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What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?

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.

Zeiry Cortez Gomez

The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is that I loved deeply and wholeheartedly. That my passion for my family, my couples, my business, and my friendships was evident in everything I did. Read more >>>

Carly Testa

I hope the thing I hope people remember about me when I’m gone is the way that I made them feel. Whether that is the love I shared or the light I shined through mirroring what was needed in that moment. Not to sound cliche, but I’ve been called an angel countless times throughout my life. Read more >>>

safiya francis

The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is that I had an undeniable love for Christ and never hesitated to share His goodness and His Word daily. I hope they say I lived with transparency, that I deeply loved my family, and that giving back to my community was at the heart of who I was. Read more >>>

Nichole Williams

I hope people say that I lived with passion, that I gave my whole heart to the people I loved and the work I believed in. That I was someone who showed up fully — in business, in friendship, and in family. Read more >>>

Kaitlyn Bennett

When I’m gone, I hope I’m remembered for my authenticity, my passion, and the way I found beauty in the little things. I’ve always loved noticing what others might overlook adding meaningful details that turn ordinary moments or mementos into something special. Whether it’s a gift, a wedding, or a quiet gesture, those thoughtful touches are where the magic lives for me. Read more >>>

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