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.

Dat Mayne DeeWayne Goodloe

The question of legacy is an important one however I don’t believe it is one that anyone can answer for themselves. What I mean when I say that a person can only add or take away from their legacy but it isn’t complete until your story is completed be if in a career or a life. Your legacy is all encompassing, the good and the bad, and how you are viewed by your peers. Read more>>

Kristal Hacker

I would love for my legacy to show people that believing in Jesus and following the purpose He has for your life opens doors you could never imagine. He sacrificed His life so that we could live abundantly. I hope the light of my life will intrigue others to tap into Him as well. Read more>>

Angela Mattera

Legacy? Me? I always thought only the famous or the wealthy could have a legacy. I’m not the least bit famous nor am I sitting on top of a fortune. I’m not the next Steve Jobs or rising star of Hollywood. I’m just me. A twenty two year old with nothing close to what you would consider a “fortune”, I don’t have children yet and I’m not married. So what could I possible leave behind when I’m no longer here? Read more>>

Nicholas Thompson Thompson

I hope that when people see my work, that they can truly see the art and vision is shown through my eyes and not just a vision impaired artist with limitations. I want people to be able to pick my work out of a magazine and say “that’s an Impairedlens shot”. To have traveled across the country and as well as outside of the country to work with all types of talented people. To also have multiple magazine publications and to have had more of my work showcased in art galleries. Read more>>

Paul Magege

I can only hope that one day, my legacy is that I showed nothing but genuine love to people, I always treated people as equal, and I stood on my morals no matter what the situation was. I have done of lot of different things in my life and I know have impacted a lot of people, good and bad but I can only hope… they remember me for being myself and comfortable making choices that aligned with me and always trying my best as a man. Read more>>

Connie Smith

I would like for my legacy to be pieces of my artwork sprinkled all across the world. I create from the heart and I pour so much into my pieces. My desire and what I’ve been working on is to create a symbol within my artwork that can not be duplicated, and when you see it, you will know right away it’s a piece of me. It will be something left here for my family to remember me and future generations. What an awesome legacy that would be for me. Read more>>

Jada Ross

I want to leave a go-getters legacy. I’m going to show those after me that they can create the life they want. I’ve always moved like this world is mine and I know that the blessings that God has for us are limitless. I want to be an example of how to be unapologetically you, yet genuine and faith based. I hope the life I lead can help push people to create, to find beauty in themselves and in the world in front of them, and most importantly to never sleep on themselves. Read more>>

Morgan Polite

What do I hope for my legacy to be ? Whew! I have such high hopes , dreams & goals for myself . So that’s such a great question. I hope to have nothing but success as part of my legacy. I want to be able to start a Distribution Warehouse for MoeLashes&Mo Beauty Supply, I definitely pray that’s in my legacy. I want to be able to also have Deeds, Keys & LLC’s . That’s what I hope to build for myself amongst other things of course . Read more>>

Branden Green

I hope my legacy is one that brings a sense of happiness, pride, and nostalgia when my clients look at the images I took for them. I hope they are able to appreciate the moments captured in their story. Read more>>

Kameron Wilkerson

This a question I actually think about often. When it is all said and done I want to go down as one of the greats if not the greatest, but I also know what comes with that. I want to be known as the chef that did great things but through it all he always did it his way. That part is very important to me. I chose this path over a corporate job because I get to create my own reality. Read more>>

Shaymekia Hayes

Whew what a question well i know my legacy will be successful I have no choice I grand and hustle constantly making changes to better my business my life and also my out look on life I try to stay positive even when I’m tired because I know what my goal is and what needs to be done to get there Read more>>

Christon Jones

I hope to create a legacy in which I’m remembered for decades and generations after my passing. A legacy in which I’ve changed the lives of millions of families for the better, as well as my own. Read more>>

Asia Mobley

Before being a business owner, I am a daughter, big sister, granddaughter, niece, best friend, and mentor. I often say that being a big sister is one of the greatest gifts received, because I believe those qualities have impacted how I carry myself in different spaces and interact with others. Growing up, I didn’t have any mentors, but my family was full of men and women who inspired me in many ways. Although they affirmed my abilities and desires growing up, I quickly learned that everyone isn’t as loving and supportive. Read more>>

Brittany Duvall- Herrera

I hope to leave a lasting impression on my children that they may remember their mother as someone who fought to give them everything. Someone whose determination persisted more than the no’s she received. Working tirelessly to set up what I hope to be a family business BCraftyCreations LLC, hoping to instill in them the acts of giving back from the blessing received. Create a family and community bond that effortlessly flows the love poured from their parents. Read more>>

