We had the good fortune of connecting with Diamond Allen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Diamond, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think about risk as an essential part of life! My career and accomplishments would be non existent if I didn’t take the risks I took! At first of course it can feel very scary and uncertain but if you leap you will fly! That’s from experience!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
When I was 19 my grandmother who had been diagnosed with cancer sat and made a 60 item bucket list together in honor of her 60th birthday! She passed on 1 month later and I decided to complete the bucket list in her honor! I’ve spent the last 9 years completing the list! 59 1/2 of the list is complete with the exception of 1 item! It has been one of the most challenging, but rewarding experiences of my life! I could not have done this without her faith and the belief she poured into me over the years! She set me on the path to my destiny and I’m so grateful!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love the heart of LA the spots you forget about once you’ve lived here for a while! We would definitely go see the theatres and the walk of fame in Hollywood! There’s such magic there to me! Then we would have to go to roscoes chicken and waffles because who doesn’t love a great feeling of a home cooked meal! Taco Tuesday at Cabo Cantina is a must for me! Did someone say 2 for 1 drinks!! Then there’s Venice beach where the people, art, culture and food variety is more than one could ask for in diversity! Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to shout out my grandmother for paving the way for all the success I’ve been blessed with! Without her there would be none of it!

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