We asked folks about legacy and what they want people to remember about them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Tayja Ellis | REALTOR® & Teacher

When I think about my legacy, I envision it being successful of course, but also influential. I want to be remembered for never giving up in spite of the hardships and challenges I’ve faced. I want to leave my footprint in the sand to encourage the discouraged. I want to be that figure of inspiration to young girls that look like me. My legacy starting out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and transitioning to Lafayette, La for college, battling through what I now know as “mental health” issues, triumphing through it to graduation, then venturing off independently to Houston, TX shortly after. The moral of my legacy will ring out as perseverance. Read more>>

Autumn Williams | The Young Entrepreneur

I want my legacy to be one of integrity and kindness. So many businesses nowadays have a bad reputation of being untrustworthy, greedy, and uncaring toward their customers. I always want my clients to come to me knowing that they will receive full transparency and that the product being delivered was completed to the absolute best of my abilities. I want people to remember that I was a genuine person who loved putting a smile on others’ faces through sharing my baking gift. I also want people to remember that I operated my business on integrity and trust. Read more>>

Camila Cohen | Digital Creator

I don’t think I strive for a legacy exactly, living my life as the person I am has come with its ups and downs that have taught me so much, and if someday it gets to be a legacy that makes others relate and feel something, then that’s wonderful. Although I do wish to be remembered once my time is up, I don’t really mind the amount of people as long as what’s remembered of me is full of the moments I’m most proud of. I’d like the story of how I grew up and how eager I am to live the life I want to be told, maybe in a memoir one day. Read more>>