Jennifer McLaren doesn't have a five year plan for her career in the outdoor industry, but she knows her personal values will continue to align with the work she's doing. Why? From her start in finance to her current role as CEO at Smartwool, Jen has worked hard, learned a lot, and developed a personal toolkit that means she can take her skills and apply them in an industry she's passionate about.In partnership with Smartwool, we talk with their CEO Jennifer McLaren about how her love of the outdoors and a career in finance collided to take her where she's at today: the leader of a purpose-driven company.Featured in this episode: Jennifer McLaren, President & CEO of SmartwoolHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by SmartwoolJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResources mentioned in this episode:Smartwool's Environmental Advocacy CommitmentSOS OutreachThe Nature Conservancy & the Yampa River FundShe Explores Podcast Facebook GroupSponsor Websites & Codes:SmartwoolMusic is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, Meydan, and Lee Rosevere using a CC by A license.Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays – subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.