Rediscovering Yourself & Making an Impact: A Conversation with Jennifer Smith

Meet Jennifer Smith, a woman who chose transformation over stagnation. In this inspiring episode of Choose On Purpose: The Women of Wisdom (WOW) Series, Jennifer shares her journey of courage—leaving a 20-year teaching career, navigating a life-changing divorce, &stepping fully into her purpose as a grant consultant.

Finding Clarity in Change
Jennifer’s story began with a realization during COVID-19. She had been fundraising for a nonprofit & discovered a passion for securing funding that helps small organizations make a real difference. Taking a leap, she founded Grant Knowledge Consulting, & in just a few years, she’s helped secure over $4 million in funding for nonprofits & small businesses.

The Power of Speaking Your Truth
For years, Jennifer struggled in an unhappy marriage, fearing judgment and the weight of expectations. But when she finally chose herself, everything began to shift. Her biggest revelation? When you speak your truth, everything else falls into place.

Grant Writing & Impact
Jennifer now works with nonprofits across the U.S., helping them navigate the complex world of grant funding. From grant research to proposal writing to long-term funding strategies, she’s proving that organizations don’t need a full-time grant writer to secure life-changing resources.

What We Can Learn from Jennifer’s Journey
✨ Growth comes from choosing yourself, even when it’s difficult.
✨ The things you fear most (judgment, failure, uncertainty) often never come true.
✨ You don’t have to go through life’s transitions alone—coaches, mentors, & community matter.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career, relationships, or life in general, Jennifer’s journey will remind you that reinvention is always possible.

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