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.

Le’Nijah Jackson

I think of risks in a way as I would when thinking about walking by faith . You just have to go for it and be 100 percent confident in yourself , your brand , and most importantly God . How would you know your full potential if you don’t take the risk . I can truly say that it has opened some doors for me , just stepping out fully confident in myself and my work has put me in some rooms to be able to grow and work towards building my brand and becoming successful. Read More>> 

Zshanelle Jones

I endured quite a bit in my childhood and upbringing, but those challenges shaped me into who I am today. I’ve always been a hard worker, prioritizing the long-term goal of creating a family and a home. Along the way, I’ve taken many gambles on myself—often stepping into rooms I wasn’t technically “qualified” to be in. Yet every time, God has shown me that He had a purpose for me in those spaces. Read More>> 

Flawless Phoenix

Taking a risk is like gambling on yourself. Personally I think it’s the best chance to take. Everything in life is uncertain but if you are confident in your abilities and talents, risk taking will be life changing. I like calculated risk taking Read More>>

Anthony Sanchez Sanchez

I look at risk as part of the game — it’s either you move or you get stuck. Taking risks is what shaped me, for better and for worse. Some of the chances I took in the streets cost me years of my life, but even those lessons turned into fuel for the man I am today. Every big step forward I’ve made — from surviving prison, rebuilding myself, to chasing real opportunities — it all came from betting on myself when the outcome wasn’t guaranteed. Risk taught me that nothing great comes without putting something on the line, and now I use that same mindset in my career: calculated moves, faith in myself, and never being afraid to take that leap. Read More>>