A Midwest voice Inspiring genuine connection everywhere she speaks.

Real Stories, Real Laughs, Real Connection.


ABOUT JENNY
Jenny Gehl is a speaker who believes in the transformative power of showing up—with
courage, heart, and a microphone. Her message is rooted in lived experience: growing up at
small-town auctions, finding her voice in high-stakes rooms, and learning what confidence
looks like when the lights turn on and the crowd is waiting.
Jenny inspires audiences with stories of resilience, reinvention, and the moments that shape
who we become.

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COFFEE, COURAGE. AND A MICROPHONE

Jenny Gehl is a speaker who brings clarity, connection, and confidence to audiences across the Midwest and beyond. Her philosophy is simple:

courage is practiced in everyday moments—stepping forward, speaking up, and choosing to use your voice even when it feels uncomfortable.

With warmth, humor, and authenticity, Jenny shares stories rooted in her small-town Midwest upbringing, her journey through high-stakes auction rooms, and the lessons learned from showing up again and again with courage and heart.

A TALK THAT IS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR AUDIENCE

Every organization has its own heartbeat—and Jenny believes every message should honor it.

She personalizes each keynote to reflect your mission, theme, goals, and audience. Whether speaking to a nonprofit, women’s group, leadership team, or community organization, Jenny integrates customized references, stories, and themes so the message feels designed specifically for your event.

A Message Tailored to Your Mission.

Jenny collaborates with hosts to ensure your audience feels seen, understood, and inspired. She aligns her keynote with your event purpose to deliver a powerful, relevant experience that resonates long after the program ends.

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7 reasons to consider a Thursday for your next fundraising event.

 

  1. Venues will typically offer a better value on a weekday verses a weekend event.
  2. Families are on the go on the weekends, out of town, youth sports, youth activities and family commitments.
  3. Guests are more likely to be available on a Thursday evening to attend the event.
  4. Guests will appreciate the fact to not have another commitment on the weekend. With busy lives… time is precious.
  5. As the trends of auction events increases, Auction Professionals are in higher demand and may appreciate that call for a Thursday night event. Not to mention maybe a small discount may be available!
  6. Great way to get the weekend started. A Thursday event will break up the monotony of the week.
  7. Contrary to most beliefs, over consumption of alcohol at fundraising events makes the crowd harder to control and many times guests attention is lost for the live auction… by having a Thursday evening event there is a good chance that over consumption of alcohol will not be as apparent with having a workday the following day. WE must remember are we planning a party or a fundraiser?

Contact us for more Gala Ideas . We have some great “ideas worth sharing” to achieve event excellence.

 

Author Jenny Gehl, BAS  Fundraising-Charity Auctioneer/Event Strategy Consultant

A National Auctioneers Association validated Benefit Auction Specialist.

Bravo Benefit Auctions and Consulting Group 2015

 

Bravo Benefit Auctions

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