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.

Rae’shun Okafor Okafor

That’s a really powerful question. my legacy would center around breaking barriers, challenging beauty standards, and celebrating the richness of diversity in the fashion industry. I’d want to be remembered for helping to redefine what is considered beautiful and for inspiring others—especially those who feel underrepresented—to embrace their unique features with pride. It’s about showing that beauty isn’t limited to one look and that representation matters on all levels. Read more>>

Alireza Jadidi

Well, I am a musician and composer, and I am one of the leading Iranian musicians in instrumental music and electronic dance, and my goal is to include this style of music and different styles in the Iranian music industry, because music in Iran is limited in terms of style and genre, and I want my legacy to be the inclusion of new styles in Iranian music, and people remember me as a musician who fought the limitations of Iranian music in terms of style. Read more>>

Ty Elliott

The legacy I want to build is a God fearing life full of published works and activists work that helps people deal with the hurts, pains, provide aid, and educate the lives of others around me. I am also currently involved in activists group I help create called OSP (The Oklahoma Sunrise Project) it’s a lgbtq+ mutual aid organization. Through my writing and my activism i hope people will have kind & wise things to say about me. I hope my work as an author, activists, friend, family man, & community member will allow people to express the influence I had on them in someway. I also Hope people come to know who God truly is through the examples and legacy I leave behind. Read more>>

Cindy Vargas

I want my legacy to be one of impact, empowerment, and giving back. I hope to be remembered as a woman who paved the way for others, especially in the Latin community, by creating opportunities and inspiring them to be their best selves. My goal is to uplift and support women through mentorship, events, and spaces where they feel seen and encouraged to grow. Success, to me, is not just about personal achievements but about the doors I can open for others. If my journey inspires even one woman to believe in herself and chase her dreams, then I know I’ve made a difference. Read more>>

Zoey Taylor

I’m hoping to be part of the bridge in the gap between the old generation and the new generation of tattoo artists. I hope to train, teach, or influence as many young artists as I can. I’d love to watch them become better than me. I hope I will be remembered as someone who guided and had a positive impact on many young people. Read more>>

Kelly Winter

I hope to leave a legacy of compassionate, empathetic care for animals and support for the people who love them. My role as a caregiver has always been rooted in genuine love and dedication. I want to be remembered for my kindness, my commitment to learning and improving my craft, and for making a meaningful difference—not only in the lives of the animals I’ve cared for but also in the lives of people going through hard times, knowing their pets were safe and loved. Read more>>

Valencia Burton

I hope to be remembered as someone who was a bright light. Someone who made the world better by being here. I think at our core that most of us do. Looking back over my life, there are some themes. I love restoration and I believe in beauty. It took me a while to recognize these themes in my life but my past, present, and even future aspirations speak to them. Calligraphy is known as a lost art. These days cursive is a dying art. It’s brought me joy to learn the art and value of calligraphy. It’s freeing to create something beautiful and even more so to know that you’re keeping an art form alive. Read more>>

Charnae Abrams

I hope to build a legacy where future generations experience the freedom to embrace the calling placed on their lives. I want to be remembered as someone who empowered women to fully embrace their God-given identity and walk in healing from the brokenness of their past. Through my work, I want to have partnered with women on their journeys, helping them understand how to use their creative gifts for the Kingdom of God. I pray that people will look back and see me as someone who played a part in their restoration and empowerment. Read more>>