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.

Krista Locklin

I think that as a photographer who is usually photographing some of the most important parts of people’s lives, it is my job to make each and every one of my clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. I think that if I can leave the legacy of camaraderie and just an overall great feeling with my clients after their photo sessions, I would feel like I have done my job, and that is the legacy I hope to leave. Read more>>

Lola Scarborough, Ph.D

To help shine the light in people’s life where there is darkness. To help people experience their own inner divinity in a joyful way. To write books that create awareness about health and spirituality. Read more>>

Shelbi Byrnes

What do I hope my legacy will be? WOW, I’ve been talking about leaving a legacy since I was in middle school. What did I want to be remembered for, what would make me stand out fro the rest, what am I going to do in this world c=that is going to make hot a better place and keep people inspired for the days that I’m way past… I’ve always been a determined human, maybe it was the way I was raised, or the influence of the incredible people around me I had growing up. Read more>>

Charessia Ross

I will, with God’s instruction and guidance; start a chain/ franchise of Christian Childcare centers across the world! Spreading love, hope, Christian education, and a safe, quality learning environment for families everywhere to trust. Giving them a childcare center they can ensure will have high standards, customer service, and above all; peace of mind. Read more>>

Kathryn Hinnant

When I reflect back on what makes me, me, it is Houston. Houston is where I was born, raised, and moved back to after college. It is in my veins for 3 generations along with 6 generations of Texans. I love this city and what it has to offer. Houston is prized for its multicultural community and diversity not only through the residents, but through the businesses that call this bustling metropolis their home too. The ability to be anyone and a part of much more than just a “big city.” Houston is my home. When I think about the type of legacy I want to leave, I want to give back to Houston and the community. Read more>>

EJ Rodmon

I hope my legacy will be something that transcends generations. I hope people will remember me for making music that was the soundtrack for their lives. Read more>>

The Honorable Jacquie Baly

From the beginning of her career as a City Planner to becoming Vice President of the Greater Houston Partnership, 2nd black person to serve on Sugar Land’s City Council, to becoming the owner of a successful business Jacquie continues to receive statewide and national recognition. National Business Owner of the Year and Texas Women’s Hall of Fame are her latest accolades. Read more>>

Aisha Monique

I desire for people to feel at Home with Me. To be seen, loved, heard, honored, to be called out of the shadows of defense mechanisms, trauma, of masks, and into the light of their Authentic Be.ing. Read more>>

Phannie Krentzman

My biggest dream for Radical Love Movement is for it inspire, train and create a movement of people embodied in their Truth. Teaching and training individuals into their natural biological bodies and their intuitive potential. We’ve forgotten that we are made of earth and stars (quite literally we forget that our bodies ARE nature). With the current teachings of biotensegrity (biomechanics for the 21st century) and the ancient teaching of Alchemy I know we can transform how we relate to and create the world we live in. Read more>>

Abigael Williamceau

I feel like I’m here to make a difference so I hope I inspired others to be open, to extend love to others, to be their authentic self, and most importantly, to trust in themselves by sharing my testimony naturally with no shame. I hope I motivated others to believe in their dreams and to go after each and every one of them. I hope I influenced everyone to realize luxury is their birth right and that they’re the creator of their own destiny by the choices they make in life. Read more>>

Dez

I want to be known and remembered as a woman and artist who dared to create a style of art that had never been done or seen before in such a way that no only shocked a culture but inspired it. I want to be remembered as someone who utilized her platform to give back to her community assisting those in need in addition to uplifting and inspiring the youth through the arts. Read more>>

Chesson Becker

The numerous layers of owning a small business often are forgotten, especially when social media is known to display a facade of happiness and success. For me, especially, I have to balance my multiple identities along with being a small business owner. I am a full time high school student, a sibling, a soccer player, a friend, and, of course, a teenage entrepreneur. I started my business over four years ago when I was 12, playing around with some beads. Read more>>

