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.

Zeanaya Slays

Risk has been a crucial part of my journey, shaping both my personal and professional life. I’ve realized that to truly reach our goals, we must be willing to step outside our comfort zones. For me, that meant starting my business from my college dorm with next to nothing—no funds and plenty of uncertainty. Read More>>

Liana Kurogi

For me, risk-taking means allowing myself to choose the path I truly want, even when it looks uncertain or impractical from the outside. Choosing a career in the arts was not the safest option, but I decided that rather than waiting for the “right” path to appear, I would commit to my own choice and dedicate myself to making it the right one. Read More>>

Amanda Bonham

One thing I’ve lived by in the beauty industry is “if it feels scary and gets your heart beating, you’re heading in the right direction. Do it- Take that leap.” Taking risks makes you stand out and become a better version of yourself! I’m all for taking risks and encouraging others to do so as well.
One year into my career, I made the decision to step away from something safe, easy, and comfortable [a salon], to being on my own. I now am my own boss, in my own space, and creating something that feels like a legacy in bloom for my kid’s to follow if they wish. Read More>>

Heidi Jones

Risk has been the fuel behind everything I’ve built. I don’t look at risk as danger—I look at it as opportunity. The truth is, if you want to create something real, you’ve got to be willing to step out where there’s no safety net. That’s how I’ve moved in every lane I’m in. Read More>>

Carly Tate

I think that risk is absolutely necessary for growth. It’s so beneficial to push yourself outside of your known capabilities to find improvement, whether that be in your technical playing, live performance, etc.. I wouldn’t be at the point that I am at today had I never took a risk and played at that first open mic. So yes, risk is such an important factor in finding success in whatever it is you do. Read More>>