By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Steve Koch | Television Producer turned Podcast Producer

Risk taking is an unavoidable part of life. I believe it’s an essential part of growth, both personal and professional. Taking calculated risks has led me to both unexpected opportunities and significant hardships but all of which has helped me to grow and learn. Read more>>

Jordan London | Professional Ballerina & Content Creato

My entire life, before I even consciously was aware of my behavior, has been a series of risks. I suppose I have always been inclined to take them. As a young student, I took the risk of piling and piling on more AP classes whilst getting more serious with ballet. I did not have the capacity to understand what it meant to not do the maximum amount. Read more>>

Bianca Gonzalez | Singer

Taking risks can open life up to incredible possibilities. Although it may sound cliché, there really is so much to learn and gain from taking risks. For me personally, for example, I had to make the decision to move to a totally different state in order to boost my singing opportunities. When I noticed that my life felt as if it was at a standstill, I knew that I had to take more drastic measures in order to gain a sense of fulfillment and take advantage of life. Read more>>

Eric Aldrich | Teacher, Writer, and Photographer

Risk indicates opportunity. It may be an opportunity to try something new, learn a skill, connect with other people, or any number of outcomes. Risk can also be a natural motivator insofar as uncertainty can offer a thrill, sharpen the senses, or feed a curiosity. Read more>>

Irma Gastelum | Life Insurance Agent

I had reached a point in my life a couple years ago where I knew there had to be more to life. I was a sales manager for a cell phone store making good money but after 5 years I started asking myself is this all my life will be? Things began to get rocky at work dealing with poor management and toxic work environment, and then this opportunity arises. An opportunity of a life time. Read more>>