We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Stephanie Cherng
The story that I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is how I was the funniest person in the room, authentic, fearless, creative, kick-ass storyteller, and a decent human being. Read More>>
Jack Johnstone
At the end of the day, all that matters when you’re gone is people remembering you with a smile on their face and a story to tell. People may talk about my acting career or production company or other successes, but these things aren’t what people love you for. People love you for who you were to them and what you showed them. Read More>>
Luanne Prima
I’m hoping that I was known for.always wanting to help people. Being fun and funny and dancing all around. Just brightening up a.room with.good energy. Read More>>
Mariellen Timmreck
The story that I hope people tell about me when I am gone is that I loved others well and helped them to feel seen, heard, and understood. My desire is to leave a legacy of kindness and generosity to.those in my sphere of influence and beyond. Read More>>
Aliah Jameson
I hope people remember me as kind.. Read More>>
Janine Salevsky
The story that I would hope people tell about me would be that I am a messenger of love. I aim to represent love, the heart of a little girl, sent from love, as a gift to the rest of this world. Read More>>
Ruthie Smith
I hope people tell a story that isn’t really about me, but about what God did through my life. I hope they say I was someone who loved deeply, served faithfully, and never stopped choosing kindness. Read More>>
Ky Harris
I hope people say that I lived with purpose, love, and courage. That I showed up fully for the people I cared about, and that I never stopped creating, dreaming, or growing—even when life was hard. Read More>>
Angela Gilmore
I hope people tell the story of someone who overcame early challenges that required her to grow up quickly, but never hardened her. I hope they say I saw the world- and the people in it- on a deeper level, with empathy and intention. That I noticed the quiet moments, the in-between spaces, and the love that often goes unseen. Read More>>
Candi Carter
I hope people say that I used whatever influence I had to make room for others. That I led with kindness, integrity, and intention, and that I cared deeply about people – not just outcomes. I want my story to be one of building platforms, opening doors, and creating spaces where others feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. Read More>>
Vincent Letsa Kobla Djokoto 
They will say that Djokoto understood what the colonizers and their inheritors never grasped: that finance and philosophy are not opposing kingdoms but twin instruments for shaping collective destiny. While others saw ledgers or canvases, transaction or transcendence, he recognized these as false dichotomies imposed by minds trained to fragment what the ancestors knew as whole. Read More>>
Noah H, Kersey
Again, I want people, especially my progeny, to understand that even though I began my life as a prisoner of circumstances that I never gave up and eventfully earned my title – Prisoner of Hope. Read More>>
Yvette Howard
I hope people say that I was someone who made the path clearer and lighter for others, especially for therapists who were told to be grateful for burnout and scarcity. I want them to say that I didn’t just talk about empowerment, I modeled it. Read More>>
Clifton Taylor
That I led a life of light and love. I always had a positive and caring demeanor for those around me. No matter what I had going on behind the scenes, I always presented a smile and positive attitude. I was a person who wanted the best for everyone around him and openly cheered for others success. Read More>>
Kunmi Oni
I hope people say that I lived with intention that I built with care, led with integrity, and showed up fully for the people and work entrusted to me. I want to be remembered as someone who created opportunities, nurtured community, and made things better through thoughtfulness rather than noise. Read More>>
Cayla Lofties-Ogbulie
I hope the story people tell about me is one of resilience. As a business owner in this industry, I’ve faced my share of challenges and setbacks. There were times when I almost felt cheated out of the ten years I’ve been an owner, because so many of them were filled with toxicity and uncertainty. Read More>>
Isabelle Kratz
I hope people say that I led with hear – that I worked hard, stayed true to my values, and used my platforms to lift others up. Read More>>
Nancy Grimes
Talking about one’s legacy seems a bit pompous and arrogant, but I suppose I’m at an age appropriate for considering it. I hope, of course, that my life’s work doesn’t end up in a dumpster, and I would be delighted if someone, somewhere tells a story about me and remembers my accomplishments. Read More>>
Sasha King
Like many, I desire for success. What that means is peculiar to every person. For me that does mean many of the creature comforts that comes with hard work. What I am learning is that one must give back and be of service to others is a key ingredient. Read More>>
