Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Bella Raye | songwriter / musician

In songwriting, I see there being 2 risks. 1 being you can take the safe road and blend in, and the 2nd being, you can write honestly and vulnerably, and risk not being liked by a few people but connecting with hundreds. I choose the latter. Read more>>

Chris Siggers | Author & Executive Producer

I love taking Risks! It’s necessary! In fact, it’s the reason I left my home state and moved here to Georgia. I had to take that risk even when I didn’t have the resources and money at the time. If I hadn’t done so, I would still be there, stuck, and continuing to wonder “What If”. My advice to any entrepreneur or upcoming entrepreneur would be to always “TAKE THE RISK”! Read more>>

Gayla Minor | Crafter and Entrepreneur

Taking risks is an advantage due to the fact you don’t what the result of it. When it comes to my life and or career, I take risks as I dare to be different and invest in myself daily. Starting something new and different is taking a risk. When I began my business I took a risk not knowing how it will turn out. As I mentioned earlier, I dare to be different. I ask myself daily, “How can I be different from what I sell compared to other businesses? Read more>>

Courtesy Davinci | Rap Artist and Singer

When it comes to risk, it’s something that comes down to you asking yourself.. where do you want to be in life? and how far you’re willing to go to achieve your goals/dreams? When I think about risks it’s what comes to mind is the chance you take, you have to take a make rash decision and solely bet on your intuition, and strategize a plan for success. Read more>>

King Grizzy Greg | Artist

Taking risk to me is a key part of life. If you don’t take risk then you will never know how far you can go. Risk taking can be a great factor to have when it comes to music. Being an artist you have to be willing to risk take because you never know how the audience will react. You might have a song that may or may not do well but you will never know unless you drop it. Or another thing can be making decisions that can either help or break your brand. Read more>>

Rosemary Stribling, MA, LMT | Licensed Massage Therapist & Doctor of Chiropractic Student

Throughout life, we have all had to make tough decisions that would help us progress in whatever we are doing. Life has a way of creating character in us when we have to take risks and deal with the outcomes that transpire of those risks. To be a business owner, you have to be willing to take risks! I would characterize myself as a resilient person and throughout my life and career I have had to take several risks to get where I am today. Read more>>

Mēagan Sky | Singer, Songwriter, Self-love Advocate

Taking tiny risks equals massive change over time. Going after my dreams is scary. But staying stuck is even scarier. For me, playing it safe lead to a life that looked great on the outside, but on the inside I was restless, unfulfilled and not really offering the world all that I am. I was a successful Creative Director, a mother of twins, a wife…but I longed to be a singer, a performer, and create art that would speak to people’s hearts and help them see their own potential. Read more>>

Charmaine Makeda | Singer/Songwriter

I think taking risk builds character. As a person who has taken many risks I can honestly say all of them didn’t lead to success but it led to great lessons that I’ll never forget. Im the past, my inability to take risks held be back from certain experiences. I learned that living with regret is far more detrimental that living with mistakes . So now I look forward to taking risks because they always make me better in the end , If anyone wants to achieve any of there goals they have to be a risk taker Read more>>

Rhonda Pearson | CEO & Executive Designer, Belle Âme LLC

Risk is an inherent aspect of life, and it plays a crucial role in personal and professional development. Taking risks can lead to both opportunities and challenges, but when approached wisely, it can be a catalyst for growth and success. Read more>>

Julia Pratt | singer/songwriter

I think that there’s an inherent risk that we all take every day regardless of what we’re doing. Every time you get in a car you risk getting in an accident, every time you try anything new you risk failing- sometimes publicly. Risk and reward go hand in hand. I definitely have a little voice in the back of my mind that urges me to fear the unknown, but with every failure I learn something useful moving forward, and with every success my confidence in my own decision making grows. Read more>>

Jaden Brown | Model & Influencer

Taking risk for me have been very impactful in my life. Putting yourself out there is not easy for a lot of people but you have to take that risk and take that leap of faith and see what happens. Me personally, I love taking risk because you never know where it might lead you in life. Read more>>

Srujan Penta | Graduate in Electrical Engineering and a Digital Creator discussing makeup, gender expression, and body

A zeal to explore the field of semiconductors took shape in me during my sophomore year. It propelled me to work on research projects in this area I eventually secured a summer research internship opportunity at IIT Bombay, the highest-ranked university in India. However, a persisting arm ache exacerbated, and I was hospitalized precisely a week before my internship. Read more>>

Jamie Senat | Actor/Writer/Director

Embracing risks is a vital path to personal growth, especially when they are calculated. I can proudly say taking that risk played a pivotal role in my journey of growth and self-discovery within my career. When I brought my creative vision to life by writing, directing, and producing my first horror short film BRAIN DEAD, I proved that limited resources couldn’t hinder my determination. Read more>>

Symone Davis | Entrepreneur, Tax Professional & Special Needs Advocate

Everything comes with its own risks. To me, risk are “the worst that can happen” in a situation. I give it all I got to keep the “worse” from happening. Sometimes I surprise myself on my ability to find success in a situation that had a lot stacked against it. Read more>>

Will Manning | Knife Maker

I believe that taking risks is essential for growth, both personally and professionally. For me, risks lead to either successes or failures and no matter what, ultimately enlighten me with a deeper understanding of my work. Read more>>

Debora Sylvester | Founder & CEO of Teallow

In every situation, decisions, there is always a plan B. You can take it to the positive end and further your path to success or the negative end, which we all know where that leads. I always figure out a plan B that is beneficial so taking risk is an act of trust and belief in good. This is what makes my entrepreneur spirit bring my vision to life- taking risk with perseverance knowing that I will succeed even when things will side track, I can plan B it. Read more>>

Shon Murdock | Marketing and Branding

Risk-taking how do you think about risk what role has taken risks played in your life / career? This has to be the biggest thing for me and along my journey I’ve learned that everyone isn’t going to see your vision or agree with your moves but those are going to be your best moves but you can’t be scared to fail. Read more>>

Gabe McAteer | Stand-up Comedian

Taking risks is essential, it’s how people learn and improve. It is also something that I view as being an important part of the job description for a stand-up comedian. Whether you’re performing in a new city or trying new material at an open mic, every show involves some level of risk. It’s important to take risks because whether or not you reap the reward, there is always something to learn about whatever it was you were trying to accomplish. Read more>>

J Wright | Alchemist, Entrepreneur, Brand owner, Visionary, Creative Genius

No risk no reward is a very true statement. We have to take risks and chances because from a different perspective those are the divine opportunities that the Most High has placed on our path for us to act on. See what we see as risks in life are actually just opportunities and steppingstones for us to receive what we desire and have asked for. It’s also opportunities for us to advance in life and accomplish the goals that we have set out for ourselves as we walk divinely in our purpose. Read more>>

A.C. Kimsey | Actress & Content Creator

Risk taking is a huge factor in the advancement of my career as an actor. I would say taking risks as an artist is inevitable because most artistic careers are not guaranteed. Sometimes, just the act of pursuing a livelihood in art is risky in itself. In order to be bold enough to put your art out in the open, you must leave your comfort zone. Read more>>

Aveda Torres | Model, dancer, creative director, and actor

Life is all about taking risks. I have learned that you honestly can’t get certain opportunities without accepting the risk of failure. Once you find that the benefits outweigh the risks, you can successfully take that leap of faith. If I didn’t take any risks throughout my life, I’m not quite sure where I would be today. I wouldn’t have gotten this far with modeling, dance, or acting without taking those risks to grow further in those skills. Read more>>