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.

Kojo Dadzie

The legacy I hope to build holds enough weight for my kids, and their kids, to stand on and walk with. I want to be remembered as an individual who was influential in every field that I played in, and I want people to understand that I was selfless more than I was anything else. Being someone who is a man of service, I spend a lot of my time putting people first, and that takes a lot of patience and mental strength. I want to be known as a person who led with loyalty and left with it too. Read more>>

Seneca Summit

I want to change the way that my children and grandchildren think about postpartum and raising kids. I want them to have a village of support and know that they deserve help and rest. And I will be there for them in any way that I can. I hope to be remembered as someone who gave my time, help, and love freely. I will always do my best to meet people where they’re at, and accept people for who they are. Read more>>

Laura Arango

I have a personal motto written down in my mirror that says: “Perform how you want to be remembered” and I live up to it everyday. I believe that at the end of it people will remember you by moments, memories and stories about you that caused some kind of impact in them and if it is an emotional impact, then its bigger because people do not forget a feeling. Read more>>

Ronny Young

Being artist owned and operated is a core feature of our company. We believe the best people to run a creative company are the artists who make the work. Maybe this is bad, but it always bothered me to “make money” for business people and non-creatives above me at an agency. Why should they get more benefit from my art than me? Read more>>

Tiffany Lewis

In 2018 I started a virtual assistant business because I was overwhelmed by my teaching career and personal life as a wife and mom of 3 littles ranging in ages 4 to 8. While I had no idea what I was doing, I knew that my business HAD to have meaning and purpose. I knew that I wanted to specifically serve other women in their businesses AND use my business as a starting point to creating a legacy for my family (and generations to come). Read more>>

LaMarkus Palmer

I hope to build a legacy that is centered around helping others and creating positive vibes. Long after I am gone, I want to conversation to be centered around how much good LP did for the community, those chases their dreams, and overall pouring more positivity and hope and joy into the world. That is what I want my brand and myself to be remembered for. Read more>>

Anne Messerli

I LOVE to help people in all aspects of their lives. I was a teacher for 19 years because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of students; to help them grow as humans and help them see the world through a different lens (I was a Spanish teacher so this was a great way to teach a culture as well as a language) and HELPING was my calling in this career path. Now that I’ve changed careers, I find I am still helping people; only this time, with organizing their lives. Read more>>

Brianna Johnson

When I think about my legacy and how I want to be remembered, I want people to know I loved expressing myself and being adventurous. Of course one of the ways I express myself is through fashion. I feel like that’s the best way to make a statement without words. The best part about it is, I get to continuously introduce myself. As far as being adventurous goes, I like to try everything at least once. Read more>>

Mads Barnes

The kind of legacy I’m hoping to build is not based on income or tangible objects, but rather on how I hope to leave a positive impact on every single person I’ve come across. Whether that be through my art, or through a short conversation with someone, I hope to exist in a delightful memory for them. I hope to live in the minds of generations to come through the pure memories others have of me. Read more>>

Alexis Krcelic

Truthfully I don’t care what people say about me as a person. I do, however care how I made them feel. I care how basta. made them feel and what part it played in their lives. It may seem silly that a bakery would even play a role in anyone’s life but I think it has. We have been a part of so many big and small moments for people over the years and I hope to connote to help them celebrate life through food. I hope to be remembered for bringing people together, making them feel seen, and spreading joy through food. Read more>>

Ashley Guynes

My legacy is definitely built for my family. At the end of it all I’m always doing whatever I do first and foremost to glorify the Lord and secondly for my family – I always say to myself if it’s not being done for that then what is the purpose. I want my children to inherit generational wealth and to know they were born for a purpose. Listen I understand not everyone is an entrepreneur TRUST ME I’ve learned that, but I don’t want my legacy to fall for thinking they must have a job, etc. Read more>>

Faith Wright

Ultimately, building my spiritual legacy involves embodying my values and beliefs, and inspiring others to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I hope to keep building on my community of like-minded individuals who share my vision and who support each other on their spiritual journeys. In the end, I hope people remember me as someone who stayed true to themselves, continuously learned and grew, and always found a way to be of service to others. Read more>>

