234: Katie Allen on Being Both Planner & Risk Taker

Katie Allen is Vice President of viaONEHOPE, empowering entrepreneurs to make an impact while making an income. Katie leads the business and the community of over 2000 Cause Entrepreneurs.  After experiencing firsthand the challenges of raising a family and working full-time, Katie transitioned to a career fulfilling the need for balance, freedom and flexibility. She is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs find and fulfill their purpose.  Katie graduated from the University of Nebraska. She and her husband John are proud parents two daughters. Click to tweet: .@viaONEHOPE is sharing her story to inspire you on Women Taking the Lead https://womentakingthelead.com/234 #inspiration Playing Small Moment When Katie's children were little, she had a busy lifestyle. Working, maintaining her home, being a parent, and trying to keep up a healthy marriage all had her feeling stuck. Katie was used to taking big risks, but now with a family, there was a lot more to consider. Katie started to lose her spark, until she started working part time for fun. The Wake Up Call When Katie first moved to California, she worked for a big movie studio. Katie's job appeared glamorous to her family back home in Omaha, but in reality, she was miserable. Katie doubted her ability to find a better job, until she simply could not take it anymore. Standing up for herself at that job and leaving was a very proud moment for her. Style of Leadership Katie is all about empowering others so they can achieve their fullest potential. She tends to remain hands off, but will always give a gentle nudge when needed. What Are You Excited About? OneHope Wine has a new winery under construction in Napa Valley. Katie is hoping that sometime in 2018 they will start welcoming people to the winery. Current Business Challenge Though there is exciting new growth within the company, it can be a little overwhelming at times. Katie is trying to stay ahead of the game by planning out months in advance, while also keeping the same tight-knit family feel amongst the company. Leadership Practice Katie remains fearless and willing to take risks. "If your team sees you do that, they will follow suit." Advice For Younger Self Katie would advise her younger self to drink more water and moisturize. Inspirational Quote "The two most important days of your life are the day that you're born and the day you figure out why." ~Mark Twain Links Website: viaONEHOPE.comLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-allen-832b181a/   Twitter: @viaONEHOPEFacebook: @viaONEHOPEcommunity   Instagram: @onehope