Cleveland, Ohio-based OverDrive, a global distributor of digital content for libraries and schools, was founded on the belief that reading, knowledge, and learning make the world better. As a certified B Corporation, OverDrive not only supports literacy and empowering communities, it also works to make a positive social impact, notably in underserved populations.

Inspired by its purpose — A World Enlightened by Reading — OverDrive works with more than 92,000 public libraries, K through 12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporations in 115 countries worldwide. Its award-winning apps serve readers of all ages, reading levels, and abilities, in more than 100 languages.

Charged with building the OverDrive brand through creative marketing, advertising, and storytelling is Jen Leitman, the company’s chief marketing officer. Though she had wanted to either be an international spy or best-selling author earlier in life, Jen says the CMO role does require some detective work, from understanding human behavior and motivations to following leads to solve a problem.

In this episode of Beyond Profit, a podcast of the ANA Center for Brand Purpose, Jen joins host Ken Beaulieu to discuss OverDrive’s mission to create reading happiness throughout the world, the company’s purposeful marketing efforts and partnerships, its commitment to innovation, and how its operating as a force for good.