Join me for the career reflections of Jennifer Kenning, CEO & co-founder of Align Impact. Initially her dream is to be a sportscaster because of her love for competing in and watching sports, but then her interest in finance, investments and economics drives her career decisions.

An internship solidifies her love for investment banking, but then her first job is not a fit – way too much analysis and not enough people interaction. A serendipitous meeting leads her to her next role, company, long-time mentor and ultimately where she is today.

What’s served Jennifer best is discipline and always being able to speak up for injustice – both she started at the very early age of 5. Her words of wisdom are from a Howard Thurman quote: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”