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.

Beth-Ann Wilson

I am hoping to leave a legacy of opportunity in my wake. I am working very hard to cultivate artistic growth amongst creative individuals and empower them to take control over their careers. I am an artist myself and know and understand the unique challenges that artists face. Through an anticipated gallery expansion, I am hoping to further support the stability and growth of artists working in the area. I believe that access to expanded resources will not just keep artists working in Baltimore, but also attract more artists to live and work here. Read more>>

Laura Giles

The tagline for our floral business is “loving people through flowers”. In our home studio based business, while it is very important to be profitable, we believe strongly in blessing others with the overflow. Overflow can present itself as unused flowers leftover from a wedding, to perfectly fine flowers that did their duty in an installation, to even a portion of our revenue in support of non-profits we feel strongly in. Read more>>

Stephanie Appolon

I hope my legacy inspires others to chase their dreams no matter their circumstances. Making their mark in this world as as they see fit. We have one life to live, make it count! Read more>>

Elizabeth Klespies

I am not a person that strives for fame or widespread notoriety; being a social media influencer has never been my calling. I prefer to focus my time and efforts on a much more intimate level. As a wedding and event planner, I am not curing cancer or creating the newest technological advancement, but I do get the opportunity to work with people in planning one of the happiest days of their lives. I get to know their families and closest friends; Read more>>

Mara Fitzgerald

Roughly 4% of sports media coverage is dedicated to women’s sports. Shot Clock was created to help level the media-coverage playing field. I hope our legacy becomes not only providing more women’s sports news, data, and content to those seeking coverage, but also provide thought-provoking analytics that help equalize how society views women’s sports. Read more>>

Jenna Switzer

There are two stamps I wish to imprint on this world and be remembered by. I hope to leave a mark of inspiration; that no matter what your dream and passion is, that you can create something from it that will be adored and appreciated. And secondly, I am striving to bring healing and wellbeing into people’s lives, one bath at a time. Read more>>

Topia Tessema

As an handmade artisan, mother and small business owner, I hope to show others that embracing your creativity can open doors that you may have never imagined. I have been making skin safe, natural skincare products for years, but never officially made it a business until my daughter was born. Read more>>

Chyina Powell

I feel that this is a pretty heavy question. I am a multi-faceted person, so I really have to question how I want to be remembered. And when I think of the word “legacy” it is always how someone is remembered not what they are remembered for. It is more of a feeling. However, I am sure you mean something a bit more tangible than that. Read more>>

Sydney Underwood

Our mission is to make people feel inspired & empowered. We started this business because we wanted to connect to others through self love, women empowerment, mental health awareness & body positivity. This is why we had the sayings that we have on our clothing, “More self love babygirl,” “Self love club,” “She is evolving.” When people put on our clothes they feel good. They feel seen. They feel loved. Read more>>

Elsay Yoder

I believe legacy is something that is created over a long period of time. Something that leaves an impact, a difference, or a lesson. So with that being said, I hope that my legacy will reflect not just the work I did in my life, but who I am in this life on a personal level. How I have treated others, the morals and factors that I held high, and the love that I showed to people. Read more>>

Laura Burrell

I hope my legacy will be one that contributes to changing the industry notion that it is everyone for themselves. I believe that positive encouragement and investing in each other is rewarding in and of itself. I have seen the ugly side, where people will lie and manipulate to put others down, and it breaks my heart. I have and will always stand up for those who are trying, those who might not be the crowd favorite, those who need someone to believe in them and be their voice. Read more>>

Katrina Julia

I hope my legacy will be helping millions of mission based entrepreneurs + brands create + scale what they love with freedom all over the world. This starts from social media or freebies to online courses to retreats and in the future centers. Read more>>

Alyssa Washington

At Jagged Edge Boutique we strive to provide the most unique shopping experience around. Our clothing and accessories selection are for women and girls of all styles, vibes, ages, and sizes! We take great pride in our selection, and aesthetic that our customers love. Our company slogan is ” Be Fearlessly Authentic.” Showing up as our authentic selves is something I believe in and promote heavily at Jagged Edge Boutique. Read more>>

Essence Moore

I am the type of person that constantly self reflects, sometimes I think too much, and analyze different moments or experiences. As I am always reflecting I about my legacy, I often think about what I am instilling and leaving behind for my son; but not only my son but the children’s lives I am in the care of day in and day out. I think we often think about just what our children will have when we think legacy, but for me I also think about the purpose God set up for my life, and the impact he has granted me grace to provide. Read more>>

Nony Clt

Before anything else, I’m a husband and a father. I like it to be known by any client I’m working with. As an immigrant and a child of immigrants I can’t express enough the importance of a present supporting, loving man in the household. In my art I try to showcase that same love and positivity in hopes that if my art is still on walls by the time my kids are grown, that they and all the public see a reflection of the unconditional love my wife and daughters taught me. Read more>>

Janelle Lanier

My hope for Namaste In Love Yoga Studio’s legacy is to be known as a safe place that people come into feeling welcomed and leave feeling loved, valued and a sense of belonging. Read more>>

Rachel D’Souza-Siebert

As a non-Black woman of color, I’ve had the unique perspective of what it means to bring my various identities and lived experiences into a sector driven by predominantly white systems and sets of institutions. I did not come from wealth nor did I have family and friends invest monetarily– but what I did have was a vision to create a legacy in shifting workplace culture for the humans (women) (of color) to follow. Read more>>

Lauren Banks

Through creative endeavors I want my legacy to be one of positive energy, an escape from the dark and ordinary, and most importantly trusting your instincts. It is critically important to follow ones dream, even when it’s unconventional. We must be fearless, risk takers, and unafraid to fail. So often we don’t allow ourselves enough grace when our path takes a detour. Read more>>