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.

Anne-Sophie MONFILS

I have always taken risks since the beginning of my adult life. I moved hundreds of kilometers to have a better living environment, I quit six or seven permanent jobs to change work, move, or simply travel to the other side of the world. I said yes to risky professional opportunities in which I had no experience. I learned, I made mistakes, I bounced back— Read More>>

Corinne Hill

Owning my own business has always felt like a risk. It’s scary to rely solely on yourself for both work and income. Taking the leap to go full-time with photography and start my own business was a huge jump—but one I knew I’d have to make eventually. Every time I invest further in myself and my business, there’s always an initial cost and pressure for the risk to pay off. Read More>>

Galilea Trujillo

Risk has always been a crucial factor in my story. The first—and perhaps the most important—was leaving my small town in Sonora, my family, and my university plans in fashion design to dedicate myself to building and consolidating a record label with my brother. I had no experience at all in that field, but I had the drive and the willingness to learn. I see my story as a domino effect: that first push was taking the risk, and from there everything started to fall into place.
That decision completely transformed my path, the way I think, my goals, and my aspirations. Read More>>

Kai B. Parker

Risk-taking isn’t optional in art; it’s essential. You can’t afford to get comfortable or complacent, or to settle into a box someone else put you in. If you’re okay with that, maybe this isn’t the path for you. I can’t think of a single piece of truly groundbreaking art that didn’t take a leap, push a boundary, or offer something fresh. Read More>>