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.

Cassie Krahenbuhl

On our farm we hope to introduce as many families to the Arabian and Half Arabian horse as possible. So far this year we have had four different families aquire and Arabian or Half Arabian horse and enjoy the opportunities these wonderful creatures have to offer from the stable to the the show ring. Read more>>

McKenna Oldson

As a young photographer, I hope my legacy is one that reminds people that capturing memories and moments in time is precious and to not take it for granted. Life can be too short and it is important to capture special memories because photos last even when memories fade away. Read more>>

Shane McCormick

I genuinely hope my images can be looked at for generations. I have always seen myself as more of a historian than an artist. Though as time goes on, that changes more and more each day. I want to create things that make people feel real emotions. Things my loved ones can be proud of. Read more>>

Sofía Aguilar.

I hope my legacy will be an example of community advocacy, representation, and service. Back in January of this year, I was in a writing residency in Mexico on a generous scholarship where we attended craft talks, participated in workshop groups, and had free time to work on our creative projects. In one of those craft talks, an author remarked that they saw writing as nothing less than an act of service, and that is a belief I continue to carry. Read more>>

Jessi Nichols

I hope my legacy is that I served people whole-heartedly with kindness, understanding, and encouragement. I hope my legacy is beautifully curated images that tell other’s stories, as well as my own. Read more>>

GiGi Lucas

My idea of what legacy I will leave has evolved over the years. It has moved from something tangible to more of a mindset of limitless possibility. I hope that through my example and my work, I show any one (especially young Black girls), that everything is possible and we are more than enough to accomplish it. Also, having the courage shift gears and to do what speaks to your heart even if it doesn’t fit the narrative of what society believes is one of the most important qualities to have in life. Read more>>

Denise Garza.

I hope my legacy will be my art. Each client is unique and I always strive to capture each family or individual as their true selves. I hope that my clients can appreciate their photos for many years to come. I hope they can look at their photos and it immediately takes them back to that moment in time, in their lives, and they can once again relive those memories. Read more>>

Ashley Newton

My legacy will be a collection of things. First thing, me being a chain breaker, changing the trajectory of my family’s history. Changing the narrative on finances, ownership, and family. Secondly, I would hope my legacy is centered around pushing the limits, not shrinking yourself; walking into any room with confidence, shaking the tables intentionally. I aim to reclaim womanhood, not to societies standard, but embracing all of the parts it means to be me and making room to be just that in every aspect of my life. Read more>>

Dr. Eddie Connor

In the words of Sophia from the movie “The Color Purple” I can most assuredly say “All my life I had to fight.” I have faced many storms in my life but I discovered the courage to find strength in the storms. My grandfather always lived by the words, “If I can help somebody as I travel along, then my living will not be in vain.” I strive to live by those words and empower people to overcome obstacles. My legacy is not about awards, it’s about realizing that the greatest reward comes from serving others. I believe if serving is below you then leading is beyond you. Read more>>

DJ Macho

When I think about the legacy that I want to leave behind, there are so many different avenues and ideas that come to mind because I’m constantly thinking bigger and bigger. I know that I want to be recognized as one of the most successful and wealthy DJ’s/Producers of all time, someone who inspired and touched as many people as I could with my musical talents. Outside of making my own dreams a reality, Read more>>

Melva LaJoy Legrand

It is my sincere hope that when I no longer exist witht the living that I am known for these things. 1. Survivor – It is well documented that I am a survivor of trauma but I want people to not stay with the survivor part of my story and rather look at what happened next. My trauma through dedicated therapy, family support and prayer, I used as a tool in my daily life. I strive to be authentic, I strive to be vulnerable, I strive to really try to meet people where they are and because of what I have survived my hope is that others know that you can come back from anything as long as you have breath. I came back from financial struggle, self-esteem struggles and more. Read more>>

Quincy Powell

My prayer is that my legacy will be. About a man of God, that lived his life to serve the needs of others. Read more>>

Kendall Davis

I hope that I can be individual who is remembered for always protecting their art and creations no matter what. In addition to always following my artistic gut, whether things work or not. A true artist, a true creative knows how difficult it is to be themselves unapologetically in this society. Creatives are often torn down, laughed at, and bullied into following typical societal standards. Many creatives get worn out to the point where they actually cave in and try to act like a normal, stable individuals. Read more>>

Fayline Apollon.

