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.

Rebecca McVay

My grandmother was an artist and the paintings, prints, drawings and collages that she has left behind have brought so much joy and happiness to myself and my family and it is my hope that my legacy is similar to my grandmothers. I hope my photographs and artwork stand the test of time and that the moments and memories captured will bring joy and happiness to my clients, family and friends for years and years. Read more>>

Brittney Melton

As a florist, I hope that I am always remembered as a vendor who went above and beyond for each and every client. My goal is for every bride and client to look back on their planning process and event day and think of how easy their floral planning process was and how their vision was brought to life better than they could have expected. I want to impact others in this community by doing everything I can (and more) to bring happiness to everyone who trusts me with their special event. Read more>>

Jorge v. Gonzalez

As a devoted and loving father, I have always put my family first and made every effort to provide them with the best life possible. Through all of the struggles and challenges we have faced, I have remained committed to my family, sacrificing my own desires and needs in order to give them the support and opportunities they need to thrive. Read more>>

Sio Bast

From a very young age I knew I wanted to do something that brought people joy. Something that felt fulfilling. I want my legacy to be an inspiration for folks who want to be more artistic, to find joy, and be authentically themselves. An inspiration to bring folks a smile, entertainment, and to uplift their spirits. I want my legacy to be a positive footprint when I’m gone. Read more>>

Richard Hervey

I hope to build a music platform for anyone wanting to persue a career in the music industry. I hope that both Lions Den Productions LLC and Extreme Dreams USA (501c3) will grow to become staples in not only the Memphis music scene but globally. With the advent of the internet anyone from anywhere can become an overnight sensation, but we want to show young artists how to function as a business as well. Read more>>

Anna Treimer

If I can make the wedding industry even just a little bit better and more inclusive than when I found it, and know that I made enough of an impact for at least some couple to feel accepted in the ways I haven’t experienced then it will all be worth it. Read more>>

Calli Crawford

With the ever growing popularity of social media, the pressure is higher than ever to have a Pinterest perfect wedding or get that Instagram worthy shot. Even in the industry itself, there are many photographers out there that are chasing a perfect Instagram feed or only serving couples that have “Pinterest worthy” weddings. That’s never the goal for me. Read more>>

Mary Rye

Leaving a legacy is a big responsibility. To me a legacy is more than your accomplishments in life. It’s how friends, family and strangers remember you. I hope to be remembered by the love in my heart. People who don’t really know me assume I’m a little rough around the edges, when that is far from the truth. Read more>>

Adrian Hickman-Keen

The term ‘legacy’ can refer to a variety of things. The most historical interpretation was : Something we inherit from past generation or handed down from one period of time to another period of time. Read more>>

Ale Solano

Having spent the better half of my life dreaming about a life in American while living in Nicaragua, I can now say that I really am living the American dream. I came to this country with literally $200 in my pocket and a barely proficient level of English. Within 3 years I have been able to improve my English (without any formal classes), start my own business and grow it. Read more>>

Matthew Hubbard

I hope my legacy as an author will be summed up by two words: We’re Here. I strive to tell authentic stories that give LGBTQ+ readers, especially teens, hope. I want my legacy to be one full of hope and recognition, not for me but for my community. They deserve to be present and be represented in the world. Read more>>

Regenia Harrell

As a legacy builder, I always wanted to leave something behind and that is to Evolve, to Emerge, and to Empower. I hope that my legacy will teach people the value of self-care, relationship building, healing through other’s testimonies, and supporting local business owners around them. I encourage people not to be the product of their environment, but to be the change. M’BRACE Magazine’s mission is to Empower others to Embrace life as it comes the good and the bad, because the bad helps to create who we are today. Read more>>

Ida Yoshinaga

One of the early mentors I had, a marine science engineer and state policy advisor who specialized in everything from nuclear submarines to ocean thermal energy to the international law of the sea, was what we’d today call a disruptor–but back then, we just would say “iconoclast,” “genius,” “mad scientist.” As one of my first bosses, he told me when I was 18 that you should live your life backwards. Read more>>

Cindy Dunston Quirk

My legacy. Sounds so ominous. But I already know what it is. My legacy is helping all of the souls in the animal kingdom live longer, healthier lives. That is the reason I was placed here on Earth. It is what drives me to leap out of bed in the morning. And it all began with my own pups, Zoe and Scout. They both had allergies and I was determined to find products they could enjoy without irritating their allergies. One thing led to another and Scout & Zoe’s was born. Read more>>

Rick Phillips

I hope to be remembered. Period. No that would be something! Read more>>

DOUGLAS FREDRIKSON

The buildings that i have designed will be the legacy that i will leave behind. Read more>>

Arjan Van Buul

I hope that I have treated everybody fair and that I never made money at somebody’s expense and that everybody got ahead by associating with our business. Read more>>