Jack Ciapciak | Writer. Producer. Grief Advocate.

About

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 6 seasons, 2 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.

Based inNew York City

EducationNYU, BFA Dramatic Writing '15

FromSt. Louis, Missouri

Writing & Production

Television

Blue Bloods — CBS

Writer and co-producer across 6 seasons and 11 episodes. 2 episodes named among TV Guide's "25 Best Blue Bloods Episodes" out of 293 total.

Playwriting

Naming the Dog

NYU Goldberg Prize winner for Best Play. Inaugural selection for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis's New Play Initiative.

Digital Series

Daily Thoughts on Grief

TikTok series with millions of views and 65K+ followers that built one of the most engaged grief communities online.

Digital Series

Bench Chats with Jack

Born from a viral moment. Jack sits with New Yorkers on the bench where he proposed, asking one question: "Who are you grieving?"

Grief Advocacy

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Bench Chats with Jack

After sharing a TikTok documenting his decision to turn the bench where he proposed into a memorial for his late fiance, Jack's story resonated with millions. That viral response inspired an ongoing series of honest, public conversations about loss.

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Daily Thoughts on Grief

Raw, real reflections on surviving loss. Jack blends storytelling, humor, and gentle reminders that no one grieving is truly alone. The series has built one of the most engaged grief communities online.

Keynote Speaking

Story-driven talks that translate emotional intelligence into practical strategy.

Drawing on lived experience and a career in network television, Jack's keynotes equip leaders and teams with the language, tools, and confidence to navigate uncertainty, strengthen trust, and build cultures that perform under pressure.

Grief & Leadership Resilience Emotional Intelligence Culture Building Navigating Change

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Let's Work Together

Available for speaking, partnerships, and media.

Speaking Engagements

jackciapciak@gmail.com

Social Media Partnerships

benchchatwithjack@gmail.com

(314) 249-4199

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