I don’t just want to be know as the girl from Broward County FL , I hope my legacy will be Fay the celebrity lash artist, One of the youngest business leaders in our generation. an inspiration for future female entrepreneurs Read more>>

Bonny Tillman

My generation was raised to stick with a company your entire career. I worked for 20 years in the restaurant industry before I had the courage to make a change to more creative pursuits. Due to my love of travel I became a travel agent before starting a family in my late thirties. As our daughter got older I worked in a wine shop for several years. My love and knowledge of wine expanded and it was a “light-bulb” moment that candle making became a career. Read more>>

Palace 35 Productions

We plan on leaving behind a legacy of great content all across the board. We aim to be one of the funniest, most consistent, most versatile entertainment companies operating in the podcast space. Read more>>

Niguael Merricks

I want to be looked at as a person who was an inspiration to creatives in various fields, not just photography and videos. A person that helped give, my region of creatives a voice. I still have a long way to go, but I still believe it can be attainable, even with the turbulent times we live in. I want to learn as much I can in my life, and apply those learning to my creative endeavors, and hopefully it can open up the window for someone else, to see something in a different light. Read more>>

Dr. Tajanae Barnes.

For me, legacy is about leaving behind something that my future children can be proud of and giving them tools to make their lives – and the lives of their future children – easier. I hope that my legacy will be a constant reminder that greatness is within them. I want them to know that they were loved before they were even thought of, and that I did everything in my power to ensure their safety, protection, and well-being. Read more>>

Brandon Sanders.

I hope to help people and wildlife co-exist peacefully. I love being able to rescue animals, as well as helping and educating people about why our native wildlife is important to the world we live in. If I could leave behind a legacy, I would hope to change peoples opinions on how they see our native wildlife, as well as to of helped people learn to love and respect our wildlife! Read more>>

Jennifer Kennedy.

I was faced with this very question in the Spring of 2021, as part of my own self-reflection, after I faced a life-threatening medical event. I was already waffling on what to do with my 10-year Human Resources career, where I was feeling tumultuous burnout, but kept pushing to excel upward. Then, when faced with the reality that I could have not lived more life, I knew exactly what I wanted my legacy to be, and that is: to choose joy in all endeavors, celebrating and serving others, and doing it all through my creative passions. I hope that others feel inspired and encouraged by my story to forge their own path, no matter your age or circumstances. Read more>>

Quiana Malone.

It is my Greatest hope that if after I’ve fulfilled this life and one was to ask about me, one word would come to mind for most and that would be SUCCESSFUL! We hear the words success and successful so much, as its what many strive to be, however for me it wont be equated to how much I have obtained or acquired but more so how EFFECTIVE. There are many who do what I do but I know that I was given the heart to do it, Read more>>

Diana Nevarez.

I hope my legacy will be to be world know fashion designer of my time and my generation, I hope that thro my designs people can experience a change and can live that change, I believe when you wear something that makes you feel good it gives you some sort of confidence you can take on anything and everything that the world throws at you, I want everyone to feel beautiful when they wear Vicentha Varez and know that you are being part of something special, something big and a change to better world. Read more>>

Brittani Wingate

I have a hold a burden for the next generation. We live in a world where everything is fast paced, and children are quickly taking in information via social media and the internet that is cultivating how they believe and what they want to do in life. There are many children that desire to be famous for the arts, while other career choices are going unseen. I create digital artwork for children’s books and have created my own book “Big Plan, Little Man.” Read more>>

