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.

Arah Kang

To have a legacy means that you had “something” valuable to pass on. That value is often measured by how your “something” impacts the lives of multiple people in a positive or inspirational manner that changes the course of their preconceived notions and actions. Read more>>

Jennifer Gasner

I want to change the perceptions of people with disabilities in the media. Disability isn’t a tragedy or something to be ashamed of. People with disabilities are capable and intelligent. Our lives are full, diverse, and creative. Read more>> 

Melly Kazel

Despite pursuing comedy, I’ve never wanted to be famous. I tell stories and play goofy characters on stage because I love making strangers laugh together. Knowing that sharing one of my embarrassing moments could turn someone’s whole day around inspires me to keep going. Read more>>

Noah Asher

This is a question I’ve been asking myself ever since my father passed away a year ago. At his funeral, I heard so many stories of the kind of man he was. I began wondering what would be said about me. Was I kind? Did I serve others? Did I light up a room or did I tear it down? Read more>>

Ceshele Childres

I am here building a legacy of love. Learning to love yourself, learning to love others; through the lense of forgiveness and compassion, learning to embrace all the parts of ourselves long forgotten or hidden away. Read more>>

Gina Melendez

After I am gone…. From a business standpoint, I want people to remember me for making them feel connected to the business by being an engaged leader. Read more>>

Sam Su

I hope that along with my work, people will remember me for who I was and what I inspired. I hope to inspire human connection, break down barriers, and inspire people to learn about each other’s cultures, stories, and lifestyles. Read more>>

Kate Gwin

As a wedding photographer, my goal is to capture the essence of my client’s story and the emotions of their day that leave a lasting impact through their final collection. Read more>>

Andrea Clem

I believe that we are each an individualized expression of the Divine, that we harness powers beyond what we can believe, and we have the ability to heal ourselves on all levels. Read more>>

Sarah Harrison

For my children, my prayer is that they remember me as loving. That they saw that I valued every person, and in turn that they themselves value and cherish every person. Read more>>

Calvin Yearworth

As cheesy as it sounds I just want to be remembered as a good person. Ya, it would be fantastic to be remembered as an incredibly important person in my career field but realistically that’s something that’s out of my control (call it fate, opportunity, whatever) so I feel that all I can control is how I move through life and how I impact those around me. Read more>>

Nadia DeLane

I’m building a legacy of authenticity, color, and storytelling. I believe legacy is a foundational key in art and business. It’s helpful for making an idea timeless and grounding one’s life. It’s wonderful to build something within a lifetime but I’d also like to have an impact that lives on. Read more>>

Angela Richmond

I hope as a hair and makeup artist business owner, my legacy is built on my creativity, artistry, and the positive impact I have on the people I work with. I hope to be remembered for my ability to enhance people’s natural beauty, make them feel confident, and contribute to their memorable moments, such as weddings, special events, & photo shoots. Read more>>

Logan Schooley

Despite my career ambitions, I hope that when my friends- or anyone who has supported me throughout my career- are looking back at their memories, they will show their family photos that I took. I hope they feel that I captured them authentically. I hope I do them justice. Read more>>

Richard Glick

I am hoping that have a smile on their faces that I was a kind, loving person and had a positive view of the world and our universe. Perhaps they will look back at my vast work of paintings and have good thoughts of my artistic process. Read more>>

Sabreen Mutawally

aspire to leave behind a legacy woven with threads of hope, love, compassion, and resilience. My deepest desire is to be remembered for my dedication to building schools globally, particularly for underserved students, including girls and children with disabilities. Read more>>

Kimby & Cassandra Drumgold

The legacy we’re hoping to build is a successful and sustainable mother-daughter team that will inspire other mother-daughter teams to partner in business more. Read more>>

Jerome Edwards

What’s funny is that I’ve been thinking about this question since I was about 13 years old. I spent a lot of time volunteering in nursing homes and would always talk to the residents. Read more>>

Eben McCullough

I would count my life a success when others can say: “He taught me how to Live Bravely to achieve my ‘impossible dream’” One of my biggest inspirations is Kamina (カミナ) – a character from my fave anime: Read more>>