Tony Robbins says the #1 human need is certainty, but do you know what the second need is? It’s uncertainty. This tug of war between the competing needs of safety and risk are at the heart of so many dilemmas we face in life and for most folks the goal isn’t to eliminate risk – rather it’s to understand this core human need. In our view, the best way to understand or learn is through stories and so we’ve asked some very talented entrepreneurs and creatives to tell us the stories behind some of the risks they’ve taken.

Paulina Rangel

Setting foot on the path to becoming a massage therapist wasn’t a choice I initially envisioned for myself, yet every decision I made ultimately let me there. Read more>>

Ana Sofía Martí

My life is full of risk-taking! That should be the title of my biography haha. RISK #1: It all started back in 2018, when I decided to attend the Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant competition without any prior knowledge of modeling. Read more>>

Jessica Lala

I have been a social worker for over 25 years and had my own practice that I owned with several business partners for over 10 years. Due to a particular situation, I parted ways with my business partners and made a significant pivot in my practice. Read more>>

Kristen Giles

Taking the Leap: A Risk that Redefined My ArtIn my early 30s, life was a whirlwind of change and discovery. I had spent years pursuing a career in nursing, driven by my deep love for humanity and a desire to care for others in a meaningful way. Read more>> 

Amanda Freed

Despite having worked the 9-5 grind in the field of dentistry for nearly a decade before deciding to take the leap, choosing to become an entrepreneur seemed very natural to me. Read more>>

Lydia Vélez

I have always adored art and the creative process since I was a child, and at one time was working towards a major in Fine Arts. However, I started my professional career in education as a Spanish teacher. Read more>>

Kevin Yaun

Committing to an MFA two years ago felt like a risky decision. I was feeling stuck with my work and needed to make a big change. After researching schools and trying not to think about finances, I came to realize the real risk would be not to go. Read more>>

Gaurav Gupta

I have taken many risks in my life to achieve the life I want for myself. I moved to the States in February 2017 for work. I am the first person in my family to achieve such an accomplishment as moving abroad. Read more>>

Lynda Lippin

In 2005 I owned an award-winning Pilates studio and was invited by a Pilates client to teach a Pilates mat training in Turks & Caicos. Read more>>