In our experience, most folks, including ourselves don’t have enough of an understanding of risk and the role it plays in our lives and careers and so we have made a concerted effort as a team to have conversations about risk with our interviewees. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Saidi Glauser | Dancer/Choreographer & Online Thrift store owner

Risk taking is something I wish more ppl would do and I encourage everyone to just do it. It has played a major role in my life. My mom really is my inspiration and my role model to this. She is all about taking risks and has taught me to do the same for myself. Sometimes you really just have to jump into the ocean to see what’s out there. Read more>>

Helin Cetin | Singer/Songwriter

Without taking a risk I would most likely still be sitting in cold Germany doing things that absolutely do not fulfill either me or my purpose. It’s essential for your self-growth, after accomplishing anything that was out of your comfort zone you automatically start going on a journey of adventures. Read more>>

Jose Ortiz | CPA & Certified Tax Coach

I come from a pretty risk-averse upbringing. Like many of us, I was taught to go to school, land a good job, and save for retirement. You know – play it safe. We all know that a lot has changed since those days. I realized that if I were to accomplish my lofty dreams, it wouldn’t be as an employee. Actually, I saw being an employee as a bigger risk than going at it alone. Read more>>

Maranda Johnson | Real Estate Agent

No risks, No reward! I knew if I didn’t take risks I’ll be stuck in the same position. As soon as I received my real estate license I didn’t know what to do next. I wasted lots of money on courses trying to learn how to run a successful business and fumbled a few deals but i didn’t let that stop me. Read more>>

Samantha Gallacher | Designer, rug and interiors

I think they only way to really get a new business started and thriving is to be willing to take risks. Whether you believe you can do it or not you must convince yourself that anything is possible. When I started my rug company I believed I had a great product but I wasn’t sure how I was going to get to the place I wanted to. I just had to believe and take a risk that hard work would get me there. Read more>>