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.

Kelvin Davis | Model, Author & Influencer

My career was all about risk taking. Taking the risk of betting on yourself and taking full responsibility for your effort & results. I also took the risk of quitting my teaching job to fully pursue fashion, modeling and being an author. It was a risk that I set my self up to take by saving. a certain amount of money then making the right moves to take that risk. The risk has paid off for me greatly. Read more>>

SHYLAND FLOWERS | Rapper.

Risk-taking is an essential aspect of growth and progress. I approach risk with a balance of caution and courage, weighing potential outcomes before making decisions. In my life and career, taking calculated risks has often led to valuable opportunities and experiences, allowing me to learn, adapt, and achieve goals that I might not have otherwise reached. Read more>>

Amber Moskowitz | Photographer

I believe that responding to risk is an essential part of growth and success. When I decided to start my own photography studio, I knew it was a risk to quit my full-time corporate job. However, I believed in myself and my passion for photography. Taking that risk allowed me to build confidence in my skills and capabilities. Read more>>