Taking Risk is essential, but how much, when and why? Taking risks effectively is as much of an art as it is a science and we’ve asked some of the brightest folks in the community to tell us about how they think about risk taking.

Natalie MacLean | HOSA State Vice President of Post-Secondary/ Collegiate Membership

Personally, I love taking risks. In fact, most of my successes have come from taking risks. For example, when I was given the opportunity to run for a HOSA state officer position I was already committed to being a chapter president in my home school. Read more>>

Morgan Powell | Owner + Founder

Go for it! I didn’t get this far in my life and career without taking risks. I like to ask myself, “what is the worst that can happen?” Once you let go of fear and get out of your own way, doors WILL open for you. You do not grow by staying in your comfort zone. If the worst actually happens, at least you know you tried! Read more>>

Coy Lim | Musician

As a musician, or really as any kind of creative, I think that risk is an inherent part of our careers and lives. If we do this right, we are creating works that are fresh, evocative, and exciting. However, to truly shift this artform forward within our over-saturated and heavily commercialized industry, it is a necessity to divine one’s unique perspective. Read more>>

Rachel Baumel | Founder & CEO of Sleep Again Pillows

I have been a risk taker my whole life. I am not sure why, but I have always jumped in to new adventures without any hesitation. I started my first business when I was 30 years old and my children were very young (2 1/2 years old and 3 months). Each business that I started (that was ultimately successful) focused on filling a need. The first one being a mommy and me program, which evolved into a preschool. Read more>>

TeaYaMay | Hip Hop Artist/ Content Creator

Risk has played a major part in my career and in my life for a number of reasons. Branding yourself is a risk within itself with no guarantee.
When I write a song, I risk my reputation and finances. If I invest in the beat, the studio time and promotion and the song is horrible it would be a loss overall. Read more>>

Nick Gromicko | Founder of InterNACHI, the world’s largest inspection trade association with operations in 60 countries.

I love risk. I love risk because most people don’t. I just make sure that the costs of managing the risks I take are less than the profits those risks generate. Read more>>

Ann Swain | Bead artist, weaver and former builder

Risk taking is a large measure of data/facts with an even greater measure of faith that the idea is viable and a resolve to try again if the idea fails. Risk taking, for me, has been exhilarating, scary, and often successful. Finding solutions for unexpected results of taking a risk is a challenge I enjoy. Read more>>

Sarah Roshan | Wedding and Event Photographer and Networking Connector

I feel like I’ve always been a risk-taker. I make decisions fast, but still thoughtfully. I think it is both why I’ve been so successful. Some risks work out and some do not. I always say “I’ve wasted money on stupider things” and it’s true most likely to most risks I take. Sometimes you just have to jump and find your wings on the way up. Read more>>

Christian Ojala | Drone Pilot / Filmmaker

Risk is a critical part of business in my opinion. Risk can make or break a business in a heartbeat. I like to think about risk by understanding what I could retrieve from it. Risk has taken a huge part in my life and in my career. being a business owner involves many risks to be successful. Read more>>