There is a wealth of academic research that suggests that differences in risk appetite are at the heart of differences in career and business trajectories. We wanted to go beyond the theory and ask real people from the community about their perspectives and experiences with risk and risk taking.

Caroline Stubbs | Houston Area Family Documentary Photographer

Risk taking and I have an ever-evolving relationship. From tales my mom would tell of me as a toddler, I was one to dangle out of a window or stand my ground at every disagreement. But slowly along the way, I learned to take the passive and safer path. This path has it’s good side, but I soon saw that it is way too predictable and I’d even go as far as to say harmful long-term. Read more>>

Sarah Englade | Owner/Founder & Executive Recruiter

Risk has played a massive part in my life and my overall success, and I can firmly say that there is no reward without some risk because I’m proof of that. Read more>>

Andrea H. | Content Creator & Serial Entreprenuer

One philosophy that I live by is that there is no such thing as failure. I don’t view things not working out in my favor initially as a bad thing, I view it as an opportunity to learn how to execute it better the next time I attempt it. That same philosophy is carried over when it comes to risk taking for me. Read more>>