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.

Yulia Meliksetyan | VP Of Sales – Filmbase USA

To me, risk is like a big adventure—sometimes things work out amazingly, and other times, they teach us valuable lessons. Taking risks is like giving ourselves a chance to grow, learn, and try new things. My journey with risk started when I was 16 and began working for a major hospitality group. There, I realized how embracing risks can lead to incredible experiences. Read more>>

Kiarrah Guerra | Vocalist, Actor, and Model

I believe that risk taking is a key component to any progressional journey. No matter if you started from the bottom or the top, it’s always important to face your fears with courage. There’s been times where I didn’t get the job, I didn’t get the role, I’ve received 10x more “no’s” than I have “yes’s”, but I realize that’s all apart of the journey. Read more>>

Jadah Sellner | Author, Business Coach & Mentor

One of the best risks I ever made In 2013, I attended a 2-day mastermind in New York City with Jonathan Fields (founder of Good Life Project®). When the invitation popped into my inbox, I had already invested five figures in my first business coach (which was so scary at the time). I couldn’t possibly invest in anything else, I thought. I was scared to tell my husband. Read more>>

Míster Ramírez | Artist

I remember seeing an interview in which a professor mentioned that frequently people with lower iq had more money than people with higher iq, and he suggested it was because people sometimes over analyze things I dont’ about the iq thing, but I do believe in taking risks.
Moving from Argentina to the US, leaving family and friends, was indeed a risk
Worth it? Read more>>

Spencer Carpenter MBA | Director/Financial Advisor, Real Estate Investor, Franchise Owner

I feel that I am a very curious and passionate person, so I love to pursue opportunities that challenge me to learn more about myself, others, and the world around me. Having a growth mindset and being driven to learn new skills and experiences has helped me become a more well-rounded leader. By the time I was in my 20’s, I was a licensed Financial Advisor covering a large territory primarily in palm beach county. Read more>>

alexandrea krueger | Hair Stylist + Salon owner

I personally believe that taking a risk always results in the success. I became a single mom at the young age of 19, I put myself through cosmetology school while having to work full time to support my son. I worked in other salons for years and one day I had a feeling that I was meant to open something of mine own. I was no financially stable in the place I was working so I took a risk and opened a single studio of my own, not knowing how if I would make it or not, I ended up becoming successful and being able to provide a place for my son and I to live on our own. Read more>>

Nihki Frederic | Interior Designer & Entrepreneur

When considering risk, I view it as a dynamic element in life and career. Risk-taking has been pivotal in shaping my experiences, pushing me beyond my comfort zone, and fostering personal and professional growth. Whether it’s embarking on new ventures or making significant decisions, calculated risks have often led to valuable lessons and achievements. Read more>>