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.

Zach/Lissi Adell/Mullen | Alternative Health Explorers

For us life without risk is for a lack of a better word, boring. Risk is a fundamental pillar in every small and large win in our journey.
Sure, when you are taking risks you will inevitably encounter failures or a more optimistic interpretation would be critical learning moments.
Risk opens doors in life that would otherwise remain closed. Read more>>

Harrison Daniels III | HD3 CUSTOM HOMES : REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER

Real estate is a high-risk industry, and in order to succeed in real estate development, one must be willing to take risks. Real estate development can be a risky venture, but success in this field requires knowing how to minimize risk and choose the right opportunities. It takes courage to take on high-risk deals, but it’s through these moments of risk that we can reach our business goals and establish ourselves in the industry. However, it’s important to understand that success in real estate is about knowing how to mitigate risk and choosing which risks to take. When considering high-risk deals, there is usually a large investment or a building in an area that may not be viewed as profitable. Read more>>

Jazmine Davis | The Esthetician & Intimate Skin Care Specialist

That quote resonates with me and keeps me on my toes. Taking risk and being faith driven has gotten me extremely far not only in my business, but in life! Taking a risk in the middle of a global pandemic and betting everything I had on me changed my life. I went from an overworked under paid hourly employee to a six figure business owner with plans to expand. Risk taking has afforded me the luxury of time. Having crazy faith, realistic goals and taking risk have granted me opportunities I never imagined possible. Read more>>

Allan Campbell | CEO of the Official Concept Group of companies

Embracing risk has been intrinsic to my life since childhood; a genuine desire to stand out, not driven by ego, but by a natural inclination. Whether through photography or writing poetry, putting myself first has invited judgments from those around me. With age, I’ve realized that those willing to take risks, whether in business or personal growth, often attain self-gratitude and respect. It’s simple to list reasons why I can’t do things, but finding ways to be uniquely myself has proven more rewarding. Read more>>

Kuextion | Musical Artist

Risk is part of the game, you win some and you lose some but all you need is one opportunity. For me, risk applies to the type of content that I put out. I’ve been able to experiment with different sounds than my audience is accustomed to , for example the track “Zoom” featuring Dezya on my latest album Titled “It Ain’t Luck.” Zoom is a mix of Pop, Edm and Hip-hop. Although I am aware that this isn’t what listeners are used to, I am not afraid to venture out into the unknown and try different things. Read more>>

Maxime Blandin | Co-Founder| Head of business development

I see risk as an opportunity to grow. Since I started this path of entrepreneurship, I had to not be scared of the unknown and take risks early on. Stepping out of my comfort zone and facing the risk of failure gave me the energy and motivation to succeed. I came to the US when I was 15 years old speaking zero English. My family was back home, and it was either sink or swim. Read more>>