Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Jessica Wood

There’s a certain kind of magic that lives on the other side of uncertainty. As a wedding photographer, we often find ourselves stepping into the unknown—unpredictable light, fleeting moments, weather that refuses to cooperate, and timelines that shift without warning. But over the years, I’ve come to realize that taking risks is not only part of the process—it’s what elevates it. Read More>> 

Rosaura & Brenda

There was a point in our lives where risk felt way too scary. For a long time, we clung to what felt safe—checking the boxes, following the “right” path, and defining success by stability. But the most transformative moments in our lives and careers have come from taking leaps before we were fully ready. Read More>> 

Yifei Gao

Buying Bashful Baby was the biggest financial risk I’ve taken so far — it took nearly all my savings to purchase, operate, and start growing the business. But the joy it’s brought me as a creative outlet is absolutely indispensable. I’ve always had a creative side — I was a competitive artist growing up, and in college I started a nonprofit to support student artists and ran a grant-backed fashion show for sustainable designers.  Read More>>