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.

Bridgett White

I hope to be remembered as hard-working, dedicated, and someone who has always left someone better than I found them. Growing up, I have always had a passion for people. Serving people, loving on people, and helping them to see the best in themselves. One thing I love about photography is I get to capture someone’s authentic beauty. Read more>>

Celia Spillmann

I hope to leave a legacy of hope for tomorrow, that what we plant and start now will lead to abundance, care of each other, and a thriving relationship between us and nature and each other. I hope that my legacy will create an idea of love and passion, commitment and grit. After I’m gone I hope I am remembered for my strength, my determination and my love for my family, my flowers, my animals and the relationships with nature that I am a steward of. Read more>>

Alyssa Vernon

Long after I’m gone, I hope to be remembered as the woman who remembered and cared. I want people to say she remembered every detail and put them into her work to make the most memorable, emotional, nostalgic, and intense product for her clients. Read more>>

Daniel Silva

The legacy I envision to build, is one where I raise, and inspire the best leaders in the world, to make it impact by following their dreams and visions! To Make an impact by being loving, genuine and generous by their giving, and with what they sowed into people and humanity! What People will say about Daniel Antonio Silva, is that he was a man after God’s own heart, a very passionate man about the people and the things that he loved! A man who did whatever it takes to help, serve, and bless others. Read more>>

Jillian Highsmith

The legacy I hope to build is for young girls to believe the key to success is to start before you’re ready and always to remember when you follow your passion, it will lead you to your purpose in life. I want to be remembered as a woman who served her purpose by finding her passion through the life barriers she faced. Read more>>

Vivian Nguyen

We hope that our legacy at Beauty Lounge will be one of excellence in customer service and innovation. As an Asian-owned business, we’re deeply committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment for all our clients, and we take immense pride in celebrating diversity and embracing individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Read more>>

Keayanna Anderson

The legacy that I am hoping to build is one that people will remember me for inspiring others to take that leap of faith and do what they REALLY want to do in life, regardless of their current career or any adversity that they may have faced in life. Right now my social media business consists of just me; eventually, I want my company to not only consist of other social media managers but become a hub of resources for creatives. Read more>>

Kassandra Rodriguez

I hope to leave a legacy of love behind. Times are so tough, with so much judgement…especially on women’s bodies. It is my hope to not only break the beauty standards but inspire women to feel confident in their bodies through fashion. It is a powerful tool to have. I learned from a young age to drown out the hateful noise regarding what my body looked like. I learned how easily I could feel beautiful with a powerful outfit on. Read more>>

Cherish Witherspoon

As a black woman with a creative, software development, and visual arts background, engaged to an innovative tech venture capitalist, and guided by strong morals and conservatism, my legacy is intertwined with the tapestry of diversity, innovation, and integrity. Read more>>

Davontay Jennings

The legacy that I am hoping to build is one that last for generations and carry on what I have already built and set in place. I am building a legacy that will inspire others to chase your dreams and never take no for an answer and be very passionate about their dreams and craft. I want to build a legacy that impacts my community and communities like mine and show the youth that there is more to life and that you can do anything you put your mind too and not to worry about any limits. Read more>>

Keely Thomas

Everyone has a purpose in life, whether they end up in history books or not. Every person leaves their own unique mark on this world. However, I’m not sure if I would consider what I want to leave behind a “legacy.” The truth is, I don’t want to be remembered for centuries, decades, or even many years once I’m gone. I want people to remember what I did. Read more>>

Lea Smith

Financial Legacy with Lea, inspires dynamic innovative, creative professionals and entrepreneurs to be themselves and excel at their passion! Freedom is desired by many but most aren’t willing to do the work to achieve maximum results. I’m not saying you are not working hard or dedicated to your life and goals. Most people dream of living a better life, making more money and living life with no worries but are afraid of failures. I often hear “I can’t do this, what if it don’t work?” Read more>>

Samuel Clarke

As a creative, I want to be remembered for the feelings that I evoke out of others. The joy and happiness clients feel in the moment after seeing their taken pictures. It’s a feeling that never gets old, makes the heart warm, and gives me extra purpose. Really and truly though the legacy I’m leaving behind is for myself and for those who end up on similar creative paths. Read more>>

Glenys Nellist

To be a children’s author is a wonderful privilege, but it’s also quite daunting. Words, when written down, whether in a text, an email or a book, can never be erased. Therefore, it’s very important to me, when considering what legacy I’m hoping to build, that I leave one that truly reflects my values, both as a human being and a Christian. Read more>>

Andrea Washburn

I want my legacy to be a testament to the power of family, love, creativity, and the profound impact we can make on the world when we combine our strengths and passions. With every event I plan, I am nurturing a legacy that will be carried forward by my children, instilling in them the values of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the joy of bringing people together. Read more>>

Tenia Taylor

The legacy I hope to build is one of profound impact and inspiration. When I reflect on what I want people to say about me after I am gone, I envision a narrative centered around my unwavering commitment to helping and serving others, creating opportunities, and inspiring those around me. I want to be remembered as a woman of faith who truly believed in God and allowed that belief to guide every aspect of my life. Read more>>

Dashawna Phillips

I hope my legacy would be to heal many people & to be an inspiration. Using natural products can change your life tremendously . The legacy I want to leave is for everyone to know no matter what life throws at you to still remain positive & shine bright . I discovered my purpose & I am here to share it with the world. Read more>>

Michael Whiteside

Until recently, any chance to be a footnote in history seemed instinctually appealing, particularly if it meant being recognized for any talent or creativity that I allegedly possessed. But these days I am more concerned with honoring and reconnecting with nature, because that’s where I feel like I can build the most spiritual and metaphysical bridges to whatever lies ahead, be it in this world or the next. Read more>>

