Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Tatiana Nechayev | Photographer, Actress, and Model

I feel that taking calculated risks is essential for our growth. I often take risks when it comes to my photoshoot choices, I try to have big risky visions in freelance projects I pursue. These risky decisions within photography have generated my natural following and growth in a positive way and its something I want to continue to pursue in my photography career but also in my acting career. Read more>>

Jalen Thomas | Owner & Creative Director

When I was younger, I used to be afraid of taking risks. I would always play it safe, sticking to the things that I knew and avoiding anything that might be remotely dangerous or uncertain. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that life is all about taking risks. The people who achieve the most in life are often the ones who are willing to take risks and venture into the unknown. Read more>>

Jen Hernandez | Lead Events Planner and Floral Designer

When it comes to risks… there are very few of them that I won’t take. I always think that if it goes wrong then I’ll learn what not to do but if it goes right there can be massive opportunities at the other end. There really would not be a JenCraftsEvents without risks. Read more>>