We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Chika

I see risk as a necessary part of growth, personally and professionally. To me, taking risks isn’t about being reckless; it’s about betting on yourself, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Some of the biggest turning points in my life came from moments where I chose to move forward despite fear or uncertainty. Read More>>

Taushey Sias

“Like I always say… Go BIG or Go HOME!” And trust me, babee I’m not going home!  Taking risks has always been part of my DNA—whether in my ministry, music, business, or even stepping into Broadway for the first time! Read More>>

Zach Mathews

I took a major risk when I started tattooing. I had just bought a house, left a stable job of eight years, and had four kids depending on me financially. I wasn’t sure if tattooing would be enough to support us, but I knew it was what made me happy. For the first two years, I worked another job alongside tattooing to ease my income worries. Read More>>

Malia Martinez

Honestly before starting my business I never really took risks I had too much going on in my life and had been through too much at such a young I never wanted to risk what I had, but I wasn’t happy where I was at in life and with work. Which I know sounds hard to believe me being so young, so taking a risk played a large part in my life starting this business and starting this career ! Read More>>