Embracing risk is one of the most powerful things anyone can do to level up and maximize the probability of reaching your full potential. Below, you’ll find risk-takers across industries sharing their stories of how they began to embrace risk.
Oly Cumpian
I think my ability to take risks was born from purpose. I come from a very hardworking family, and from a young age, I understood that my generation stood where we are because of the sacrifices of those before us. I’ve always wanted to do more—not in defiance of their path, but in honor of it. Read More>>
Addis Fouché
My ability to take risk comes from taking risks: both failed attempt and successful wins. As a child, my brother and I used to race down the street to our house when approaching Fulton Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Hearing ‘keep going, Addis!’ rather than ‘why did you stop?’ was an early motivator to seek grit when challenges presented themselves. Read More>>
Tobias & Charlyn Madison
Honestly, it started with faith before anything else. TCakes was born in a farmers market parking lot—with folding tables, long weekends, and a dream that people would fall in love with our 8-layer cakes. When the opportunity came to open a storefront, it wasn’t a neat, easy decision. Charlyn left her nursing career to run the café full time. Read More>>
Julio Araujo
You start realizing that fear is natural — but it’s not meant to control you. When you trust that God, purpose, or the vision guiding you is bigger than your comfort zone, you stop letting “what if I fail?” dictate your choices. Faith gives you courage to move anyway, even when things aren’t guaranteed. Read More>>
Mayangui Nkouka
“I feel trapped and dissatisfied…What am I doing?” After graduating and beginning my professional career in 2013, those thoughts became the norm. On paper, everything seemed perfect. I had a high paying reputable job that allowed me to live a comfortable life. I resided in Washington DC suburbs close to family and friends. Outside of work, I enjoyed my life. Read More>>
