In our experience, most folks, including ourselves don’t have enough of an understanding of risk and the role it plays in our lives and careers and so we have made a concerted effort as a team to have conversations about risk with our interviewees. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Steven Shackelford | Creator, Storyteller & Illustrator.

In my life’s experience, how I was raised and where I come from, you either make something happen, or nothing happens. Risk has no place in the equation when you look at the other side of it. Read more>>

Jill Brown | Artist, painter

I feel taking risks in life are essential to growth in my personal and professional lives. Taking risk, regardless the outcome, builds confidence and inspires new perspectives. Taking risks has led me to experiences that have made me who I am today. I’ve learned that my artwork is compromised when I start to hesitate, and I don’t make much progress. Read more>>

Violeta Ortega | Actor

As the investment principle goes “The higher the risk, the higher the reward”, when talking about money taking risks may be daunting, now imagine taking this to the next level: your career, now your whole career and everything you’ve worked for is on the line; THAT is terrifying. And yet we all do it in hopes to achieve that ‘higher reward’. Read more>>