lives, embrace their callings, and just DO IT! I operate in faith and in obedience through the highs and lows. So after I am gone I want people to reflect on that. We are all on borrowed time so, Go For IT! I’ve traveled, I’ve taken leaps of faith, I’ve evolved, but most importantly, I have LIVED and lived with no regrets! Give “you” your all…you’re worth it! Read more>>

Ernestine Brown

My hope is that my legacy will inspire others to remain determined to thrive at life despite its ups and downs. Beginning with my two children Marcus and Deziree, I want them to know that I have learned (and am still learning) that life is truly a journey of decades that we must prepare for in advance as much as possible. Read more>>