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JACK CIAPCIAK is a New York-based Writer, Producer, and Grief Advocate, originally from St. Louis, Missouri. His TikTok series, Daily Thoughts on Grief, has cultivated a deeply engaged community and amassed millions of views. Through vulnerability and candid storytelling, Jack shares how he has survived an unspeakable loss, inspiring countless people and helping others navigate grief with empathy, humor, and heart. His work blends reflection, storytelling, and gentle reminders that no one grieving is truly alone.

An award-winning playwright and TV writer, Jack has spent years crafting compelling stories. He wrote and co-produced CBS’s hit series Blue Bloods, penning 11 episodes across six seasons, two of which were recently named among TV Guide’s “25 Best Blue Bloods Episodes” out of 293.

A proud New York University alum, Jack earned his BFA in Dramatic Writing in 2015. His thesis play, NAMING THE DOG, won the NYU Goldberg Prize for Best Play and was the inaugural selection for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’s New Play Initiative.

Jack’s personal journey has been full of unexpected turns. After sharing a TikTok documenting his decision to turn the bench where he proposed into a memorial for his late fiancé, his story resonated with millions. The viral response inspired Bench Chats with Jack, a series in which he sits with New Yorkers to ask the question: “Who are you grieving?”

Drawing on his lived experience and background as a network television writer-producer, Jack is available as a Keynote Speaker with compelling, story-driven talks that translate emotional intelligence into practical strategy, aiming to help organizations rethink how grief, loss, and change shape leadership and performance. His keynotes equip leaders and teams with the language, tools, and confidence to navigate uncertainty, strengthen trust, and build cultures that perform under pressure, transforming grief from an unspoken liability into a source of clarity, resilience, and connection.

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