Meet Innovative Woman Tobey Allen Transformational Author, Speaker and Strategist and Founder of Seeds of Possibilities Coaching™
1. How/why did you begin your business?
I couldn’t draw a Bobbie pin in graphic design class and I remembered crying on the commuter train having failed my required course when a stranger came up to me and said “Whatever it is, keep the perspective”. I then switched my major to creative arts and went onto graduate school to become an art therapist.
As an art therapist I was able to utilize my intuitive gifts to help chronic pain patients make profound changes in their careers. Many of them were injured on the job taking prescription pain pills just to get through the day. As a result of working with my patients, their lives improved significantly. They reinvented themselves, reduced their pain medication and rediscovered their life purpose.
My gift for brainstorming creative solutions began as a child. I was given the gift of claircognizance or clear knowing and clairaudience, the ability to hear spirit. By finding the seeds of possibilities within themselves my patients were able to flourish and grow in ways which were thought impossible.
Inspired by my clients, I had realized it was time to let go of my own limitations. I had attended a lecture of an art therapist whom introduced me to the world of 3D printing. In college I loved creating pottery. Once a slab of clay, the earthen material is transformed to a useful work of art! 3D printing starts out as an idea in the mind which then transforms into a three-dimensional object. Many women have lost touch of their creativity and ability to excel in implementing new ideas for their business. I now use my gifts and help women entrepreneurs with their brilliant ideas.
2. What has been your biggest challenge and how did you overcome it?
In standing up for my dream I had to face financial losses and risk security in the beginning. The company I worked for restructured their department and I found myself on public assistance. I was able to take bridge jobs that allowed me to finance my dream and make it a reality.
3. How do you define SUCCESS?
Success is living your life on your terms. If I had to disappoint people so that I could live my dream then I was ready to tell the truth. So many of us paint a picture of success that really isn’t our own. We have all the tools and supplies to create what is in front of us, in this case it was utilizing my creative arts skills and intuition as an art therapist.
As an art therapist there were times when I found myself feeling depleted because I forgot to fill my own cup which was usually empty. I am now over flowing with joy and my cup is full. I am here to serve and help women entrepreneurs break through their creative barriers in their business.
4. If there was one thing you wish you knew before you began your business, what would that be?
Success takes time. Make sure you take time for yourself as well as your business. Be ready to take on a transition position if necessary to finance your dream. Don’t be afraid to be imperfect. Just get going and do it anyway.
5. What makes you an innovative woman?
I have always had incredible insight in coming up with ideas. Within us are the seeds of possibilities waiting for our ideas to spread to others. I help women find innovative creative solutions for their business, envisioning a better product, taking their vision and making it a reality.
I help women mind-map innovative solutions and upgrade their business, introduce you to 3D printing by helping you envision a product that is unique to you and your message. I help you to think creatively and infuse your ideas into profitability. I believe that as women we can change the world with our brilliant ideas. Each problem contains the seeds of possibilities within it to solve and transform ourselves and later to the greater good.
To learn more about Tobey Allen visit seedsofpossibilitiescoaching.com.