Muriel Jones Banks is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, passionate advocate, and dedicated consultant committed to empowering individuals, families, and professionals through storytelling, lived experience, and practical strategies. Her engaging presentations foster hope, resilience, and action, helping audiences navigate challenges and transform adversity into strength.
Muriel’s journey began as a mother navigating the complexities of the mental health system while raising a child with behavioral and mental health needs. This personal experience ignited her passion for advocacy and support, shaping her ability to connect deeply with families, professionals, and community leaders. Her presentations offer a unique blend of personal insight, practical guidance, and emotional encouragement, ensuring audiences leave feeling both empowered and equipped with actionable tools.
Muriel’s engaging and thought-provoking presentations resonate with diverse audiences. She speaks on topics related to overcoming adversity, fostering resilience, and transforming passion into purpose. Some of her impactful presentations include:
- Who Is in Control? – Finding Strength in Uncertain Times
- Courageously Confident – Stepping Into Your Power
- Same Book ... Different Chapter – Her personal story supporting a child with a co-occurring disorder
- Covering Your A’s – Acceptance, Advocacy, Action
- Passion to Purpose – Transforming Your Story into Impact
- Protecting Your Passion – Staying Grounded While Advocating for Change
- Playing Nice in the Sandbox – Essential Skills for Communicating with Challenging People
- Family Peer Respite – A Lifeline for Families in Crisis
Muriel’s ability to weave personal experiences with practical tools and solutions makes her a sought-after speaker at national conferences, webinars, and leadership forums. Her message inspires professionals, caregivers, and advocates to embrace their journey with courage and determination.
Muriel’s expertise and advocacy work have been widely recognized, with features in national and local media, including:
- STAR 94.5 – “Conversations with Muriel Jones Banks”
- Orlando Voyager Magazine – “Conversations with Muriel Jones Banks”
- Good Life 45 TV – “Mental Health” with Barbara Beck
- Katie Couric Show (ABC) – “Mental Illness”
Muriel’s dedication to advocacy and leadership has earned her several prestigious awards, including:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – National Federation of Families
- Orange County Mayor’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year Leadership Award
- Florida Health Orange County & National Minority Health Month Equity Award
- Forever Young Award - Polycarpe
- Community Leadership Excellence Award – University Behavioral Center
- Molina Healthcare Community Champion Award
- Federation of Families of Central Florida Advocate of the Year
Muriel’s passion, wisdom, and dynamic storytelling create an experience that not only informs but inspires action. Whether she is speaking to corporations, families, professionals, policymakers, faith-based, or community leaders, her message is clear: resilience, advocacy, and connection have the power to transform lives.
She is available for keynote speeches, workshops, webinars, and panel discussions nationally and globally. To bring Muriel’s inspiring voice to your next event, contact her today and be part of a movement toward hope, healing, and empowerment.
Muriel Jones Banks is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, passionate advocate, and dedicated consultant committed to empowering individuals, families, and professionals through storytelling, lived experience, and practical strategies. Her engaging presentations foster hope, resilience, and action, helping audiences navigate challenges and transform adversity into strength.
Muriel’s journey began as a mother navigating the complexities of the mental health system while raising a child with behavioral and mental health needs. This personal experience ignited her passion for advocacy and support, shaping her ability to connect deeply with families, professionals, and community leaders. Her presentations offer a unique blend of personal insight, practical guidance, and emotional encouragement, ensuring audiences leave feeling both empowered and equipped with actionable tools.
Muriel’s engaging and thought-provoking presentations resonate with diverse audiences. She speaks on topics related to overcoming adversity, fostering resilience, and transforming passion into purpose. Some of her impactful presentations include:
- Who Is in Control? – Finding Strength in Uncertain Times
- Courageously Confident – Stepping Into Your Power
- Same Book ... Different Chapter – Her personal story supporting a child with a co-occurring disorder
- Covering Your A’s – Acceptance, Advocacy, Action
- Passion to Purpose – Transforming Your Story into Impact
- Protecting Your Passion – Staying Grounded While Advocating for Change
- Playing Nice in the Sandbox – Essential Skills for Communicating with Challenging People
- Family Peer Respite – A Lifeline for Families in Crisis
Muriel’s ability to weave personal experiences with practical tools and solutions makes her a sought-after speaker at national conferences, webinars, and leadership forums. Her message inspires professionals, caregivers, and advocates to embrace their journey with courage and determination.
Muriel’s expertise and advocacy work have been widely recognized, with features in national and local media, including:
- STAR 94.5 – “Conversations with Muriel Jones Banks”
- Orlando Voyager Magazine – “Conversations with Muriel Jones Banks”
- Good Life 45 TV – “Mental Health” with Barbara Beck
- Katie Couric Show (ABC) – “Mental Illness”
Muriel’s dedication to advocacy and leadership has earned her several prestigious awards, including:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – National Federation of Families
- Orange County Mayor’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year Leadership Award
- Florida Health Orange County & National Minority Health Month Equity Award
- Forever Young Award - Polycarpe
- Community Leadership Excellence Award – University Behavioral Center
- Molina Healthcare Community Champion Award
- Federation of Families of Central Florida Advocate of the Year
Muriel’s passion, wisdom, and dynamic storytelling create an experience that not only informs but inspires action. Whether she is speaking to corporations, families, professionals, policymakers, faith-based, or community leaders, her message is clear: resilience, advocacy, and connection have the power to transform lives.
