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.

Deovion Butler | Personal Chef

When it comes to risk I think it has played a huge role in my career. The biggest risk I’ve taken thus far is believing in myself and deciding to start my own business! Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster with its ups and its downs, but when you take the risk of believing in yourself throughout that process and grow it can yield some beautiful results. Read more>>

Sabrina Rivera | Founder, Artist & Esthetician

I think about risk as a necessary route to accomplishment. There can be one ore multiple risk factors along the road we choose to take. Sometimes risk doesn’t give you a choice, time, or resources to properly evaluate or mitigate the risk. In such cases I choose to view “risk” as instinctual and packed with a heck of a lot of faith and hard work! Read more>>

Katika Neal | Tax Professional/ Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent

I believe that taking risks are a necessary component to achieving success in life and in your career. In March 2020, I was laid off without notice, a two week paycheck, and a “sorry”. At that point, I decided that I never wanted anyone to control my income or my life again. Although my tax business was already established on a part time basis, it was at that moment that I decided to pursue full time entrepreneurship and working for someone else was no longer an option.  Read more>>