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.

Luis Perez | Photographer and Video Editor

Risk is the make or break if you decide to pursue a career in the creative field. You have to be willing to experiment and get comfortable being uncomfortable because it allow you to stay ahead of the curb and stand up and be noticed. If you simply stay in your shell and play it safe by not talking outside of your circle or by not trying out new ways to improve your work, then you’ll find it difficult to separate yourself. Read more>>

Danine Alvarado | Caterer & Content Creator

I see risk taking as a necessity to becoming successful You cannot learn and grow without it. Risk taking has played a major role in everything I have tried to accomplish, If I hadn’t taken the financial risk to buy my smoker I never would have moved forward with my catering business. Had I never taken the risk and put myself out there on social media I never would have become a paid content creator. Read more>>

Megan Martinez | Balloon Artist

For me risk taking was always a scary phrase to hear. Its such a leap of faith that you have to take and your not guarantied success at the end of it. So like most people I would shy away from it. Id run in the opposite direction because I liked having my comfort zone. Up until I realized I wasn’t getting any where in life or my career without it. I wanted to grow and start my business and I was always doubting myself. Read more>>

Randy Mbouge | Real Estate Agent & Keynote Speaker

I think risk is something that must be managed and calculated in such a way that can doesn’t break you forever. Over the past five years, I have been fortunate enough to build up my risk tolerance. I believe being an entrepreneur is an uphill battle and we are always faced with challenges that force us to grow and evolve. I’ve moved across states and even gone overseas for the sake of change, and opportunity. Read more>>

Lisa Benoit | Real Estate Coach and Broker

I believe that avoiding risks leads to missing out on the excitement that life has to offer. While I’m not particularly drawn to extreme activities like skydiving or mountain climbing, my career has seen me taking numerous risks that have shaped my current standing. Just like many others, I also grapple with the fear of failure, a sensation often triggered by taking on challenges. Read more>>