In our experience, most folks, including ourselves don’t have enough of an understanding of risk and the role it plays in our lives and careers and so we have made a concerted effort as a team to have conversations about risk with our interviewees. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Dani Congdon | Freelance Illustrator & Visual Storyteller

I think risk is a necessary part of success, as is failure. Failure is the unfortunate consequence of a risk gone wrong, but with failure comes growth and change – which will inevitably lead to success (even if it’s not in the way one originally anticipated). But the other consequence of risk is success. You never know if you don’t try, right? Read more>>

Michelle Gee | Body Sculpting Instructor

I believe in order to see results, you have to take some sort of risk. Risk to me helps you as a business owner create character and ownership. Looking back on all of the risk I’ve taken gives me so much pride and confidence in my brand. Read more>> 

Haoran Yu | Product Designer& Photographer

For me, risk is an indispensable player in my life, serving both as a necessary element and as a guiding force. Moreover, I actively seek out risks in both my personal and professional endeavors. Just like the routine activities of grocery shopping or watching a movie, individuals constantly expose themselves to risks, yet it’s impossible for people to refrain from venturing out and exploring the world. Read more>>

Dr. Darrius Geter | Apostle | Author | Publisher | Entrepreneur | Mentor

When it comes to life and business, you cannot be averse to taking risks. Any risk you take should be calculated. You take a calculated risk after weighing the advantages against the disadvantages to determine what course of action is in your best interest.  Read more>>

Rocky McKay | Rocky The Roofer

Starting your own business is an exhilarating adventure that ignites a journey of profound learning and character building. It’s about embracing resilience and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship with curiosity and determination.  Read more>>

Leanne Jamison | 💫Female Empowerment & Legacy Coach 🌍 Leadership & Holistic Business Coach ⚡ Licensed Psychotherapist 🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness, Kundalini & Breath Work Teacher

I have been a risk-taker for as long as I can remember. For most of my childhood, nothing really seemed to phase me as far as “dangerous” actions. I was a curious child, so naturally, I would enter into abandoned buildings that were not structurally sound, bring home animals with mange out of compassion and wanting to “save” them, and jump off of bridges, boathouses, and out of trees. Read more>>

Sam Vander Wielen | Attorney-turned-Entrepreneur

I don’t think about risk as being unsafe or stress-inducing — I think about it as part of the ‘game’ of entrepreneurship. Risk comes with the territory of building your own business. Entrepreneurship is all about having a growth mindset and seeing obstacles, challenges, and change as opportunities, instead. Read more>> 

Elijah Neeley | Worship Leader/Writer/Producer

I think risk is essential to anything you want to achieve in life. Without risk you will never know what your true potential is. If you aren’t willing to fail chasing a dream only you can see you will never truly become great.. I wouldn’t have a career today without risk. Read more>>

Dani Glover | Master Cosmetologist & Salon Owner

You have to take risks if you want to succeed in life. A risk is something that could happen if said plan doesn’t work. Just like there’s a risk, there’s also a reward. I try to focus more on the reward, while still having the risk in mind. Begin fearful while also fearless while always conscious of the who, the why, and the risk has allowed me to be present amongst some amazing people.  Read more>>

Ashley Duffus | International Student-athlete, Student-worker, Intern & Hairstylist

I believe that risks are scary, but in a good way. In my opinion, risk has a lot to do with having faith because faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).  Read more>>