Taking Risk is essential, but how much, when and why? Taking risks effectively is as much of an art as it is a science and we’ve asked some of the brightest folks in the community to tell us about how they think about risk taking.

Ayanna Fields | Life Coach & Self-Awareness Advocate

In respect of your time, simply put: ”Without risk, there is no reward!” If you enjoy a good story with adlibs and sidenotes, read on! For as long as I can remember, I have been a calculated risk-taker. Meaning, I was not opposed to taking them; however, the risk had to withstand a full cross-examination. You know, rehearsing the “what-ifs”, creating spreadsheets, and crunching numbers. Read more>>

Gabriela Cruz | Licensed Esthetician- Specialized in Brazilians & Brows

I believe taking risk plays a huge role in your career, especially when you are starting your own business. Just looking back at when I first started, I completely quit my job of 4 years to pursue my dream of opening my own business. It was difficult the first few months on my own, starting from scratch and having to build up my clientele. Read more>>

Mandalynn Myers | Film Maker

I feel very strongly that all dreams come with a little risk or sometimes a lot of risk and a ton of courage. I know for a fact I would not be where I am today in my career had I not taken a giant leap of faith in myself and my ability to take a risk and make things happen for myself. Some time ago I was pretty fresh out of high school sitting at my desk in what I thought at the time was my dream job. Read more>>

Bridgette Williams | Personal Injury Attorney

No Risk. No Reward. I consider myself a huge a risk taker. One can never reach the highest potential that God has for us by staying in the comfort zone and living in a mundane routine. Now, the risk should be well calculated, prayed over and allows for an opportunity to take a step forward in life. Taking risks is a viable key that has led me to my current place in life. Read more>>

Jesika Rodriguez | Closet Designer and Home Organizer

It’s in my nature to be spontaneous and be an independent thinker-go getter. I believe all the risks I have made in my life have taken me through a journey, phasing a lot of challenges, difficulties in my personal life, and probably fewer moments of success. Read more>>