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.

Xavier Riley

The modern DJ has built up the facade of being mystique and cool. So much so that there’s a disconnect from the people. I mean some people like a superstar personality, and that cool. Read more>>

HeYi Pan

In my creative endeavors, I have always aimed to convey the world as I see it and to offer a unique perspective to it, both in terms of visual style and philosophical thought. Read more>>

Durand Robinson

I’ve lived a dozen lives in even more places. I’ve led adventure-based team building expeditions, worked as a professional graphic designer and copywriter for an ad agency, Read more>>

Tameeka Castillo

This has to be one of the most difficult questions I have asked myself many of times before. Because I have been one of those persons who suffered in silence, pertaining to that of depression, hope that many would not have to do the same. Read more>>

John Patrick Villalon

I love realism or verisimilitude in the media that I consume. When I watch movies or play video games, I always think of how we could build a movie’s designs in the real world or make the design more functional. Read more>>

Keyuna Milam

Growing up my mother was always on a diet or exercising to lose weight. There would be all sorts of exercise equipment and videos in the house. Read more>>

Richard Hammons

I created my company to be able to cook for the love again after getting burned out in the industry. I wanted a way to be able to cook food on my own terms and found it through throwing private events. Read more>>

Cassandra Colon – Fontaine

My biggest and deepest hope, is to leave a legacy of romanticizing life. To remind people not to underestimate the power of documentation and photos especially in today’s digital world. Read more>>

Jose Sepulveda

The legacy I am hoping to build with photography is unlocking peoples creativity as well as finally having people understand my mind and where it goes. Read more>>

Johanna Emery

I hope to build a legacy that I helped to strengthen the bond between our current generation and the family traditions of the generations before us. Read more>>

Cerissa Tulop

My work and art-wise, I hope to be remembered as someone who saw the music in the moment and showed that in her clients’ and subjects’ portraits. Read more>>

Taylor Bailey

The legacy I hope to build is one of love, kindness, and resilience. I strive to be remembered as a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, and a loyal friend. Read more>>

Joseph Mario Giordano

While I’m still a working photojournalist, I’m cresting books as I go along. I would hope that my legacy would be my books and what they say about our time in America. Read more>>

Judy Budd

When I die, I hope I will be remembered in a number of different ways. First, I hope someone will remember me as the person who helped them out of a tough situation., Read more>>

Pari Jay

I aspire to leave behind a legacy of inspiration and positive impact. I want people to remember me as someone who spread love, encouraged others to believe in themselves, and demonstrated that anything is possible with determination and a focused mindset. Read more>>

Lisa Pellegrene

I hope to be remembered for inspiring more love in this world. I wrote a book called “Be Epic, Choose Love” – The Inspiration Continues, and another titled “A Glimpse Into the Sunshine.” Read more>>

Blane Charles

Everything that I do, every action that I take is rooted in my commitment to a more peaceful world. My number one priority is creating value in any given situation. Read more>>

EFFIE PANAGOPOULOS

The word KLEOS actually means fame or glory attained through good deeds and hard work. My goal with creating the brand KLEOS , was multifaceted. Read more>>

Jess Evans

I hope people remember me as someone who never gave up, fearlessly went after a dream and no matter how successful I am in the end, I inspired those around me to go after their dreams too because life is too short and dreams can come true if you work hard enough and want them bad enough. Read more>>

Dara Mathis

As a Black writer, I am entranced by the struggles of those who have come before me, and of those who are still with us. I pattern my idea of legacy from those of the activists, writers, and freedom fighters who have helped me shape my understanding of the world. Read more>>

Dr. Kimberly Abney

I hope to be remembered for creating opportunities for others, keeping the light flamed and paying it forward. I believe people will always admire my dedication in showing up and supporting others, my dynamic and heartfelt and sarcastic personality and also my sense of humor and ability to defuse everything with laughter, light and love. My energy! Read more>>

HB Ridley

The legacy I am hoping to build is one based on direct philanthropy. I am a comedian, but I am also a victim of the American capitalist system. Read more>>

Latanya Counts

For me I want to build legacy where I was known to embrace other cultures unique desserts to our culture. Set standards to not minimize a selective choices one has to enjoy the deliciousness of food and drinks with a twist of soul. Read more>>