Gee Griglen shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Gee, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I believe I’m being called to lead.
It’s something I’ve always heard from others “You’re a leader,” they’d say. But if I’m honest, I couldn’t see it. For a long time, I was battling hidden wounds. I was angry, but instead of confronting that pain, I stayed busy, overcommitted, always doing, and always moving. It was easier to distract myself than to sit with what was really going on.
Deep down, I didn’t feel worthy of leading. I thought leadership required perfection, and my life felt too messy, too uncertain. I felt like my ego was in the way, when in reality, I was just afraid I didn’t have what it took.
But now I realize I’ve always had the heart of a leader; I just had to heal enough to believe it. Leadership isn’t about having it all together. It’s about being honest, growing through what you’ve gone through, and using your story to help others find strength in theirs.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a host, creative producer, and curator of unforgettable experiences. Whether I’m emceeing a campus event, leading a conversation, or bringing a production to life, my mission is the same: create spaces where people feel seen, connected, and inspired.
Ge’unoia (pronounced juh-noy-uh) means “beautiful thinking” and “a good spirit between speaker and audience” and that’s exactly what I aim to bring. What started as a quiet gift I didn’t even know I had has grown into a platform that blends authenticity, storytelling, and excellence through events, performance, and purpose-driven energy.
I’m currently working on my next stage play, growing my brand presence, and leaning deeper into what it means to lead with both presence and intention. I’ve always believed that joy is healing, and I carry that belief into every mic I hold and every room I walk into.
Energy you can feel. Presence you won’t forget. That’s what Ge’unoia is all about.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I think what often breaks the bonds between people are unrealistic expectations, a lack of trust, and the way we project our needs onto others (guilty.) Instead of seeing people for who they truly are, we sometimes see them for who we want or need them to be and when they don’t meet that version, disappointment sets in. Add to that the fear of being honest because let’s just keep it all the way real, most people don’t feel safe enough to share their truth without judgment and those emotional walls go up quickly.
What restores those broken bonds is transparency, plain and simple. It’s vulnerability, even though that’s hard especially depending on your lived experiences. Healing begins when people feel safe enough to say, “Here’s where I am,” and be met with empathy instead of shame or guilt.
Restoration also comes through understanding, clear communication, and the willingness to agree to disagree. We don’t have to think the same things or feel the same way, but we do have to respect each other’s humanity. That’s where real connection lives.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I realized that God could actually use it for my good. Honestly, my silence was keeping me living beneath the life He designed for me. I used to think staying quiet protected me, but truthfully, it was holding me back. Once I understood that, everything shifted.
People are going to talk either way so I figured I might as well be honest. My truth might make someone uncomfortable, but it might also set someone else free. That’s when I started sharing more openly, especially through something I call “Truth Is…” on social media. It became a space where I say the things people are often afraid to admit out loud. And it was liberating.
That boldness? It’s not mine, it comes from God. I don’t always trust myself, but I trust Him. Whether life is good or messy, I believe He can work with it. My pain isn’t something I hide anymore it’s something I offer, knowing it can be turned into purpose.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m committed to a stage play I’ve been writing, and it has been one of the most daunting, soul-stretching projects I’ve ever worked on. I’m currently on my third draft, and truthfully, it’s been hard to write every day. But I keep showing up to the process because I know what I’m building is bigger than me. I want this to be my best work not just honest, but healing. That kind of writing takes time, intention, and a different level of courage.
What’s made it even harder is the noise and the voices that say there’s no audience for this kind of story, that funding only comes for things that make people laugh or feel comfortable. But I believe in this piece because it’s not a race story, it’s a human story. It’s messy, layered, and necessary.
My last production broke me financially. I don’t want to go back to that space, and maybe that’s why I’ve been dragging my feet waiting for a miracle or a money tree to fall from the sky. But maybe what this project is really doing is pushing me to become a stronger writer. A more disciplined one. A more faithful one.
Either way, I’m not giving up on it. No matter how long it takes this story will be told.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. I have a board in my office that says, “Excellence lives here,” and I hold myself to that daily. I may not get everything right and there are still so many areas in my life I’m working on but one thing I know how to do is show up with my best.
I’ve learned that my gift isn’t about me. It’s about the people who need my energy, my joy, my voice, my leadership. It’s about who needs the producer in me, the creative in me, the encourager in me. My work is an offering, and I’ve come to understand that obedience to purpose is greater than applause.
Praise is awesome, but it’s not the goal. My reward is knowing I did what God asked of me and I did it well. Because when your “why” is rooted in service, growth, and impact, that’s where true satisfaction lives.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.geunoiaentertainment.com/
- Instagram: @geunoiaentertainment
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geegriglen/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeunoiaEntertainment/
- Youtube: @GeunoiaEntertainment
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Barry University
