When the ocean changed everything

Jenny Nirs

Jenny Nirs is a mother of young children and an entrepreneur who balances her role as the CEO of a tech company with her debut as an author. With a unique blend of insight, experience, and profound human empathy, she has crafted a book that captures both the chaotic moments of disaster and its long-term impact. In her debut work, When the Ocean Changed Everything - My Journey Through the Disaster, she shares her powerful and personal account of the 2004 tsunami.

As a survivor of one of history's most devastating natural disasters, Jenny carries memories that have shaped both her life and worldview. In the book, she recounts the chaotic hours following the catastrophe, the fight for survival, and the long road to recovery, a journey that gave her a deeper understanding of what truly matters.

Beyond her career and writing, Jenny has also appeared on the popular Swedish TV show Husdrömmar (Dream Homes), where she showcased her creative talent by designing and planning the house that she, along with her husband, family, and friends, built from the ground up. Here she lives with her family and continues to lead a tech company while inspiring others through her writing and commitment to making a difference.