Amanda Banks

Amanda Banks is a Corporate Sales Executive turned Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker + Host + Organizer, Former High-Level Competitive Athlete, Media Show Host, Nashville Business Journal 2020, 2022, 2024 40 Under 40 Nominee, 2023 Nashville Emerging Leaders Award Finalist- Education Category, Coach, and Leader. She has a strong track record in sales with a specialty in navigating complex sales cycles, marketing, brand development, healthcare, event production and technology. Her company Create and Innovate Solutions, LLC. specializes in delivering strategic speaker services and education, customized experiences, and corporate event solutions that are designed to bring people together and share in meaningful moments. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business - Healthcare Management and Surgical Technologist Certification. She believes in continuous education and holds various other certifications in conceptual selling, project management, digital marketing and social media, as well as leadership. She’s committed to serving her community and serves on the Nashville Sports Council - Women in Sports Committee, Vanderbilt’s The Wond’ry as a Mentor, and as an Advisory Board Member for the Blue Knights Speaker Series. Amanda’s passionate about her family, friends, as well as personal growth and development and believes every conversation is the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.