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We were lucky to catch up with Jacqueline Lara recently and have shared our conversation below.
Jacqueline , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Risk taking is a huge part of most people’s story but too often society overlooks those risks and only focuses on where you are today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – it could be a big risk or a small one – but walk us through the backstory.
As an entrepreneur and creative through and through, taking calculated risks is part of my DNA. When you operate this way for years, it’s easy to forget that not everyone moves through the world with the same instinct to leap, build, and iterate.
As the 2024 election drew closer and the air grew thick with political and economic uncertainty, I felt called to show up with greater boldness and intention, in my work and in my life. I made a quiet promise to myself: say yes to the risks that make me uncomfortable, the ones that stretch my skills, expand my reach, and deepen my impact.
One of the clearest manifestations of that commitment was stepping out from behind the scenes as a PR strategist and founder to become the host of Radical Acts Uncut, a podcast produced by Glow Stream TV. The show dives into the moments when entrepreneurs, experts, and creatives meet life’s unexpected tests—and find the faith and inner strength to rise above.
Once we committed to launching the show, things unfolded in ways I could have never orchestrated alone. I secured guests before we even had a title, which eventually arrived—quite literally—in a dream. And the stories that emerged on the mic echoed many of the themes my social-impact clients at Mpact PR navigate daily. That alignment reinforced something I’ve long believed: taking action, even imperfect action, always moves the needle. Small risks can spark big momentum.
Even though the election didn’t turn out as I’d hoped, I found myself looking at that moment with fresh eyes and a renewed ethos—one that the podcast now lives by: Radical Acts Uncut uncovers the moves and mindset shifts that transform challenges into opportunities. These conversations are about resolve, bravery, and finding beauty in the mess. And in a bit of poetic justice, the season finale featured comediennes Jasmine Burton and Elizabeth Booker Houston’s “Together We Might” D.C. stop, which took place on Election Night Eve.
Post-show pictures with Elizabeth and Jasmine before our recording.
Embrace discomfort. The growth is always waiting on the other side.
It’s a posture that serves all of us—in our work, our relationships, and our wild, unpredictable lives. And although Season 1 has wrapped, this bold energy continues to fuel how I lead at Mpact PR and how I move through the world personally and professionally.
Continue reading the full interview on Canvas Rebel.
What small risk will you take today?
