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.

Logan Herbig

I dream I leave a legacy that, motivates people to get up and do better for themselves. I want humans, to chase what they are passionate about. Otherwise, they are living a life in a disguise thinking that they are happy. It is common nowadays to look around and to watch or criticize others. Just because they compare themselves to others. Life is about me vs me, not me vs you. My legacy will be known to help people dream bigger and better while living their own lives. While chasing what they love. Read more>>

Naomi Parton

I never thought much about “legacy” until I started seeing repeat clients in my photography business. I grew up in a modest home in a small town with very content parents. Family meant a lot, but the word “legacy” almost felt too big for someone like me. Like, who would know or care who I was generations from now? Read more>>

Annabelle Azade

As a fashion journalist focused on sustainable brands, Irealized it was time for me to take responsibility in the fashion industry. With the rise of fast fashion such as Shein, Boohoo and more, I interviewed many fashion designers and realized it was time to make a change and elevate brands who make a change and give back to communities. Read more>>

Richard Cantave

If There’s one thing I realized being an entrepreneur, is that we often don’t take the time to pause and realize how important what we do is and how many people it affects or influences. It’s such a privilege being in a position to facilitate thousands of people of color to step foot on Africa and discover the land of their ancestors. On the same note, I’m extremely proud to bring so many Haitian-Americans and black people to discover Haiti …a land my ancestors fought to liberate for ALL to be free. Read more>>

Andrea Wagner

My hope is that people remember me as someone who embodied joy, even during life’s most devastating moments. I hope my legacy involves people feeling loved, supported, and seen by me, from both a professional and personal standpoint. I hope that by living my truth, it emboldens those that I’ve come into contact with to recklessly live out their truth and that when people remember me they say “if she can, so can I.” Read more>>

Trevione Townsend

Change in a positive way! I want individuals who have experienced being by bullied for like things like anime, super heroes, Star Wars etc. To know that there’s nothing wrong being yourself and that you weren’t born on this earth to be like anyone else. Why try to fit in when you are born to stand out. Read more>>

Lavonte Mcleish

What I hope my legacy will be is the positive impact I left on people. I want to be able to change lives and make as much people happy when it’s all said and done. Happiness is what keeps me going I wake up blessed everyday. Read more>>

Jennifer Knesek

To have inspired a generation of young leaders that will rise up, take their seat at the table and empower America from the local level — the neighborhood — to influencing every level of government with their active participation in civic engagement. To be known by the boldness of my faith and perseverance of my story. To be known for having a gracious spirit, servant heart, and as a women of strength and dignity. Read more>>

Jody Caputo

I hope to leave footprints in this Industry for a business model that other Agents can look up to. Our Market is so saturated with Agents and not all of them get the training they should. I want new Agents to come into this field feeling competent to serve the public and following the Realtor Code of Ethics in all they do. I want to be that example of professionalism and being well respected among my peers. Read more>>

Dianne Furphy

For anyone who did not know me over 16+ years ago… the OLD DIANNE… I am actually grateful that you do not and that you know me for who I am TODAY. I fought and worked so so hard to become who I am today. I had to overcome so much from my past. This includes: trauma, sexual abuse, depression, severe anxiety, drug & alcohol addiction, suicidal tendencies, an eating disorder, being super self-conscious, no father(s) (biological father was barely around and my step-father just walked out on us, from watching my mother take her last breath at 15 and learn how to survive as a teen with little-to-no guidance. Read more>>

Dr (hc) Raechelle Rae” Johnson”

The idea of leaving a legacy is to have an effect on something’s future long after your own involvement has ended. I can make a positive difference in my clients’ businesses by planning, developing, and offering evergreen content marketing. Increased sales and customer loyalty is attributed to the abilities to raise brand awareness, encourage genuine interaction, exert influence in one’s field, and stimulate more interest from potential buyers. Read more>>

Lori Knight

I hope my legacy will be that I made an impact in the lives of many. That I made people feel seen, heard and appreciated. That I was able to help with giving people the tools that they need to help with mental health,health in general and that that info is passed down to others struggling. I want to help people live the life of their dreams. Read more>>

Derricka Smith

I hope my legacy will continue to grow, for generations to generations. It’s important to know what beauty means, and what it does for anyone, the confidence it builds in a person. The smiles I put in peoples face , keeps me going. It also allows me to come up with more Ideas to bring happiness in the world. Read more>>

Chris Hockaday

I hope that my legacy one day will inspire others to continue to work in the field of UX Design and also enc0urage others to build your own platform. As a business owner, I can say that I appreciate every step of the process that I have went through, good and bad. I learned how important it is to step out on faith. If things don’t work, then it wasn’t apart of your legacy. It is also important to remember to give back. I would like to build something that is for social good and can also give back to the community. Read more>>

Jackson Keys

I think all artists have caught themselves in this daydream of what it might all look like when we’re at the end of our career, whenever that may be. I think it’s refreshing to leave the thoughts of what my legacy may look like up to the wind for a while as I still consider myself very new to the creative world and I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do. But I believe I have managed to carve my own lane in Durham and the surrounding areas. Read more>>

Heather Allen

I hope that Feather&fade will grow to its full potential. I would like to have a larger shop one day. Read more>>

NOR KIN4LIFE

I hope to leave people inspired with my story. I am woman who isn’t afraid to pursue her purpose no matter the cost. In a world filled with nay sayers and expectations, I’ve learned to go for what makes me most fulfilled. Read more>>

Matthew Bielen

I hope to leave behind work that’s sincere, no matter how popular or unpopular it becomes in the public eye. I don’t think most artists are being honest if they say they don’t care whether or not people like their art. It’s always nice when your mark aligns with what other people consider attractive, because you get a sense of validation, but I hope people are able to look at my art and see that what we’re each inspired by is what’s most important in art and in life. Read more>>

Destinie W

What I want for my business in the future is to have trained and employed other young black estheticians to be apart of D.W. Beauty Work Intimate Wax LLC. I want to build my name , brand and a great team to give opportunities to other women and eventually just be able to over see everything until it’s time to pass leadership on. My hopes for my legacy is to be able to pass down a strong foundation that I will build through my business to my family so they can have a great head start in life. Read more>>