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.

Kiki Magnuson

I am determined to establish a company that leaves a lasting, positive impact on both my community and the world. As a Nutritionist, I am driven by unwavering morals and values, aiming to help people liberate themselves from disease and transform their health, along with that of their families. My ultimate vision is to foster a generation that is passionate about health, wellness, and nutrition, continuing the legacy of well-being in our community. Through my journey, I intend to author cookbooks and publish other books that will carry my name and embody the essence of who I am as a person. Read more>>

Dr. David Stewart

Legacy is something I didn’t take seriously til Covid. Specifically for two reasons. One, early in Covid, my father passed away (June 2020). Two, I almost died due to diabetes in November of 2020. From that point, it was a paradigm shift internally. Laying on a hospital bed or watching the man whom you share a name with dying in a bed does something to you in terms of legacy. I have been blessed to do many things, including model, become highly educated, (4 degrees, including a Doctorate completed in 2022), establish a solid career as a music artist (under the name, NIZM), and become an accomplished photographer with a studio, and roots in Chicago, Miami, Houston and Los Angeles. Read more>>

Emily Stuckey

I hope I am remembered for the impact I make on individual people. I think some are called to impact the masses and that is awesome, but some are called to impact on an individual level. I want people to remember me by the love I show them that can only come from Jesus. Documenting memories is only half of what I love. Of course it is amazing when I get to deliver a wedding album that will be passed down for generations, but I hope the couple is telling their grandkids “She brought so much comfort and peace to our wedding day!” Read more>>

Elizabeth Powell

The legacy I am hoping to build is one of healing and freedom. I work with a lot with people on an emotional, spiritual, and mindset level. Most people are unaware of how these aspects of our self can become out of balance from environmental conditioning, trauma, and fears. I help others look at these aspects from a spiritual point of view, combining Spiritual Life Coaching, Reiki, and shamanism. I want people to really know who they are, to love who they are, and to live a life of happiness they deserve. That is the legacy I hope to build. Read more>>

Jacob Stewart

Nobody talks about how recording and mixing music means you’re constantly leaving legacies, for the artists and yourself. This is why I feel so fulfilled doing this work. In helping others create their legacy, I feel like I’m leaving a positive mark on this Earth. After I’m gone, I’m happy to know there will be hundreds of hours of music, love, happiness, tears, and memories recorded and streamable for as long as digital media stays around. And I hope all the musicians I’ve worked with show their art for generations to come! Read more>>

Diana Stafford

I was raised by a single mother and grandparents who immigrated to the United States during the Civil War in Guatemala. My mom worked late every evening and every weekend so we never spent any quality time together. When she was off, she spent her time drinking and partying leaving my brother and I with her parents. Being raised by a single mom meant I practically raised myself and my younger brother. I was always told throughout my life that I acted older than my age because of this. We lived in poverty so I didn’t go to the best schools and always had to worry about gang violence. There was emotional neglect, physical, and sexual abuse. Shame. Judgment. When I did share my feelings or worries, they were dismissed or I was told I was too sensitive and not to feel that way because it’s wrong so I held everything inside and had no outlet besides journaling. I had shut down from being in a toxic environment. I had no guidance, direction, or anyone healthy to look up to. Read more>>

Adam Fakult

Being remembered after you’re gone is every artists dream. Photo-making came with that realization that I could document and save daily life around me and suddenly I had that intrinsic quality at my fingertips. With the work I put together it’s important to me to tell the truths in someone’s story. We live in a world with content and cameras, giving us a constant stream of information from the moment we wake up. What’s so real about the documentary work and photojournalism that I love is it’s ability slow a stranger down and teach them about what’s going on around us. Starting those conversations and helping people find their voice can create a change for the better. I hope to be remembered for adding to those discussions. Read more>>

Kseniya Berson

I don’t have very many things on my desk aside from my notebook and computer but I do have a quote right next to my computer that says, “Fame has only the span of the day, they say. But to live in the hearts of people-that is worth something.” I hope that with the photos I take, I am remembered for helping people feel better – whether it’s because my photography made them feel more beautiful or because the photos will remind them of happy times with loved ones, I just hope that my work makes my clients feel better for years to come. Outside of my work, I hope my legacy is the same as the work one I guess; I hope to leave the people I meet feeling better, happier, and more confident. Read more>>

Chykeem Nichols

The legacy I am crafting is one that will be remembered as subtle yet penetrative. My name will ring bells in ways that don’t sound but feel alarming. I want the mere idea of me & my work to trigger your emotional cues whether that may be the warmth that rides the nape of your neck, turning your stomach into a cement that melts into the pavement, transforms you into a version of yourself that you consistently evade. I just want to create a legacy that touches people, no matter the presence of grace. Read more>>

