Jenna Banks is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and experiential event emcee and moderator who helps individuals and organizations unlock confidence, connection, and belonging.

Raised as the oldest of five children in a strict, isolated religious environment, Jenna’s early life was shaped by constant change, hardship, and resilience. Often the new kid in school and navigating significant childhood trauma, she learned early how to adapt, persevere, and trust her inner voice.

At just 14 years old, Jenna followed that inner knowing and left home, beginning a journey that would test her strength and determination in ways few experience so young. By 17, she dropped out of high school, opting instead to graduate with a GED so she could work full time and support herself. She was pregnant and married at 19 and a divorced single mom by 22. But, rather than letting circumstances define her future, Jenna made a conscious decision to build a life of purpose, success, and freedom.

In her twenties, she rose rapidly in the business world, holding leadership roles, where she developed marketing products for major movie studios.  Later she led growth strategies as Director of Business Development for a toy company working with global brands including Hasbro, Mattel, and LEGO.

In 2012, she followed her entrepreneurial calling, launching a marketing products company with just $400 and a laptop. What began as a leap of faith grew into a highly successful business, alongside a thriving real estate venture. Within several years, Jenna sold both companies, resulting in a highly profitable exit.

Jenna attributs her personal professional success to learning to how love and value herself. Through deep personal growth, she embraced what became her life philosophy, “I Love Me More,” a mindset rooted in self-worth, boundaries, intuition, and personal empowerment.

This journey inspired her to help others reclaim their confidence, worth and inner power.

Today, Jenna is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and dynamic corporate MC and workshop facilitator whose work has been featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, and CEOWorld Magazine. She energizes audiences ranging from intimate C-suite executive gatherings to global corporate events with over 1,000 attendees. She’s inspired attendees at events for organizations of all sizes, from innovative tech firms like Teradata to Fortune 500 companies such as Bank of America.

Her best-selling book I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness & Success Through Self-Love offers women a practical roadmap to fulfillment, confidence, and success. Having gone viral on social media, I Love Me More has sold over 50,000 copies, a rare feat in the non-fiction book world. It was the 2023 winner in the Women’s Health category at the National Indie Excellence Awards.

Jenna is also the host of The Jenna Banks Show, where she brings together thought leaders, medical professionals, best-selling authors, and founders to share both powerful insights and real-world wisdom to help women elevate their lives.

When she’s not on stage or creating content, Jenna enjoys time with her fiancé, friends, and loved ones, playing tennis, exploring art shows and festivals, writing, connecting with readers through her weekly Love Notes email series, and soaking up time at the beach.