Conversations with Jill Allen

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jill Allen.  

Hi Jill, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
I have devoted my life to inspiring women from all walks of life globally, empowering them to go beyond their boundaries and be who they are authentically through faith in Christ. As a Fitness and Faith-based Mindset Coach, I am here to make sure that others live their life to the fullest and find their faith in God’s plan because LIFE is SHORT. 

I’m also… 

A Christian woman who is on FIRE for Jesus 

A dedicated wife to Rob for the past 23 years 

A blessed (and busy) mom to 5 awesome kids 

A business owner of multiple successful businesses 

A host of the Find Your Fierce Podcast 

A 2x published author of “Set Free” and “Set Fire.” 

…And I am dedicated to helping YOU create a life full of adventure, purpose, and joy, all while staying true to your faith and God’s plan for your life. 

Where it all began… 

For YEARS, I was so focused on being perfect, making everyone else happy, and controlling everything that I forgot to prioritize the adventure that God had set before me. I lost touch with the present moment, my family, my friends, and even with God. 

Despite going to church, reading devotions, and turning to God, I felt alone and overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with the constant pressure to be perfect (and keep busy striving for it). 

But I eventually realized that the constant weight of perfectionism wasn’t making me stronger –– it was wearing me down. 

I needed to have faith in myself and in God’s plan for me, listen to His truth, and walk in His direction. 

I discovered that my purpose was to help others struggling to be their best selves, to break free from the chains of doubt, fear, stress, and busyness so they can embrace their fierce faith in God. 

I do that through leading hiking retreats and mission trips around the world that brings individuals closer to their faith. 

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not sure if it is ever a smooth road when walking out your purpose. Being a wife and mom to five and keeping up with running a business is a balancing act. I have been so absorbed and running on empty while taking care of all day-by-day commitments and obligations that sleepwalking through life, showing up in a slumber, oblivious to God, was the typical day in the life of Jill. The struggle is real… getting sucked into the trap of the daily grind, we believe it is what it is and chalk it up to the battle of life. But there is more. I just had to flip the script and stop living life in the rat race, stuck in a rut of doing all the things women do, taking care of the family while chasing the paycheck, paying bills, rocking out the to-do list, checking off the boxes, wiping off the kitchen counters the umpteenth time before lunch, doing 50 million loads of laundry a day, and waking up the next to do it all over again… failing to really live in the process. The struggle I faced on repeat was missing out on what matters the most. 

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I have been a fitness and mindset coach for the past 20 years and have grown throughout the journey. I love adventure and conquering challenges, and I now focus on leading others on backpacking and hiking retreats all over the country. I help women ready to get in touch with their inner athlete while exploring nature, challenge themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally and bond with a like-minded group of women. When not on the trails, I am the host of the Find Your Fierce podcast, where I share stories and coach helping others discover their fierce, unlock an unstoppable mindset, build unbreakable courage, and ultimately transform how they show up daily. I am most proud of my most recent book, Set Fire: Stories and Devotions for Women Who Desire a Life On Fire For Jesus. I poured my heart and soul into the book to help ignite a spark of courage in people so they can live their lives on purpose. Recently we just kicked off Hike.Live.Explore. where we inspire others to live a life of adventures by hitting the trails and taking on hiking challenges. 

Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I have so much love for my family as they fuel my fire. My husband, Rob, has always been there for me, cheering me on and loving me unconditionally. Our five kids, who are not so little anymore, inspire me to become better each day. Houston’s drive and vision, Harrison’s free spirit and huge heart, Hayden’s laugh and natural way to lead, Harper’s heart for God and for everyone she meets, and Hadley, her comedic relief and incredible lens she sees life through have helped me stay focused on the call on my life. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://jillallencoaching.com
• Instagram: hike.live.explore
• Facebook: jill.allen.129
• SoundCloud: bit.ly/soundcloudfindyourfierce
• Other: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYK3W9Y7

Image Credits
Missile Studios