We asked some of the most interesting folks in the community to open up about how they think about taking chances and the role risk has played in their lives and careers. Risk is by far the topic folks talk to us most about and we hope the responses below will help shed light on many different perspectives.

Diego R | Entrepreneur

I think risk taking is one of the most intriguing parts of life. Some are bold enough to take a risk and some rather stay in their comfort zone. I am not a stranger to risk taking. I took my First life changing risk when i moved from California to Georgia.  Read more>>

Angie Hollanda | Marketing Manager for Peachtree Orthopedics

Risk is an inherent aspect of life and career, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Taking risks leads to growth, innovation, and personal development. Had I not taken risks in my personal and professional life I would never be where I am today. Read more>>

Mrs. Kelsey Turner | Yoga Educator | Wife | Mother

I believe we should take as many risks as we can. Sometimes life can surprise you with the risks that you take. I’ve definitely kept that mindset as I’ve started businesses and ended them. Read more>>

Danielle Fernandez | Digital Artist

Taking risks has been the undercurrent of my professional and artistic life, acting as both a compass and an engine driving my voyage from the structured world of finance to the fluid realm of AI artistry. Risk is not just about making bold choices; it’s about consciously stepping into the unknown with the belief that such steps are necessary for growth and innovation. Read more>>

TuTxTuT of KhamenLenz Media | Master’s Director & Trap Artist

All I do is take risks! I can’t remember a time I didn’t take a risk. Taking risks is vital to exposing yourself to new environments. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t take one. How are we supposed to grow & learn if we are staying comfortable in the same environment? Read more>>

Kyra B | Actress

I take risks and don’t let anything stop me from achieving my goals. If I have a vision, I’m not afraid to fail and I’ll take the necessary risks to make it a reality. I took a risk by moving to a different state to pursue my acting career, sacrificing my stable livelihood for the chance to succeed in the industry. Read more>>

Tianna

I love taking risks. All of my music is risky. As a Christian Artist, it would’ve been so much easier to just make songs specifically for church services, which is what I started writing for, but I started to feel drawn to making songs that maybe someone just grooves to in the car with the windows down that gives them peace or that someone cries to in their bedroom that gives them hope for their situation. Read more>>

Jay Wynne | Co-Owner & Visual Effects Supervisor

Risk is a very important aspect and driving factor in most creative careers. We face risk in our everyday lives, and our decisions help cultivate the confidence we gain towards risk. I think the response towards risk, whether in life or in a career, is linked directly towards ones confidence in themselves and handling the situation. Read more>>