We asked folks we admire to tell us about what they want their legacy to be. Check out their responses below.

Emily Ross, LPC-S | author, facilitator, speaker

I aspire to amplify the voices of people experiencing mental health struggles. To build communities where it is safe to ask for and offer support and encouragement is my life’s mission. I strive to build a legacy of people who embrace their authenticity and offer their vulnerability through open expression of emotions. Read more>>

Brandon Kennard | Ministry Leader and Pastor

I want to be a remarkable individual whose life was dedicated to serving others, leading with integrity, and sharing his passion for Jesus Christ. For people to see my commitment to service was unparalleled. Whether it was volunteering in the local community, leading charitable initiatives, or simply lending a helping hand to those in need, I want to embodied the spirit of selflessness and compassion. Read more>>

Sirquincy Ray | Nail therapist/ Medical Pedicurist

My legacy is every life I touch. It’s every person who I’ve every serviced and whose every felt something or recieved something from their experience. If I just do one small thing everyday, I’m building my own legacy. Read more>>

Aaliyah Johnson | Rolanda Comedy (Comedian)

I want people to remember me as someone who tried to make people laugh. I don’t want people to think of me as someone who was always quiet, even though I can’t deny I appear that way. I do want to be remember as someone who wanted to go out and create new things. Read more>>

Karen Cerezo | Women’s Health Coach, Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, and Menopause Expert

I want my kids to remember me as a go-getter. I want them to know that I didn’t just settle and I went after what I wanted. I want them to see that I took a leap of faith to pursue my passion. I want them to know that they are never stuck in a job they don’t like or a situation that no longer aligns with their goals and values. I want them to feel confident chasing their dreams. Read more>>

Cecily Mendez | Baker & Owner

Legacies are intriguing; they often go unnoticed in our day-to-day lives. In the words of Lin Manuel Miranda as Hamilton, “What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” For me, this business is my seed, defining the person I am. I sowed this seed for my daughter, hoping she finds inspiration in it. Read more>>