Risk-taking is at the heart of making a difference, but often we’ve been conditioned to avoid risk as much as possible. So, we asked some successful risk-takers to talk to us about how they developed their comfort with taking risk.
Da’Von Wildy
I developed my ability to take risk by remembering my struggle in the past and what my end goal is. I know that I would not like to revisit my struggle so I try to put myself out there as much as possible in order to reach my goals and become financially stable in the end. Read More>>
Christine Oswald
I’m sure many people in my life would call me a risk-taker. I think this began from an early age when I started acting. There is a certain level of risk and vulnerability in every audition and every time you step on stage. But I found quickly that the risk is often worth the reward. Read More>>
Monica Ramirez
As I began my career as a baker there were so many moments where I was scared and full of doubt. But I understood that one tiny step at time helped me overcome the fear I felt starting this journey. It helped me take the risk to growing my business. Read More>>
Quentin ‘Coach Q’ Pullen
From as far back as I can remember, I’ve carried a deep sense of curiosity. As a kid, I was the one who accepted every dare, not for the thrill, but because I genuinely wanted to understand what might happen on the other side of fear. That same curiosity pushed me to join the military. Read More>>
Eliana
I’ve always wanted to sing! I think because it has lived inside my head for so long, it’s made it to where I haven’t had a choice! Even though releasing is scary because it puts you in a vulnerable spot, it’s better than not moving at all. Read More>>
Jordan Nancarrow
I learned to take risks by realizing that staying comfortable was actually the biggest danger. When I first started acting, nothing was guaranteed – no safety net, no “right time,” just a vision and the choice to go all-in. Every audition, every rejection, every tiny win taught me that you can’t get where you want to go without stepping into uncertainty. Read More>>
