When we go on short trips we often know exactly what we expect at the end, but when it comes to our lives and careers we’ve seen far too often we shy away from really thinking through where we expect to be at the end and what we hope our legacy will be. So, we wanted to encourage conversations on the topic of legacy and you’ll find highlights from our conversation from some wonderful members of the business and creative community below.

Jaclyn Azqueta | Bronzed Denver Owner + Founder

I would prefer that people remember me as being good and just. However, I am not sure I can control what my legacy will be. So for now, I want to focus on living and being the best I can be. “No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be good. Like gold or emerald or purple repeating to itself, “No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be emerald, my color undiminished.” Marcus Aurelius. Read more>>

Patrick Markert | Psychic Medium

What a great question. I honestly, hope that in the end what people take away from having known me professionally is that we all have our own personal power to connect to Spirit on some level. I want people to know that when we remain open to the other side, we can continue our relationships with the ones we love from here. I would hope that people looking back on what I’ve done in this life, will understand the power that they have to transform their own lives and the lives of those around them if they navigate the world from a place of love and kindness. This is always our choice. And I hope that people will remember me as someone with integrity, who did their best to serve others. Read more>>

Anastasia Strattan | Hair and Makeup Artist and Hair Educator

Legacy is such a beautifully heavy word to me. It carries with it the hope of today, the promises and hard work of yesterdays and the long lasting vision of the future. My hope for my legacy has always been family based. In my children and partner: that they see me as a wonderfully functioning mother, partner and business woman dedicated to making a difference in each life I have the pleasure to be a part of. And for my guests: that they have an unforgettable experience in whatever chair they sit in of mine- bridal, cut and color or as a student. I truly strive to think of the customer experience as one I would want to have myself. Read more>>

Rea Owens-Byerly | Wedding/Event Planner

One of my favorite songs is by Beyonce ” I Was Here”. I want to leave my footprints on the sands of time. Know there was something that, something that I left behind. When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets. Leave something to remember, so they won’t forget. I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here I did, I’ve done, everything that I wanted and it was more than I thought it would be. I will leave my mark so everyone will know I was here. I wanna say I lived each day, until I died I know that I had something in somebody’s life. The hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leave. That I made a difference and this world will see. We all want to be remembered for something, to be known as more than merely ordinary, to be seen as someone who truly made a difference. Read more>>

Gamini Ratnavira | Tropical Wildlife Artist

As a tropical wildlife artist for the past 50 years I hope my legacy will be in the paintings and book illustrations I have created. These windows into nature include symbiotic relationships and nature as I observed it during my travels. Leaving a love for nature and a passion to protect it ,is a great wish for my legacy. Read more>>

Gary & Elaine Jones | Capturing Family Connections through Photography

What we want our legacy to be can be summed up in why we chose photography. The best feeling in the world is knowing we have brought joy and happiness to someone else. Through our photography, we capture our client’s family connections. Displaying these images in the home creates an atmosphere where children understand they are important members of the family and are valued, adored and loved. After all, YOUR FAMILY IS THE ART OF YOUR HOME, so why not showcase the connections in timeless prints? Read more>>

Naomi Portillo | Fashion Boutique Owner and Stylist Influencer

I am still on my own journey of creating and building my legacy. But I can truthfully say that I hope for the same legacy that I have wanted from day one. The story of creating and building my business Naomi’s Styles Boutique is one of adversity. I hope that my legacy will help others know that with dedication and consistency they can find triumph through any barriers they may face. I hope that it inspires people to reach for their dreams and artistic passions and never give up on them. Read more>>

Jillian Holper | Trauma Specialist / Clinical Hypnotherapist / Play Therapy & Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner

Without a doubt, my deepest desire is to be a change agent in overcoming toxic and/or unhelpful generational patterns and trauma. Being a better mom and human for my children started me on this journey and is at the core of everything I do, both personally and professionally. In addition, I find immense joy in supporting adults and children to connect to and cultivate a sense of intrinsic wellbeing. It is incredible to witness what challenges people of all ages can overcome given a safe container that creates space for them to realize they hold the key to their own wellbeing. Read more>>

Michelle Young | Owner

When we first started Legacy Plumbing, we wanted to build a company that would leave a lasting legacy. The vision was to create a place that positively impacts and transforms the lives of those around us: our employees, our customers, our community. We believed we could accomplish this by inspiring each other to be our best selves, to constantly redefine what service is, and to thoughtfully and prayerfully spread good by doing good. Read more>>

Yuval Ofir | Creative Agency Director

One of the principles that has driven me the most when making decisions for the direction I take my company, Yo Miami, has been: Who will this impact and how? Whether it’s my clients, the creatives I work with, or the general public that will interact with the project, I try as much as possible to make it a net positive for all involved. In the long term, I hope to contribute to creating a more equitable and sustainable ecosystem for creative professionals here in South Florida, and beyond. Read more>>

Pamela Bowers | Owner, Speaker, and Professional Organizer

What do I hope my legacy will be? Funny that this is the question being asked by Voyage; it’s a question I have been pondering a lot over the past year. I know that eventually, I want to retire. When you are the owner and “face of the company”, that’s a little harder than is sounds. Who will take over for me? Will my company be sellable? Who will take care of our clients if we fold? When I named my company, I took heed to the great advice to not include my name in the title. That way, my company could be sellable in the future. Chaos Pros, LLC is a lot more appealing to a purchaser than Organizing with Pam. Read more>>

Barbie Armenta | Author, coach, and Founder of Brave:1 and The Brave Gathering

It was during the pandemic when I really started thinking about the idea of legacy. I heard a song called the blessing and it talks about having favor upon your children and their children. If there is one thing that I would want my grandchildren to know is how I loved people. With Brave:1 it is all about empowering women to have and be all that God has for them. This is our one life, live it to the full! Read more>>

Bethanie Brewer | Salon Owner Master Colorist

It is my hope that though I won’’t walk the earth forever that the way I treat people will make them feel better as a result of my presence and last long after I am gone. Read more>>

Sara Grossman | Social Impact Communications & Marketing Expert

I hope my legacy will reflect on the combination of my innovation and kindness. Everything I do with CODE-mktg, I do through the lens of making the world a little bit better through my work. Whether that is raising money through a marketing campaign for a nonprofit, shining a light on the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community, or simply volunteering my services or time for organizations that genuinely help people, I’m happy to do it. The way I see it, I’ve worked on both the nonprofit and for-profit side. For the first, I’m an advocate. Read more>>

Moe Madrid | Airbrush Artist & Custom Automotive Painter

I want my legacy to be rooted in the preservation of classic airbrush techniques. I’m a firm believer in mastering the old school basics above all else and the whys behind each of those foundations. I’ve been blessed to do something I love to do and make a living doing it for almost 40yrs. After all this time and everything I’ve learned over the years, I’m still adding new tricks to my bag. For me, there is no end in sight because as artists we are constantly evolving. I love what I do but what I want most is to keep this trade alive. I hope to preserve and honor the history of airbrush art as much as possible and for people to continue to be creative and push boundaries. Read more>>