Square B Kevo

When it’s all said and done, I want to be one of the ones mentioned in “Houston’s history” when it comes to videography. Obviously I want to leave my mark around the world, but for sure here in Houston. So I want my legacy to be known for the work. When you speak about the visual arts of our hip hop scene, I want to be mentioned as far as bringing the visuals to life. Read more>>

BEATRICE BiiBii

I truly believe my legacy will be one of Pure Love & Loyalty. I believe love is the greatest force and when your heart is aligned with good intentions and backed up with unshakable integrity & principles there is nothing that’s not achievable. Leading a life that my kids and grandkids great grandchildren can have guidelines and access too is priority, I have faith the generations after will enjoy the fruits of my labor. All this in Jesus Name Because he is the Alfa & the omega! My Abba Father gets all the Glory, Praise & Worship. Read more>>

Ciela Santana

The legacy I hope to build on is to express, create and be authentic yourself always- let go of who think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you truly are, always. Peace love and light, Together we ascend. Read more>>

Iris Garcia

I hope for many things, but I truly hope to leave behind a legacy that promotes healing and that which leads to generational curses, being broken. Healing is so essential for our mind, bodies, spirits, and soul. It is the very essence that creates purpose and passion. Healing is more important than money, fame, fortune, and status. Healing is fountain youth of life. It is the air that we breath, and the liberation that promotes life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Read more>>

Alexis Byrne

I hope that my legacy will be providing quality care for everyone’s pup! It is my hope and desire to help those in need and one of the ways I love to do this is to look after my client’s pets. It brings joy and happiness to me to know that they can trust me and I hope to continue to provide this care through the trust of the pet owner. Some of my clients after booking with me have told me that it was so great to be able to trust someone with their fur baby and that brings so much joy to my heart. Read more>>

Lakesha Bland

As I look at a lot of other businesses they often put profit over their customer’s. You can see this in so many industries and how it is affecting people’s lives. My company cooks all types of food for different nationalities but the goal is to always have integrity in business by always providing my customers with the best quality foods that create healthy cravings based on flavors alone! I want all my clients to look forward to their next meal! Read more>>

Ruth Cooper

Many movers and shakers have been ordinary people with extraordinary vision on a mission to contribute to the highest degree whatever they set their minds to. My hope of leaving a legacy is contributing to that highest degree to the mission of impacting others lives in a positive way and being an example to my children and their children so they can continue to be a hand extended and learn the value of giving,charity,empathy and hope. Read more>>

Danielle D. Smith

My legacy will be how I use my Superpowers to assist people to feel amazing, especially when they have endured and triumphed over abuse and trauma. It will also be my festival, Film, Author & Photography Festival, my film Don’t Be Quiet and my book Yesterday’s Tomorrow. Read more>>

Danielle Watkins

A thought I have continued to keep in my mind here recently is: “If today was your last day on Earth, what would you be doing?”. Now this question can seem a bit morbid, but I don’t like to think of the literal thought of me leaving Earth. This question more so aids in the shaping of my mind, it builds a mindset that we must make the most of everyday that is given to us. This mindset forces me to be strategic about how I am spending my time and ensuring that I am using my time here on Earth to be impactful. With that said, this leads me to talk about my legacy. When I do one day leave this Earth, what do I want people to remember me as? Read more>>

Donna Mack

As far as my legacy is concerned, I’d like to be remembered as the woman who changed how the public views disability (by making it relatable). It’s so easy to “otherize” those who are different from us. In my experience, we tend to view disability a whole lot like we view cancer or divorce. It always “happens to” someone else until it happens to us or someone we love. Disability isn’t something that *happens to* us. Read more>>

Pete Grimes

That’s a great question and here’s why: I hope my legacy will be tied to helping many people to tell their stories and share their wisdom. Their insights can improve the lives of others who will be stronger and inspired to pay it forward, helping others, thus creating a positive ripple effect. This ripple effect is one of the principal motivational factors that inspired me to write my book: “C-LEVEL AUTHOR – 3 STEPS TO LEGACY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Become an Author, Expand your Impact, and Strengthen your Legacy”. Read more>>