How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

Alicia Kern | Professional Photographer

I tend to approach risk with a “go for it” attitude, jumping off the proverbial cliff and building my parachute on the way down. Excitement propels me forward and even though I don’t have all the answers at the beginning, I would rather go after a dream that God has given me, rather than sit back waiting for it to be perfect before I ever take a step toward it. Read more>>

Jessica Segebre | Makeup Artist

In 2019, I took a leap of faith and drove from Miami to Phoenix with my pup, cat and only a few suitcases, guided solely by an address. I was a published makeup artist, who had acquired several customers, but saw an opportunity in Arizona—the market was wide open for me to succeed. Since then, life has been an exhilarating journey of self discovery which has led me to embrace better and bigger opportunities. Taking chances is essential in life, and this gamble paid off for me! Read more>>

Giancarlo Murillo | Business Owner & Musician

My partner Jesse Montano and I (Giancarlo Murillo) have always seen risk as a necessary part of life, without taking risks there’s no getting ahead. You’ll never know what doors might open up for you if you’re not willing to try to knock on them. Risk has played a giant role in our lives, we were 19 years old when we decided to open up our business together in an industry where we had no guidance or mentors, only the knowledge we did have, our dream to succeed, and the drive inside of us to make it happen! Read more>>