Legacies help us with our goals after we’ve passed because they have the power to inspire action and the give our ideals an chance to live on through others.  Given the magical potential of legacies, we wanted to support and foster conversations around legacy building and below you’ll find some of those conversations.

Nadine Berns

I hope when all is said and done, people will remember and be inspired for the work I’ve done within the community. I’ve hosted raffles to donate to various organizations benefitting people + animals by offering my photo services. I started Pawtraits 4 a Cause in 2017 which is where I host events where people can get a really cute photo of their pets to donate to local shelters. I’m just trying to use my services when I can to give back and leave this planet better than I found it. If that inspires just one person to do the same, that would make me happy. Read more>>

Rich Soublet II

I’m not really worried about legacy. I think it’s enough to focus on the here and now. I think it’s enough to be present with people. It’s enough to be kind and soak in the world and find beauty and joy in all the things around you. It really makes me happy to think that it’s enough for me to exist, be a bit strange, and give people positive experiences. Read more>>

Sasha Reyes

I hope that my Legacy will be that I have empowered amazing female culinary professionals. That the women who are part of my company share their amazing talents with the world in a setting which allows them to experience more financial opportunity and flexibility in their schedules than the restaurant industry. Read more>>

Brittaney D

i have always been a person of huge dreams . I believe in myself even when others don’t . My legacy will be that she was an inspiration to beauty lovers all Over and that she was a beauty business mogul. Read more>>

Michelle Ngome

I hope I will be known for creating community, collaboration, and inclusivity. In 2019, I started the African American Marketing Association (AAMA) in order for Black marketers to have a place to obtain resources and opportunities within the community. On the other end of this mission, companies are interested in hiring qualified talent. Read more>>

Chanel Budd

I hope my legacy inspires millions too break toxic cycles, love the inner most parts of themselves, never give up and take part of being the positive change for all humanity. Read more>>

J. Wayne Pringle, Jr.

One day, I hope when the conversation of Gospel DJ’s is being shared that theStylishDJ is one of those names that is considered a staple. Over the last 25 plus year’s I have dedicated my craft to being the Gospel DJ that spotlights new artist, established artist, and upcoming artist. The goal isn’t to just play songs and have a nice listening session- yes those are great attributes but in this genre the goal is to win souls and bring others to Christ through music. I often refer to being a gospel dj as my ministry- these days with social media and hashtags one of my signatures for this is #digitalministryofmuzik. This symbolizes to those who are seeking both ministry and music that it can be found through this platform. Read more>>

Eugene Drake

I hope I can leave a message to new generations of filmmakers to stick to what’s really important. The story, and how we, as storytellers, can have the power to shape the way our clients remember the day they invited us in. Listen to your clients, build a relationship and care about their stories, respect the craft and be intentional in the process. Read more>>

Cody Matthieu

Most of what we do I would consider a collaboration. Recently, I retested my Myers Briggs personality test and it changed from an executive to a diplomat. Over the pandemic, I really had to reflect on my higher purpose a tons and found that it’s working with other people. That’s what makes the Cody Chris Collection so important! The more we give the more we would receive back. Everyone helps each other and each project has an end goal that aims to benefit everyone. Over time my colleagues have become very important people. I believe nurturing these relationships is our greatest asset. Read more>>

Paige Bresky

What Do You Hope Your Legacy Will Be? “Sober, Searching & Still Stellar” A LEGACY is something you leave IN a person forever, as opposed to an inheritance which is left TO a person for temporary gratification. A legacy is an abstract concept, lesson or indelible memory; an IMPACT that produces a permanent transformation. It is my hope that MY legacy will be one that touts radical acceptance, relentless tenacity and unconditional self-love. Read more>>

Jodie Miears

I want to leave people with the gift of their most treasured memories. The fact that I get to walk into people’s homes, their lives, and witness some of their most cherished moments – like bringing home a new baby or celebrating a child’s birthday – and I get to freeze those times for them and leave them with photos that they can pass on for generations – that’s what it’s all about. That’s the whole reason I wanted to become a photographer. I want my legacy to be the gift of memories – for every family I serve. Read more>>

R Jay Berry

When I think about legacy, I think about something lasting or being remembered for certain actions. So, I hope my legacy would be a person who wasn’t afraid to tell a story and elicit the message attached. Since everyone has a story to tell, I believe my legacy is to tell that story while making people see themselves in that story and making sure they see the true meaning of the story. I believe the Lord gave me the ability to see through a person’s pain but how that pain could benefit others. Read more>>

Monique Allen

I would hope that my legacy would be that Monique Allen didnt seek riches. She only dreamed that her name would hold much weight. She inspired others through her work to celebrate the businesses and professionals in her community, while contributing to students whom she considered to be the pathmakers of the future. Read more>>

Fouad Belgaied

Since I closed my meal prep company in early 2020, not due to covid but more so of the opportunity to take over my family businesses. My legacy is now all I think of since the opportunity I’ve been waiting for has arrived. My legacy is to take what my father and mother built with 2 restaurants, serving the Phoenix area for 25+years, and to expand bring a new touch while keep the same Authentic flavor and food we are known for. Read more>>

Renelle Everett Darr

My dad passed away in 2019 and writing his obituary and his eulogy was a profound experience and one that brought me closer to the beauty of the cycle of life and ultimately my own personal legacy. When I think of my legacy, I reflect that each choice I make and each action I take, no matter if it is driving my kids to school, calling a friend or working on a major project is part of my legacy. Further, it reminds me that each moment is a choice and supports how I will fulfill my purpose in this life and ultimately be remembered. Read more>>

