Jennifer Gilk of Gilk Legacy Law, PLLC in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, took the leap of her life. She started her own private estate planning and property planning law practice in January, 2016. She left a 22-year law partnership.
Where did Jennifer develop a strong work ethic filled with daily routines, physical labor, imagination, teamwork, leadership, intellectual curiosity, and fond childhood memories? Growing up on a 300-acre dairy farm in Tyler, Minnesota, of course! At what age did she begin having significant responsibilities with life or death implications? How did that inform her life perspective?
Her life journey is an intriguing one. This first of two mentoring sessions underscores the importance in becoming an author of your own story. Jennifer reflects on her childhood upbringing with great detail, insightfulness, and with immense candor and charm.Mentoring Tips: Uncover more of your true, authentic self. Begin with seeing yourself as the author and creator of your own legacy. Write down or tape the beginnings of your childhood story. You could start with one paragraph to include where you grew up, and another with who mentored the work ethic in your family of origin. Ask yourself some of the other questions Nancy asks Jennifer. Discover something new about your life story answering a question or two each day this week.
You can submit your life story beginnings to Nancy by filling out the contact form at wementor.com. To do this click on the ‘Connect With Us’ button and type in, or cut and paste, the beginnings of your childhood story. Nancy will give you feedback, and some next steps.
“If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.” –Terry Pratchett, novelist (28 Apr 1948-2015)
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Jennifer Gilk, Gilk Legacy Law, PLLC, Episode 19
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Episode 19: Dairy Farm Upbringing Inspired an Entrepreneurial Work Ethic in This Attorney
Author: Nancy Meyer, MA
Nancy Meyer, M.A., an entrenovation mentor, author, podcaster, and founder of WeMentor, inc. Nancy has invested more than three decades guiding entrenovators and creative leaders in developing the self-leadership, clarity, and resilience required to bring meaningful ideas to life. Her work blends strategic thinking with mindful practice, helping clients evolve themselves as they redesign their businesses. A former entrepreneurship and small business finance professor at two private universities, Nancy has shaped curriculum and leadership programs that integrate research, innovation, and emotional intelligence. She is known for uniting practical business insight with relational literacy and a deep respect for the creative process. Raised on a Minnesota dairy farm, she learned early that work can be both contribution and calling—a lesson that informs everything she teaches. Nancy lives in Minnesota with her husband, Matthew, and their miniature schnauzer, Letty, and delights in the unfolding adult life of their daughter, Olivia. Nancy founded WeMentor, inc. in 1992 to transform the leadership in our country by providing experiential mentoring to entrenovators - where innovative thinking dances with entrepreneurial action. She has mentored thousands and is eager to work with you! Assert self-leadership and get started today! Clients say, “Nancy is a compelling, engaging, and...