How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

Xinxun Liao | Designer

In fact, my path to pursuing art is full of unknowns and risks, but I will still believe in myself. I will continue to take risks, explore, and experiment. Encountering many obstacles along the way, I will dig deep inside myself, explore new things, and bring out the most authentic things. To make my art vibrant and thought-provoking. Maybe that’s why I like to take risks, and that’s what makes art so appealing to me. Read more>>

Audrey Blackmore | Videographer

I think about risk similarly to how I view relying on discipline rather than motivation. It’s a necessity for growth. In my experience, if you aren’t making mistakes, you aren’t trying. Taking chances and experiencing setbacks is crucial to your journey because they represent the catalyst, the shift that will either spark your passion or put an end to it. Read more>>

Danielle Dials | Owner of Danielle Renée Beauty, Bath, & Skin Care

There’s no way around risks in entrepreneurship. I think taking smart risks requires some sort of strategy. Read more>>

Rebel Phoenix | Digital Creator & Independent Model

Plunging into uncertain prospects can be extremely frightening. I have had a “love/hate” relationship with taking risks in my professional and personal life. As I have grown in life and experience I’ve learned that “risk” is just a synonym for “opportunity”. Once I realized that it was a matter of deciphering which opportunities were in my best interests! Read more>>

Kierra Myers | The Career Doctor (Professional resume writer & career coach)

I think risk taking is a must in life. You never know what an outcome will be until you take the risk to begin the journey to find out. Taking risk in my life/career has given me one of the greatest things that I feel life can offer and that’s experience. Taking risk, I been able to experience extremely good days as well as some bad and that’s what is constantly molding my character and making me the woman that I am today. Risk taking= rewards Read more>>

Robert Johnson | Music artist and Business owner

Me personally, I have learned to love taking risks and operating in the unknown. It’s a old saying that’s says “low risk, low reward, high risk, high reward. “And that is certainly true. Risks have played a major role in my life because when I decided to pursue my music career and business I didn’t know where it was going to take me . But Thankfully to God the master plan came Together well and each day I am Read more>>

Keith Smith | Professional Model & Actor

I think about risk as a necessary component of success in a career. Playing it safe never takes you to your full potential. I find it true what is said about risk: high risk, high reward. Taking risks is important because there is always a learning experience hidden within the risk as well. Taking risks has a huge role in my life and career because of the lessons involved. Read more>>

Sam Chong | Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer

Risks can be defined in many ways depending on who you’re asking. For me, taking risks can look a lot like taking on a challenge. While I may fear the unknown or hesitate making certain decisions, I tell myself that taking risks will move me towards where I am meant to be, or help me realize what isn’t right for me. Read more>>

Kash Dolo | Luxury Clothing Designer

I’ve been an Entrepeneur my entire life. Becoming an entrepreneur has been the biggest risk and taking that risk has allowed me to be a free man and allows me to make my own schedule and utilize my time as I please. Read more>>

Tashanna Harris | Owner of R Castle LLC

My thoughts on risk are bitter-sweet, because risk can become the cause of gains in the long run but, on the other hand not all things are worth the risk. People always say, “the bigger the risk the better the reward”. Read more>>

Ja’lia Marie | Photographer

I am most proud of how consistent I’ve been.! I once asked my younger brother for career advice and what he said has stuck with me.! “Stay consistent, everyone will get tired and give up… That’s where you come in.!” Read more>>