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.

Priscilla Hardie | Founder of Luxx Socials | Social Media + Marketing Company

I view risk as a necessary step toward growth and achievement. Without stepping outside of my comfort zone and challenging the status quo, it’s hard to discover new opportunities or reach one’s full potential. Growing up, I followed the conventional path—attending college, earning a Bachelor’s and a Masters degree, and securing a stable 9-to-5 job. This norm provided a solid foundation, and I’m grateful for the education and experience I gained. However, deep down, I always felt capable of more and aspired to do something that truly challenged me and allowed me to make a greater impact. Read more>>

Marilyn Sanchez | Intimate Photographer

Seventeen years ago, I encountered a significant turning point as I approached the beginning of a new and unclear direction in my career as a boudoir photographer. At that moment, I was extremely aware that I was about to take an enormous risk, but I had no inkling of just how profound and far-reaching that risk would be. Taking a leap into the unknown, a realm few had dared to enter, not as I had pictured. I faced an unfamiliar path ahead, filled with possible dangers and societal boundaries, yet the temptation to craft something truly personal and life-changing was too strong to resist. Read more>>

Julissa Bruzon | Real Estate Investor & Developer

Everything in life involves some level of risk, but some risks can be more rewarding than others. If you marry, you risk divorce; if you drive, you risk a car crash; if you have a job, you risk losing it. The point is, risk is inevitable, even if it varies in degrees. I believe it’s worthwhile to take risks that have the potential for high returns. Besides, you can mitigate risks through actionable steps, such as educating yourself. For example, you’re more likely to crash if you never learned how to drive. Read more>>