How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

Eric Meyer | Multimedia Production Facility Owner

Without some form of risk I would not have learned the things that I have learned or had the opportunities to expand in to new territories and have the adventures that I have been fortunate to have. I am not sure I think about the risk involved with things so much as I dive in head first and start making adjustments as I go and I hope for the best. Risk is always a gamble with zero guarantees. Read more>>

Teal Media | Multi-Media Production Company

As a multi-media production company, we believe that taking risks is a fundamental aspect of our business. We understand that taking risks can be daunting, but we also recognize that it is necessary for growth and success. At the individual level, each of our founders has a unique perspective on risk-taking. Brian, for instance, is an experienced FPV/drone pilot, and he understands the inherent risks involved in flying drones. Read more>>

Shelby Caitlin | Western Wedding & Lifestyle Legacy Photographer

Risk taking has played a huge role in my life. I would not be where I am now if I hadn’t decided to take the risk of moving to Texas in 2010. August of 2010, I decided to sit down with my best friend’s mom over coffee, where she encouraged me to attend college outside of California and make something of myself. So I researched four different colleges and made the phone call to Clarendon junior college where I got a feeling that was where I was supposed to go. The livestock judging coach offered me a scholarship and I was to be in Texas in one week. Read more>>

Tiffany Riley | Clown, Artist, Entrepreneur

As an artist, we immediately fall into the risk pool. Most parents would definitely prefer their kids pursue something with some job security, or at the very least get a degree that will serve them if things don’t work out in the arts. Fortunately, I was born into a dance family. My parents were both wonderful dancers and choreographers, and owned a dance studio for over thirty years. I basically grew up in that studio, dancing four or five hours every day after school. Read more>>