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.

Patty Delvalle | Abstract Floral Artist

Risk-taking is at the heart of what I do. My creative process is both intuitive and expressive, which means creativity itself becomes an act of risk. Each time I start a new piece, I confront an inner struggle—vulnerability, anxiety, self-doubt, and the fear of how my work will be received. Yet, despite this discomfort, I choose to push through, resisting the fear in order to remain open and create authentically. Read more>>

Kamden Cotton | Model

On one hand taking a risk can be super challenging and very scary! On the other hand taking a risk can be one of the most amazing things to do, and it can be so rewarding. One of my first big risks was starting modeling. Before my first shoot I was so anxious that I couldn’t eat or sleep; I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to preform well and give the photographer what he wanted from me.  Read more>>

K $tarr | Rapper & Actor

Just the mere fact that I’m doing anything in entertainment is a risk in it self! I love to entertain but people don’t know i am horribly shy! Every time i grab a mic or a camera is pointed at me is take a huge risk of just dying right there lol if you all only knew the screams i let out inside! Read more>>