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

Deana Martinez | Mom, Wife & Content Creator

I aspire to be remembered as a resilient fighter—someone who embodies perseverance and never gives up, no matter the challenges faced. Each day, I strive to live fully, embracing life as if it were my last. I make it a priority to begin and end each day with a smile, focusing on the positive aspects of my circumstances. Read more>>

Carla Hunt | Television Writer & Actress

Both of my parents dedicated so much of their lives to philanthropy, and growing up with that example showed me how one person can profoundly impact others. My mom always made sure our home had a spare room or two, and would often bring home people who just needed a place to stay—whether they were her clients, a family who had just lost their home, or even someone she had just met that day. She opened our home to them and dedicated her time to helping young women improve their lives—homeless women with children, sex workers, trans women reentering society after prison. Through her, I’ve met so many women with incredibly diverse experiences, and I’ve seen why it’s important to not only help, but help without judgement. Read more>>

Mallory Leone | Energy Healer, Witch, Educator

This is such an important question. And not because I think anyone will necessarily remember me when I’m gone. But because by keeping our legacy in mind, we’re always working from a higher plane. Instead of doing business for a quick influx of cash or posting on social media for a dopamine hit, legacy building challenges us to look at everything we do as part of a much greater vision and offering. Read more>>

Erin Walsh | Hairstylist

I want my legacy to be the way I make people feel. We are incredibly lucky as hairstylist, we get uninterrupted time with people from their very busy lives. I feel like this time is so valuable because we not only get to build a real connection with them, but we also get to hear about what they are liking or not liking about their appearance and we have the tools to shift that to make them feel more like themselves or more like the way they want to see themselves. Some of the clients I have met while behind the chair have turned into beautiful friendships and I wouldn’t have met these people if I was in a different career. Read more>>