The Empowered Woman: Jenna Banks

This month, EmpowHer shines a light on Jenna Banks — a dynamic author, speaker, event emcee, and self-love advocate whose mission is rooted in helping women reconnect with their worth. Whether she’s moderating a panel or penning bestselling books, Jenna brings authenticity and resilience to everything she does. And with a new, exciting project currently in development, her journey continues to unfold with impact.

Best known for her book I Love Me More, Jenna invites women to reevaluate their lives through the lens of self-compassion and growth. Her writing is deeply personal, drawing on painful past experiences to show how trauma can be transformed into triumph. “My resilience was formed from overcoming trauma,” she shares. “You’re either getting a lesson or a blessing.”

Jenna doesn’t position herself as having “arrived” in her self-love journey — instead, she models what it looks like to learn while teaching. “You can teach others while you’re still learning,” she says, reflecting on the evolution she experienced while writing her book.

Her wisdom carries through to the workplace, where Jenna encourages women to advocate for their value. “You have to be willing to walk away if you are not valued the way you think you should be,” she says. “Women are so nice and accommodating to everyone else, but we aren’t putting our needs and our values first.” Her advice to young professionals is both strategic and empowering: seek out meaningful work and resist roles that don't support your growth. “Don’t do the things that aren’t going to forward your career.”

For Jenna, self-love isn’t just an abstract ideal - it’s a daily practice. She encourages women to “claim your own time and attention” through small but meaningful habits: take a walk, enjoy quiet time, write in a journal, read a good book. Most importantly, challenge negative self-talk and celebrate your wins. “Give yourself grace and you’re less likely to be so hard on yourself,” she reminds us.

Her core message is clear: prioritizing ourselves isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. “You need to make yourself your highest priority. This is part of loving ourselves more. No one else is responsible for making us happy or putting us first. When you put yourself first, that’s when things start changing.”

To explore more about Jenna Banks or her book I Love Me More, visit her website, www.jenna-banks.com.

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