Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

Bria Landry

I would say I’ve always been a very adventurous person so risk has never really scared me much. I’ve had some of the most fun amazing times in my life taking risks. You always hear the greatest of the risk the greater the reward and I would agree and like to go a step further And say there is almost no reward without taking a risk. Read More>>

Sammy Lewis

Without taking any risk, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. I’m an immigrant in the Houston area came to America in 2006, wanted to make my family life easier so I started working 2 to 3 jobs because I wasn’t satisfied with just one job. I would risk everything to do whatever it takes to support my family. I would risk away shyness and stay strong and confident to pursue new things in life that would help generate income. Read More>> 

Yolanda Okonji

For me, risk is closely tied to faith and vision. I’ve learned that if you want something different—something greater—you have to be willing to step into the unknown. Starting Capelli Restores wasn’t just a business move; it was a leap of faith. I left behind a more secure path to build something from the ground up, guided only by my belief in my purpose and the people I’m meant to serve. Read More>> 

Jenny Stroud Sawyer

I see risk as a balance between courage and preparation. You can’t grow without it, but you also shouldn’t walk into it blind. One of the biggest risks I took was leaving a secure career in law enforcement to become a hairstylist and start my own business. At the time, it felt terrifying, but looking back, it was the best decision I could have made for my family, mental health, freedom, and happiness. Risk has a way of forcing you to bet on yourself—and that’s where the real magic happens. Read More>>