Shoot your shot? Take a chance? Society bombards us with messages, phrases, examples and stories of how taking risk is the key to success, but is anything ever that simple? We asked some of the brightest folks we know to tell us about how they think about risk. We’ve shared their responses below.

Kameron Bolton | Entreprenuer, Creative, Artist

It took many years for me to realize that risk-taking is an integral part of achieving success. Taking calculated risks can lead to new opportunities and growth in various aspects of life, including career, finances, and personal development. Read more>>

Autumn McNeill | Environmental and Public Health Educator

Risk taking has pushed me far both personally and professionally. I have found that in my life there is no rewards without risk and that I need both to be great. Risks open doors that you would have never imagined for yourself and will show you a world of possibilities. As I rebrand in 2023, I’m looking forward to taking a lot more risks moving forward. Read more>>

LVLD | Music Artist

When I think of risk, I think of the extreme on both sides. I also go off of my intuition. I realize sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I risk things knowing I can lose, but if I lose it – that’s my problem, I did it to myself. Who else can I blame, no one but myself. Read more>>

Quetta Dixon | Portrait Photographer

Being risky is the best way to stay CONSISTENT. Never stop being who I AM & what I LOVE to do , One down fall and it’s back to square 1 , which means I go 3 times harder than I did the first time. The role In taking risk is being motivated & invested into the work of art . People are not going to be interested if I don’t go out there and promote Read more>>

Monica Ellis | Full-Time Nomad

Well, when I look back at all of the risk that I have taken in my life, I see them as opportunities. Although some failed, I would have never known my potential or the courage that I had in order to put one foot in front of the other to take those risk. Taking risks has been pivetal in my life. Read more>>

Mandana & Mouna Zarghami | Founders, Bloom Within

Taking no risk is the biggest risk. When it comes to anything in life, there’s always going to be a risk. A risk that it might not work out but you learn something from it, or it will be the best risk you’ve taken. When you’re growing and evolving, you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Read more>>

Xavion Dove | Contractor & Music Artist

Understanding the process of failure was such a big Headstart for me.. when it came to starting my own business, I had to realize everything I was doing was a risk making investment moves and understanding my audience. Without me making the connections, taking a flights I wouldn’t of had the most potential as I do now. Read more>>

Jass Nichole | Licensed Esthetician & content creator .

Taking risk has been something that I’ve struggled with. When you come having very little , you adjust to holding tight to the little that you have. However, growing up in the church taught me about faith. So often times, I’ve been stuck in the middle of taking risk & having faith that it will all work out. My goal this year is to bet in myself. No matter how crazy it appear. Read more>>

Vienna V. Rose Da Re | Artist, Performer, Producer, Speaker

Everything I do feels like a risk sometimes, especially in my line of work. I decided to become a musical artist/singer-songwriter at the age of 6 but I had no idea what that meant in business at that age, understandably. It wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I experienced major success and failure in my career. Read more>>