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.

Jordan Page

I hope my legacy is one remembered as passionate, loving, hardworking, and above all – kind. When you sit in my chair it’s not just a service, it’s an experience. I truly believe I’m doing what I was meant to do not just for hair, but for the people behind the hair. I have a heart on fire for serving and loving others and I hope that shines through to anyone who chooses to sit in my chair. Read more>>

Diane Helbig

When it comes down to it, I hope my legacy will be having raised intelligent, hard working, compassionate, loving, humans. When it comes to my business, I hope my legacy will be having positively impacted thousands of businesses. My mission has always been to improve the world one small business at a time. I’ve expanded that to one business at a time as I see so many opportunities for businesses to provide valuable experiences for their employees and their clients. Read more>>

Shawanda Clark

I hope that my legacy will be love. Love makes you initially think of romance, but it is so much more. Kindness, encouragement, strength, faith, comfort…are all things that come to mind when I say love. I want to be remembered in that way. If you’ve ever associated with me, that I have touched your heart with that kind of love. It’s a simple thing really. The world needs more of it. Read more>>

Justine Milner-Keck

As a Black Woman, I want my legacy to reflect peace, softness, luxury, freedom, kindness and wealth. I want my children to be proud and set up. I want my community and parts of the world to remember me as someone who made a difference, someone that came in a room and lit it up with authenticity and confidence. Someone who cared and never forgot where they came from. I want my legacy to be inspiring and unforgettable. Read more>>

Hanah Klodzinski

When people think of me (whether in the present or future), I want them to think of my businesses and what I have provided in the community. I strive to create an environment of inclusivity, empowerment, and FUN! One big thing that I emphasize in my Vintage store (and with my Photography) is that fashion is and should be genderless. Wear what you want and feel great in when you are inside and then walk out the door. Read more>>

Antonio Crew

When I think about my legacy, I think of my children first and foremost. My goal in life is to ensure I’m leaving a lasting impression on them. I think by being a good role model, I set them up for success to see what it’s like to come from nothing and make something of yourself. I think if my children see their Dad; doing his best to live up to his full potential it will encourage them to do the same. I hope my legacy lights a fire inside them to pursue their dreams, follow their passions and never give up. Read more>>

Carolina Waldroff

I hope to leave behind a legacy of love and light. I recently lost a dear friend who was like my own grandmother. Her impact in my life and the lives of many others was huge. I believe her legacy of love and light will live on through those who knew her. I too hope when those who look at my life will see not only what I’ve done, created, or accomplished, but will see the joy and love I’ve brought to the world. Read more>>

Brittany Desmuke

I hope that my legacy will be that I left this earth empty. That I fulfilled my purpose and gave everything that I could to impact the world in the way that I was destined to. That I left no idea, no vision, no dream on the table. That God was pleased with me and my children were inspired by me. I hope to have lived well enough to hear “well done.” Read more>>

Aleta Eversley

I hope my legacy would be a person of integrity who inspired others to step out on faith to bring their vision to past as an entrepreneur. Starting with my children, I raise them to know they can do anything they put their minds to. I recognized the passion and gifts that was within them and I helped established a business for each one. Read more>>

Devona Taylor

I hope that my legacy makes people feel safe to pursue the things that their hearts are calling them to do. I want them to know that it’s not only safe but it’s necessary. We all have a special set of gifts, passions, talents, and desires, and when we tap into those magic happens. We help inspire, heal, and uplift others when we are lit up by life.We’ve all been around someone who is bursting with life and passion, and it’s undoubtedly contagious. Read more>>

Pasavia Janeise

I hope that my legacy will be that, I projected black excellence in ALL its glory! That I curated spaces and opportunities for other black entrepreneurs and creatives, not just in Kansas City and Memphis but America. We all are dreaming the difference is putting the work in to make them dreams come true so that when the door of opportunities present itself walking through isn’t an issue. My Legacy will create generational wealth for multiple black families. Read more>>

Brittany McIntyre

As a entrepreneur and business mogul I pray that my legacy will be passing down the power to believe in yourself. I want to pass down a gift that everyone already has in them but have to learn to unlock. The gift of knowing their own SUPER POWERS! The ability to do whatever it is that will bring them happiness, financial freedom and overall to break generational curses as a female business owner. Read more>>

