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.

Meg Carney | Writer and Podcaster

Working in the outdoor industry for most of my professional life and spending almost all of my free time outdoors, I’ve taken a lot of risks. There’s the inherent risk in some of the activities I do, like rock climbing, but there are also risks in putting your name on an article byline or starting a podcast from scratch. An important distinction is that most risks I’ve taken are either necessary in the moment or reasonably calculated. I’m not just taking risks for the sake of it or the thrill. Read more>>

Liz Perrero | Athletic Trainer, Health and Human Performance Specialist, Yoga Instructor

I have always been someone that gravitates towards both internal and external challenges and risks. I think risk taking has allowed me to maintain an open mind to various possibilities and opportunities to be bold in my growth and knowledge. Without taking some of the major risks I have, I would not have made some of the most important relationships in my life, followed my passion to be a healthcare provider, or experienced a multitude of cultures, beliefs, and values around the United States. Read more>>

Frances Temple | Business owner of 2Lesbians&ATruck !

Risks can either leave a positive or negative impact. With taking risks usually it’s me going above and beyond for others. Doing for people what others wouldn’t. It makes a difference within my lifestyle and career. You show respect, integrity and that you care when it’s not what you see every day in a work or home environment. There is teamwork, guidance, and patience. Risks can also leave a negative impact if you don’t carry those values with you where you go. Read more>>

Henna Havila | Blogger & Influencer

I think that without stepping out from our comfort zone there is no growth so i definitely think that it is worth the risk. I would say that i’m a ”free soul” so i often just trust my intuition and usually decisions that i make are based on what feels right to me. I wouldn’t never wanna end up being old and looking back at my life regretting all the things that i didn’t do. There is also always risl that i fail but i think we can learn from everything so nothing is wasted. Read more>>