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.

Tiffany Villarreal

I want my legacy to be one of heart, purpose, and presence. Through custom jewelry crafted for women across the world, I’ve poured love into pieces that carry stories, healing, and strength. I hope I’ve touched many lives and healed many hearts through this business. Most have known true love through motherhood and the sacrifices that come from it. I’ve shown my children that fulfillment doesn’t come from following a conventional path, but from building something meaningful with passion and integrity. Most importantly, I’ve led with God at the center of my world. I hope I have been demonstrating that success is not measured by titles or hours clocked, but by the love we give and the lives we touch along the way. Read more>>

Heidi Gray McGill

I hope to build a legacy rooted in faithfulness rather than fame. I pray that everything I write—whether it’s a full-length novel, a blog post, or a simple social media caption—points people to the heart of God. If my stories can reflect His love, His grace, and His unchanging presence amid life’s messiness, then I will have succeeded. Read more>>

Lakeshia Seals

As a Teacher and a Minister of the Gospel, I would love my legacy to live in the quiet confidence of those who I come in contact with, in the paths they take, and in the values they carry forward. I would love for those who I come in contact with to say “Ms Seals helped shape who I am.” Every morning I greet the Scholars with a “Great Morning” and I tell them “I love you”. They go through a lot and need encouragement. I also let them know that they are Young Queens and Young Kings. Some have also started the same. I have learned to truly love unconditionally because people cannot give what has not been given to them. LOVE is a powerful weapon and KINDNESS doesn’t cost. I want people to say that Lakeshia is a prayer warrior who will pray for you. Read more>>

Roslyn Robinson

I hope to build a legacy of helping other therapists who are entering the industry to navigate and transform the massage profession. I Hope that people will say she was a generous, caring and passionate person. I hope to be remembered for my love of helping others through the benefits of massage. Read more>>

Daveta Williams

It is my hope that I build a legacy built on being honest, trustworthy, dedicated, motivated, and capable of achieving anything I set out to do. Read more>>

Jaimy Johnson

I hope my legacy will be that of a quintessential artist that displayed a unique artform who not only was able to express his art freely but also someone that was entertaining and brought people together. Read more>>

Christina Sinisi

Over the years, I’ve taught psychology at various colleges for almost forty years. I’ve also taught every possible age of Sunday School student, from nursery to adult. I’ve taught high school and young adult the most, though. Read more>>

Robert Royer

I want my legacy to be measured by the real, lasting impact I’ve had on the people and businesses I’ve worked with. My goal has always been to help business owners create stronger, more sustainable operations that support their livelihoods and growth over time. If I’ve helped someone make better decisions, generate new opportunities, or build something that outlasts them, then I’ve done my job. Read more>>

Hilda Rodriguez

I want my legacy to be one of empowerment, kindness, and resilience. I want people to understand the collective responsibility we have to uplift one another—through action, time, and sacrifice. I hope to be remembered as someone who inspired others to believe in themselves, someone whose presence sparked confidence—”She did that,” they’ll say, honoring my impact. “She helped me see that I can,” they’ll reflect, appreciative of my guidance and support. Beyond inspiration, my legacy is about joy and strength, about being the person who helped others smile through the hardest times. And that kind of impact lives on forever! Read more>>

Priscilla Horta

I hope my legacy will be a shift in how people think about travel- that it’s not just about seeing places or checking off a list, but its about connecting, respecting, and giving back. I aimed to create a business model that prioritizes community over convenience, culture over commercialization, and sustainability over shortcuts. Read more>>

Jeremiah Smith

When people look back, I want them to say, “Jeremiah didn’t just talk about closing the gap, he engineered the bridge.”
I’m pouring my energy into platforms and businesses that hand real tools – capital, strategy, community – to Black founders and under-served entrepreneurs so they can scale with the same firepower Fortune-500s take for granted. Read more>>

Chantelle Fulce

I hope my legacy is one of impact, creativity, innovator, a philanthropist and heart. I want people to say that I made space for others to shine, that I inspired artists and creatives to believe in themselves and take bold steps toward their purpose. I want to be remembered not just for the art I created or the businesses I built, but for how I uplifted others along the way. That I poured into my community, that I made people feel seen and supported, and that I used my voice to open doors for those who came after me. Ultimately, I want my life to be a reminder that creativity isn’t just about talent, it’s about transformation. My overall goal is to leave this legacy with my children and their children, and generations to come. Generational wealth, community impact, and being apart of life changing circumstances in a positive and impactful way. Read more>>

Ana Leal

The legacy I hope to leave behind is one that inspires artists—especially those who doubt their talent or feel they aren’t ‘good enough’—to never give up. I want to be remembered as someone who showed that persistence, faith, and resilience can lead to success, even when the path is uncertain. Failure isn’t the end; in fact, every setback carries valuable lessons that prepare us for greater victories. I also hope to be a voice for people from small towns like mine, reminding them that where you come from does not limit where you can go. Opportunities are out there, and with dedication and belief in yourself, they are within reach. Read more>>