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.

Philly Flyboy | Director

For me, taking risks has always been easy. I think this has a lot to do with my personality, but overall, without risk, there’s no reward. Throughout my career, I’ve taken risks countless times, but I don’t really view them as risks because I’m confident in what I want to do. I understand that risk is a part of the process, and if I truly want to move forward, I need to embrace it. Read more>>

Randall Vaughn | Business Owner/ Master Barber

Risk is inherent with any business endeavor; if you are not willing to (literally!) lay everything on the line, then embarking on a business venture is absolutely not for you! I have always been willing to pursue business endeavors full throttle because I truly believe in my dreams & ideas, and I carefully curate a roadmap to success. It doesn’t always work out as planned, but failure is an integral-and unavoidable component to winning in business! Read more>>

Marquita Andrews | Founder of Auburn Vinyl Store (Print Shop)

Taking Risk has gotten me this far today! If I would have never took a risk, I wouldn’t have never new what I was capable of!! I resigned from a government job (guaranteed salary) for the unknown! 6 years later , I’m still standing!!! Sometimes you have to BET on yourself!!!! Bet on yourself and prosper is one of the slogans that I live by!!!! Read more>>

Deonna Hutchinson | Digital marketer & hairstylist

Taking risks has always been a major driving force in my life. Every decision I make involves some level of risk, but I’ve never shied away from diving into new experiences or exploring unfamiliar territory. I believe that stepping outside of my comfort zone is where the real growth happens. If I had chosen to play it safe, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Each risk has brought valuable lessons, opened doors to new opportunities, and helped me become the person I am. Embracing the unknown and taking those leaps of faith have been essential to my journey, and I’m grateful for every single one of them. Read more>>

Zaira Tary | Rollerskater instructor and performer

I think life in general is about taking risks, if we don’t do that we would never know what wouldn’t happened and I personally have a huge fear of losing out in new adventures and experiences. I don’t like to be in my comfort zone, I like to live a fun life doing what I want and love. Taking risks is a challenge and has it’s consequences which could be good or bad, but I have always taken the positive side of every decision and situation I been through so I have never regretted any decision I made in my life because has benefited me in many ways and areas of my life. Read more>>