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.

Forlanda Anderson

I hope to leave a legacy that reminds everyone to always be kind. Kindness is a trait that I find myself promoting often. It is something that can change someones day completely and make a huge impact in the lives of others. Read more>>

Dr. Carmen Thomas

Legacy is very important to me and my hopes is that my family will keep the nonprofit we started growing and advancing the opportunities we provide in other locations across the United States to support women of color with opportunities to start and grow their businesses that create systems, legacies and to become recession proof. Read more>>

Alan Ingalls

My legacy is my marriage, my children, and my portfolio. My hope is that the husband I am to my amazing wife will be a sound example of what a husband could and should be, what teamwork and a healthy relationship looks like and what unwavering love can accomplish. Read more>>

Scarlett MacKenzie

I aim to help owners understand their dogs better. Communication is a two-way street, so by understanding that every living being has their own motivators, desires, and preferences, dog owners learn that it’s about being a team with your best friend. Read more>>

Ashley Mendoza

After becoming a parent, I became more deliberate about my legacy. Leading a purposeful and passionate life is the ultimate legacy. Read more>>

Emily M. Hunt

As I reflect on my journey as a female entrepreneur, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for those who have paved the way before me. Read more>>

AMI MANNING

I feel our legacy is always evolving. I hope mine is a good one. I believe that we really have no idea how we may have touched someone’s life or altered their career, life journey, view, or just added some emotion or joy to their personal story in some way. Read more>>

Jerard Mckinzie

In the realm of filmmaking, I aim to craft a legacy that transcends mere entertainment, aiming to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and ignite change. Read more>>

Connie Clements

I hope our subscribers will say I was an ethical, honest, unbiased reporter and my Connie’s Corner opinion column was informative and challenging as well as entertaining. Read more>>

Ihamna Cubillos Valencia

When I first started my business in 2014; I was fresh out of college, with no real idea of how to build a business. I struggled to find someone who could honestly help me build a pricing model. Read more>>

Stae Hall

I aspire to leave behind a legacy defined by empathy, hard work, inclusion, and advocacy. I firmly believe in the power of community and collaboration, understanding that we are stronger together. Read more>>

Kirstin Zahradnick

I think I’ve spent far too much time in my life wondering what people think of me and the work that I do, so I choose not to think about it. Read more>>

Julie Hernandez

I hope the legacy my small business and I leave behind is that I keep true to myself. Crochet is my escape from the stresses of life into a happy place. Read more>>

Kuron Akiba

I have experienced a tremendous amount of ups and down within my personal life and businesses. I want to be remembered as someone who never gave up, Read more>>

Mike King

“Legacy is not something you leave for someone but something you leave in someone.” When I’m dead and gone I hope those that stand around my casket in the back of the funeral room remember me as someone who gave more than he took. Read more>>

Robin Weiss

I was just thinking about business and legacy just the other day. I have been working in the fashion industry for over 25+ years as a shop owner and now consultant. I love a startup. Building something from a nugget of an idea is super exciting. Read more>>

Maria Breese

As a mother of two, not only do I hope to leave a legacy of perseverance and courage, but to be an example of what you get when hard work, love and a dream come together. Read more>>

Tre’Vion Smith

I strive for my legacy to be remarkable, as anyone with determination would. I envision being a Household Name that always remained humble & relatable. Read more>>

Shamille Wharton

Setting an example of the sort of change I’d like to see in the future with everything I do and support is paramount to the sort of legacy I’m hoping to build. Read more>>

Alexandria Norman

I pray and have faith that my legacy will provide for my family and my community, creating financial abundance while keeping my integrity intact. Read more>>

Nicole Oheb

I take great pride in the environment I have created for my clients. We share parts of our lives that most people in our day to day aren’t aware of in the few hours we get to spend together. Read more>>