About
Jennifer Geen is a storyteller, speaker, and author who has learned to weave light out of life’s darkest moments. After losing her mother to cancer at fifteen and walking alongside her young son through his own battle with cancer, Jen discovered that hope is not something we wait for — it’s something we create.
About
Jennifer Geen is a storyteller, speaker, and author who has learned to weave light out of life’s darkest moments. After losing her mother to cancer at fifteen and walking alongside her young son through his own battle with cancer, Jen discovered that hope is not something we wait for — it’s something we create.
Meet Jennifer Geen
Equal parts storyteller, speaker, light chaster, proud boy mom
Jennifer Geen was born number seven of eight children and raised in rural northern Minnesota on the Canadian Border in International Falls. When Jennifer unexpectedly lost her mom in 1999 at age fifteen, it changed her perspective of life indefinitely. “Loosing someone so close to you at such a young age illuminates just how precious and fragile life really is. It also reveals a lot of questions and doubt that sit with you that never really get answered. Like, why is this happening? What am I supposed to learn from this? Why is this a part of MY life journey?” How do I endure all my life events without this person?” The experience forced Jennifer on a path to grow and realign both emotionally and spiritually.
Finding light in life’s hardest moments
Through her book and her speaking, Jen helps audiences see their own stories with fresh perspective. She has a gift for translating personal experience into universal truth, reminding people that healing is possible, love is resilient, and joy can live even in the shadow of loss.
With a natural blend of warmth, wisdom and quiet authority, Jen doesn’t just tell stories, she is building spaces where people feel seen, connected and inspired to carry light forward in their own lives.
Jennifer and her husband Brian live in Sunset Hills, Missouri with their son Oliver and goldendoodle Bella. In her free time, she loves pursuing local businesses, reading and writing at coffee shops, wine tasting, patio sitting, cooking, traveling, and Orangetheory fitness. She has run 23 half marathons. She also loves finding new parks and attending her son’s practices and sports games. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Lincoln University and a master’s degree in public administration from Saint Louis University. Her professional career has focused on public sector management and large – scale building infrastructure improvement. Jennifer founded Graylight Collective in 2025 with the intention of inspiring and helping others to share their unique and impactful life stories. “When other’s show how their light shines, we are all lifted.”
Giving Back
We proudly donate a portion of proceeds to the organizations that have supported us and countless families.
Our Impact
Our goal is to donate $125,000 to children’s hospitals and cancer research.
of book proceeds directed toward Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
families supported through outreach and donations
About Ollie
A journey of strength and gratitude
At two years old, Oliver was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. Today he is a thriving first grader who loves sports, art and living life to the fullest. His journey is one of faith, strength, and gratitude and a reminder to never take a single day for granted.
About the Book
We proudly donate a portion of proceeds to the organizations that have supported us and countless families.
A journey through shadows toward the brightest light.
Always Chase the Light is the true story of a mother facing her son’s cancer diagnosis while reckoning with the loss of her own mother. It’s a journey of grief, faith and resilience that encourages readers to seek light and joy even in life’s hardest seasons.
Collaboration Invitation
Your light belongs here.
Let’s grow the glow.
Do you have a project that aligns with our mission that you have imagined, started or need help getting across the finish line? Find a time to discuss your ideas with Jennifer to see how Graylight may be able to help.
Do you want to book Jen to speak at an Event or Workshop?
