Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

Tea Povolny

My approach to risk has been profoundly influenced by my upbringing as a third-culture kid, growing up in various countries around the world. These early experiences exposed me to unique challenges, teaching me that change is a constant in life. From a young age, I learned that embracing a degree of uncertainty can foster adaptability, a quality I’ve carried with me throughout my life and career. Read more>>

Nancy Sheehan | Writer and Filmmaker

As a woman in film, my entire professional existence is built off of risk. As is anyone’s, regardless of gender or primary position when coming into this business. You can be born in the industry or decide to one day step into it, but the challenge of lasting within such a competitive environment will be there waiting for you either way. So you could easily say that all professionals in entertainment took a risk in deciding on this career path. Read more>>

Hailey Baugh | Business Consultant, Lead Singer of Neon Rourance Agentse & Ins

I think risk is not only an essential part of life but also one of the most effective litmus tests for growth. In most business models, the amount of risk being taken directly correlates to the progression of growth and engagement seen across all departments. I started my company on a frustrated whim because I was tired of building castles for the people I was working for and winding up with nothing for myself. To build the life I wanted, security came on the other side of risk. Read more>>

Shayla Nekia | Christian Fashion Content Creator

Anytime there is risk involved, there is the potential of losing something, but that doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. For me, in my daytime career as a nurse caring for children with cancer and other diseases, there was considerable risk involved in their care and deciding what treatment they would receive. Oftentimes, I got to watch firsthand that in most cases, the reward is always greater than the risk. Read more>>

Talia Staden Hutton | Social Media Strategist and Content Creator

Risk-taking has played a huge part in my career journey, especially when I made the shift from working in healthcare to freelancing. After seven years working in a field that initially seemed like it would be stable, I found myself feeling dread every day. I constantly struggled with impostor syndrome, never feeling like I truly belonged. It took a toll on my mental health and work-life balance, and I knew I needed to move on. Read more>>