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.

Rico Engleman

I always hope my legacy is something people talk about forever. A lot of people in my industry either know me as a model or have walked in one of my fashion shows. I hope when I am gone people will remember the chances I gave to new models and designers that have started careers , I hope everyone remembers the joy of either working with me or for me. I hope it’s good memories along with my legacy because I always try to leave an experience with whoever I’m inter-counting with. Read more>>

Yaffa Santos

I hope that my books will be remembered as heartfelt and heartwarming stories about women who embarked on winding journeys of self-discovery and the people in their lives who loved them. I hope readers will come away with a sparked interest in Dominican folklore and culture. And I hope they will become curious about what may lie beyond the five senses. Read more>>

Shelby Clement

In a world filled with dreams and aspirations, there are few who dare to take the leap and build something truly extraordinary. One such individual is Shelby Clement, an entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two, who embarked on a journey to create a legacy that would inspire others to chase their dreams and create good businesses while at the same time show her sons what it truly means to be proud of the women in their lives. Read more>>

Alexandria Lipinski

I want my business and my work to spread the message that movement is so very important and that all movement counts. I don’t necessarily need it to be associated with me, but I want everyone to understand that the more they’re able to move, the more they’ll want to move (and the easier it will become). Read more>>

Miles Quebedeaux

I think the leading tone of the choices I make is from the question: “what would the 15 year old me think of this?” That sentiment drives a lot of what gets me to do things. I want to do things that have an excitement that make my children, the next generation, and the most youthfully ambitious version of myself feel inspired. Read more>>

Louie Lee

I want people to look at my work and be inspired. I want them to see someone who never let where they came from decide the future they wanted to live. They will say he always gave 110% and carried himself with integrity. He was genuine first and foremost with a dedicated work ethic to succeed. He lifted others to work as hard as he did for their passions. That sounds like a good legacy to me. Read more>>

Carlos Espina

My goal in life is very simple: I wish to leave this world a better place than it was when I arrived. When I was little, I always had the dream of being rich and buying nice cars, big houses, going on lavish trips, and living the life of those that society tells us are “successful”. However, as I began to grow and see the world for what it truly is, I realized that there are more important things in life than amassing obscene amounts of wealth. Of course, money is important. Read more>>

Kara Zylstra

My hope is not for me to have a legacy. I hope I am leaving the clients that I photograph with proof of their legacy, their family. What I do isn’t about me, it’s about capturing someones memories they don’t want to forget, wether that is a big day in their life like their wedding day, the birth of their child, their brand new baby. Or something that seems less big, like a 6 month old baby or family photos. Read more>>

Sunni T. Connor

I’m trying to build a legacy of change that will live on far beyond my years. I think I will be remembered for never giving up! More than anything I want to help people and I want my work to continue to help others after I’m gone. People often fear death, but the thing we should fear most is dying with our gift inside of us. My entire existence is to show people what I’ve learned about being your authentic self and how that is the only thing you need to be doing while on this planet. Read more>>

Vanessa Medina

I hope to leave behind an honest legacy; A true to self kind of legacy. I hope people remember me for just being me; A tell it like it is kind of gal…simple! Read more>>

Keith Fountain

I’m hoping to leave a legacy of involvement in the protection of conservation lands in Florida with a value of more than $1 billion and many satisfied clients that believe they protected their lands in the manner most appropriate for their personal or business circumstances. After I’m gone, I hope people recognize that I was a significant “player” in the protection of Florida’s natural resources. Read more>>

Elexus Allen

So what would I want my legacy to be after I am gone? I want people to remember me as a free spirited creative that only wanted to people joyful. For my business I want people to remember my photography as art that provoked feelings and emotion. Art that push the boundaries and was unique in every way. I want people to remember me as someone they felt safe around. Ultimately my biggest goal/ legacy is to put a smile on someone’s face. Even when they didn’t think they could smile anymore. Read more>>

ToRohn Yancey

I hope my legacy is not only a story of consistency and trailblazing but I hope my legacy leaves a road map that propels future generations forward regardless if I sell a thousand pieces of inventory or a million. I want to move the needle forward. If I don’t impact the world to the extent that I would like, I hope to spark the mind of the individual in the future who does. Read more>>

Everleigh Ashcroft

My main goal is not necessarily to be remembered, but to create something that will live on. I believe at least part of my purpose on this earth is to help others; be it shoveling snow off my neighbor’s driveway, raising awareness to aid natural resources and wildlife, or anything else that I see an opportunity to lend a hand. I feel compelled to help, no matter the task, and I love that. Read more>>

Noah Powell

I am working to build a legacy of being able to achieve his goals through any battle. Also, I look to help others and have a positive impact on the world. I want to leave behind the tools for my future family to create their own success. In the end, I know I will be remembered for my wisdom and willingness to spread anything I know to help, as well as my determination and who I am as a person. Read more>>

