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.

Jayla Turner

The legacy I’m hoping to build would be, a legacy full of joy and love. I want to own serval salons around the world, I want all women around the world to experience a luxury experience at my salons. Women from all over the world traveling to get their services done by me. I put so much love and passion into my business my clients deserve the best. I think people will say I came into their lives, to speak life back into them. I always encourage people to try their best and keep going no matter what. I always strive to have real and raw conversations with anyone around me because, I feel as though it builds character. Read more>>

Gary Brand

People have been telling ghost stories and urban legends for generations. Many folk tales have never been written down and risk being lost as oral traditions are forgotten. I strive to preserve the stories of haunted houses and creatures in the woods on our weekly podcast and in the books I have begun to publish. Read more>>

David Munyaneza

The legacy I hope to build with The Giants Pictures is one of inspiration, empowerment, and positive impact. I want people to remember me as someone who used visual storytelling as a powerful tool to uplift and celebrate the successes and achievements of others. Read more>>

Olesia Paliukh

This is a very interesting question… I don’t know what people will say about me; for me, it’s more important what I will think of myself at the twilight of my life. Did I do everything I wanted to? Did I do enough to fully realize my potential? Did I do enough to help others realize theirs? For me, my work is not just photography; my work with clients is not just a photoshoot. It’s working with the soul and body, a way to unite these two and help a person see their true beauty. If through my photoshoots, women can come back to themselves, love themselves more, see their beauty and become happier and more confident because of it, that would be the best outcome I could wish for. Read more>>

Lindsay Mooney

Building a legacy means creating something enduring that can be passed on. I’m hoping to continue and build onto a legacy that was passed down to me from my father. Back in May 2022 my dad, Tony “T-Dogg” Evola, died unexpectedly, and while he may have physically left this realm he left behind a one hell of a legacy, his legacy, one that was built around him. My dad opened T-Doggs Tattoos back in April 1998 and when he died he had been in business on the corner of Bellefontaine and Parker Rd for 24 years. He was the face and the heartbeat of the shop and T-Doggs brand. Needless to say, when I took over I knew I had very big shoes to fill. Read more>>

Nyckki Stanley

I would like to be known as a well trusted advisor who has helped many people achieve their real estate goals. I want to make sure that I am a leader within the real estate community. I also want to have made a great impact on people’s lives. I would like to be remembered for these things because this is what is important to me. Read more>>

JENNIFER HORSPOOL

I would love to be an integral part of fixing health and healthcare, in this country, and worldwide. A friend of mine posted a question on Facebook the other day, “What would you do if you suddenly inherited $200M. I said, “Fix healthcare.” Community-based healthcare is the most economical way to receive healthcare services today. But it’s difficult for physicians to own and run their medical practices, keep up on the latest technologies, maintain compliance with our ever-demanding laws, see patients, and maintain top-quality care. Private equity is acquiring physician-owned practices in nearly every specialty and aggregating them into MSOs – management services organizations where the business professionals run the back-office business side, freeing up clinicians to focus on the clinical side. Read more>>

Danyella Terrell

The legacy I hope to build is one of making a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives. I aspire to be remembered as a catalyst for change, especially among the younger generation, encouraging them to become leaders in our local community and beyond. When people reflect on my life after I’m gone, I hope they will recall me as someone who was dedicated to empowering others, a person who left a mark in the community at both local and state levels, and someone who helped individuals confront and overcome their mental health challenges while also empowering women through affordable fashion. Read more>>

Tracy On

I hope my legacy will be known for creating food that nourishes and satiates people, while being good for themselves and the planet. I hope my food helps bring people together across cultures – being delicious first and peaking curiosity. I want people to feel good with the food I create, teams or environments I foster or support. Read more>>

Shirley Blaise

When I think about building my legacy, I think about being impactful in my current roles while creating opportunities that were not created for people like me at one point. I think about the talents that God has bestowed upon me while using them to create generational wealth for all of my loved ones. I think about giving back to those in need while traveling to impoverished countries in the future to serve in anyway. I also think about my goal in wanting to foster a community where people can learn and grow together. Read more>>

Erin Dragoo

I hope this question is in reference to my business, not me personally. I also hope, in that case, that I’m never gone. I think most business owners hope for that. However, in the unfortunate event that Lunch Money is ever gone, I hope that people remember it as being one-of-a-kind. I hope they miss it, and look back at how much love went into it. I hope that when the time comes to get a gift for someone, or they’re just looking for a bright spot in their day, they say, “Dang, I wish I could go to Lunch Money. That was my favorite store.” Read more>>

Tabitha Lundskog

My desire is to embody a legacy that emanates from an elicitation of integrity. I understand that many people have become hardened by their experiences and I hope that not only my work, but the way to which I live might soften their awareness by motivating a deeper manner of consideration and interdependence. I wish for my life to inspire others with a penetrating level of kindness, compassion, and love. I feel that these sentiments which correlate with my individual style and original inscription will promote topics to discuss. It is then through these thought provoking conversations and personal affiliation that I long to give reason to remember. Read more>>

Edward Eliesya J Wallace

The Legacy I want to build is one that never stops giving….love for thy neighbor and compassion. I bring people together with the gift of Fashion as Fashion Designer Edward Eliesya. Fashion is like food and music, it’s art that most often times depending on the designer transcends the average thought processes. Fashion is the game changer that unites us and sometimes inspires us to do great things. I create one of a kind masterpieces that are high quality and affordable. I let the world live in my love and my vision. My clothing line Echelon Streetwear is dedicated to those lost to Gun Violence and the families they left behind. Read more>>

Maria Secoy

In 2005, I entered public education because I believed that every person holds unique value and perspective that can enhance our culture. I saw public school as a powerful opportunity to level the playing field and increase the equality of opportunities individuals have from very early on in life. Read more>>

Nury Castillo Crawford

As an educator and entrepreneur CEO/Founder of 1010 Publishing, who genuinely cares about children and their families, my hope is to leave a lasting legacy that reflects my commitment to fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning environment. I want people to remember me as someone who tirelessly advocated for multiculturalism and bilingualism, always working to empower communities by helping them recognize their unique attributes as strengths. Read more>>