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.

Belle Morelock

I think bravery is critical to following your dreams.I can’t imagine my life without it. It had gotten me through the hardest times in my life. I take risks by trying new things and saying yes to every new opportunity. When I first started dj-ing I was so scared I would shake! But as I got comfortable it became so fun. I was really grateful I stuck with it. Read More>>

Taylor “taylord” Barnes

Risk wasn’t just part of the journey; it was the spark that got me here. For nearly a decade, I was stuck in an industry that had nothing to do with art, showing up every day because I had to. I was so tired from working that I barely touched art, and when I did, it was uninspired. I knew I was never going to get where I wanted to be by following this path. Read More>>

Tarik Hagen

Life is about taking risks. And anything worth having is going to involve hard work and taking a risk. Risk for me is a part of life so I am not a risk adverse person. I take calculated risks where I weigh the outcomes. Sometimes it is a gut feeling and sometimes it’s a leap of faith. I can guarantee you I would not be where I am without taking risks. Starting a business is taking a risk, posting content on social media is a risk, asking someone on a date is a risk. Once you get over the fear of failure taking risks becomes a lot easier. Read More>>

Megan Goldstein

Risk taking is a huge part of my career! As a professional dancer you have to constantly be putting yourself out there in auditions, classes, and even networking with other creatives! I’ve had to learn how to be okay with taking risks with putting myself in front of directors and choreographers especially in audition setting where you might be asked to be really vulnerable! Read More>>