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.

Dominique Thomas

When I think of legacy I think of something that will last long after I am gone and something that I can leave to my own children. My vision is to move, encourage, and inspire people to live a healthier life. I want my legacy to help people realize that health and fitness is not one size fits all. It is a lifestyle, but more importantly, a lifestyle that works for you. Read more>>

Nyla Sanders

I aspire to create a lasting legacy by establishing my own candle store and dance studio. In the coming years, I plan to become the proud owner of a dance studio that is connected to my very own candle store. My objective is to provide a space where my clients and customers can feel confident and empowered as they express themselves through dance. I aim to create an environment that is welcoming, warm, and conducive to self-expression and personal growth. Read more>>

Hannah Hutter

I hope to be remembered as someone who served and loved people really well. I firmly believe in leaving people better than you find them. And in a society that tells you not to cross oceans for people who wouldn’t cross a puddle for you, I have decided to intentionally live out the opposite. I truly believe life is about what you give, not what you get. At the very core, I hope my legacy reflects a full life well lived and what it looks like to walk in freedom because of the radical love of Jesus Christ. Read more>>

Katie Marie

I hope the legacy I am building and what people might say about me after I am gone is that I chose to follow my dreams and live by what I share with others. I hope I am remembered for my positive outlook and courage to try new things. I wish to inspire other women, especially mothers, to get out of their comfort zones in order to grow. I truly believe that if you aren’t willing to take a chance on yourself because of fear, that you will have regrets thinking about the “what if’s.” Read more>>

Kennedy Bailey

As an artist, I aspire to create a legacy that goes beyond aesthetics or technical skill. To create a different perspective, emotion or playfulness in each individual piece of artwork, that I hope will resonate with people in various ways. For me, art is not just a medium for self-expression but also a tool for connection and healing. I want my audience to feel seen, understood, and validated through my work. In hopes that it will leave an imprint that expresses to people that I am someone they can lean on and trust. Read more>>

Tee The Goat

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Rudolph Tolar

The legacy someone hopes to build often reflects their desire to leave a lasting impact on the world and be remembered for their contributions. I aspire to leave a legacy where people remember me as a dedicated supporter of the community, and someone who genuinely celebrates the success of others. I want my legacy to be defined by the emotions and memories I’ve captured for people during significant moments in their lives, such as weddings, senior years, families, business launches, birthdays, and anniversaries. Read more>>

Justin Hill

Ultimately, I want to be known as the best lawyer to step foot in a courtroom. When I’m no longer on this earth, I want “when it gets real, call JHill” to live on forever. Read more>>

Shay Perna

I hope that I leave a legacy of beautiful ripples in the world through my transformative work with women. Read more>>

Joenesha Hardman

When it comes to what sort of legacy I want to build and what I want people to say and remember about me when I’m gone, my answer is fairly simple and has been the same answer since I was teenager. I want people to remember me for my love, for the light I’ve shared with others, and for being a safe place to those who need it. A lot of my educational and career goals have reflected this. Read more>>

Laura Ashley Todd

The legacy I want to build is one of charity and giving back to the community that has supported me. For 2024, I have been selected as one of the ten Visionary of the Year candidates for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. My goal is to raise $250,000 for local patient support through various fundraising events. Read more>>

Christopher Day

I pray that when the time comes to leave this world, that the generations who follow are able to look at my works and all i have built, and use it as a symbol of personal development and growth in thier own lives. The legacy I leave, is to show proof that a person can rise above thier current station in life, and achieve greatness. The legacy I leave, is freedom. No matter the chains that are placed upon us in life, with enough hope, determination and positive action, we are completely unbound. Read more>>

Alicia Griffiths

I hope my legacy will be a reminder to follow your true passions in life, live an authentic life for you, and that it’s not too late to re-evaluate and design the life you want to lead. I also hope that design-wise, my legacy will be to always design your home for you – not your neighbor, not your mother or best-friend, but create a space that truly reflects your uniqueness as an individual and makes you happy every day. Read more>>

LaCretia Branch

I am hoping to build a legacy that empowers others to be a part of the change you want to see, building community with others, and be willing to adapt at any moment.I hope that I encourage people to always give grace to others and show love when no one else is looking. Read more>>

Marvee Santos

A legacy based on hope and love. I think people will say that I was someone that really cared for others and I hope to be remembered for the overcoming the obstacles that I faced. Read more>>

Phillip Fletcher Ph.D

This is a great question. I tend to believe each of us wants to have a legacy whether that is with children, a work of art, or some type of social influence which leads to lasting change. For myself, I am in the pursuit of extending the work of those who have come before me advancing the ideas of human dignity and flourishing. These are two beautiful concepts related to who we are fundamentally as human beings. Read more>>

Genie Davis

I hope my legacy will be that people really enjoyed and appreciated my writing and/or work as media producer/director. Read more>>

Christine Vo

With the time I have, I hope to be remembered for my passion. The passion for photography, the passion for storytelling, and the passion for learning. Read more>>

Lakeetha Blakeney

My work focuses on the experiences of marginalized individuals and groups. I create pieces for children and I create for adults. In both cases I want them to see themselves, I want them to be inspired to learn someone else’s story. I hope my legacy will work that sparks conversation that leads to meaningful and sustainable change. Read more>>

Daniel Angeles

My greatest hope is that my artwork, narratives and hidden messages will be admired and discussed by art lovers and critics alike, for many years to come. I try to keep my art positive with uplifting messages, even when they are derived from a darker place. I want people to find the joy in my paintings and to be inquisitive as to their true meanings and inspirations. I would love for my name and the artwork I’ve created to live on, much longer than I am to be in this life. Read more>>

Sharmilla Fassbender

Legacy – Wow! Such an inspirational word! When my sister and I embarked on this journey, we wanted to write stories around social and emotional development in children. In a world where connections happen on many levels and platforms and are increasingly relevant, our hope is that these stories will encourage early introduction to shaping a childs’ understanding of empathy, compassion, and resilience, while fostering a deep connection between parents and their littles. Read more>>

Misael Villa

Legacy is such a big word. With all the running around I do and the million things I juggle, it can be very frustrating at times which leads to a lot of stress. I was once asked why do I do this, why do I put myself in this position. When is enough going to be enough, what was my end goal. That made me think a lot, I had never asked myself that question. I was just operating and doing everything I can put on my plate and then some. Read more>>

Daniel Stanford

The Legacy I hope to build is generated wealth something I can leave to my great niece who been my motivation helping me to over come many hardships I have endured somewhat over the years. I feel people would say that I was always thinking of something new I was very supportive of others and try to be there for them but my compassionate heart and loyalty can some time be my downfall to certain people I consider friends what I hope to be remembered for is not to necessarily quote Frank Sinatra but to be remembered I did it mine way Read more>>

Luis Gonzalez

I am hoping to build a legacy that outlives me especially after I am gone because our time on earth is limited and I don’t want to waste the privileged time that I’ve been given I hope to be an inspiration to other people with physical limitations or disabilities just like myself. Read more>>

Emma Morris

Honestly, I just want to be remembered as someone that was nice. Yes, I also hope people remember me for my work as a dancer and choreographer, but at the end of the day, it’s how we treat others around us that really makes the difference. I love that I get to be a dancer and a choreographer for work. Read more>>

Sage Reeds

My favorite quote ever is from Maya Angelou, and it’s three words: Teach by being. The type of legacy that I am building is one that I can be proud of while living and one that will have a beautiful impact after my transition. When I think of such a legacy, I see a woman who is authentic. A woman who is true to herself. Read more>>