Success. It’s something we dress for, strive for, work towards. We wish it upon others as well as ourselves, but what is it? What is success?

Noa Morchi

Success for me is building a life that feels good on the inside— where I have peace, independence, and I’m constantly growing. It’s choosing myself, staying consistent, and becoming better than I was yesterday. success is making myself proud of who i am! Read More>>

Caleb Wheeler

I’ve come to embrace the idea that success isn’t always the end result of a process or project, but sometimes the genesis. My art practice is foremost rooted in my mental health. I was struggling deeply in 2021 and realized if I didn’t confront patterns of fear and self-loathing at 30, they would calcify and bury me by 60. Read More>>

Jeanieva Jaime

For me, success is living a life rooted in joy. I measure it by how my clients feel—when they leave a session or class, do they feel more joyful, more at ease, and more connected to themselves? Success is the love, respect, and meaningful connections I build within my community, and living a life I can feel proud of. Read More>>

Zachary Hunsinger

Risk taking is something that has taken me a long time to get used to. I used to be afraid of taking risks, because I’m afraid of something going wrong or things will make it worse. But now, I’m someone that’s always trying to take risks, because I’m always wanting to see where it can lead me and not feel held back by people doubting me. Read More>>

Justin Gordon

Risk has been the through-line of almost every meaningful decision I’ve made. Growing up in a tiny mountain town and choosing to pursue a life in the arts was the first big one. Then it was co-founding FallBack Plan Productions and betting on independent horror. Read More>>

Nicholas David King

What is life without a little risk? Simply put, not living life to the fullest. I risked everything when I first moved to Los Angeles. Born and raised from Louisville, Kentucky, I left home with nothing but a car full of belongings and a dream. A dream that one day I would lead Movies and TV shows. Read More>>

Emily Lieh

I have thought of risk as necessary in business and life. Without risk, no one would be able to face challenges or to reach goals necessary to sustain themselves. One major risk that comes to mind was when I was away from Los Angeles for most of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was determined to post on Instagram and to create content regardless of the circumstances. Read More>>

Gary Bonney

I see risk as a chance to grow. While opportunities can come with a cost depending on the situation, there comes a point where you’ve already reached a certain level, and taking one or two more steps won’t hurt- Especially when you’re thinking longterm. That mindset is what led me to base myself in Los Angeles. Read More>>

Mike O’Hara

Risk is woven into every stage of life. As kids, we tested our limits constantly — could you clear that jump on your BMX? Could you touch the bottom of the deep end? Those early risks don’t fade when we grow up, they just get bigger and more deliberate. Read More>>

Kasey Tran

I feel that taking risks is a part of life because nothing is guaranteed. If you feel that the reward of success is worth the pain of trying and failing, then I say to take it. When I first started college, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. Read More>>

Scott DuVall

I suppose as someone who very early on in life decided to go into the arts, risk was always present in some form or another. I remember discovering the notion of film school as a teen and the concern I got from my parents about it, like, ‘are you sure you don’t want a communications degree instead?’, that kind of thing. Read More>>

Aurelio Bocanegra

With the current political climate today, so many people have told me it’s a risk to speak out. I think it’s a bigger risk to not speak out against all the injustices happening.. What audiences will I or other comedians have if people are being illegally detained and deported without due process. Read More>>

Eric Salberg

My perspective on risk is that it’s a necessary part of growth. Without it, there’s no real opportunity for meaningful reward. I try not to view risk as something inherently negative, but rather as something to evaluate, understand, and take intentionally. Read More>> 

Justin Clayton

Risk-taking is a necessary part of progress. While it is important to plan and make thoughtful, calculated decisions, no matter how much preparation goes into a choice, action itself often involves risk. I was raised on the saying, “you’ve got to swing to hit the ball,” and I have applied that principle throughout my life. I share that same belief with my children. Read More>>

George

I take risks everyday, everyone does. But for me it’s if the pros weigh out the cons. Not saying I never took a risk and it didn’t go my way, but I never let a fall keep me from risking it again I’ve traveled to different states off just the risk n made it back better everytime. Read More>>

Jenn Cao

Risk-taking has honestly been a big part of my journey. I’ve come to realize that if you never take risks, you actually limit yourself because you’ll never know what would have come from it. You stay in what’s comfortable, and it’s really hard to reach bigger, more meaningful goals that way! Read More>>