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.
Alicia Liu | Chief of Flavors
If you don’t take risks, then you’re not living. I wouldn’t be here today if I didn’t take some calculated risks in all the positions I’ve held with companies as well as personal life decisions. I recently saw a post come through that said “take risks and don’t live with regrets”. Read more>>
Noble Ekuma | Visual Storyteller
I feel that there’s risk in everything you do, even walking out the door. You just have to decide which are worth taking and which aren’t. I never took decisions I made as “risks” it was just the most effective option. Another thing to, committing. That’s what the word of the year is for me, commitment. Read more>>
Jasmine Washington | Dessert Baker & Cheesecake Chef
I believe that risk taking is very important in navigating your career as an entrepreneur. The best way to scale your business is to put yourself out there in the best and biggest way possible. Do not be afraid think outside of the box and take risk. Do not hold back. If I hadn’t taken certain risk in my baking career, I would not have been able to grow and expand my brand to restaurants and coffee shops! Read more>>