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.
Kevin Williams Sr.
I hope the story is simple: he built doors where there used to be walls—and he left a playbook so others could keep building after him. I want people to say I treated basketball as more than a game. Read more>>
Brandi Swanson
I hope people would say that I truly believed in marriage—how sacred and special it is—and that I celebrated the power of true connection, vulnerability, and communication as one of life’s greatest gifts. I hope they’d remember me as someone filled with joy and compassion, who led with those qualities in every part of life. Read more>>
Dr. Jake Porter
I hope people tell stories of me as someone who was both humble and kind. Years ago, before my practice had grown into what it is today, a friend and colleague told me that the Tim McGraw song Humble and Kind reminded her of me. Read more>>
Isaiah Bey
With me being so young, and only just scratching the surface with my experiences, its hard for me to look that far ahead. When I’m dead and gone though, I want people to tell a stroy of impact. If somebody were to come across my journey, I would want them to see a relentless pursuit to truth. Read more>>
Michael Newman
When I’m gone, I hope the story people tell about me is one of impact, inspiration, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child and educator. Read more>>
Sarah Sagredo-Hammond
I hope they say I didn’t just build businesses—I built people. That I showed up with my whole heart, even when it would’ve been easier not to. That I made rooms feel warmer, braver, more possible. That I wasn’t afraid to lead with faith and kindness, even when the world rewarded something else. Read more>>
Terrell Quillin
I hope people say I made space—for truth, for sound, for people to be fully themselves. That I used my voice and my craft to tell stories that mattered, especially for those who felt overlooked or unheard. I want the story to be: He didn’t just play music—he built something. Something that brought people together. Something rooted in soul, purpose, and community. Read more>>
Katy Wright
That I loved people well. Not perfectly. Not performatively. But with intention, grace, and consistency—especially in the little things. This season of my life has demanded a lot of me. Building and running a business, building a financially sustainable life for me and my daughter—it takes WERK (capital W, okay?). And because of that, some things have had to pause. Read more>>
Juanita Brown
I hope people say that I made them feel seen, loved, and empowered to be their most authentic selves. That I created spaces whether through Unlocked Hearts Matchmaking, my mixers, or everyday conversations where healing, love, and transformation could take place. I want to be remembered as someone who led with heart, walked in purpose, and never dimmed her light. Read more>>
Raj Bose
I hope they say I made them feel seen. That I listened. That I cared not just about the photos they took, but about who they were becoming behind the lens. I hope they remember me as someone who gave more than he took. Who shared light—literally and figuratively—and helped others find beauty in themselves and the world around them.Read more>>
Andrea Fraire
I hope the story people tell about me is that it was never really about me—but always about Christ. That my life was a reflection of His love, grace, and truth. I want to be remembered as a vessel who allowed God to work through me, someone who pointed others to Him in all I did. Read more>>
Anastasia Osho
I want people to share stories of how I made them feel. I thrive to love folks regardless of their background. I go out of my way to befriend people that society rejects. I hope that those people feel the unconditional love that I aim to show every person I encounter. Read more>>
Charles Y
That I was a flawed man that tried to be a good person to everyone regardless of where they came from or what their culture was. This world needs more kindness and we can be that with one ounce of effort mixed with empathy everyday. Read more>>
DR. ELI NASSAR
a man that made the AMERICAN DREAM a reality. I enjoyed the strong support of my father, and it made it easier for me all the time. When I moved from Louisiana to Houston, I was around 29 years old with nothing but a strong education (PhD in software engineering) and believing in myself. Read more>>
Edward Hawes
That’s a powerful question—and one worth asking regularly. If I could hope for a story to be told, it would go something like this: “I was the kind of presence that made people feel seen, heard, and understood. I didn’t just offer answers—I helped people ask better questions, think more deeply, and move forward with clarity. Read more>>
DJ Forrest Houston
That I cared. Not just about the music or the logistics… but about the people, the moments, and the energy I brought into every event. I hope they say I truly gave a damn — sometimes even more than the clients themselves. That I went above and beyond not because I had to, but because I took pride in making things unforgettable. Read more>>