She is available for keynote speeches, workshops, webinars, and panel discussions nationally and globally. To bring Muriel’s inspiring voice to your next event, contact her today and be part of a movement toward hope, healing, and empowerment.
"Protecting Your Passion"
Format: 60-minute presentation (breakout/webinar)
This program is perfect for:
This presentation is for anyone who is working in the mental health field. It focuses on the importance of sustaining your passion and commitment while engaging in the difficult yet rewarding work of advocating for and supporting families navigating the mental or behavioral health system. The audience will gain insights into how to balance the...
"Covering Your A's"
Format: 60 minutes (webinar, breakout session, virtual presentation)
This program is perfect for:
- Parents and caregivers supporting a loved one with an emotional, behavioral, mental health need or substance use
- Mental Health Advocates
- Individuals with lived experience
- Policymakers and stakeholders
- General...
"Same Book ... Different Chapter"
Format: 60-90 minute (keynote)
This program is perfect for:
- Family Members and Caregivers
- Mental Health Professionals
- Peer Support Specialists
- Family Navigators
- Advocacy and Support Groups
- Family Support Organizations
- Educators and School...
"Courageously Confident" - Stepping into your authentic power
Format: 90 minute (keynote)
This program is perfect for:
- Women of all ages and backgrounds seeking to build self-confidence
- Women of all ages aiming to step into leadership roles.
- Women of all ages navigating personal or professional transitions.
- Women of all ages interested in self-development and personal empowerment.
The audience will leave...
Playing Nice in The Sandbox: Essential Skills for Communicating with Challenging People
This program is perfect for:
- Beneficial for a wide range of employees, communities or situations
The audience will leave with:
- Understand difficult personalities
- Master effective communication strategies
- Stay calm & in control
- Establish & enforce healthy boundaries
- Resolve conflict effectively
- Strengthen workplace & team...
Sitting on an Uncomfortable Chair? - "That's Your Gift Calling You To Move!"
Format: Keynote, Workshop, Breakout Session
This program is perfect for:
- Educators (teachers, administrators, academic advisors)
- Healthcare professionals (nurses, public health workers, behavioral health providers)
- Social workers and case managers
- Family caregivers and parent advocates
- Faith-based leaders and ministry coordinators
- Youth advocates and mentors
- Nonprofit...
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Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Virtual
C.G., Lt., Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services
Via Chat - Webinar - 8/6/25 - "Thank you, Phenomenal presentation, and thank you for all that you do. You were great!"
Parent
Virtual
J.K., Parent, Parent
Via Chat - CIT webinar - 8/6/25 - "Thank you so much for sharing your story, that was incredible, Muriel!"
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Virtual
K.M., Coalition Manager, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Via Chat - CIT webinar - 8/6/25 - "Thank you so much for sharing your story, Muriel! You are a true inspiration."
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Virtual
A.T., Social Worker, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Via Chat - CIT webinar - 8/6/25 - "Your story is inspiring and I plan to share it with others, Mrs. Banks!"
NFSTAC
Virtual
G.C., Project Director, NFSTAC
Via Chat in CIT Webinar on 8/6/25: "This is the best advice a parent with lived experience to give to their family peers. Thank you, Muriel, for this brilliant suggestion."
Mental Health Advocacy
In situ
C.A., Family Peer Support Specialist, Mental Health Advocacy
Verificado @gmail.com“Muriel Jones Banks’ presentation on Covering Your A’s was both powerful and deeply moving, offering me invaluable guidance on accepting my child’s mental health diagnosis, advocating effectively, and driving systemic change through my actions. Her heart-wrenching personal journey, practical communication strategies, and emphasis on lifelong advocacy resonated profoundly with me. I was so impacted that I reached out to her after the conference to learn more.”
Federation of Families of Central Florida Inc.
In situ
S.H., Interim Executive Director, Federation of Families of Central Florida Inc.
Verificado @ffcflinc.orgFrom the moment the session began, it was clear that Muriel is not only deeply knowledgeable but also passionate about the subject matter. What stood out the most was how Muriel seamlessly combined theory with practical, real-world applications. The interactive nature of the session allowed us to engage, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the material in a way that felt both welcoming and enriching.
Creative Employee Engagement
In situ
J.T., Advocate/Motivational Speaker, Creative Employee Engagement
Verificado @gmail.comJoanna Tress, Creative Employee Engagement via LinkedIn https://linktr.ee/joannatress "Thank you for excellent training from a top notch Subject Matter Expert! Looking forward to the next one."
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