Kahlil Martin

I envision a legacy that goes beyond my own accomplishments and reaches deep into the hearts and minds of those I encounter. I strive to be a source of inspiration and motivation, igniting the flames of passion and purpose in others. When I reflect on the future, I imagine people remembering me as someone who made a positive impact on their lives, someone who believed in them even when they doubted themselves. Read more>>

Stephen Rink

I hope to inspire people to take care of our oceans through my images for years to come. A passion was ignited in me at a young age through looking at photographs of oceanic life. It led me to want to become a photographer while maintaining an eco focused way of life. My goal is to be a source of that same spark for someone. Read more>>

Kellie Gristchuk

I hope people would remember me as someone who cares about their Pilates experiences with me. I care a lot about the people I am so blessed to work with. I applaud them when they reach their goals whether they are small steps forward or leaps. I am also a shoulder to lean on during their struggles. I am compassionate about my work and want everyone to have the best experience. Read more>>

Colden Blades

I would consider myself a traditional man. I believe in taking pride in ones last name. To me the last name Blades means something. It means living a life of honor, respect, and loyalty. To be a man of your word, and stand your ground. These very same core values and principles are what the foundation for my latest venture The Underground Kings Club has been built upon. Read more>>

Britney Zondlak

During my first few years of growing the business, I can honestly say that I didn’t have much thought about the legacy of what I was doing. Heck, I was just trying to make sure the business would survive until the following year. As I’ve gained confidence with what I’m doing (and now that I can see the longevity of what I’m building), I hope that I can be remembered as someone who inspired others to take action on their dreams. Read more>>

Gabriel Lopez

I would hope people would say we built a place of refuge. A place you can go and leave your worries behind. A place you know you will leave feeling great and with new ideas. I wouldn’t mind if our guest use our shop to vacate for the moment. Let our guest leave into their mind and dream about peace and positive thoughts. Read more>>

Chasity Turbeville

I hope to be remembered by my caring heart. My style of work makes impacts every day. I hand craft customers heirloom keepsakes they can pass down to generations. I want to make my mark on this world by pushing myself to greater things. That’s my business goal for this year. “Carve your name on hearts, not on tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you” Read more>>

Emmanuel Glaze

My goal is to create a legacy where I am known for caring about the growth and experiences for my community. Whether it was through my non profit Optimize The Vizion, where we expose students to different possibilities and opportunities that the world offers. Or through my media platform OTV Media LLC, where we work to create media where healthy conversations happen. When I have finished my journey I want to be able to say that his organizations made a difference in our community. Read more>>

Zion Harper

Being a deaf photographer I’m breaking barriers. When people hear that you are deaf they tend to focus more on your disability rather your profession. So I usually disclose the fact that I’m deaf so that I’m giving the same chance as a photographer that can hear. I want to be remembered for my creative work and photography skills. I love to capture rare moments and put them on display. Read more>>

Rachael Eldridge

When it’s my time to go I hope to leave behind a legacy of faithfulness. Life can take you down many different avenues, changes in career, friendships ect.. but through it all the one constant I have in my life is my faith. At the end of the day when I meet my maker, it’s not going to matter how successful or talented I was on earth, what will matter is how I honored the Lord with my life and glorified him with the gifts that he has given me. In the end maybe people will remember Christ in me. Read more>>

Zion Kolibas

Legacy is such a big, moving word; a long-life message that one leaves an imprint on society with… The message I have always stood by and tried to both embody and project, is a life of positivity, peace, and love. Call it cheesy but in a world so successful at negativity and stress, being a light in the murky mist of our society is a blessing and should be embraced. Read more>>

Victoria Dougherty

As a writer of fiction and personal essays, I try to create stories that reveal our souls to us in entertaining and unexpected ways. Not just the beauty that lies hidden within us, although that beauty is considerable, but also the darkest corners or our hearts. I figure if we can understand our own failings, we can develop empathy for others. If we can imagine ourselves as heroes, we’re more likely to behave courageously, and with honor, when the opportunity arises. If I can do that for even a handful of readers, that’s a fine legacy, I think. Read more>>