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.

Qua Thomas

As I take this deep breath*. I am currently in the midst of taking several risk all at once! As safe as we want to live life, sometimes our next stage of life as far as our dreams and life’s purpose is found in that very risk that appears oh so scary! For me that looks like, parting ways with jobs, people, mentalities, beliefs, opinions, and even my apartment. Yep! I have left my apartment with no further plan and eventually I moved into a homeless shelter. We hear this often, but there is truly a reality of Joy that lives inside of us that no circumstance can break. Pure joy came into this world with Jesus Christ, and as we accept Him into our hearts, He gives us joy in every battle and situation we can face here on earth. Read more>>

More Of Maya | Content Creator & Influencer

How I think about risk is genuinely take that leap of faith and go for it. You never know what’s on the other side. Sometimes it can be for greater good or it can either tear you down. Me taking a risk one time led me to Hollywood, California for a brand trip with SHEIN. Me taking a lot of risks has elevated my lifestyle in a beneficial way. Read more>>

Liam “kosherbeats” O’rourke | Producer & Audio Engineer

A lot of my career so far has been taking calculated risks. I moved across the country to pursue my dream of making it in the music industry without any real prior experience in the field; other than school and YouTube, I worked hard to develop my craft and find a unique sound that portrays me as an artist. Read more>>

Stacii Lewis | Actor/Stunt Fight Man

Risk taking has me so far ahead in the film industry because even though I started in the film industry 2 years ago I believe I moved up faster with most of the risks I took and sometimes I just went in blind in certain situations like spending money I didn’t have but praying a opportunity will present itself and I will make my money back and then some on the back end. Read more>>

Marcus Henderson | Founder of The Music Industry Academy

Risk-taking is what got me signed as a producer—it’s in my DNA! I come from Quincy, Florida—a place where opportunities in music were practically non-existent. There weren’t many artists or producers around to guide the way or drop jewels on how to make it. It was like being lost without a map, but I was determined to create my own path. Read more>>