Matthew Adam

I just want to be remembered as a song writer that someone somewhere in the world herd my song/story and it helped them somehow, thru a hard time , or a memory etc. Read more>>

Rosalba Ramos

Because my passion is driven toward a holistic lifestyle, I would love my legacy to be one that leaves people informed and aware of alternative ways of living. There is always going to be a better option out there for your skin and your body. We live in a high-tech society where there is an explosive amount of knowledge out there. We just need to look for it; be our own advocates for change. Read more>>

Martelle Graham

Hopes for my legacy…… I want to remembered for how I make or made people felt. I want to be remembered as being the most unapologetic version of me. I want to be remembered as the artist who lived through her art without fear, without judgement. An artist who turned her dreams and visions from the universe to reality, the artist who set her self apart from the “standard” which is crazy to even to think about considering , art is subjective. Read more>>

McKenna Thompson

My goal is to be remembered for creating safe spaces for women. Whether that be from my years as a nail technician or in my future business. I want all women to feel beautiful and confident when they leave from whatever service I’ve given . Read more>>

Caroline Leo

Professionally, I would like to be remembered for community block development efforts made in neglected, overlooked, underserved and forgotten communities. Providing beautiful, designer forward new homes as better rentals as well as 1st time homebuyer opportunities for hardworking people at affordable price points. That we took the extra time and energy to work with potential buyers on credit issues, financial health and wellbeing, and preparedness for the big step of wealth building and future legacy for their families. Read more>>

Ellyse Grant

What I leave behind is a beautiful person inside and out. I want people to remember how kind I was. How giving and selfless I was. I hope I left people feeling inspired, empowered, and courageous and I hope my presence made them feel like the sun was shining on them. I want people to never stop creating “Happy” for themselves. Read more>>

Elle Darcy

The word “power” is often thought of as a dirty, or negative word. The legacy I want to build is one where women embrace their power, and if they forget or lose it, they will always know how to return to it. There are so many systems within our society that teach women to relinquish their power from a very young age. I want to be remembered as a woman who owned, fought for, and kept her power—and taught other women how to find and treasure their own. Read more>>

Gena G Silva

As a photographer, it brings me so much joy knowing that my photographs will live on long after i’m gone. I have always just dreamt of photographing everyday women and showing them how beautiful they are. I don’t know what my legacy will be, but I hope that I am remembered as a good person that put their heart & soul into their passion and in turn brought happiness to those I was blessed to photograph. Read more>>

Everritt Edwards

I hope my legacy will be rememberable, someone that put his all into everything he did. whether it’s the quality of my work or the great relationships that I have build over the years. being a wonderful and genuine person is what I strive to be. working with new model, also giving helpful advice and being someone anyone could talk to. hopefully my legacy would those things when someone mentions my name. Read more>>

Madonna Jervis Wise

‘Canvas Rebel’ is an ideal grouping for Madonna Jervis Wise, author, researcher, and community activist. From an early age, Madonna saw the opportunities for women in business and leadership. A first-generation college student from rural Indiana, she attended Taylor University on scholarship. Soon she was competing with the male dominated history and government teachers to teach in a high school in central Florida that was on year-round school and double sessions. Read more>>

Vittorio Masecchia

It’s my hope that I’ve empowered my community. I would love if my legacy included my missions for queer visibility, innovative makeup tools, and contributions to dismantling the patriarchy. Read more>>

Joshua Taylor

I want my legacy to be despite all life throws your way, enjoy your journey and be a bright light to the world. And love yourself through it all\ Read more>>

Myrdith Leon-McCormack

I want to be remembered for helping others pursue their dreams. Read more>>

Xavier Murphy

I hope the legacy will be that we created a platform that showcases Jamaica & Jamaicans who live on the island and in the diaspora to the world. Read more>>

Stacy Gonzalez

I hope my legacy brings motivation and dedication to people when they hear my name. Read more>>

JENSEN SUTTA

I hope my legacy is that I helped others and made a difference. Read more>>

Lois Kim

I hope my legacy will be remembered for me genuinely wanting to help others because I truly believe we are better together. Read more>>

Leah Balkany

The end goal is to spread goodness & kindness wherever you are. Read more>>

Alexander ᴬᴰ

intentio pro hodie cras one can google it . . . but in essence . . . that is my founding quote, founADtion, and principal for my “brand” that translates to : ‘designing for today’s tomorrow’. As a creative : i AM Alexander AD . . . an artist, designer, chef, writer, photographer, film producer and creative visionary. All those facets are realized under my brand umbrella alexander dot co which also reflects the namesake website alexander.co Read more>>