By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Challo Schott

Risk has played a role in almost every meaningful thing I’ve done in my life and career. I don’t think I’ve ever really chosen the safe route. Most of the projects I’ve been involved in started as ideas that probably didn’t make sense to a lot of people on paper. Read More>>

Juan Sebastian “zeb” Restrepo

Risk taking has played a crucial role in both my life and career. From leaving Miami to pursue a BFA at Pratt, to relocating to the Midwest to complete my studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, many of my most important decisions have required stepping into uncertainty. Risk has often had a front-row seat in shaping my path, both personally and professionally. Read More>>

Truce Nguyen

I think of risk as a necessary part of growth and self-development. Without it, life can become stagnant. Some of the most defining moments in my life have come from taking chances, even when the outcome wasn’t guaranteed. In 2012, I took a leap and left my hometown of Philadelphia to move to Miami without knowing anyone. Read More>>