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.

Iggy Manzanero

The first part of taking a risk is to say ‘yes.’ The experiences in life that have made me who I am, whether it’s related to school, friendships, travelling, or skateboarding have all started with me saying ‘yes’ to opportunities when they arise. But risks are easier said than done; They take commitment. Read More>>

Noa Hadad

I wrote a song in September of 2023 called “the loser that i am.” I loved it, but I honestly didn’t think I’d ever record it. It was rock, sarcastic, brutally honest.. just way outside my comfort zone. When it came time to record new music, I actually had a different song in mind. Read More>>

Hilary Bendon

Risk is relative. When I was first out of university, I found a job and took off for Costa Rica. I spoke barely any Spanish, but I knew Italian, so I thought it would be relatively easy to learn. People said to me that I was so brave. Read More>>