Kristen Hoss

Towards the beginning of my career, I worked as a wildlife biologist. My goal was to restore habitat for wildlife and restore populations of endangered wildlife. As I grew a deeper understanding of what that really means, I determined that the main way to make a difference for wildlife, the environment and in turn people, was to take a more holistic approach. Restoring one population or one tract of land was not enough. To make a real difference, people need to take a more active role in habitat restoration, because habitat loss and fragmentation is one of the main reasons that we are losing wildlife at a rate resembling mass extinction events. Read more>>

Tanner Allen

After being in the fitness world for 10+ years, I can honestly say that it can be exhausting emotionally and physically. Over the years I’ve woken up at 2:45am to train clients, and stayed at the gym till 11pm. This was in my earlier years of training, but the grind the get going was tough. I said yes to anyone and everyone. I got walked on quite a bit, but I poured my heart and soul into my work. Now that I’m more established, more confident in myself and how I’m able to help clients, healthy boundaries have been set, which leads to better service and a more consistent coach for my clients to expect. Read more>>

Dr. Demira Devoil

When asked about legacy, most people may think of legacy in terms of when you leave this Earth; however, I like to think about legacy in terms of what I’m depositing on this Earth while I’m here. It’s those intricate details of how we live our life daily that writes the story for legacy. For years I’ve purposed in my heart to be a blessing to this world. I grew up in a small town plagued with poverty, and at a young age I knew that I was destined to be more than what my environment said I should be. Through perseverance and dedication, I’ve left a mark on this world. I’ve traveled near and far helping those in need, while being a light in dark places. Hopeful Arms Foundation was birthed through the grit and passion to educate others on how to break the cycles of poverty in their family. Read more>>

PAUL MARCOTTE

I hope the Legacy of my Photography is lasting memories for people that I photograph and I hope that the passion of my Wildlife/Landscape photography come through in the images I capture. Read more>>

Gretchen Pleshaw

I hope through using my platform of TV, Radio, Motivational Speaking and Modeling. I am able to spread positive energy and happiness to others. I truly hope I leave a legacy of people smiling when they think about me because life is truly meant to be enjoyed. I have been through some very hard and intense things (like we all have)but at the end of the day you have to find (even in the darkest times) the beauty and the light. Read more>>

Denise Resnik

While a legacy may be determined later in life, it’s the result of how we live our daily priorities, are energized by passionate pursuits and learn each step of the way. Early on, my family instilled in my sister and me the concept of tikkun olam, Hebrew for “repair the world.” We spent many weekend hours volunteering in our community with causes that included juvenile diabetes, Children’s Hospital and feeding the poor. We learned skills and a sense of responsibility, and were rewarded by feelings of accomplishment, the privilege of helping others and, well OK, an occasional trip to Baskin & Robbins! Read more>>

Steven & Michael Lo

Simply that the American dream still exists…we are living proof. Everyday you see on the news and social media that The United States of America is not the same and that our country is no longer great. We want to remind and inspire everyone that the American dream is still alive and strong. Being second generation Americans, we have very fond memories of visiting our grandparents in Taiwan at an early age. They were such kind people, but were not fortunate enough to provide their children with all the basic necessities of life that we know today. They couldn’t give them everything in the world, but they gave them everything they had in their world. Read more>>

Roosevelt Merisier

I hope to one day leave a powerful legacy behind by inspiring many that followed my journey. The key is to uplift and motivate the ones watching your moves. I now have a son on the way and the legacy I will leave behind will be a huge one. Read more>>

Kat Houser

I truly hope that what I leave behind changes people for the better. I would love it if my furniture became family heirlooms, my art became something that moved even just one person, and the houses I build hold so much love and warmth that they never want to sell it. The table in my house that I sit down at every morning was the table I had breakfast at as a kid. My father ate breakfast at it as a kid as well. It’s something I absolutely can’t imagine my life without. That’s what I hope to create for someone else. Read more>>

Sakina Jackson

I hope my legacy will be one that inspires the everyday person to listen to their inner voice as it relates to purpose while on this earth. I want my family and others to know I worked hard to build a company that would enable me to help others. Some of the community work I have been humbled by was working to educate and empower disadvantage students in a hospitality program. Many of the students had various struggles in life and just needed a chance at a better life and opportunities. Working alongside a team of professional chefs and program manager who had the heart to believe we as a team could make a difference. Read more>>

Amy Ballon

I hope my legacy will be that I have inspired other people to believe that with a strong conviction, and perseverance anything is possible. That one can succeed in the face of adversity against all odds. Read more>>

Monte Large

To preserve and create beautiful places for people. To alter the urban landscape in Houston so that it is one where people, nature, and art are prioritized, where walkability is king, and where loads and loads of cool independent places exist. And, more recently, to be the best dad in the world. Read more>>

Lakeisha Ashley

I started BLVCMRKT during a time, where looking back, it was probably the worse time to start to a business! I had no financial literacy, no savings, I had only $20 at end of the month & no idea what I was doing or how I was going to do it. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually I was STRUGGLING & everything in my life was chaotic. It was the first time in my life that I actually noticed the chaos, up until that point that’s all I perceived life to be. My business really became a by-product of my own healing journey. So my hope is that my Legacy is a reflection of what it looks like to love yourself, trust yourself, what it looks like to really talk to God about what you want & what you want to make out of this life. Read more>>

Chris Veum

I am fortunate to be in a profession that has the ability to have a somewhat long-lasting legacy attached to it. Buildings tend to be around longer than the architect or or designer that created them. If I/we do a good job, the buildings will leave a positive, lasting legacy. However, there is one side of the design profession that I do try to avoid and that is the design ego. Buildings and the built environment are for all people, not me. This leads me to what I hope my legacy will be. My dad passed away when I was in my mid-thirties. He was simply a hard working business owner. But, to him, the most important part of his business was how he treated people. Read more>>