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

Jennifer Joseph

My career has been a journey through the intricate intersections of science and strategy, operations and innovation, and global and local systems, all driven by a singular purpose: improving how we deliver better healthcare outcomes to patients. What sets me apart is the intentional blend of deep scientific knowledge and strategic business acumen.  Read More>> 

Karin Rose

I want to be remembered as a visionary, a healer, and an alchemist – a vessel through which powerful energy flows to awaken lives and activate transformation.

My legacy is in being a mirror of illumination, helping people truly see their own light, their brilliance, and their divine essence. Read More>> 

Anton Sinitsyn

As of right now, I haven’t lived in this world for very long and haven’t had time to do many things to be remembered for. But if there’s one thing I’ve always tried, both consciously and subconsciously, to carry with me since I was a child, it’s empathy. I hope to be remembered as an empathetic artist, an empathetic person. I hope that through both my art and the way I live, I can offer a strong example of what empathy looks like. Read More>> 

Zibby Owens

I want people to remember that above everything else, I adored my kids and put them first; that I had a love affair with books that lasted my entire life; that I woke up every day trying to help something or something; that I felt so lucky to do what I do; and that I felt called to write about the emotional impact of what was going on in the world in ways big and small; also, that I didn’t take time for granted. Read More>> 

Nestor Zelaya

I’ve always wanted to create something that outlasts me. One of my biggest fears in life is leaving nothing behind — being a blip in society. I came from poverty and pursuing art has become my only option to leave an impression on my community and in this world that is truly wonderful — something more than I have ever been or could ever be. I want my legacy to pave the rode for kids struggling in similar shoes to see there is a path out through hard work. Read More>> 

Kacie Margis

I want my work to make people feel less alone in their own stories. For someone, somewhere, to read my writing, or hear me speak and think, “That’s exactly how I’ve felt, but I never knew how to say it.” I hope my art serves as a mirror—not to reflect perfection, but to reveal the messy, beautiful humanity we all share. Read More>> 

Julio Cesar

I want my legacy to be one of passion, discipline, and impact. I hope to be remembered not just as a skilled dancer, but as someone who brought emotion, energy, and authenticity to every performance. I want people to look back and say that I inspired others—especially those from underrepresented communities—to believe in their talent, push past their limits, and express their stories through movement.  Read More>> 

Ajinkya Hukerikar

Have you ever been so lost in a story that reality felt like the interruption? I was eleven when it first happened to me, watching Wall-E in a darkened theater. When the credits rolled and the lights returned, I sat there blinking, genuinely disoriented, as if I’d just returned from another planet instead of another film. That experience stuck with me because it showed me how powerful it can be when someone builds a world so meticulous and honest that you forget you’re experiencing fiction. That’s what I’ve been chasing in my work ever since. Read More>>