We asked some brilliant folks from the community to talk to us about how they think about risk and the role risk has played in their lives and careers.

Joe Cimino | Real Estate Agent

Starting as a Real Estate Agent, just in August of this year, I took a huge leap from a career that I knew for over 10 years. I left the field of teaching after working at Ohio University, France, Ohio State University and then in the Columbus City School District, most recently for three years. I went to school to be a French language educator and followed that path wherever it took me – even to French middle and high schools where I taught for a year. Read more>>

Rufus Blaq | CEO, Artist, Songwriter, Producer

Risking taking is paramount in this business of music. As a kid in 1992 I got on a greyhound with $6 to my name and headed to Atlanta Georgia from Youngstown Ohio. I know I had what it took to be GREAT! Back then what I did was unheard of but it was well worth the risk! Read more>>

Autumn Brown | Entrepreneur & DIY Creator

“And suddenly you know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of New Beginnings!” -unknown I came across this quote in 2021. It moved me spiritually, opening my mind up to the idea of simply going for what I wanted and dreamt of having for myself and my son. It was all about taking a risk and betting on myself. Making that leap from Fearfulness to Faithfulness. I knew that by trusting in God once i took this risk the reward would be even greater! Read more>>