We asked some of the most interesting folks in the community to open up about how they think about taking chances and the role risk has played in their lives and careers. Risk is by far the topic folks talk to us most about and we hope the responses below will help shed light on many different perspectives.

Kathryn Gohmert | Artist

In art, I believe people can sense when you’re authentically taking risks and when you’re playing it safe. Read more>>

Emma Tessler | Founder + CEO, Ninety Five Media

Growing up, I always considered myself a very calculated person who was adverse to taking big risks. Any major decision I made was considered for a long time, and before taking it, I knew exactly what the expected outcome was. In that way, there was no risk involved. Read more>>

Riisky | Music Artist

In many situations including leaving my friends for school, then leaving all of those new friends I made during four years at school to move to Texas because of a sudden business opportunity and to ultimately pursue a musical career. Read more>>

Johnny Reed IV | I’m a fashion, runway, and print model.

I think risk taking is one of the most scary decisions anyone can make. “Is it worth taking the risk” is the question. I had to ask myself, “What if it is”? I’m in the middle of a risk taking decision right now and I’m definitely willing to take that risk, it wasn’t an easy decision but I would bet on myself over anyone else any day of the week Read more>>

Sebastián Haros | Trumpet player

I believe that in order to have some level of success in life you need to risk. People who don’t risk can’t truly reach their full potential. I moved out of my house at 16 to go and attend the Interlochen Arts Academy which was across the country. Read more>>