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.

Jen Bertrand

I hope that my legacy will be that I was someone who loved and cared deeply and who did her best to help others in ways both big and small. Read more>>

Luke Irvin

Throughout my life, I have been inspired by people who run businesses that change peoples’ lives in fundamental ways. Whatever the industry may be, many of the companies I have worked for, or with, have dramatically advanced my personal growth. My first job was a position at my now fiance’s family company. A legend of a man, my lady’s grandfather founded his business many years prior to our meeting. My day-to-day tasks at the job were nothing special and mostly monotonous. It wasn’t the work that changed my life, but the opportunity and the culture. Read more>>

Kevin J. Anderson

I have written numerous books, and I hope that people will keep reading my stories and adventuring with my characters, but even more so I have helped, taught, and mentored an entire generation of new writers, and my legacy continues in THEIR stories as well. Read more>>

Savannah Becerril

I hope my legacy will be that I always strived to inspire people to grow, whether that’s personally, spiritually, or through their businesses. I have worked hard to showcase that mindset through my business, Go Savvy, where we plan purpose-driven events for business, nonprofits, and artists. Even as a young girl, I always felt different from many of my family members as I just could not seem to settle. I always wanted to grow, learn more, do more, go beyond expectations and open my life to new possibilities. I think because of that mindset, many of my friends felt comfortable sharing their ideas with me and accepting feedback. Read more>>

Erin Ward

I got into photography to capture memories. After losing my dad last year, I realized just how important my job is. After someone is gone, all we have left are memories. Photographs enrich those memories, and bring you right back to that moment. I hope my legacy will be those beautiful moments I capture for all of my clients, moments they can look back on for generations and feel the emotion in them. Read more>>

Ar I Evan Gold

What sort of legacy are you hoping to build? I hope to be remembered as one of the greatest writers of all time. A flashback to the 1960’s era of gonzo journalism.A writer who simply didn’t have the audacity to write about anything that I didn’t intimately know. This lived experience storytelling is the heart and blood that pumps the ink into my pen. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone? Alot more positive shit then they say right now. What do you hope to be remembered for? Originality. Passion. Loyalty. Read more>>

Hannah Medd

I would like to be remembered as a kind person who was strong and passionate about the oceans, science and leaving the world a little better than I found it. I hope that people think of me and smile, feel inspired to work hard for the right reasons and not value attention for the wrong ones. I hope little girls everywhere know that they can be scientists, too. They can study sharks and wear pretty dresses. I hope the young ladies that have worked with me go on to teach and support the next generation of ocean advocates. Read more>>

Janet Bernstein

I have always loved the idea of leaving behind a legacy, though it didn’t really click with me just how powerful that could be until my granddaughter was born in 2020. It was in the middle of some unprecedented times in our world, and I began to truly contemplate what my legacy would be both in the present moment and for years to come. I closed my eyes and imagined my granddaughter was a teenager, coming to me to share her hopes and dreams, as I cheered her on and told her she could do anything she truly wanted to achieve. Then I imagined her as a young adult, navigating her way through finding her ideal career and passions, and I am thankful I have so many incredible experiences to share with her of how I figured out my path and purpose. Read more>>

Paige Mejia

Our company, Pyrotex, was founded by Randy Beckham in 1979, making us the oldest Texas-based professional firework display company. Randy was on the legislation committee to bring indoor pyrotechnics to Texas and also helped write the original Texas state fire code. Randy was the expert in his field according to the events industry, our clients, and the state and local fire marshals. He trained Fire Marshals across the state and taught event professionals about firework safety and regulations. When he passed in 2017, he willed the company to the corporate office including me, our General Manager, and our Production Manager. Read more>>

Eydie Robinson

My hope is that I am remembered as a person of true genuineness, kindness, courage and a sincere heart for helping others succeed. One who follows her dreams and makes them into reality while helping others along the way. Being a servant leader and leaving a lasting impression both personally and professionally to all whom I come in contact with. I also want the same for my businesses. My desire is that my clients leave with a lasting impression and true sense of connection that someone cared because that is where it starts and ends whether it be mentoring, speaking or publishing. When we care, we love; we work hard, we prepare, we commit and we do whatever it takes to get what needs to be done. Read more>>