In our experience, most folks, including ourselves don’t have enough of an understanding of risk and the role it plays in our lives and careers and so we have made a concerted effort as a team to have conversations about risk with our interviewees. We’ve shared some highlights below.

AARON C. BUTLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LUXOR SOCIETY, INC. and CEO of MONTE CARLO STREET PRODUCTIONS

Think of life as a vast ocean. Staying in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. To discover new lands, to engage in trade, to experience the majesty of the open sea, one must sail out into the unknown. The winds may be unpredictable, and storms may brew, but only by sailing can we reach destinations that harbor-bound ships can never see. Read more>>

Dina Elsaid | Realtor & Artist

Life is more flavorful with calculated risks, in my opinion. Calculated in a constructive manner, because you can never really control the outcome, but you also don’t want to give up on an idea too early in the making, when fear and disappointment start to creep in. Another thing I learned through experience and situations and hardships I faced, that even if the outcome seems like a failure, it is not. Read more>>

Kimberly (Butterfly) Turnage | Intuitive Consultant & Alchemist

I’m a Sagittarius, so risks are kind of my forte. I take inspired risks. I take calculate risks. I’m not afraid of taking risks. If I hadn’t of embraced the energies of risk taking, I would’ve never had a successful European business. I would not have stepped into my current profession, which is C-Suit level intuitive psychic consultations. Read more>>

Megan Jackson | Award Winning Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur

“Risk” is traditionally defined as the exposure to the possibility of loss or injury. But that definition evolves when you’re pursuing a dream or a passion. For me, risk is the bridge between the present and the incredible possibilities of the future. Read more>>

Erin Browning | Business Owner, Speech Language Pathologist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor

I am almost always the person to decide to DO THE THING!! The regrets I have in my life are the ones where I was stagnant, complacent and I think the risk is most often worth it. Read more>>

Dancing Iglesias | Vintage Furniture Dealer

Risk has been a huge part of our business and life. My husband is incredibly supportive of my desire to take big risks and make big life changes to reach goals. We started 4 years ago while we both had small cars, a new house and a one year old kiddo. Once we decided to dive into this business we went 100%. Read more>>

Amber Coleman-Saliu | Notary | Loan Signing Agent | Passport Consultant | Travel Agent

Farther than playing it safe ever got me. Choosing to leave my hometown Memphis with my toddler daughter Brooklynn, and venture out to the DFW without family, and no support at all to work long days at the Post Office was all worth it in hindsight. Sometimes, the best space for growth is in the midst of total discomfort. Read more>>

Jaylon Mosley | Creative director

Risk taking is most the important aspect of Becoming successful because you never know whats gone be the outcome , that one choice can be life changing , so when im creating i dont hold anything back taking risk opened up my mind on ideas & Made me express myself in my art More Read more>>