We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Alexandra Hepworth | Director of Operations & Senior Travel Curator

I am someone who has never really shied away from taking risks. Thats not to say I do things on a ‘whim’, I would always say any risks I have taken have been thought through, and the pro’s and con’s weighed up, but my choices have not always been the most conventional ones when looking at the journey I have taken in my career to get to where I am today. One thing I can say is I have never regretted a decision I have made or a risk I have taken! Read more>>

Jade Peña | Owner of Emerald Eclectic

In 2020, I decided it was time to take a risk. Prior to my decision, I had worked a range of different jobs since the age of 14. I worked at fast food restaurants, car washes, grocery stores, doggy daycares, retail, the assessor’s office, and a college. I had gained a lot of different skills and experiences over the years, but I was ready to make a change and pursue a career that I was truly passionate about. I wanted to start my own business. Read more>>

Katherine Wormley | Author & Creative

Growing up I was not a big risk-taker. I am a natural analyzer and took that perspective with many of my life choices. Whether these choices had the potential for negative or positive consequences, I had to make a pros and cons list in my head before making moves. Some of these choices were the best decisions of my life and some were the dumbest decisions (we shall save those stories for another day). It wasn’t until I started taking my belief in Jesus Christ seriously, that I realized risk-taking was a significant part of my relationship with Him. Read more>>

Angela Rockwood | Actor, TV Producer, Model, Speaker & Rolling Empire

Risk taking is my language 110% I think it’s important to take risk within life because it allows you to come out of your comfort zone and leap into the unknown creating wondrous manifestations into your reality or teaching you lessons that will allow you to gain the tools to create masterpieces in the future. Taking risks has played an enormous role within my life and career. As I think about my whole entire life of when I achieved the greatest heights it’s when I took the biggest risk. Read more>>

Christy Whitman | Lightworker, Transformational Leader, Two-Time New York Times Bestselling Author

Risk taking is essential, both personally and professionally, for the simple reason that unless we step out of our existing comfort zone, it’s impossible to grow into our fullest potential. Exploring a new relationship is a risk of the heart. Becoming a parent is a risk of faith. Starting a new business is a risk of time and money. But I believe we take an even greater risk if we choose not to pursue the desires that each of us carries in our hearts. Read more>>

Rob Lucci | Musician

With building a business and a brand as an independent artist I feel like you can never progress without taking some type of risk. I honestly find myself scared of facing risks within my career, I don’t like to be in a position where I’ll fail, or feel under prepared. However every time I try to jump into the deep end of a situation, I always come out the other side realizing I could do it. Read more>>

Britton Frost | Writer, Philosopher, Astrologer

In the words of comedian Bill Burr: There’s no risk in chasing a dream, but there’s a tremendous amount of risk in playing it safe. If your intuition, uninhibited by emotions and external influences, says to do it, then you do it, and things will always turn out better than if you didn’t Read more>>