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.

Crystel Samia

I hope to leave people with a bit of magic in their hearts, love for the mystery, and appreciation for the Love & beauty—both in nature and within our souls. I aspire to touch the core of every human I encounter or who encounters my art, leaving them with a sense of wonder and openness to the mystical and inner realms. Read more>>

Devinair Mathis

As I reflect on my journey, my aspiration is not only to be remembered as a creator of jewelry but also as someone who recognized the profound transformative potential within adversity, drawing from personal experiences and shared narratives. Read more>>

Laura Knopp

I aspire for my legacy to resonate with empowerment, inspiring women worldwide to unlock their full potential and confidently embrace their authenticity. Read more>>

Jordan Friend

When my time here is done, I want to be remembered as an individual who always stuck to what they believed in and advocated for themselves and others. Read more>>

Mike Martin

I am creating a legacy of story telling and stories that will make people feel good. Feel better, even for a little while. I hope that I would be remembered as someone who is kind and gentle and brought good things to the world. Read more>>

Miriam Kramer

I would love to be remembered for my kindness and the connections I formed with others. I think life is all about our relationships, and how we touch one another’s lives. Read more>>

Hazel Forrester

I think my legacy will be that you can do anything you’re put your mind to. I think people say that I was a brave, strong willed inspirational person. I think that they will say that I was very cool oriented and I knew what I want and I just went asked for no matter what the obstacles were. Read more>>

Shannon Blowtorch

I love to learn from, and teach younger folks the craft and business. When I started DJing, there was less than a handful of folks DJing that were not cis men. My goal has always been to change the industry. Read more>>

Amy Doherty

I’m in the memory making business. I work for a local city government that treats events like a service to its citizens. I want my legacy to be that the people who grew up in this town will want to come back here with their own families to enjoy a day in the park because of the fond memories they made coming to community events like concerts, movies, fall festivals and farmers markets. Read more>>

Willie Kalousdian

I truly believe that our legacy is determined by the magnitude of positive influence we leave behind. Each of us has the chance to make a difference in the lives of those we encounter – whether they’re family, friends, colleagues, or even strangers we meet in our daily interactions. Read more>>

Miquela Martinez

Legacy withstands time, a reflection of the energy of one’s life’s work. Where all the experiences, challenges, connections, community help build the character of an individual. Read more>>

Denola Burton

My legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of my life’s journey, captured in the essence of my first book, “IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME: The Life, The Lessons and The Legacy”. Read more>>

Julie Ferrer

I want to be remembered for making an impact. An impact on my kids, my husband, my family, my friends, and for anyone and everyone I interact with and work with through my business. Read more>>

Melanie Star Melendez-Sellergren

My legacy is something I incorporate into my work daily! I want my family, friends, fans, non-fans, etc to remember that myth wasn’t a boundary for me. That when I was around fantasy and mythology came to life. Read more>>

Jamese Wiley

The legacy I am hoping to build is one of hope. It has always been a key part in my drive to restore hope in others through the testimony of my life. Read more>>

Fiona Mackenzie

I’m working on a number of projects for both film and TV, but I feel the connective tissue between all of them is that my stories are meant to shine light on people and / or crisis situations the world needs to know more about via film and television, which is our strongest, broadest form of art and communication we have today. Read more>>

Annette Cruz

I am hoping to build a legacy of endurance through trials. When it is all said and done and I am no longer walking in the life of the living, I believe people will say that I endured much, climbed the mountains of pain, traversed the valley of hardship but still kept my eyes on my dreams. Read more>>

Lozell Siler

When I reflect on what I hope my legacy to be, it’s centered on values that have shaped my life profoundly. Firstly, I aspire to be remembered as a person deeply committed to their faith, someone who dedicated their life to doing God’s work and inspiring others through their actions and values. Read more>>

Moira Carder

The legacy that I am hoping to build will be the relationships that I made with my clients. There is so much more about just taking photos that makes you special/creative. Read more>>

Susan Ottey

I hope that in everything I do, I encourage other women, especially those of color, to own their light and step into their own power. As much as my introverted side dislikes it, one of my superpowers is the ability to naturally command attention in a room. Read more>>

Debbie Weiss

I want people to think of me as a woman who had the courage and tenacity to stop using her circumstances as an excuse and transformed her life one small step at a time. Read more>>

Brenna Jeanneret

I talk about this a lot on my kidlit podcast, You May Contribute A Verse. I write for kids because I want them to get the most of this time in their lives when they can be the most silly, off-the-wall, fun-loving selfs that they are. Read more>>

Amy Hull

I hope that my legacy is one of acceptance and love. Everything I do in my career and in my personal life is about ensuring that everyone is happy and feels a sense of inclusion and belonging in their lives. Read more>>