Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

brenda aguera | holistic coach and consciousness facilitator

I believe that without risk theres no transformation, every decision you take is going to come with fear, risk, but also opportunity and a chance to transform your life. The first risk I took was talking about spirituality, energy and consciousness out laud on my social media. What was I risking? My friends talking bad about me, unfollows, haters, people on validating my arguments etc. Read more>>

Jose Virella | videographer

I was in a safe job and filming videos on the side but scared to go full time after my passion. I took a risk but had to follow God’s calling for me, and it was one hundred percent worth the risk! Even though there was a risk, the reward outweighed the risk and I do not regret the decision that I made! Read more>>

Paula Temple | visual Artist and Professor of Art Emerita

I took risks not knowing they were risks. When I recount my life to others the response is usually “you took a lot of risks”. This is somewhat surprising to me because I have always seen life as a great adventure to explore. I chose to follow a career as a visual artist that was considered to be risky and difficult to make a living. I took every opportunity as a child to go to art classes and learn about how artists did their work. I never had a “mentor” or anyone who guided through my career. There are risks in being a woman following a career that was dominated by male artists. Read more>>

Iram Ayala | Chef/Owner

Risk is part of the process. Risk often is opportunities in the growth. We look forward on taking that opportunity. Read more>>

Ty Knoxx | Ty Knoxx

Taking risks is huge. I moved to California and currently investing in a new home and studio location. Scared money don’t make money. You can’t be afraid to invest i yourself (smartly) if you want your dreams to come true. Read more>>