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.

Margherita & Mario Goro

In the heart of a warm kitchen that always smelled like Sunday sauce and fresh-baked bread, legacy was never written in stone — it was passed through hands dusted in flour and stories told over steaming plates. Read More>>

Laura Hepworth

As an artist and art teacher, my mission has always been to bring awareness to the many ways making art can be utilised as a form of self care to support good mental health and well being. So I guess the legacy I can only hope to leave behind when I am gone is one that would help and support others in freely exercising their creativity, unapologetically and unfiltered, with the premise of them processing each stage of their artistic journey as they find their own individual definition of sanctuary through the arts and what that means to them long term. Read More>>

Alaric Thompson II

I hope my legacy is rooted in purpose and people. I want to be remembered as someone who led with faith, loved his family deeply, and used his God-given gifts to elevate others. Through my work with Alaric’s View and the stories I tell—whether through a single image or a full magazine spread—I want people to feel seen, valued, and inspired to walk confidently in their own calling. Read More>>

Robyn Faucy

I want to be remembered as someone who not only inspired individuals, but helped them to activate change so they could walk in their life’s purpose. I hope that legacy includes that I was a great mother who used my story and experience to activate the potential and purpose in others. I believe one of the greatest opportunities we have to connect with others and effectuate change is to share our stories- the good, the bad, the traumas, and the triumphs. Read More>>

Sunita

Eight years ago, I was just a young Indian woman with a dream—one that didn’t quite align with the traditional expectations of my culture. Choosing an unconventional path was hard, especially for my family who, like many immigrant parents, worried about stability. But I knew growth meant stepping into the unknown and creating something of my own. Read More>>

Dr. Brittany Soul Sharp

Legacy is very important to me. I’ve heard it said and agree whole-heartedly, that “Legacy is less about what you leave for others, but more about what you leave in others.” – speaker Unknown. Read More>>

Erika McFaden

At the Bedford Farmers Market here in Bedford, Virginia, we’ve created a space for our community to gather. Not just to shop, but to support local businesses, meet family, learn about seasonal produce, take part in healthy living and educational activities, take advantage of a growing food assistance progarm, and experiece a safe, accepting environment. Read More>>