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.

Donn Harrison | Versatile Lash Artist & Hairstylist

I believe risks are essential whenever it comes to starting anything new. I live by the quote “We miss 100% off the shots we don’t take.” It’s probably all worth the risk. In my business, I’ve taken several risks. I started my career in Atlanta, GA shortly after I graduated, and I’ve been on a roll ever since. After starting my business venture, I moved out of state and my business jumped through the roof. I started with 1 client a day, to quitting my job and being fully committed to the beauty industry. Read more>>

Jose Luis (aka Luis) Osorio | Content Creator | Photographer | Videographer

One of the biggest risk I took was moving from New Jersey to Texas which was in February 2024; having no family here and barely knowing anyone. My first time in HTX was the first week of January of 2024 and I stayed for 3 days to photograph Vortxz and Orion 224, which I discovered them through social media in the summer of 2023. Read more>>

Big Xodia | Music Artist & Voice Actor

Taking risks is inevitable if you want to succeed. It means stepping outside your comfort zone, facing uncertainty, and sometimes sacrificing sleep, time, and resources. For me, these risks have been essential to reaching where I am today. Without them, I wouldn’t have met the people who helped me move forward, grown as a person, or gained the vision I now have for my success. Read more>>