`Heather Orsak

Being the owner of an event planning and production service company, we interact with a wide variety of people of all ages, going through different milestones in their lives. Each of their life milestones, whether if it is their wedding, a birthday party, retirement party, or even a funeral, these events are some of the most memorable days of our clients lives and we are 100% aware of the importance of the day. What sets my team apart from other companies is that we take these important days personally as well; we want the day to go perfectly for them because once they become our clients, they become family to us. Read more>>

Alicia & John Farmer

We are independent filmmakers in Utah who are always looking to inspire future generations. We want to change the climate for independent filmmakers around the world and give them a platform for their art to be seen. The first aspect of this legacy is the films that we create. Our grass roots/home grown production company Zepstone Entertainment is somewhat of a success story in the local film community. Read more>>

John Watson

My advantage in life is the freedom to do as I chose. This is also the greatest lesson I would want my children or anyone around me to learn to value. Life isn’t always as easy as “I want this, or I would like to go here.” But with persistence, goals and objects one can have what they want or go where they desire. It takes hard-work and belief in one’s own ability to achieve those far-fetched possibilities, but it can be done. Read more>>

Brad Ramsey

While it is important in my industry to be talented and capable, the thing I want people to walk away from their time working with me believing is that I was always kind, truthful, and transparent. And that I care about them, their dreams, and their home. My passion for designing is fueled by my love for people. I would not be interested in design if the only point of it were to display my personal artistry. Read more>>

Gabrielle

As a woman of minority, I often have felt the need to push myself. I grew up with a father who often pushed me to my fullest potential. I achieved a PhD at the age of 26 and am now a college professor teaching cellular and molecular biology at the age of 27. Along side of obtaining one of the highest terminal degrees, I worked part time as a licensed nail tech and started my own mink lash company Exotic Blinks by Gabby Cosmetics. Read more>>

Brooke Blane

I hope to be remembered for the impact I’ve made on my subjects during our time together. The moments and memories I’ve captured visually will accompany the narrative I’ve written as an artist, but the most important thing to me is my client experience. At the end of the day, I don’t want to just capture pretty images, I want to create meaningful connections with my subjects as I document life’s most precious moments. I want to be remembered for my passion, my cheerfulness, my desire to serve, and the ability to make people feel comfortable with someone they’ve just met. Read more>>

Julianne Henry

When most people are asked this question, they say how they want to change the world or make waves in the industry revolutionizing it forever. But when I hear this question I can’t help but think small. When I sell my art I am immediately impacting the people I interact with. All I can hope for is to make their day and the days of everyone else who stumbles upon me. As much as I would love to be this huge name in the world one, I think the one-to-one interactions are much more valuable. I would want to be remembered for my impact on others around me. Read more>>

Tierra Crowder

Legacy is something I think about a lot. Being a writer I would want my work to be something that continues to be shared and read whether it is my children’s books, poetry, or screenplays. I want to leave behind a great body of work that I was proud of and satisfied with being able to create. As well as my publishing company I want it to live on for years to come and continue helping other authors. Read more>>

The Honorable Jacquie Baly

Lasting Impact From the beginning of her career as a City Planner to becoming Vice President of the Greater Houston Partnership, 2nd black person to serve on Sugar Land’s City Council, to becoming the owner of a successful business Jacquie continues to receive statewide and national recognition. National Business Owner of the Year is just one of her latest accolades. Read more>>

DJuan Williams

My hope is to leave this world better than I found it, better than it was given to me. I’ve always wanted to bring people together and make people laugh. But lately, I’ve found that I want to do that and more. I want to inspire if I can, promote, uplift, and guide. Read more>>

Roosevelt Mansfield

As far as a legacy, I want to build, build something sustainable that I can pass down to my children while also creating a name for my brand that is financially stable, that’s connected with respect, care, originality, and innovation. I would love to know I’ve made a positive impact on my community and the people within through my work. When people ask about Roosevelt Mansfield and what he’s done with photography, music, and his community work I want people to speak nothing but positives, Especially when I am no longer, Read more>>