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.
Renata Villemaire
Once there was a young girl from Russia, an artist at heart, who dreamed in colors and shapes long before she could fully speak the words around her. When she moved to the United States, the world felt like a blank canvas — but one she couldn’t quite paint. Read more>>
Chelsea Evans
I hope people will say I lived boldly, loved deeply, and built fearlessly. That I showed the world you could be both a devoted mother and a fearless mogul, and that I created something meaningful not just for myself, but for my daughter and for women everywhere. Read more>>
Lucien Chalfoun
I hope the story is that, through my career, I made small but meaningful changes in people’s lives—that I used my work to contribute to happy memories in the lives of strangers I may have only met once. Read more>>
Paul Alampi
That I started this in memory of my people that didn’t get a chance to see another day due to addiction/streets/ and also suicide. That’s my background of the brand and hope you can also relate when it comes to Nuovo Inizio. We are here to be the best and legendary! Read more>>
Johanny Jean-Francois
I hope the story told about me is that I am a person who does everything. She says that she’s going to do. I hope people remember me as a woman of my word I love myself and I love people so much that I keep my word to them as much as I’m able to even if it inconveniences me. Read more>>
Jamie Santillo
I hope people will say I lived with purpose, fought for inclusion, and inspired others to see the world without limits. That I didn’t just open doors—I helped build ramps so everyone could get through them. Read more>>
El Tapia-Kwan
That I defended my loved ones to the grave, and left no stone unturned in finding the best way to use my talents to tell my story. That I tried every mode of expression possible and found joy and revelry in each one. That when my body broke I found new modes of movement, fresh ways to free myself. Read more>>
DJ Franco
I hope people say I made them feel something real. That I brought people together, elevated the energy in every room I walked into, and used music to create moments that actually mattered. I want the story to be that I did not just play music. I listened, I connected, and I cared. That I showed up with intention. That I represented my culture proudly. Read more>>
Naji Bent-Vasquez
I hope people say I was someone who genuinely cared. That I used my skills to help others find their voice, believe in themselves, and grow—both creatively and personally. That I made the industry feel more honest and connected. I wasn’t just in it for money or recognition—I was building something meaningful. Read more>>
