By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Roy Dinges | Social Media Influencer

I look forward to risks. Risks challenge a person, they challenge the heart and drive of a person. Without risks there are no rewards. I don’t want to live a comfortable mediocre life. I want to experience all that life has to offer. So in order to do that, we need to face the challenges and dare them to knock us down. Read more>>

Katy Samy George | Founder & CEO of A.S.K Tax & Business Specialists

I believe that comfort is your worst enemy, and because taking risks pushes you out of your comfort zone, I believe that it is a necessity for growth. When you take risks you overcome your fears of the unknown, therefore, you start believing in yourself more and understanding that anything could be possible as long as you’re putting in the necessary effort and are willing to fight for it. When you get there, you become unstoppable, and that is exactly what happened with me. Read more>>

Justin Radcliffe | Real Estate Investor

Risk is an important and necessary part of life. Taking risks has allowed me to grow and learn from my mistakes, and has opened up new opportunities for me. It has enabled me to push myself out of my comfort zone, and try new things that I may not have otherwise. Read more>>

Madison Parker | Independent Hairstylist

Life is full of risks and if I am being completely honest, I would not consider myself a risk taker. I do not like taking risks at all. I am a planner and a very calculated person, I need to know everything about something before I can do it. Read more>>

Chuck Ebert | Executive Producer, ®Grammy Award-Winner

Sometimes we have to take risks in our lives to gain benefit for the future. Sometimes you lose too! It’s called RISK for a reason. For me, it’s a leap of faith that I’m doing the right thing at the right time! Read more>>

Gabriela Herrera | Master Lash Technician

At the start of 444 Lash & Beauty LLC I knew exactly what i wanted my business to look like. I envisioned my own luxury beauty bar and my own eyelash extension product line displayed at my very own store front. I wasn’t fully aware of the many obstacles that were to come my way. When i first launched 444 Lash & Beauty LLC I was freshly out of college and ready to begin my career as a Speech Language Pathologist. Read more>>