Mychal Frelix

Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, I have always felt a deep sense of pride and responsibility for my community. As I reflect on the legacy I hope to build, four fundamental values come to mind: respect, prosperity, hope, and giving back. Respect is at the core of everything I do. Embracing the diversity within my community and treating others with kindness and understanding has been a driving force in my life. When we respect one another, I believe we create a harmonious and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard. Read more>>

Whitney Gaskins

My prayer is that people will say that I made a genuine difference on the lives of people who were the most vulnerable. I have been honored with several awards in what I consider a short career. I recognize that each of these represents an impact made on other individuals or groups. I want to be remember as someone who cared for those who were the most vulnerable. Read more>>

Seth Singleton

There is a timeless catalog of stories that have been told and are still being told. These stories have been written, whispered against the backdrop of shadows and firelight, and brought to life through expanding media, like shows, movies, and comic books. There can never be too many stories. New stories will always be needed to capture the emotions of a changing world. I want to add my stories to that catalog and be part of the conversation that reflects the desires, the drive of characters and narratives, and that are inspired by the great stories that I have read and seen, and heard. Read more>>

Heather Kemp

The legacy I hope to leave behind is my kids. I hope I am teaching them to be better people through my own actions. While I am passionate about what I do, I don’t expect them to also be passionate about childbirth. I just hope that I am showing them that they can pursue whatever they are passionate about. They can chase after their dreams while also treating others kindly and with respect. I hope that long after I am gone my children are still out there trying to make the world a better and kinder place for everyone. My dream is they are are also teaching their children someday through their actions. My hope is to have even the smallest dent in helping to create a bright and positive future. Read more>>

Raul Berrios

Oddly enough, at this point my legacy will be left under a pen-name, so it will be selfless. Whatever good we do shouldn’t be done to bring attention to ourselves and our sense of ego, and that’s why Jesus said that the right hand shouldn’t know what the left hand is doing when it comes to good deeds. I hope that the stories I’ll be sharing with the world will reach their intended recipients, help them navigate similar situations to the ones I’m describing, and give them hope during times of self doubt. The topic of addictions and abusive relationships was the last thing I thought I would write about, but it’s what came forth. More important than the stories in the book, though, is the idea that you should go ahead and try. Read more>>

Annie Fisher

I hope my legacy reflects a spirit of generosity and that I inspired others. It is important to me that I share my knowledge with those seeking education. I will forever be grateful for the personal and professional mentors I’ve had. I believe strongly in the idea that we are not in competition with others but with ourselves to do better hair than I did the day before. As a hairstylist, I believe there is more than enough hair to cut and the people who appreciate how I work will find their way to my chair. Read more>>

Chirag Shah

I want to leave a meaningful, impactful legacy as simple as “There goes Chirag, and he’s helped one person. It’s as easy as that!” I believe in making a difference in someone’s life, no matter how small or big, as it has a ripple effect that can lead to positive change in the world. When I am gone, I hope people will remember me for my compassion, empathy, and willingness to lend a helping hand. I aspire to be known as someone who positively impacted individuals and the community, even if it was in the life of just one person. My desire is not for grand accolades or widespread recognition; instead, I wish to be remembered for the meaningful connections I forged and the positive change I brought to others’ lives. Read more>>

Nina Ross da Spinboss

The kind of legacy I hope to leave behind is an imprint on the spin/cycle world and for those who love this sport much as I do keep passing Spinboss teachings and skills along. I want people to remember how much of an experience I was. How much freedom they had when they rode with me. I also want them to remember that when they came to class that they left everything they came with heavy on that bike. I want to be remembered for my ambition my drive in my determination. Read more>>

Avanti Centrae

As an author, my legacy will sit on people’s bookshelves and my stories will live on in their hearts. To date, I’ve written four thrillers that are keeping people turning pages long into the night and I have a couple more in the works. I’m hoping my personal expiration date is far in the future so I can pen many more unforgettable stories. I’d like to be remembered as an author who wrote fun stories that touch on serious themes. For example, my latest novel, Cleopatra’s Vendetta, looks on the surface like many other light-hearted archeological thrillers, but it deals with the history of propaganda, s*x trafficking, and religious history. I hope readers will say that I was one of their favorite authors. I hope they’ll post my obit on social media along with a sad emoji. And, at their barbeques and book clubs, I hope they’ll tell their friends they absolutely must read my stories! Read more>>