The capacity to take risk is one of the biggest enablers of reaching your full potential and so we want to create a space where risk-takers can come together to talk about how they’ve developed their capacity for risk taking.
Fatima’s Baklawa
Hi, I’m Diana, the founder of Fatima’s Baklawa. Starting this journey was like diving into a fun project, a way to have more control over my time and, of course, to enjoy some delicious treats along the way. It turned out to be much more than just a side gig; it became a vibrant community where customers keep coming back not only for the homemade desserts but also because they love sharing them with their loved ones – and that’s what makes it special for me! Read more>>
Amethyst Ganaway
My ability to take risks has come from a lifetime of seeing those around me doing risky things. I learned at a very early age that risks can be bad, but can also be good – it’s all about what you want your outcome to be. So for me, I take calculated risks. Being unafraid to take those risks approached with a certain level of discernment, probability, and the reality that the risk may not work in your favor, has truly gotten me where I am. Read more>>
Javonte Rose
I developed my ability to take risks at such a very young age. Being on my own since I was 15 years old was hard for me. Before I build self love and encouragement, I would write in a journal everyday asking god for a better family , a better life. I had to build myself up from being knocked down or not feeling loved to be able to take risk. Read more>>
Kevin Stevenson
I enjoy taking risks, because it forces me to push myself. It gives me a goal and a challenge, which I need in order to grow. Comfort zones are the killer of creativity, so I try to step outside my comfort zones as much as possible. This mindset doesn’t allow me to turn away a challenge. I figure there is enough hours in a day to overcome any obstacle, so I welcome any and all opportunities to take on risks. Because where there is risk, there is reward! Read more>>
Maxime Rancon
I believe my ability to take risks has evolved through a blend of natural ambition and the experiences I’ve gained over the years. Steering the course for high-stakes advertising campaigns and establishing The Rancon Company has taught me the importance of seizing opportunities, even when they come with a risk. Working as a creative director for esteemed luxury brands and overseeing significant property rebranding initiatives, I’ve learned to trust my instincts and understand that innovation often requires stepping into the unknown. Read more>>
Whitney Alexandria
My ability to take risks started when I began my journey as an entrepreneur. I started with a couple hundred dollars and a low paying 9-5 that guaranteed that I would not be able to live comfortably at all. I knew that risking this job and a year of growth within the company could potentially put me on a different path. I knew I could always resort back to a 9-5 and work to move up within that company over the years but the fire I had in me to start my business could die and that seemed like something I couldn’t risk. I told myself “you miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t take, everytime” Read more>>
Brittany Alexandrea
Growing up with an entrepreneurial father was like having a front-row seat to a dynamic life of creativity and risk-taking. His passion for building something from the ground up instilled in me a sense of resilience and an adventurous spirit. Witnessing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship shaped my mindset, teaching me the value of hard work, innovation, and the courage to pursue my own endeavors. Read more>>
Juan Gonzalez
You only live once and tomorrow is’nt promised. Its now or never. No one ever said life was gonna be easy. You have to put in the work and take the risks if you wanna succeed. One song that inspired me to take risks was “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. His lyrics saying “Do not miss your chance to blow, this opportunity comes once in a life time”. You learn as you go, get back up and learn from your mistake. Never give up. Read more>>
Danny Goldman
Practice. Each time I take a risk–hopefully a well calculated one–the process becomes slightly easier. Everything is based on patterns and repetition; I find that after taking the risk and discovering the result–whether negative, neutral, or positive–the illusion of fear and discomfort quickly disappears. Read more>>
Jasmin Pollard
I like to say that I am a calculated risk taker. I am willing to take a risk, but I have to be convinced that it will work out in my favor. When I started my business in 2018/2019 it was absolutely a risk, but I was confident enough in my experience and abilities that I was fully convinced that I would succeed. I think (for me) the key to developing my ability to “just go for it” has been rooted in having confidence in myself and trusting my gut. Read more>>
Marlee Quirarte
I have always been someone who struggles to find purpose and interest in something very intensely – that never has come naturally for me. However, I’m generally a very passionate person so the polarity in my personality has been tough to navigate. I think I feel purpose and excitement in taking risk. Because it’s what I imagine a lot of people who are really interested in certain hobbies, jobs, tasks feel a bit of when they’re doing that thing. Taking risks makes me feel alive and substantial. Read more>>
Robert John Kley
Stop thinking; don’t wait to follow what you feel in your heart. By the time your brain catches up and realizes what happened, it will be too late… you can work out the details then. Thinking too much about anything is paralyzing. When you take a risk, you open yourself up to making your dreams into a reality. Read more>>
Susan Crawford, PCC
The biggest risk I took was leaving my corporate job after 8 years. I never intended to own my own business, I call myself an “accidental entrepreneur” but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more>>
Diana Acevedo
I’ve always had this bold and impulsive drive about me. I found it interesting however, whether it was classmates, friends, coworkers, or other social groups, that not everyone had that. This puzzled me because I thought it was normal for everyone but was surprised to find out now that I’m older, everyone struggles with taking risk, even when it comes to just being themselves. Read more>>
Samantha Clay
I have far more regrets from playing it safe than times I took a huge leap and fell on my face. This mentality is why I always want to show up with the weirdest, boldest art I can make. It’s taken me a while to embrace the fear, but I’ve learned that my strangeness is a superpower. And the biggest risk I can take, is not to use it. Read more>>
Lani Gonzales
I developed my ability to take risks through a journey of self-discovery and transformation. My background as a survivor of abuse and trauma provided me with a unique perspective on life. I realized that I had two choices: to let my past define me or to use it as a source of strength and resilience. I chose the latter. Read more>>
Ashley Park
What some people consider risk, I consider an investment. By challenging myself and trying new things, I am able to grow both personally and professionally. As an independent film producer, I’ve chosen to take calculated risks rather than wait for the ideal circumstances to start a project. Read more>>
Carmela Cox
Hi, Thanks for having me! Taking risks can be scary. And I can totally understand why we as humans don’t want to do it. We feel very comfortable where we are. We feel very safe. But it’s in those moments when we take that leap, when we take that risk, that we’re able to grow. That we’re able to go after what it is that we dream of. Read more>>
Candace Machado
I have always seen risk as something that I needed to do. I needed to take risks so that I could keep moving forward. The risks that I have taken throughout my life have led me to a place of healing and growing. My risk taking ability came at an early age from watching my parents take risks that ended up not working out for them in the long run. Read more>>
Dezmyre Volmeus
First off, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to share my story. My hope is that someone will read this article and decide to not give up on their dreams. I strongly believe that my ability to take risks was developed the day my grandfather, Jerome Cajuste,had passed away. Read more>>
Erika Brocks
There are two big risks I have taken in my life and both have paid off. The first leap of faith I took was picking up everything I had and moving to a new state I had never visited, Texas! At this point in my life I was younger and thought what the heck if this doesn’t work out I can always move back home. Read more>>
