Taking Chances

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.

Heather Griffith | Social Media Marketing Manager for Authors

Risk taking is one of the hardest things humans can do, it goes against all of our instincts of survival. There was a day when I needed to take risks though and I have never looked back. Read more>>

Geovani Gallegos | Photographer, Videographer, & Photo Studio Owner

Creating a business, especially a creative business, is ALL about taking risks. The biggest risk I’ve had to take was deciding to quit my job to invest my complete time and attention into my photography business and continuously finding ways to keep it a sustainable business, especially in this economy. Read more>>

Patrick Harlan | Drone Pilot, Cinematographer, Video Creator, Builder

Taking risks has played an important role in my life/career. I enjoy being a master of one’s own destiny simply because you never know where your life/career will lead. For instance, starting a hobby that I enjoyed that morphed into a pivotal role for my current organization (Urban Soccer Park). Read more>>

Catalina Moreno | REALTOR®

Risk-taking has been a central theme in my life and career, shaping my journey and defining my success. From the early days of my career in income tax preparation and home insurance, I always felt a pull towards entrepreneurship. Influenced by my mother, a successful entrepreneur, I knew that taking calculated risks could lead to significant rewards. Read more>>

Cullan McNamara | Photographer, Videographer & Author

Risk may be one of the most important elements in leading a happy, fulfilled life. An existence devoid of it can lead to resentment, regret, and—at worst—a dreaded lack of meaning. The beautiful thing is, risk is totally relative. Not everyone has to summit Everest to enjoy its benefits. Read more>>

Tyler Bourbon | Tattoo Artist

Quite simply, you cannot have a successful business without taking any risk. I’ve been a risk taker my entire life. Growing up, I wanted to be a filmmaker so three days after graduating college, I moved from Florida to Los Angeles without a job, any real savings, or a place to live. Read more>>

Janet

Risk-taking is only scary if you let it be. Most people would agree that you have to take some risks to keep moving forward towards achieving your goals. The key is to 1) have a clear vision of your goals, 2) know your limits, and 3) take only “calculated” risks, if you can. Read more>>

Riley Fedel | Hairdresser

I think taking risks is vital. Risk taking is something that sets a business owner apart from the rest. You have to be able to show you can go out on a limb and also be able to find the right solutions if everything blows up! If I didn’t ignore that little voice telling me everything is going to fall apart, and get out there and start to build a business, I wouldn’t be where I am. Read more>>

Reyna Vital | Reyna Vital | Freelancer, Weight Lifter, Health & Wellness Enthusiast

I think taking risks is super important for both personal and professional growth. For example, I decided to leave my corporate sales job of nearly 10 years to dive into freelancing, focusing on Social Media & Marketing with a focus on Brand Management. I knew stepping away from a stable career with a great salary and benefits would impact my husband’s and my financial goals. Read more>>

Mason Alexander | Tattoo Artist, Musician, Philosopher, human being

I especially liked this question because I feel like my personal story revolves largely around the act of takings risks. Also for me, I believe risks are synonymous with opportunity. A decision that you make in present time that can completely shift the trajectory of your life. Read more>>