There is a wealth of academic research that suggests that differences in risk appetite are at the heart of differences in career and business trajectories. We wanted to go beyond the theory and ask real people from the community about their perspectives and experiences with risk and risk taking.

Aymee Nuviola | Singer, songwriter, pianist and actress

Risk is always essential to take when you want to start a project, especially in my field, which is entertainment, in my case I call the risk Faith (The faith that surpasses all understanding, The Combination of what is expected and the certainty of what is not seen); However, it must come accompanied by a dose of realism, you have to know that there is a price to pay, there are mistakes to correct and many hours of hard work with focus and character to sustain you during the process, even more so if you are an Afro-Latina woman and an immigrant like me. I mention this not in a victim’s position but to motivate someone. Read more>>

Dylan Collado | Makeup Artist & Content Creator

Risk has been the main key that brought me to where I am today . Without risk there aren’t new beginnings! Sometimes we are afraid to try new things or to start a new path, but that is what is going to bring us new opportunities, experiences, lessons and most importantly to be better every day! Read more>>

Natasha Tous | Executive Coach & Founder

Risk-taking has always been a huge part of my journey, both personally and professionally. I see it as essential for growth and transformation. Stepping outside our comfort zones is how we really tap into our potential. If we don’t embrace risk, we end up limiting the opportunities that come our way. In my career, taking risks has been absolutely pivotal. Back in 2012, I made the bold decision to pack up my life and move from NYC to Hong Kong. This meant growing professionally while leaving my family and life behind to start fresh. Read more>>