After medically discharging, RAAF veteran Jodi Allen found new purpose and connection as an entrepreneur, clinical nutritionist and wellbeing facilitator.
Jodi served in the Australian Air Force for 14 years before medically discharging in 2003.
“I had a loss of purpose, I felt disconnected. I felt a loss of identity. It was some years before I really found what I wanted to do with myself.”
Eleven years later, Jodi started her own business in clinical nutrition, counselling and yoga.
“When I was medically discharged, the big focus was on what I couldn’t do. Because of my injury, there was very little focus on what I could do.”
“The Prince’s Trust…really changed my way of thinking, which was a great moment for me.”
Proving that resilience, dedication, and a passion for wellness can lead to entrepreneurial success, Jodi applies evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine to help organisations and individuals improve performance through physical and mental wellbeing.
Jodi works closely with Women Veteran’s Australia, RSL Queensland, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Cam’s Cause, 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation, and Mates4Mates, where she offers trauma sensitive yoga.
Jodi exemplifies the resilience and versatility of veterans in pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams and her journey serves as an inspiration to so many women seeking to make their mark in the business world.
Watch Jodi’s Story: Our Stories: Jodi Allen, Founder of Jodi Allen Nutrition
Visit her website: https://www.jodiallennutrition.com/
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WITH THANKS
The Enterprise programme is proudly sponsored by Accenture ANZ, the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Howden Group Holdings, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Saab Australia. The Prince’s Trust Australia Enterprise programme received grant funding from the Australian Government to support veteran owned businesses.
ABOUT PRINCE’S TRUST AUSTRALIA
Prince’s Trust Australia is a national charity that helps young people prepare for the rapidly changing world of work, inspires veterans and their families into entrepreneurship and self-employment, and champions resilient sustainable communities.
Our work is inspired by our Founder and President, His Majesty King Charles III, and is driven by His vision for a more sustainable future.
We also work in partnership with our colleagues across The Prince’s Trust Group, a global network of charities transforming lives and building sustainable communities in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across the Commonwealth. Together, we promote, support, and inspire people and their communities to flourish.
Since 2015, Prince’s Trust Australia has been inspiring veterans and their families with the confidence, skills and networks they need to explore self-employment through the Enterprise Programme.
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