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.
Travis White
I hope people say that I moved through the world with heart. That I created from a place of truth, loved people deeply, and never lost who I was, even when life tried to reshape me. I want the story to be that I showed others what resilience looks like, especially coming from where I come from. Read more>>
Matt Drago
That I brought stories & characters into the world that met the moment. As life reflects art reflects life, I always strive to be a part of stories that I feel can make a lasting impact on society. I want to be remembered as someone who used their platform to tell important stories, explore complex themes, and contribute to a more understanding and empathetic world. Read more>>
Rosecrans Ejaye
I hope people say I never gave up — that I turned pain into purpose and built something bigger than myself. I want them to remember that I stayed solid, stayed true, and never let the world change my heart. Read more>>
GABRIEL DE LEON
It is possible to attain many things within the realms of your passion, as long as you set your mind to it. I’ve been very fortunate to participate in very cool projects in the film and music industries, mostly because I told myself I could and that I would. Read more>>
Laura Novak-Roesgen
I hope women going through their own life or career transition will say that I showed them it’s never too late to begin again. In my late 50s, I decided to shift from engineering and a lifetime in our family business into something creative and deeply personal. What began as a way to heal became a new expression of purpose and joy. Read more>>
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