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.

Cristina Melendez

Taking risks has always been a part of who I am. Many told me not to pursue filmmaking in El Salvador because “there’s no industry there,” but I chose to break the ice and pave the way for others to follow. I relocated twice to study and work, all with the dream of elevating Salvadoran cinema through my production company, Clak Films. Read More>>

Gaston Virkel

I have a rule for risk-taking: I prefer to live with failure rather than with the uncertainty of ‘what if.’ Read More>>

Keith “Papa Keith” Walcott

Risk taking has been a defining element in my journey, both personally and professionally.

• Embracing calculated risks has allowed me to step into uncharted territories, whether by exploring innovative projects or venturing into new markets. This willingness to try something different has often led to breakthroughs that might not have happened through safe, conventional choices. Read More>>

Casson Benson

Taking risks has gotten me to where I am today with out a doubt. I took a HUGE risk 3.5 years ago in the fall of 2021 to uproot my life and start over 1,000+ miles from home. And with that came a lot of struggles, struggles to find friends and that is where I started my business! I started Casson Benson Creatives, which specializes in Photography ( Portraits, Product, hospitality), Content Creation and Interior Decorating.  Read More>>