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Allison Carmen

About

Allison is a business consultant, business and life coach, podcaster, and the author of The Gift of Maybe: Offering Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times. The book was published by Penguin Random House in 2014 and has been translated into three languages. This self-help book focuses on how people can reduce their daily stress and worry and find more hope, success, and presence by embracing the mindset of Maybe. Allison is also the author of A Year Without Men, a Twelve Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women. The book was published by Skyhorse Publishing in 2021. Allison’s popular podcast is called 10 Minutes To Less Suffering and can be found on all major podcasting platforms.

Allison’s work about Maybe and uncertainty was featured in the New York Times with her article, "Why Are We Always Looking For Certainty In Our Lives," read by Justin Malik from the podcast, Optimal Daily Living. O The Oprah Magazine included the concept of Maybe as an example of “mind-blowing new definitions for everyday words” and cited it in their new and improved Dictionary to Enlightenment.

Allison has written numerous articles for several popular online magazines including Daily Beast, The Daily News, The Ethel, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and Inc.com.

Allison’s numerous appearances in broadcast media also include CBS Radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, and AM 970/New York (CYACYL).

Allison has a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. Currently, Allison serves as the part-time CFO of the Motherhood Center in New York City, a multi-million dollar revenue all-women company providing care to women who are suffering from postpartum depression.

Books by Allison Carmen
Recent Posts
Uncertainty Can Be Our Best Friend
The future contains infinite possibilities, both good and bad. The positive part of uncertainty is the part many of us forget. It's time to remember the "maybe."
Finding Hope In The New Year
Feeling hopeful helps you develop a more open mind, which can help you access more possibilities, making it more likely you will find a resolution to your problems in the New Year.
When This Moment Is Enough

When you allow this moment to be enough, it doesn’t mean you stop working on what you want your life to be, it just means you are opening your heart to a more joyful life right now

When you allow this moment to be enough, it doesn’t mean you stop working on what you want your life to be, it just means you are opening your heart to a more joyful life right now

Is Your Child More Anxious and Worried Since the Election?

Many parents on both sides of the political aisle have added to their children’s worry and anxiety by not being more careful with their words before and after the election.

Many parents on both sides of the political aisle have added to their children’s worry and anxiety by not being more careful with their words before and after the election.

What’s Needed in These Uncertain Times? Maybe More Empathy.

During uncertain times, it can be hard to be empathetic to another's point of view, but empathy makes us wiser and more strategic, and it can even change how we view something.

During uncertain times, it can be hard to be empathetic to another's point of view, but empathy makes us wiser and more strategic, and it can even change how we view something.

A Survival Guide for Uncertain Times #3: Positive Thinking?

Giving up positive thinking and embracing the mindset of Maybe can be the key to finding strength and resilience in uncertain times.

Giving up positive thinking and embracing the mindset of Maybe can be the key to finding strength and resilience in uncertain times.

A Survival Guide for Uncertain Times, Week 2: Communicate

There is a lot of change happening in our country. We need to keep communicating with each other and try to unite people by sticking to the issues.

There is a lot of change happening in our country. We need to keep communicating with each other and try to unite people by sticking to the issues.