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.

Lauryn Williams

I know God will fulfill my dreams and goals by making my legacy inspiring to other beautiful small town black girls. My accomplishments will live beyond me. My legacy will be remembered as an authentic come up. I will be remembered as a woman who seek and conquered. Read more>>

Sunkanmi Ogunade

Having a clear vision and setting specific, measurable goals are crucial aspects of a fulfilling life. They allow us to reflect on our values, strengths, and passions, and align them with our aspirations. My ultimate aim is to leave a lasting impression that demonstrates how perseverance and dedication can pave the path to success in any endeavour. While I cannot predict others’ opinions, I sincerely hope that my efforts will be well-received. Read more>>

Jahmai George

I think more than having something I’m remembered for I just want to be remembered. But if I had to choose something to be remembered by it would be that I always stayed true to myself. Obviously as humans we evolve but the core of who I am will never change. No matter the situation or environment. Being remembered because of something I created musically would obviously be amazing, but it would be more of a plus. Icing on the cake if you will. Read more>>

Shaquil Timmons

I want my legacy to be that of a hard working family man. My business is centered around celebrations for families. My clients call me when they want to celebrate milestones with their loved ones. I’m there for the most important times in their lives. Whether it be weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, business openings, you name it and I’m there. When they look back on the big moments in their lives, I will be a part of that memory. Read more>>

Hannah Smith

This is particularly a question that has been heavy on my mind for a long while. For the past few years, in the midst of extreme hardship and loss, I have thought deeply about my life, and what I truly am here for. They say that everyone has a purpose here in this life, but outside of the generalized statement, I like to think that everyone I encounter is for a reason, and has a purpose in my own life. Read more>>

 

Brenna Hayes

For many years, I have been mentored and coached by several successful people in various spheres and industries. Each of them observed something of value in me and recognized potential I didn’t realize I had. My desire as a life coach, speaker and author is to leave a legacy of developing and pouring into others. My aim is to share the lessons I’ve learned in life so that people can become the best versions of themselves. Long after I am gone, my prayer is that the people I’ve impacted can pass those ideals along to the next generation. Read more>>

Sophia Lee

That’s a question I’ve never really thought about, so thank you for asking! I would love for people to resonate with my artistic creations (preferably in this lifetime, but generations later, works too). But more than anything, to me, success is living life to the fullest, with love, joy and gratitude. If I can inspire people to live knowing they can do whatever they set their minds and hearts to, then that is the legacy I want to leave. Read more>>

Miranda Goodman

I hope to be remembered as not only “the hair girl,” but as a friend, a listening ear when it was needed most, and the one that helped boost your confidence whether it be with your looks or in your life! It has always been my mission to make a difference somehow. With my job, I look at it as so much more than hair, and I truly hope all of my clients feel that from me. Read more>>

Piper Bedwell

Growing up, I always wanted to be a singer or an astronaut or a scientist. I wanted to be something big and in charge, with people knowing my name and who I was. All the while, in the background, I was always creating something. I thought to be happy in life, I needed a job that was guaranteed to have a big pay out. I believed that I needed to live up to others expectations and their value of success.  Read more>>

Jesse Moore

Moore Creative Bones is a family business that creates bizarre sculptures made entirely of authentic animal bones. Established in 1993 by Reese Moore and passed down to two of his five sons, Christopher Moore and Jesse Moore, in the hope of carrying on the family legacy and passing it down through the generations while providing unique items for museums to display worldwide. Read more>>

Rosita Alexandra Schiller

On a personal level I hope to be remembered as someone with interesting stories, who was nice to be around. I hope I’ll be remembered as a good friend, a loving mother and partner. I love to talk, but I also love to listen. If you listen more than you talk, you actually learn a thing or two, instead of just hearing yourself say something you obviously already know. I love personal stories and unique memories. It’s all about what you take away from this human experience we all share, but take in from vastly different angles. Read more>>

