Finding Flow: Diane Allen’s Journey from Violinist to Visionary

Finding Flow: Diane Allen’s Journey from Violinist to Visionary

Author: Veronica Malolos, CCIM June 14, 2025 Duration: 29:26

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Diane Allen, concertmaster, violinist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. Diane shares how a childhood moment at a Cleveland symphony ignited her passion for the violin—a passion that evolved into a career not just in music but in helping others access their “flow state,” a neurological state that fuels joy, purpose, and peak performance.

Diane opens up about the challenges she faced, including performance anxiety, personal burnout, and caring for her mother with Alzheimer's while raising a rebellious teenager. These moments pushed her to reverse-engineer her own path into flow and create a three-step strategy to help others do the same. Her transformation—from classical violinist to electric violinist and corporate keynote speaker—underscores the power of reinvention and purpose-driven living.

Reflecting on leadership and influence, Diane speaks about leading an orchestra without saying a word, and how being in flow creates a ripple effect that influences others energetically. Her advice? “Get into your life the way a musician gets into the music.” Through purpose and presence, she believes we can all tap into our deepest genius and love what we do.

Connect with Veronica:

https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccim

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/

Connect with Diane:

https://dianeallen.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeallenspeaker/


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Hosted by Veronica Malolos, CCIM-Founder and CEO of Capital Stack Real Estate Group-the Women Influencers podcast moves beyond surface-level success stories to explore the nuanced realities of leadership, ambition, and personal philosophy. Each conversation delves into the practical strategies and formative experiences of women who have shaped their fields, with a particular lens on business and commercial real estate. These are not just interviews; they are deep dives into the decisions, setbacks, and pivotal moments that define a career. Veronica’s background as an operator in the Greater Orlando market informs a grounded, insightful dialogue that resonates whether you’re building a company, navigating a corporate ladder, or redefining your own path. The discussions naturally span categories from concrete business tactics to broader cultural and societal themes, reflecting the multifaceted lives these influencers lead. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone seeking authentic perspective, emphasizing that influence is cultivated through resilience and insight as much as through achievement. Listen for candid reflections on balancing ambition with life’s other demands, the philosophical underpinnings of a leadership style, and the often-unspoken challenges of carving out space in competitive industries. It’s a series dedicated to amplifying voices that not only succeed but also thoughtfully pave the way for others.
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