TreManda Pewett

I hope that I inspire the next generation and those to come to explore and seek the truth. I feel like knowledge is truly power. Some say “what you don’t know can’t hurt you”, but it can. Especially if you find out when a tough situation arises. The answers to most questions are inside books. I want people to be mindful. People need to care more. I feel as though a little love goes a long way. Read more>>

Amaris Clements

I’m always humbled and inspired after running into a client months or years later & they’re still in awe of their wedding, birthday party etc as a result of my work. I hope that the memories I’ve helped to create for my clients through my event planning & design business will last a lifetime. The laughter, the tears of joy, the connections made etc are all a part of my legacy. Read more>>

Spock Uquillas

The life lessons we learn from the art of skateboarding are earned through dedication, perseverance and commitment. Dedication to ones craft. Perseverance through failure. Commitment to yourself and others. The skateboarding community is all inclusive, a fellowship. We help each up after a fall, we praise each other after our successes. We may not be perfect but we can be better than the day before. Read more>>

Alicia Shapira

To be impactful even to one person. To strive hard and never let anyone tear you down! I want to leave knowing this world that I empowered women to stand strong and no matter, race, size, ethnicity, age, economical status you can be successful as long as you believe in you. Read more>>

Sharhonda Henry

How we treat people each day really does shape our legacy. I try to always be appreciative and have an “attitude of gratitude” because each day is a blessing. My mother always says that people don’t have to be nice to you. I remember that often and lead with kindness and the assumption of positive intent. I hope my legacy is one of kindness, compassion and understanding. Read more>>

TRACY Noe

I Chose the name Motor City Legacy Horror Convention and Film Festival because of Legacy. A Legacy is something I want to leave. Horror in general has been a big part of my whole life. Films, books, music, makeup has always been apart of my life from as early as I can remember growing up. It wasn’t as accepted when I grew up as it is now. I was looked down on by teachers, my family, and kids my age. It made me feel like I wasn’t respected for what meant the world to me. Read more>>

Reisha Bullock

When I think of legacy, I get chills. To know, feel, and believe that someday I’ll have a legacy is remarkable. Through this journey, I’ve experienced many challenges that have made me the woman I am today. When it’s all said and done, I hope my legacy speaks to the grit, compassion, and overall commitment in building a better life for those I love and those to follow. I don’t take this opportunity lightly. This space I’m in is a direct reflection of the hard work that goes into healing past traumas and committing to the grit! Read more>>

Selena Lapham

My dad would always tell me, “Live your life to the fullest and make sure to leave your mark in this world.” As a young child, I didn’t understand what he meant by that. My dad recently passed away from complications due to COVID this year and now this phrase he said to me from long ago plays on repeat in my head like a broken record. What message do I want to leave behind? How can I contribute or be impactful? Read more>>

Nolan Jae

I want my legacy to be remembered and revered as an artist. Song writing is very important to me and I want the songs and music videos that I create to be looked at as art, not just music. I really admire Edgar Allan Poe and Vincent Van Gogh and I always want to keep that element of art and creativity in my music. I’d like my legacy to be remembered as someone who made art to change people’s lives. Read more>>

Lindsey Gale

Tattooing is a booming business and there are more artists out there than I can possibly help. My future hope for the business is to be able to teach others to do what I do. One of the many things that the pandemic showed me was that so many people did not have the privilege and capacity to work from home that I did. I feel that being a virtual assistant has the ability to help not only the artists, but those in marginalized communities, single parents, those with disabilities, or anyone needing other options to provide for themselves outside of the traditional job market. Read more>>

Jonathan Dade

Influenced from Deuteronomy 6:5-9, my hope is that my lifestyle will influence my children and community to follow a similar path. Too often, people tell others to do things that they themselves do not do, and whether we are talking religion or business or relationships, I believe we should model the change or behaviors that we want to see in others. If I leave the legacy of doing the right things, and people subsequently do the same, I would be proud of that legacy. Read more>>

Penny Haas

As a business owner, I hope I leave a lasting impression. I want to build the company with hospitality and consistency as the focus. Of course from a profit side, I would love to have a multi million dollar company that gains its income from planning and executing high profile events. In order to do that, I must establish trust and make sure I provide what I propose to my clients. Read more>>

Donavan Perkins

I started NoD Percussion LLC in 2019. It was created to shine light on drummers of different backgrounds and lifestyles to be noticed more for their skills and performance. I have been a part of the music performance industry for some time now, as I have performed in many different arenas, venues, ballrooms, stadiums, etc. My idea of creating this company started in 2012, as I was finishing my senior year in college, while participating in a marching band. I attended Alabama A&M University, where I marched four years in the percussion section named S.T.i.X. INC. Read more>>