On the Origin of Gaea Legal

In this episode, we share our origin story--the story of a burnt-out high school math teacher, looking for a change. After suddenly leaving her job, Jackie adopted a capsule wardrobe and went on to explore different careers--from working at Fortune 500 companies to international non-profits to freelance photography to acting as a business consultant for small business owners to being a licensee for a national childhood music organization. During this process, not only did she learn about who she was, and who she was not--she gained a lot of experience about what it takes to run a successful business--from small to large--along the way. Her journeys led her back to school, where she pursued a law degree with a concentration in environmental law, specifically climate change litigation, and eventually became a small business estate planning attorney. It is this story which forms the foundation for her upcoming book, to be released with Hay House in the Winter of 2024. In this episode, Jackie shares her journey and lessons learned, discussing the pivotal moments and experiences that led them to their current career. We also talk about the challenges, lessons learned, and how her experience has shaped her practice.