We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Yuliya Karnitskaya

Our story began the day my family made a bold decision—to leave behind our quiet, predictable life and start over in a completely new country. We moved to America with open hearts and a hunger for something more. I had heard so many contrasting opinions about this country, full of opportunities but also challenges. Still, I imagined a path to success paved with bold decisions, unexpected turns, and meaningful adventures. Read More>>

Adrianna Jawdynska

Risk-taking has played a defining role in both my personal life and career. One of the biggest risks I took was leaving Poland and coming to the U.S. right after high school. I had no financial support, no family, no connections—just a vision and the belief that this move could change my life for the better. It was a huge leap of faith, but I knew that without taking this risk, I would never be able to fully pursue my dreams. Read More>>

Nolan King

I’ve always viewed risks as opportunities for growth. Sometimes we get into this “comfort zone” where life starts to become bland. For me, taking risks and becoming uncomfortable are some of the “spices of life”. If I have the opportunity to try something new, whether risky or not, I’m going to view it as an opportunity for personal growth. Read More>>

Ronald Guerrier

I think about risk as an opportunity to grow, provided it’s a calculated risk. I try to evaluate the potential downsides, what I can control, and what I’ll learn either way.

Taking risk allowed me to discover a me I never knew existed. Every time I loss I picked up the dice and rolled them once more. Life is a gamble I choose to roll the dice. Read More>>

JVNCLRK

As an entrepreneur in the creative field, risk isn’t just part of the journey—it is the journey. You don’t get far in this space without betting on yourself. A lot of people take one or two shots, and if it doesn’t land how they hoped, they call it quits. But as a creative, you’re constantly evolving—reformulating, rebuilding, and pushing forward. Every loss is a setup for a bigger win if you’re willing to learn and adjust. Read More>>

Jordan Betten

Risk is inseparable from creativity and starting a business. They go together.

As an artist and entrepreneur, risk is inherent in everything. We have to embrace this unknown and turn it into opportunity.

The risk is really the challenge. The puzzle that must be solved to reach the intended result. Like cracking the code to unlock the potential of your idea.

Being a life long artist comes with many risks – emotional, financial and professional. It is a never ending road. Read More>>

Jarrin McDowell

Taking risks and doing what I want in unorthodox ways regardless of what people think has put me in position to receive many opportunities and have experiences that build character and further my personal development,
I think risk taking is very important and there is never “the perfect time” to do anything! Read More>>

Dennis Beaulieu

Risk. From people betting fortunes on Wall Street to thrill-seekers leaping off Mont Blanc in wingsuits, or the brave men and women who put on a uniform every day—it’s a wild concept.
As an artist, risk shows up differently. It’s not always life or death, but it can feel like it. You risk failure, criticism, being misunderstood, or never being validated. But to me, risk is essential. Without it, the chance for greatness might never come. Read More>>