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.

Jett Lewis

Taking risks has played a major part in shaping who I am. Even though I’m only 19, I feel like I’ve already faced several moments where I had to trust myself and leap into the unknown. Whether it was traveling to Brazil and Mexico, solo traveling to Costa Rica, or moving out on my own at 18, each decision required me to step outside of what felt comfortable and familiar. To me, taking risks isn’t about being reckless — it’s about growth. It’s about recognizing fear and moving forward anyway.  Read More>>

Bea Scala

To be honest, I don’t think I ever set out to be a “risk-taker” in the traditional sense. For me, risk is the quiet decision to honor your inner voice—even when it goes against the grain. It’s the soft rebellion of trusting your own rhythm in a world that often asks you to rush. WKND Bake was born from a feeling – a quiet but persistent desire to learn and create something beautiful, meaningful, and mine. The biggest risk I’ve taken wasn’t just starting a bakery—it was choosing to believe that my vision, taste, and intuition were enough to build something real. Read More>>

Amy Budd

Risk-taking is always a fascinating question to me. I do not consider myself a “high risk taker”; however, anytime you are brave enough to start a business for yourself, it is a huge risk. It more often than not does not come with any guarantees for income, benefits, vacations, capital, and so many other factors. I was not always aware, at the time, but since I have been a solopreneur for 30+ years, I realize I have listened to some logic, but more often than not, followed my intuition and heart intelligence. I think this is true for so many entrepreneurs. The desire to create or make a positive impact outweighs any logical risk. Read More>>

Megan Sound

I love risks. I see them as opportunities to pause and question the fear and scarcity paradigm that so many of us get stuck in. If I look back at milestones in my life and what’s led me to living in a way that’s true to who I am, risk is always involved. My perspective is that the meaning of life is to have experiences in this human body I’m in. That means staying curious and open to what the world has to offer. Read More>>

Derrick DeLeon

Taking risks is an uncomfortable thing to do. It comes with emotionally detaching from the negative that could become habitual. Risk taking in my life has always served as a reminder that if I succeed, keep my head down and if I fail, keep my head up. I have taken many risks that ended in both good and bad but just like anything in life, there is always a price to pay and the question is what risk are we willing to take? I knew I wanted to be a business owner and I didnt know how and where to start. Read More>>