There is a wealth of academic research that suggests that differences in risk appetite are at the heart of differences in career and business trajectories. We wanted to go beyond the theory and ask real people from the community about their perspectives and experiences with risk and risk taking.

Daniela

Risk has been at the heart of every important decision I’ve made in my life and career. Choosing to pursue acting full-time was a risk. Moving to a new country alone to chase a dream was a risk. Every audition, every self-tape, every moment of putting myself out there — it all involves risk. Read More>>

Dorotheria Manuel

I think taking risks is 100% necessary! Whether it’s when you’re first starting your career or moving into the next chapter in your life, tasking risks gives you valuable experience. I’ve felt uncertain at times in my life when I’ve t, at the same time it gives you valuable information for next time. Becoming a pastry chef was the first risk I’d ever taken. Even with the prospect of missed holidays and not seeing my family as much, I knew that I still wanted to . Opening a chocolate business was the second risk I’d taken in my career. Read More>>

Casey Wieber

Risk is a dirty word that shouldn’t been seen as such in my opinion. We are typically conditioned to view risk as dangerous, reckless, irresponsible, etc. But I think the opposite is true. It’s more-so dangerous, reckless, and irresponsible to stay stagnant in your comfort zone. I think about it it terms of energy, which has motion and polarity to it. Sometimes the wave is positive, sometimes it’s negative, but it’s always forward moving. If there is no motion or polarity then there is no energy; there is nothing. Read More>>

Marvis Tyrone Scott AKA “Scotty Scott”

I’m from Monroeville Alabama, a predominantly die hard sports town & while in junior high school and high school, in the early and late 80’s, I chose to march in the band instead of going the sports athlete route. Taking that risk turned into a full music scholarship at Alabama A&M University in the Fall of 1989. Read More>>

Catherine Horgan

I believe taking risks is essential — in business, in life and in how we show up.

Style is one of the safest and most powerful places to experiment with boldness. It allows you to try on a new energy, new identity and new intention without lasting consequences. What you wear reflects how you feel, and sometimes, something unexpected is exactly what helps you break through a limiting belief or outdated version of yourself. Read More>>