Erika Wood

I hope my legacy is one that inspires the masses to own their authenticity, gifts and talents. All of our journey’s are paved with a unique imprint in choosing to make a positive impact in the world. Being that I am a creative & jovial soul, I am passionate about igniting a person’s confidence. During my photoshoots I can see how my direction and charisma puts a natural smile on my client’s faces! Read more>>

Detrich Swain

I hope to build a legacy most importantly for my family. I would love to be the first millionaire in my family and change the generations curses so my offspring and nieces and nephews can take what I’m doing to the next level. I think people will say that I was a go getter and I wasn’t afraid of dreaming and trying something new. My family will say if it was anybody who would dare to be different in our family it would be me. Read more>>

Hailey Birchfield-Callahan

I feel that this answer has changed so much over the course of my career. At first it was hope that I would leave a legacy where everyone knows my name, my work, etc. I wanted to be recognized. Now, I want to at least inspire one person. I want to make one person feel better about themselves. Making a difference in one life is a big deal. I hope that I am remembered for my ability to make people feel confident. Read more>>

Taylor Schomaker

To start a business from the ground up requires mass amounts of dedication, perseverance, and focus. We purchased the farm with no idea how far we would come over the past several years; transitioning a cash crop farm into a produce operation is no small feat. Our first year we sold produce off a small wagon and cultivated with a 1943 Farmall H Ryan had restored in High School for his Grandpa. Fast forward 4 years and it is amazing to see how the farm has flourished. Read more>>

Sarah Vaughan

I hope to be remembered for how I make people feel. I always strive to make people feel heard, seen and loved. It is why I love photography so much- It’s a way for me to say “I see you, you are so loved.” Read more>>

Ed and Ysante McDowell

Ed’s All Purpose Seasoning and Rub LLC is a company that began in our kitchen at our dinner table in the summer of 2015. We are wanting to build the legacy of family and the importance of creating generational wealth that is more than just money. Read more>>

Nate Dorn

I aspire to be remembered for my unique and imaginative perspective on life, my ability to bring humor and light into situations, and my artistic contributions. Above all, my aim is to make a positive impact on the world around me by embodying thoughtfulness and decency. I’ve always been loyalty to a fault and have a natural inclination to seek out the goodness in people and every circumstance I find myself in. Read more>>

Peggy Stankiewicz

Oddly enough, this subject came up recently during a conversation with a friend who is also an author. My response was that my legacy would be that I followed my dream of becoming an author. I believe that even if I never reach the level of success I’ve always dreamed of, it’s okay because my stories will live forever. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and will accomplish for the remainder of my life. It’s a legacy I hope my children and grandchildren can be proud of. Read more>>

Paula Campbell

I hope to build a long-lasting legacy that speaks to empowering people in every aspect of their lives. When i’m gone, my prayer is that i’ve positively impacted everyone i’ve encountered in such a way that it changed their minds, shifted their trajectory, or made them smile. I want to be remembered as the person who lived by what she talked about! Read more>>

Mike James

The legacy I’m leaving behind is for every single person that truly knew me to believe I accomplished my mission. My life’s mission is to share my light, love, and positivity with as many people as I can in the time and space that I have. I don’t fear failure. I fear not impacting the lives of those I meet in a positive manner. I hope to be remembered for my energy and infectious personality. I hope all will say, “One thing about Coach Mike is that he knew how to make you smile, laugh, and feel good about yourself.” Read more>>

Lowena Clay

I am pushing for a legacy that contains integrity, dependability, being known for my passion of helping others, and being good hearted in everything I apply myself too. I am also pushing for a legacy as to where my children take on my amazing qualities and become better than me and apply those attributions to continue to break generational curses that were place upon us based on our communities and past generations. Read more>>

Gerald Parrish

I’m hoping that the Legacy being built by me is one that can be passed down to younger family generations, creating more generational wealth. I’m a studio owner as well as the owner of an Entertainment company and my own Prop business. Owning my masters to my recordings & leaving it all to my family, training my son’s to work in the family business.I think I’ll be remembered for having a insane crazy work ethic loving the arts of entertainment & helping hundred’s of other Artist reach their goal’s & live up to their potential Read more>>

Isaiah Jolivet

I hope to leave a legacy of resilience. I have faced some challenges and hardships as an entrepreneur already, everyone does. However, what I am most proud of is how I responded to those challenges. In life I feel everyone is thrown curve balls and obstacles in the road. As long as you just keep working through those and preserve you’ll be fine. So, to answer the question I hope I am most known for working hard and the way I faced and persevered through every obstacle that was thrown my way. Read more>>

Teto Wilson

Every morning before my feet hit the floor, I thank God for another day on Earth and pray to be a blessing for those he puts in my path. The legacy that I believe that I’ll leave will be one of service and love of family and community. My commitment to community is evidenced through my work in education and healthcare. Read more>>

Taylor Peters

I want to be the person who creates a new family legacy for myself as well as for others. I want to create a mindset of abundance, health, generosity and happiness for all I come in contact with. Read more>>

Katii McKinney

The legacy I want to build is that of self love and self care especially in the black and brown communities. I want my legacy to be that of building people and small businesses up. Creating communities that care for one another and building generational wealth not just for my family but all those families that are connected to me within the communities we serve. Read more>>

Dre’gan Feaster

Well the reasoning behind my passion and gift for photography & videography is that I feel I’ve been guided and lead to it by Jesus my lord and savior to use this platform to one glorify him and two serve people and share love and also to help create history so I hope people remember me for my genuineness and my heart & unique way so seeing the world Read more>>