We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Amanda Vazquez | Co-Owner of Luxie Lash Co.

I think for the both of us having completely full-time jobs on top of being a small business owner, we kind of learned to manage both pretty well over the last year or so. We both have pretty hectic schedules on top of being Mothers, but we get it done. So if we get to a point where we are booked or super busy with work, we either tag team it together or make arrangements to make sure we have an extra set of hands to help with the business aspect. Read more>>

DAVIDA BILAL | Realtor & Entepreneur

Risks are always perceived as something bad. On the contrary life is all about risks! The choice to decide whether to take the risk or not is yours. Taking a risk got me my real estate license. Somehow along the way I found the courage many women before me had to take that risk. And now, I’m a licensed Real estate agent! Read more>>

Christine Reyna | Latina social and community psychologist; professor; mentor; scientist, activist; adventure sports enthusiast; and unapologetic nerd

I think that risk is always a factor for anyone who wants to be innovative, do things outside the box, or move their industry (or society) forward. Change is hard for people and not everyone is comfortable with new ideas or perspectives. Branching out in your own direction inherently has some risks associated with it. These can be risks of failure (“what if it doesn’t work? What if I’m wrong?), risks to reputation/brand (“what if I rock the boat?” “What if I piss people off?”), and even risks to your mental or physical health (“What am I sacrificing to make this risk pay off?”). Read more>>

Quinnetta Claytor, MHA, SBSP | Certified Business Strategist & Executive Coach

Calculated risk-taking is imperative to becoming your most optimal self both personally and professionally. Risk-taking forces you to be uncomfortable and being uncomfortable fosters growth and the opportunity to tap into one’s full potential. Risk-taking shapes, molds, and develops you!
Risk-taking creates pressure and pressure creates diamonds! Risk-taking stretches you! Risk-taking unlocks our greatest potential! Read more>>