Rabbiyah Muhammad

I hope that people will be inspired to study my blueprint; be resilient, creative, be a survivor and stay in the favor of God even when you’re doing ungodly shit. I was an alcoholic/drug user and criminal for a long time. But thats not all I was like most people that find themselves in this predicament. I was always intelligent, perceptive, resourceful and intuitive so I thrived in almost anything I focused on. I had a muslim upbringing so I always had God, had 2 amazing parents who unfortunately died when my siblings and I were very young. Read more>>

Curtis Hopkins

Beyond making amazing food for people to enjoy my prayer is that my legacy brings more families together & promote the unity of all people. I’d like to believe that through my catering & seasoning line that the good food provides a safe place for friends and family to gather to love on each other & spend time with one another. Read more>>

Eric Capehart

My mission statement is to live free, die old and live forever. In my mind, this mission will lead to whatever my legacy will be. In 2021 I was speaking at a funeral of a young man who was very close to me, and I spoke on the idea of legacy. I said that we all should strive to leave behind what we can and hope that it is good because our legacy will mostly be determined by what we leave and to whom we leave it. In my personal life, I’m a husband and father and these roles are an integral part of my legacy. Read more>>

Ariana Weatherspoon

I hope that my legacy will be a positive one. Filled with an impact on various people in the world, I would like to be able to say that I impacted and helped people from all walks of life. I would like to be able to say that I actually helped someone change their life. I would like to be able to say that I broke generational curses for my family and created generational wealth. That I created the life my son deserved. That’s what I want my legacy to be. Read more>>

Erik Hegerty.

When thinking about my life and what I want/hope to be my legacy, I think about my two careers, being a pro athlete and also a creative filmmaker. Having two full-time careers is massively tough on my physical and mental well-being but when looking at what I want out of life, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I started my professional athletics career playing futsal in 2019. I dropped out of college to pursue a career in futsal and at the time it was extremely scary not knowing if it would pan out or be worth it. Read more>>

Shasmine Thomas

I hope that my legacy will be that I touched the lives of many young girls and impacted them in such a way that they would continue that cycle within their own lives one day. I want to leave a legacy for my children, my two little girls, that they’ll have for a lifetime, and then maybe someday pass it down to their children and their children’s children. Read more>>

Alexis Betts.

I hope that my legacy will be one of inspiration. I am a black girl from Blytheville, AR, a small rural town of little opportunity. I’ve pivoted, I’ve taken risks, I’ve played it safe, I’ve broken out of my shell , I’ve discovered myself, I am a relentless go getter. I hope that my life is my legacy; that my choices and my path is an inspiration to others to go after their dreams and don’t stop until they reach them. And when they reach them, I hope they realize their power and dream even bigger. I just hope to touch lives in an inspirational way, I want people to think of me and feel empowered. Read more>>

Heather Boddie

When I think about my legacy, I ultimately want to leave positive and beautiful memories behind. I want to be remembered as a person of kindness, elegance, and perseverance – one who chose to follow her dreams and put forth her best efforts. I want my legacy to be a successful one, so I strive to do my personal best in all of my endeavors. I want to be remembered as someone who truly made a difference. I want others to be able to say she never gave up, and I know I can make it because she did. Read more>>

Wayne Nielson

I hope that people will remember my family for the lives of people we have blessed and affected in positive ways. We have been very blessed to live in such a wonderful place, surrounded by so many amazing people, so we just wanted to establish a way to give back to the community and invest in the area for generations to come. Read more>>

Fernando Flores

When people think of me, I hope they will think of me as someone who is trustworthy, hard-working and professional. I’ve had so many clients over the years who trust my vision, my opinion and my work ethic, that it has allowed me to demonstrate my creativity through my woodwork. I always focus on every detail to ensure that the final product is exactly what the homeowner was hoping for. Over half of my clients have come from referrals from previous clients. Read more>>