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.

Braxton Gibbs

I see risk as the gap between where I am and where I’m meant to be. Every major move I’ve made, creatively or personally, came from choosing uncertainty over comfort. Not all of them worked out, but every one pushed me forward. Playing it safe never did that. Read More>>

Iyanna Simone

When it comes to risk I’ve always believed there are two sides, the fear of the unknown and the possibility of growth. I naturally lean toward risk taking because I see it as part of following your passion. I believe being an entrepreneur and business owner is already a risk in its own. Before I first started my journey as an entrepreneur at the age of 19, I was working jobs that didn’t fulfill me. I knew I wanted more out of life and at that time I just completed training to obtain my cosmetology license because beauty has always been a passion of mine.  Read More>>

Felipe Morales

In the art industry, I believe taking risks is one of the most important things—trying new approaches and being even a little unconventional. Ever since I started my dance career, I’ve realized that while talent and discipline are essential for growth, being bold and taking risks—not just with your art but also with your look and style—is what truly captures people’s attention. Read More>>

Jackie Edmundson

I’ve come to see risk as a realignment tool. It’s less about fear of the unknown and more about honoring what feels true, even if it means walking away from something that looks great on paper. That was the case when I made the decision to step away from a C-suite role. It wasn’t because I didn’t value the work or that I wasn’t good at it. It was because I just knew, deep down, that it no longer aligned with who I was or the kind of impact I wanted to have. It was time for a change. Read More>>