In our experience, most folks, including ourselves don’t have enough of an understanding of risk and the role it plays in our lives and careers and so we have made a concerted effort as a team to have conversations about risk with our interviewees. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Justin Thomas

Risk has always been a part of my life and career. Playing college and professional baseball as a closer taught me a lot about stepping into high-pressure situations—you don’t succeed without being willing to take risks and trust your preparation. That experience carried over into my career outside of sports. I’ve never been afraid to follow what I love and pursue my passions, even if it meant taking a leap into something new. Read More>>

Betty Z. Langley

For me, risk-taking is not just important; it’s essential for a life of growth and purpose. It’s the path to personal discovery, allowing you to learn your limits and then find yourself moving beyond them. It’s how you explore new places, forge lifelong friendships, find love, and build a career that truly aligns with your purpose. Read More>>

Kristi Williams

Thinking about taking risk as always scared me, I have always wanted to go into esthetics but taking that leap was always scary especially with being a single mother at the time so I didn’t do it. After a couple years with the encouragement of my now husband i took that leap of faith and I’ve got to say without taking that risk I would still be at a corporate job wishing I would’ve done I sooner. Read More>>

Misha Penton

Choosing to be an artist is already a risk. Read More>>

Jaime Arroyo

Another way I would define risk is taking leaps of faith. It’s always better to say, “I tried”, instead of “I could have.”

Taking a risk is making a dream into a goal.

Pursuing a musical production career felt intimidating but had I never tried, I would have missed out working on awesome projects and having the opportunity to create with so many great people I’ve met, connected with, and learned from along the way. Read More>>