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.

Christina Daniels

My goal is to raise awareness about the internal factors that lead people to engage in unhealthy behaviors. By educating my audience on this topic, I hope to inspire them to share this knowledge with their loved ones and friends, creating a ripple effect of positive change. My ultimate aim is to help build a healthier foundation for future generations by empowering individuals to understand their psychology and work towards healing. I want to be known for igniting a fire within people that drives them towards a renewed sense of purpose and an unwavering belief in the endless possibilities that life has to offer. Read more>>

Sydney Allen

That women will know they can be empowered for themselves and others, and they don’t have to start early to still have an impact. This impact can be on people’s interpersonal or professional lives, or in their industry. Read more>>

Autumn Ellison

I hope my legacy will be So.Fvshionable, a company I started with no funds or opportunities. A company I spent years dreaming about and built brick by brick. So.Fvshionable will be passed down from generation to generation within my family. I want my legacy to show that anything is possible with faith and hard work. Read more>>

Renee Anderson

I hope my legacy will be to be remembered as a facilitator and cultivator of community. I hope my businesses are where those communities convene to continue to build on the foundation those spaces provide. Read more>>

Billy Brown

I would like for people to know that I’m a genuine person that truly cares about others. My business started with GOD’s help and things were easier because of that. I’ve been a Medical Engineer for over 25 years now and in a small way feel as if I have helped people during my career. I want my legacy to about a person that is has endured, persevered, and sustained while trying to build something to eventually help some people that are in need. Read more>>

Marianna Espitia

I hope my legacy will be self-love and self-acceptance. This is not limited to women; I think it is a general rule for everyone. We can often times be so hard on ourselves and where we are in life that we completely overlook how far we have come or how much we have achieved! Learning to love myself was not easy, it is something I work on every single day, but the more we talk about our struggles the more we can heal! Read more>>

Claudia (Dia) Starr

We are remembered by the imprint that we have etched into the hearts and minds of others. Through a network of successes, failures, contributions, life lessons and actions I am the architect of my own life. I have had some type of business since I was 16 years old. Some were complete and total failures and some have been a great success. I have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars and I have made and profited even more. I have cried enough tears to fill an ocean. All because I have dreams, I want to live a certain way in life. I want to do things that I never thought I would do. Read more>>

Hazel

As a teenage entrepreneur, I have a long time to create my legacy, But I want it to be about being original. I want people to take inspiration from their surroundings and what is in their head rather than what is on their phone. People are drawn to originality because it’s hard to come across. Humans are afraid to wear or do what they want because they are afraid of judgement and they want to follow trends. Read more>>

Jamelia Johnson

When I think about my legacy I think about the generations before me — I think about the ways in which their sacrifices paved the way for me to dream big enough to break the mold, to choose radical love, and acceptance. I hope that my legacy empowers others to do the same. Fill the world intentionally with self-love and self-care and you’ll see true unwavering love. Read more>>

Corey Vandergrift

I hope my legacy I leave will encourage, young men across the World not just the United States, to always go after their dreams. People will tell you, you aren’t good enough or smart enough. What you are aiming for isn’t possible and already has been done. Never let what you are aiming for be compromised by someone else that doesn’t know your story. Keep pushing by the Grace of God. Read more>>

Alecia Wellen

Every person I meet has an impact on my life. Some small and some big. Their words go where I go or a simple act of kindness, or hard lesson, will dawn on my memory at the most opportune time. I hope my legacy is that for anyone that I come in contact with. I chose coaching and consulting (with energy integration) as a way to give back for the greater good. The clients that I attract are on the cusp of doing something huge, and often times scary, and we know our work together is successful when they get to the other side of the engagement and don’t Read more>>

Dupé Aleru

My legacy will be spiritual, emotional, and social. Spiritual because my sole purpose in all that I do is to bring people closer to God. Emotional because I strive to create a lasting impression and connection with everyone I encounter, and social because of the imprint I will leave behind. Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Read more>>

Chanée Dowdie

I want my legacy to be that she did it so that I can do it. There will be many it’s that I do. I do them because I want a young person that comes after me to say – me too because I’ve seen it done and done successfully. Read more>>

Laurn Smith

I hope to leave behind a legacy of kindness, adaptability, and perseverance. I would like to be proof, that even during difficult times you can be kind to people. Six months ago Jesse and I were involved in a rollover accident, during which I was life flighted to the nearest hospital and lost my left leg below the knee. During the accident Jesse, my pet ferret who goes hiking with me, escaped from his cage and was gone. Read more>>

Michael Lasser

A great legacy can extend far beyond the family. The opportunities a properly executed business with great products, excellent customer service, and a strong company culture can present is huge! I have a new found passion for business and the rush I get from helping customers with all the services we offer. Kindness goes a long way and we have met some incredible people so far. Read more>>