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.
Malia Jones | Special Events Director at the Center for the Arts & Director of the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
In my life, risk has never been a distant concept—it’s been a companion. I define risk as a dance with vulnerability. The very notion involves willingly exposing myself to complete annihilation or, on the flip side, to unimaginable growth. I’ve discovered that my most rewarding moments and accomplishments stem from instances where I admitted, “I don’t know what I’m doing.” Read more>>
Katharine aka Kat Glaub | Florist &Wedding event Specialist
With having a son and also working another job it was about the home life understanding how busy I was about to come. My significant other saw my talent and told me,” this is your life niche!” I worked as a full time florist before I had my kid, and it was early / long hours. The company I worked for before also had me on a remodel team so I knew what this new adventure had in store.. I am now a one team florist not a company. Read more>>
Gina de Peralta Thorne | Behavioral Health Strategist & Servant Leadership Coach
I’ve never been risk-averse, but admittedly, I do pause when making big audacious changes. I know that when we risks, we get uncomfortable, and it’s through the discomfort we find true growth. While I may not always welcome taking risks or getting uncomfortable I have found that the most poignant moments in my life happened when I took the leap. Read more>>