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.

Frank Maugeri

I sincerely hope my legacy will have been of resilience and resolution. That hard work does pay off, and that I struggled gracefully to generate odd, authentic ritual, buoyant celebration and meaningful ceremony in the West, where religion is misinterpreted as the spiritual and people unlike one another rarely gather in joy. Read more>>

Matthew King

Given that there are 8.1 billion people on the planet, I have no illusions regarding my legacy and no desire to focus on building one. Read more>>

Becky Shea and Jake Shea N/A

Becky Shea: I aspire for my legacy to reflect kindness, gentleness, compassion, and empathy as defining qualities. I wish to be remembered for the warmth, inclusivity, and sense of significance I instilled in others. Personally, my greatest joy derives from honoring and uplifting those around me, making them feel like the most cherished individuals in the world—because indeed, they are. Read more>>

Sarah Whipple

As a personal trainer, I not only help people get a stronger physical appearance, but I also help them each mentally by becoming a better version of themselves. Read more>>

Anyssa Sands

My business is built around the idea of legacy. As we grow, as time passes, what we leave behind is simply that, a legacy. I believe that photos have this beautiful way of housing our legacies – Read more>>

Eboni Calloway

I aspire to create a lasting legacy for future generations. I believe that when I’m no longer present, people will recognize that I lived with a meaningful purpose. My wish is to be remembered for utilizing my wealth, knowledge, resources, and relationships to benefit others. Read more>>

Kenton Elliott

I aspire to build a legacy defined by positive impact and meaningful contributions. My vision is to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of others, leaving a lasting imprint on both individuals and the community. Read more>>

Melodie Bobbitt

As Executive Director of Autumn Eve Productions, I am given opportunities to serve the incredibly talented, accomplished and intelligent young women who come through the organization. Read more>>

Roniel Sylvester

My goal is to impact and change the lives of thousands. After the loss of my son I realized the importance of carrying on their legacy . Most times it’s the parent who wants the child to carry on their legacy. Read more>>

Madie Saba

My big WHY has always been to create freedom so that I can give. Give time, money, knowledge and energy where it is needed most. I wanted a vehicle to not only fund my “why” but also fund the “why” of others who are chasing a goal and dream of their own. Read more>>

Paris Karnes

I’m hoping but being a women in DIY working with power tools and building things with my own two hands, doing “man’s” work, my kids, my two boys, will never grow up thinking a woman can’t do what a man can do. That we are just as strong, smart and capable of doing incredible things. Read more>>

Arthur Mosley II

The legacy that we strive to leave is simply empowering people to help take control of their food. We certainly strive to grow the best garlic possible, however that has never been the main goal. Read more>>

Pamela Steele

When the tarot came into my life, my inner artist immediately began planning to expand the standard 78-card protocol to include card images that would bring the existing format into our 21st-century society. Read more>>

DeNard Farmer

The sort of legacy that I would hope to build would be one that is most impactful to people who have a love for fashion, but is afraid to break all the rules. Those who continue to hold back and hide in the shadows of not being comfortable. Read more>>