Brian Allain

Brian Allain is a seasoned business professional and entrepreneur who currently leads Find Your Next Calling, a business he started after turning 60.23 He has a diverse background in both the business and spiritual writing sectors.

Professional Background

Brian Allain has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was designated a Palmer Scholar, their highest academic award.1 His career path includes:

• Leadership roles in high-tech business and technology1
• Founding Director of the Frederick Buechner Center1
• Founder of several businesses related to spiritual writing and publishing5

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Allain has been involved in launching and managing multiple businesses:

• Writing for Your Life: A resource center and conference series for spiritual writers6
• Publishing in Color: A conference series aimed at increasing the number of books published by spiritual writers of color8
• Compassionate Christianity6
• How to Heal Our Divides5

He has since sold Writing for Your Life and Compassionate Christianity, while Publishing in Color is now owned by Joyce Dinkins.1

Current Role

As the owner of Find Your Next Calling, Brian Allain:

• Provides advice, resources, and training on discerning one's next calling and turning it into reality4
• Hosts a podcast featuring discussions with various individuals about their career journeys and new ventures7
• Draws from his experience of launching four new businesses after turning 60, selling three of them, and starting three more2

Brian Allain's diverse experience in business, technology, and spiritual writing, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, positions him as a unique mentor for those seeking guidance in finding their next calling or pursuing new ventures later in life.