Taking Risk is essential, but how much, when and why? Taking risks effectively is as much of an art as it is a science and we’ve asked some of the brightest folks in the community to tell us about how they think about risk taking.

Gabrielle Smith | “Yeeza” Fashion Designer | Model | Actress

Everything in life is a choice which is another way of saying you are taking risk in life everyday. I believe taking risk is just playing into the “what if’s” I think about every possibly that could go positive or negative and how would those out comes contribute to me. There are somethings That I did in my career that was not in my favor, such as over buying fabric for a collection that didn’t perform the way I attend it too. Did it hurt,yes! but it also a lesson that I’m thankful. Read more>>

Rhonda Sunshine Miller | Folk/ Expressive Artist

When I started painting art. I never went to school for art. Just one day I picked up a paint brush and started . I started painting what was on my mind. I started doing self portrait of me. The painting looked nothing like me but it share pain. The thoughts of dying. I felt like I had already died inside. People would see my art and thought it was garbage. They laughed at it but they didn’t understand. Until one day, I walked into an art s how gallery and show my painting and said. Painting helps my mental health. Read more>>

Christian Murphy | CEO & Champion for Women and Children

I love this question because innovation has been the center of my first year at Wellspring Living because I see clearly how risk taking can help an organization (and often an individual) stretch and grow for the better. Even when met with obstacles or challenges on your journey, you still learn something valuable along the way. Read more>>

Sara Taylor | Tattoo Artist & Shop Owner

Tattooing in general can be a risky career choice, especially starting out. I started tattooing when I was 19, and it was a huge risk to fully commit to a job that was so unpredictable, income wise. It was the right move, though, and ultimately made me more comfortable making risky moves throughout my career and in opening my business because I know what the rewards can be. Read more>>