We had the good fortune of connecting with Gabriel White and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabriel, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Life without risk is mundane, at best. So many things I’ve done and experienced can be attributed to risk. Going to college, changing my major, joining a fraternity, moving 1000 miles away after graduation, changing careers, producing events, changing states, becoming an investor, the list goes on. A risk is simply making a choice without knowing what that choice will result in. When you think about it like that, you realize that being decisive is a risk. Does it always pan out? Absolutely not, but it will either give you what you want, or give you a lesson you can pull from for the rest of your life. It’s worth it.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My career path was far from linear. From graduating with a degree in sociology, to working in an operations management training program, to unemployment, to learning the meaning of seemingly hundreds of acronyms in the financial services space, to moving to Dallas and learning just how deep this rabbit hole goes. It can all be attributed to taking risks and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. Also, taking advantage of your network. Very important to meet people, develop a connection, and maintain relationships.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oh this is a tough one, I always try to keep my tastes diverse so I’ll do the same with these suggestions: Ten01, Pangea, Yenat Guada, Ida Claire, RH Rooftop, Izkina and that’s it cause I can’t have y’all at all my spots!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
If I am ever in a position where I have only one person to attribute to where and who I am, it will always be my mother. Her sacrifices are and will always be the greatest gift I’ve ever received.

Instagram: Skinnyguygabe

Other: June 25th @Munchies.and.mimosas (IG) is coming to Dallas. Be there.

Image Credits
@bennibenzproductionz (Photographer)

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