By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Shannon Everhart | Tattooer & Owner of Lux Art & Skin Gallery

I believe that without taking risks in life or business you can’t get far in either. You can’t succeed without taking a risk in anything in life. Read more>>

Mekka Don | Artist, Actor, Lawyer, Entrepreneur

Risk is such an interesting concept because literally any decision you make comes with risk. And we’ve been trained to think the “safe” route is not risky. Few things are actually safe. So, my motto was always “go for yours!” because there’s no pain worse than regret. Read more>>

Joey Viola | Songwriter, Marketing Consultant, Storyteller

In songwriting, business and life risk taking has been particularly important to my growth as an artist and creative business owner. They say fortune favors the bold, but one of the other quotes that I have adhered to is the notion that “discomfort is growth”. Read more>>