THE ANNUAL ANTHOLOGY FOR RISK-TAKERS
For People Who Bet On Themselves When It Matters Most
If you’re a coach, entrepreneur or leader with a story of risk and redemption, this platform was built to turn that story into a book and live launch moment.
Share your story as a Born To Risk featured co-author at the annual launch event. One movement, many doors in.
20+
Authors per edition
2024
Founded by Emilio Roman
Annual
Live Launch every year
$125
Per copy - feeds veterans
DOCUMENTARY
Watch The Born To Risk Documentary
Grab your popcorn and meet the people behind the pages. Hosted by Danny Zzzz, this is a front-row seat to
real stories of risk, courage and redemption
WHAT IS BORN TO RISK
A global platform for real people who chose courage
We turn those stories into books, media experiences, and documentary so your risk can ripple out and help others. Every year, Emilio Roman gathers dozens of authors, each contributing a chapter to the anthology.
The anthology
Become a featured author in a Born To Risk edition. Your chapter lives in print permanently, curated from real stories of risk.
The Annual Event
Once a year, authors and guests gather for a media-ready celebration. Past editions have included red-carpet moments, speaking competitions and a yacht experience in Philadelphia.
The documentary
A documentary that takes you behind the pages. Front-row seat to real stories of risk, courage and redemption. Not a sales pitch. Just real people.
AUTHOR JOURNEY 3-5 MONTHS
How To Become A Born To Risk Author
From application to launch event, the process is designed to produce not just a chapter but a media asset you can leverage for years.
1
Apply
Submit your story concept. Emilio and the team review your risk, your journey and the transformation you've made. Selection is curated. Not everyone gets in.
2
Craft Your Chapter
Work with the team over 3-5 months to write and refine your chapter. Your voice, your truth. Professional guidance throughout the process.
3
Launch and Leverage
Your chapter goes to print and you join the annual launch event, a media-rich experience designed to give you photos, video, awards and speaking moments you can use for social media, press and brand building.
2025 EDITION PHILADELPHIA
The launch event is unlike anything else
Every year Emilio creates a unique, empowering experience that doubles as a media asset factory so every author leaves with content that creates real perception.
Yacht in Philadelphia
The 2025 launch was held on a private yacht with banners, lights, professional photography throughout.
Author awards
Every author received an award on stage: a tangible, photographable recognition of their contribution.
Speaking moments
Authors had the opportunity to speak on stage, building confidence and capturing on-camera footage.
Yacht in Philadelphia
The 2025 launch was held on a private yacht with banners, lights, professional photography throughout.
Author awards
Every author received an award on stage: a tangible, photographable recognition of their contribution.
Speaking moments
Authors had the opportunity to speak on stage, building confidence and capturing on-camera footage.
Speaking competition
A live competition where 3 winners took home trophies: serious media moments for all who competed.
Media assets
Banners, stages, awards and video crews: every author leaves with content for Instagram, LinkedIn, press and beyond.
Annual in August
A new unique experience every year. Each edition has its own event theme and venue. August is launch season.
Speaking competition
A live competition where 3 winners took home child size trophies: serious media moments for all who competed.
Media assets
Banners, stages, awards and film crews: every author leaves with content for Instagram, LinkedIn, press and beyond.
Annual in August
A new unique experience every year. Each edition has its own event theme and venue. August is launch season.
THE BOOK SERIES
Start With The Book
Not ready to be in the book yet? Start by reading it. Each Born To Risk edition is a curated collection of real stories from people who risked everything for what they believe in.
20+ stories of courage, transformation and risk. Premium softcover. A permanent record of real people who bet on themselves.
Premium softcover anthology
Curated stories from 20+ real authors
Access to free quarterly mastermind with purchase
New volume released every year
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