Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t starting a business it’s believing you can.

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, we sit down with Patricia Rivera, founder and CEO of Hook PR & Marketing, certified StoryBrand coach, and former journalist who knows the power of a well-told story.

Born in Bolivia, Patricia shares how her immigrant journey, motherhood, and faith shaped her path to becoming a CEO. She opens up about:

• The life-changing moment with her daughter that pushed her to leave journalism and start her own company
• How faith and family guided her decisions as a single mother and business owner
• Overcoming limiting beliefs that almost held her back from growing her business

Today, Patricia not only leads Hook PR but also serves as president of Spotlight Delaware and formerly as board president of La Esperanza, Sussex County’s first Latino-serving nonprofit. At every stage, her mission has been the same: helping communities connect and thrive.

This conversation is for every entrepreneur who’s ever doubted themselves, felt stuck, or wondered if they truly belonged at the table. Patricia’s story will inspire you to trust yourself, push past fear, and keep building even when the odds feel stacked against you.

Special Offer for Our Listeners: Mention the Risk Taker Podcast to receive a free 30-minute consultation with Patricia.

👉 Connect with Patricia:

• Website: hookpr.com
  
  
• Facebook: facebook.com/hookprgroup
  
  
• Instagram: instagram.com/hookprgroup
  
  
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hook-pr-group

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

In this special edition of the Risk Taker Podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation every entrepreneurial couple faces: Who’s the boss? Who’s the CEO?

Running an enterprise together as a couple isn’t about titles it’s about knowing your roles, respecting each other’s strengths, and building a vision side by side. When both partners understand where they shine, the business thrives and the relationship grows stronger.

Whether you’re already in business with your partner or just thinking about it, this episode will inspire you to embrace teamwork, trust, and shared leadership in a way that transforms not just your company but your life together.

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

When They Say You Can’t

They said you couldn’t do it. They doubted your dreams, questioned your vision, and maybe even laughed at your plans. But here’s the truth — their doubt doesn’t define you.

In this episode of The Risk Taker Podcast, we talk about how to keep going when everyone else expects you to quit. You’ll discover how to turn criticism into motivation, use setbacks as fuel, and stay focused on your vision — no matter what they say.

Because when they say you can’t, that’s your moment to rise, push back, and prove them wrong.

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

In this special edition of the Risk Taker Podcast, we’re talking about something couples rarely prepare for pivoting mid-business without losing each other.

Sometimes the plan just doesn’t work, and that’s okay. What matters is being honest enough to admit it, brave enough to change it, and strong enough to do it together.

In this episode, we share:

• Why pivots happen and how to face them head-on.
• How to stick together when disagreements feel heavy.
• The hidden strength couples discover when they pivot as one.

If you’ve ever felt torn between chasing your dreams and protecting your relationship, this conversation will remind you it’s possible to do both.

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

What happens when you refuse to let your past define your future?

Meet Chris Boozer, born and raised in West Philly, and now the proud owner of The Trash Porters. After spending over 12 years incarcerated, Chris came home determined to rewrite his story. He’s worked warehouse jobs, sold cars, and even landed a dealership position only to have doors slammed in his face because of his record.

But instead of giving up, Chris asked God to show him a problem he could solve and the answer came right to his doorstep. That’s how The Trash Porters was born. Today, his company provides doorstep garbage collection for multi-family residences, helping property managers keep communities clean while giving residents peace of mind.

This episode is about more than trash it’s about second chances, ownership, and building a legacy when the world counts you out.

If you’ve ever felt like your mistakes disqualified you, Chris’s journey will remind you that your past doesn’t have the power to cancel your future.

Tune in, be inspired, and share this story with someone who needs a reminder that it’s never too late to take the risk and bet on yourself

Learn More about The Trash Porters at https://www.thetrashporters.com/

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/thetrashporters/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Trash-Porters-LLC/

_______________ ____________________________ _____________________________

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

It’s the risk most people never see building a dream in a country that isn’t your own. The challenge of learning a new language, navigating a new culture, and starting from scratch while carrying the weight of your family’s hope.

This isn’t just about running a business.
It’s about the resilience you build when failure isn’t an option.
It’s about turning obstacles into fuel for your vision.
It’s about proving to yourself that no barrier is stronger than your belief.

Whether you’re an immigrant chasing your dream or someone wondering if you’ve got what it takes, this episode is your reminder: the struggle that feels like your biggest disadvantage may actually be the strength that sets you apart.

Hit play. Get inspired. And if you know someone walking that immigrant journey, share this with them

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

In this special edition of the Risk Taker Podcast, we’re talking about something every entrepreneur struggles with balancing family and business. But for us, it’s deeper than “balance”… it’s about priority.

When it comes to our kids, they come first. Period.
Business is important, but family is everything.

In this conversation, we open up about what it really looks like to run a business while being present for the people who matter most. We talk about the sacrifices, the boundaries, and the moments that remind us why we do what we do in the first place.

If you’ve ever felt torn between chasing your dreams and being there for your family, this episode will speak to your heart.

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER

It’s the moment I knew I couldn’t keep playing it safe. The day I decided to walk away from the 9-5 and risk everything for the life I wanted.

This isn’t just about quitting a job.
It’s about facing the doubts that keep you stuck.
It’s about making a plan when the future feels uncertain.
It’s about stepping out before you feel ready—because you know you can’t stay where you are.

Whether you’re dreaming of your own leap or standing at the edge wondering if it’s time, this episode is your reminder: the life you want is on the other side of the risk you’re afraid to take.

Hit play. Get inspired. And if you know someone sitting in that same crossroads, share this with them.

👉🏽 Order your copy of our new book Building From Scratch at:
www.thedynamicduospeaks.com

👉🏾 Shop OWIG Apparel
www.owigapparel.com

📲 Follow Us on Social

Instagram 📸
https://www.instagram.com/risktakerpodcast

Facebook 👍
https://www.facebook.com/risktakerpodcast

TikTok 🎥
https://www.tiktok.com/@risktaker_podcast

LinkedIn 💼
https://www.linkedin.com/company/risk-taker-podcast

YouTube 🔔
https://www.youtube.com/@WEAREDREAMCHASER