We asked some of the most inspiring folks in the community to tell us where they want to be professionally by the end of their careers.

Shy Smith | Entrepreneur, Author, Investor, and Wife

The end goal is to create a legacy so big, solid, and wealthy, that it’s passed down to my kids, kids, kids. I don’t see an end for my career. I will retire by the age of 35, but my companies will still be standing strong passing down care and knowledge to the beautiful people we’re helping. Read more>>

Paula Johnson Neal | Children’s Book Author & Educator

There is no end to my professional career as a published children’s book author. However, my end goal is to pass on a Legacy to my family. Until then, each day I will continue to enjoy all of the benefits of my hard work and gifts. Read more>>

Terrance Hamilton | RiversideNYC3 Photographer & Robotics Coach

It is very tough to imagine the ‘end’ of my career. It is hard to imagine not engaging with youth in the community as an educator and definitely hard to imagine not creating art through photography. I can imagine being disciplined enough to put my camera down for a few minutes but as long as I have vision I desire creating art and important portraits. On my journey, I would like my works to be collected and displayed in more galleries. Read more>>