Are you a risk taker? Do you think you have a stronger appetite for risk relative to your friends and family? We asked some folks from the community about their approaches to risk and have shared their thoughts below.

Abby Miranda | Artist

Risks, to me, are a necessary part of evolving as a person and an as an artist. Without risks, your world becomes small. About 5 years ago, I took a risk moving from Texas to North Carolina. 5 years before that, I moved from New Jersey to Texas. Taking those risks has added many layers to my experiences while influencing and enriching my art. Also, these big risks gave me courage to take risks in my craft. Mistakes may happen, but it’s worth it. I think I’m more afraid of regretting not taking a risk than the risk itself. Read more>>

Jamie Gainey | Nail Technician

I’ve always considered myself a risk taker—no risk, no reward. Stepping into the nail industry was a big leap outside of my comfort zone. I was 32 at the time, older than most in my class, but that didn’t hold me back. In fact, I was one of the most advanced because I had been practicing on my own and had always had a natural artistic ability. Taking risks has played a major role in my life and career. While some risks have led to challenges and hard lessons, I don’t regret them. They’ve taught me a lot about myself and life. Read more>>

Rebecca Trammel | President of Champions for Compassion and Lead Advocate for Community Conversations

My first inclination is not to think of what could go wrong but what could go right. I ask myself, “what would likely happen if I don’t take action? Who would it cost? What would it cost them? Is it something my conscience could tolerate?” I guess I lean towards risk taking by nature. Before I began this journey of addressing systemic issues to bring healing to communities and positive change, I served as an EMT. I became an EMT because I noticed that I have a “run in, assess and address” response to crises. Read more>>