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.

Brian Kruzan | Musician

Risk, for me, has always been more about conquering internal fears than external challenges. My deep love for music—both consuming and creating it—has been a central part of my life. However, it took me years to feel comfortable sharing that part of myself. Read more>>

Nyah Marasigan | Photographer & Graphic Designer

One of the biggest challenges I encounter daily is dealing with uncertainty, but sometimes you have to take a risk to learn something. Working as a manager for Raden Paris–a rap/hip-hop/punk artist based in Louisville, Kentucky–has taught me the value of risk-taking. Especially when first figuring out the media/entertainment industry, you take a lot of shots in the dark. Read more>>

Iyana Banks | Multi-faceted Artist & Musician

As an artist, I’d say my whole career choice is risky. Art, while I do believe it is a need, is so subjective, that even if you’re amazing at what you do, there are some people in the world that just won’t be into it. Read more>>