By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Jamie Larson | Non-profit Co-founder and Travel Host

I feel like taking risk is truly what will separate people from being successful and people staying complacent and not taking their businesses/ventures to the next level. Read more>>

ShaDestinie Gordon | Cosmetologist | Beauty Influencer | Image Consultant

When it comes to risk I think of risk as a gamble . It’s a chance I will make it and a chance I won’t , but within taking this risk I’ll give it all I have . Taking risk has played a major role in my life. I often times find myself in my head more than I am here on earth so to get out of my head and say okay I’m about to put this play in motion put the work in . Read more>>

Amie Williams | Entrepreneur & craftperson

My thoughts on risk taking is about stepping out faith and believing in yourself. Risk taking has played a major role for me. I moved from my home town to Houston without a solidified plan of action but I believed that God would see me through and he did! He has open doors for me that I myself didn’t expect. Read more>>

Duncan” Mallory Duncan | Travel Agent Specializing in Disney Destinations”

I used to be the person who never took a risk. I stayed in my comfort zone despite not being truly happy or living life to the fullest. It all changed about 5 years ago. Going for a promotion was not in my plan because I didn’t think I was qualified or good enough. When I went for it and was promoted, it opened my eyes to see myself in a new way. Read more>>

Kujho Carr | DJ

Risk is a part of success. You ask any successful person they will tell you that if you aren’t up for taking the risk you won’t get very far with your goals. Stepping out of my comfort zone and taking risks as a DJ has both been very rewarding and very challenging. Read more>>

Ebrezzia Butler | Occultist|Content Creator|Fashion&Beauty Enthusiast

Risk to me is very essential in life , there is no way to get t0 your dreams / goals without taking risk and turning your fear into action , the unknown can be fearful but its so rewarding on the other side . Taking risk has played such a huge role in my life , it has honestly helped me to be where i am today . Read more>>