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.

Monet Thomas-Shaw

At just 19 years old, I made the bold decision to step into the challenging world of entrepreneurship, choosing a path that many might consider too ambitious or risky for someone my age. But for me, it felt like the natural progression of everything I’d been drawn to since I was young – the artistry of transforming someone’s look through hair and the strategic challenge of building something from the ground up. Read More>>

Sabrina Cavazos

I’m always pushing back self doubt and reminding myself all my artwork pieces are my heart and different eras of my life. It’s intimidating to share with the world but I always come out meeting amazing, supportive people after art shows. I’m not where I want to be yet but I will always take the risk of sharing my art for future opportunities. Read More>>

Dr. Tamara White

When I think about risk taking, I look at it as taking a ‘chance’ on me or as taking a leap of faith which has been one of my mantras in life and career. If you don’t bet on yourself who will. Taking a leap of faith is qualified by looking at the perspective of the outcome you are looking for and hoping for the best. Of course there are risks that can weigh heavily, but thought before taking that risk is important. Read More>>