When we go on short trips we often know exactly what we expect at the end, but when it comes to our lives and careers we’ve seen far too often we shy away from really thinking through where we expect to be at the end and what we hope our legacy will be. So, we wanted to encourage conversations on the topic of legacy and you’ll find highlights from our conversation from some wonderful members of the business and creative community below.

Sarah Curtis

I want people to remember me and my salon for being a place where everyone was welcome. I try to make the environment one of peace and comfort. I want people to know that this is not just a place to help make you feel beautiful on the outside, but to be a place where you can come to feel the sweet spirit of God’s love. This isn’t just a job to me, it is a ministry I was gifted. Read more>>

Tabbetha Oakes

I hope to be remembered as a caring, successful, free spirited, business woman, and a great mother. There’s a lot I still want to do and plan on doing, like for instance, the homeless community in Kansas City, is out of control, our homeless shelters are constantly overfilled, I would love to be able to get to the point where I have enough money intake, to give back to my community, maybe fix up some of the older buildings in Kansas City, to help with housing the homeless and getting them back on their feet. Read more>>

Drew Nieman

As a small business owner, I’ve built this company from the ground up with hard work, resilience, and a deep sense of pride in every project we complete. My goal is to leave a lasting legacy—one rooted in quality, trust, and community. Read more>>

Robert Carter

I hope my legacy is one of radical compassion paired with real results. Throughout my career—whether in federal service, nonprofit leadership, or coaching—I’ve always aimed to build systems and programs that not only work, but truly serve people, especially those navigating trauma, marginalization, or transition. Read more>>

Ricky Gudino

I hope my legacy feels like a mix between a perfectly balanced buttercream—sweet, bold, and just the right amount of extra. I want to be remembered as someone who made life more fun, more flavorful, and a little more fabulous.
Yes, I made cakes—but I hope people say I made moments. That I turned birthdays into magic, weddings into centerfolds, and random Tuesdays into something worth posting about. That I built a brand that wasn’t afraid to be loud, glittery, or different—and that in doing so, gave other people permission to do the same. Read more>>

Catherine Gorman

My legacy is simple . The reason I started this radio station was to get the music heard by the community that wasn’t being played on the radio. Giving chances to street edits which means it’s not censored per se and to new artist who may not be at their prime but definitely have the hunger and make dope songs. That was initially what Connected Radio was about my first radio station was called Giants and Elephants Radio because I bridged San Francisco and Oakland music together then when I included Sacramento, I moved the name to Connected Radio. Read more>>

Brianne Keefer

More than anything, I want people to remember my vulnerability and openness. I feel like a lot of my work is closely related to darkness, emotion, and our inevitable end and I want people to feel comfortable about that. There is so much allure to the drama of the human experience and I hope my photography and writing inspires people to lean into that seduction. We get one shot at this, and I hope people realize that for that reason we have to connect with the darker parts of ourselves, we have to learn how to feel as deeply as possible and lose all shame surrounding our humanness. Read more>>

Andrea Uzarowski

This is such a good question. I am not naturally a person, who hopes to be remembered (outside of my kids/family). I do try to make each and every person I come in contact with at the store feel seen/heard/cared for. I recently learned about “love languages” and one of mine is definitely giving/giving back. Read more>>

Neha Goyal

I have always believed that our true mission in life is to be happy and spread happiness. I hope to be remembered as someone who brought smiles to everyone’s face, be it with her jokes, her stories or just by listening to others. I also hope to be remembers for being a Jack of all trades and Master of some! I have spent quite a lot of time delving into different interests of mine and I hope it motivates others to keep trying new things, pursue their interests and also reassure them that it is okay to have multiple interests and different facets to your life. Read more>>

Kiara Burns

I hope to be remembered for making movement feel possible—for every body, in every season of life. My goal has never been about chasing perfection or aesthetics; it’s been about helping people feel strong, connected, and proud of what their bodies can do. I want to leave behind a legacy rooted in accessibility, joy, and longevity—where movement isn’t intimidating, but empowering. Read more>>