Camelia Rodriguez Camara

Through my small business Camelia Bakes, I aim to bring visibility to the Filipino culture and our cuisine. I make desserts primarily using popular Filipino flavors such as ube, pandan, mango, and calamansi — flavors that I grew up eating and loving. I would hope that people recognize the genuine pride I have in being a Filipina American and that I tried showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of Filipino cuisine to the best of my abilities. Read more>>

Cearra Tutt

The legacy i am hoping. to build is one filled with purpose and giving back. One song I like to think of when focusing on what i want to be remembered for is “I Was Here” by Beyonce. A line from the song that drives and motivates me is “That I gave my all, did my best, Brought someone some happiness, Left this world a little better just because…I was here”. Read more>>

Shaneka Marie

I’m hoping to leave a legacy of hope and faith. I want people to say Shaneka Marie Braxton was a woman of great faith and she trusted God’s plan for her life. I want to be remembered for helping others feel seen, loved, and heard. I pray that people will share testimonies about how God used the light within me to encourage and inspire others. Read more>>

Tovey Blake

I aspire to leave behind a powerful legacy that resonates with women from all walks of life. I want to be remembered as a woman who empowered every individual she encountered, encouraging them to build a generational legacy that extends beyond mere financial success. Read more>>

Jada Bunch

I’m hoping to build a legacy that leaves others feeling inspired, excited to create and believe that they are able to do anything they put their mind to. The things that they dream for or scroll on pinterest daydreaming about. Regardless of fear, self doubt or insecurity, they can be all that they set out to be. I think that most people that know me will speak a lot about my unique and imaginative mind. Read more>>

Marsalis Cerdan

I pray, once I’ve transitioned from this planet/world, I want to be remembered as a good man. Despite all my shortcomings and mistakes, thats all that matters, that’s what my legacy should be! Read more>>

Charlie Fox

After spending nearly 2 and a half decades in the consumer electronics industry on what was essentially a “corporate” level, I found myself about 15 years from retirement and feeling like I had not and could not accomplish anything of significance in the remainder of my career. Read more>>

KeKe Chanel

My legacy will be about helping others—mind, body, soul, and spirit. I use my words to empower. I use my voice to entertain. And I use my mindset to encourage others to shift their perspectives. That is what I want people to say after I’m gone. Read more>>

Christine Brown-Fiehler

Connection, whether it’s between people or ideas, has always been at the heart of what motivates me. The moment something clicks or that light bulb turns on, it’s magic and bonus points if it’s a shared feeling. Puzzle Pandas has given me countless opportunities to connect with people around the world and given others more opportunities too. Read more>>

Chantal Jennings

The legacy I’m building is something I want people to remember, cherish, and carry on. Change Relentless is my brand and relentless mean’s continuing to change. Which means you have the opportunity to move forward from any and everything that has ever tried to stop you to make a difference. What I hope people will say about my brand is that I helped many, encouraged, and inspired them. Read more>>

Ted Whetstone

Frankly, I want to transform the human “mind.” I feel like humanity is bumping up against a glass ceiling: trying to understand a world far more complex than our language and mental models currently support. For instance, we understand 3-dimensional “space” and we understand “time” but we can’t even grasp Einstein’s 4-dimensional “space-time.” How the hell are we going to understand n-dimensional space which is how our hyperconnected world actually works? Read more>>

Beatrice Springs

When the term legacy is mentioned, depending on who mentions it, legacy can mean different things. To some it automatically takes them to an inheritance; to others it represents someone with historical significance. Then there are those like me who think of the impact or influence a person leaves behind based on their actions, achievements, or contributions. Read more>>

DaMaris “Dashon Ellis” Lee

Legacy…what a scary yet interesting topic to discuss. When I think about my legacy, I think about my late mother and her legacy she left with me. She was a business owner as well and she stood strong on her morals and rules. I carry the same amount of professionalism my mother had and I think this is why I’m currently proving people wrong and constantly moving forward. I want people to believe that you can do things the right way and lead your life with good intentions and kindness. You don’t have to compete with each other. Read more>>