We asked some of the most interesting folks in the community to open up about how they think about taking chances and the role risk has played in their lives and careers. Risk is by far the topic folks talk to us most about and we hope the responses below will help shed light on many different perspectives.

T R U V O N N E | Artist / Producer

Risk has been at the forefront of my entire time in being a creative. I remember when I was starting and writing on guitar and trying to reach out to producers and have some time to collaborate and realizing that I was not going to get the time of day. I received a little Ableton lite production kit and went from there. Read more>>

Joli Ayn Wood | Oil Painter

In a field such as mine, creating art, being immersed in art, the idea of taking risk differs from the types of risk I used to help others mitigate in a prior employment life. Before I became entrenched in art full time, I worked in banking for nearly 30 years, where risk management is at the heart of everything we would do. Credit policy was a specialty of mine, and days were spent managing said risk to an “acceptable level.” Read more>>

Thelovelyjinnea | Model & Influencer

The most Important thing I’ve done as a parent is be present and consistent with my kids. I tell them all the time I can’t help you or protect you if you don’t tell me what’s going on. And that keeps me up to date and present in their lives for the most part. Read more>>

Asha Surti | Reiki Master Teacher

As humans we fear the unknown, and often stay comfortable even though our soul knows risks are necessary to get to our next level of growth. There have been many times in life that I had to look fear straight in the eye-and despite it being there, take a leap of faith. Read more>>

Marli Thibodeau | Artist and Creator of The Radiance Way

Risk-taking for me is simply following my intuition. I’ve changed directions many times as a serial entrepreneur, and while it can be difficult to move away from what is comfortable and familiar, taking a chance on something new can be incredibly rewarding. You may even realize there’s more to you than you could have ever imagined. Read more>>