In our experience, talking about legacy is often subtly discouraged by society and we find this to be deeply unfortunate. Thinking about the legacy you would like to build can help you better align your work, life, time – your sweat and tears – with your values. Below, we’ve tried to create a space for folks to start conversations about they legacies they are hoping to build.

Sophy Thomas

My legacy is rooted in resilience, faith, and love. I want to be remembered as someone who turned personal pain into purpose, someone who showed that even in the darkest seasons, God can bring light and new life. When people think of me, I hope they see a woman who lived out her faith with integrity, who built spaces where others could heal, grow, and lead, and who made love the foundation of everything she touched. Read more>>

Asia Foster

Wow, what a powerful question. The legacy I hope to build is one that is both inspiring and trailblazing. I want my life to be remembered for faith and action, for persistence and perseverance.

For many years, I struggled with confidence. I often settled for who others said I was, instead of believing in who I was created to be. But deep down, there was a fire in me that could not be snuffed out. Once I embraced that fire — my God-given uniqueness — doors began to open, and people began to see the light I had kept hidden. Read more>>

Patricia Juliano

I hope my legacy will be one of community, creativity, and empowerment. I want to be remembered for building spaces where people felt welcomed, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Through my events and work, I hope I’ve given artists and small businesses the opportunity to shine, helped audiences discover new passions, and created experiences that left lasting memories. Read more>>

Cheryl Lee-Pow

I hope my legacy will be remembered as a doctor who never lost sight of the human being behind the diagnosis. My own journey into chiropractic began when I was a patient myself, navigating the frustration of pain, misdiagnosis, and a healthcare system that too often defaulted to drugs or rushed visits. Experiencing firsthand how chiropractic care could restore not only my body but also my sense of possibility inspired me to create a practice where patients are truly heard, their stories valued, and their healing approached from every angle. Read more>>

Beatrice Alleyne

The type of legacy I’m hoping to build is one that encompasses kindness and resilience. My Mom passed away 4 years ago and was truly one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. She taught me to be kind and polite, even when those around me may not be the nicest. We live in a world today that has transformed into a landscape where there are more challenges to deal with. With those challenges people may not be as kind. Kindness goes a lot way. I want people to remember me as a kind, warm person. Ever since my Mom passed away, I’ve been riddled with more challenges in my personal and professional life. Read more>>

Sylvia Gholston

I hope to build a legacy of Hope. I want other girls/women that look at me see the possibilities. Read more>>

Tyler Ridgle

The sort of legacy I’m hoping to build is centered around inclusivity and the courage to follow my soul’s purpose. My life has taken me in many different directions. Though my path might seem strange to some, I’ve been consistent in how deeply I’ve cared for the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with and how I’ve represented myself as a person and professional. Hopefully, people will remember me as the woman who put her whole heart into everything she did. Read more>>

LaLisa General

I am an artist (writer, rapper, author, clothing brand, podcast, etc). Being an author is what I am going to focus on in this article. My first book Pregnancy Blues (available on Amazon) gained instant success. It was #1 New Seller & #8 Best Seller on Amazon. 2019 was the year that it was published. Read more>>

Jack Fralick

That’s a very interesting question.

I think that more than anything, I want to be remembered as a good man.

Of course, I hope that the work I leave behind impacts people, but for me- legacy is about who you were, much more than what you accomplished. Read more>>

Trentön Schulz-Franco

I don’t think about legacy in the sense of monuments or personal recognition. The legacy I’m working towards is a steady yet forceful ripple — that the work we do through the Special Bird Service becomes part of a broader cultural shift. That people come to understand that our own health as a people is reflected in the health of our natural world — especially in our communities, especially for people who’ve been excluded from the (his)story of, and relationships with nature. I hope the values we live — ecological stewardship, relationship-building, anti-discrimination, generational knowledge-sharing, and mental health advocacy — become normalized in how communities relate to land and to each other. Read more>>