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Everything you need to feature Bernard Owens — professional bios, headshots, media appearances, and booking information.

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As Seen On

TEDx
FOX 5 Atlanta
NBC Detroit
NBC Memphis
iHeartMedia
Scripps News
CBS News

Bio

Bernard Owens is a TEDx speaker, published author, and behavioral health professional whose work centers on one conviction: people don't need to be fixed — they need to be found. With a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, credentials as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (R-CPRS), and over a decade of frontline behavioral health and peer recovery experience, Bernard brings a rare combination of academic depth, clinical precision, and lived understanding to every stage he occupies. He resides in Atlanta with his family.

Credentials

  • •TEDx Speaker
  • •Published Author
  • •Master of Divinity, Candler School of Theology (Emory University)
  • •Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
  • •Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (R-CPRS)
  • •10+ years behavioral health and peer recovery leadership

Media Appearances

Bernard Owens at FOX 5 Atlanta studio

FOX 5 Atlanta

Studio interview

Bernard Owens on Good Day Atlanta set with host

Good Day Atlanta

Live segment on mental health & resilience

Bernard Owens and host holding book on Good Day Atlanta

Good Day Atlanta

Book feature segment

Bernard Owens at the Good Day Atlanta podium

Good Day Atlanta

Live appearance

Bernard Owens with Gina Neely on Bluff City Life (NBC Memphis)

Bluff City Life (NBC Memphis)

Interview with Gina Neely

Bernard Owens with Elijah Westbrook (CBS News) at Black Health Matters Summit

Black Health Matters Summit

With Elijah Westbrook (CBS News)

Bernard Owens at the iElevate Conference

iElevate Conference

Featured speaker

Featured Appearances

TEDxBuckheadAve

TEDx

Live in the D

NBC Detroit

Bluff City Life

NBC Memphis

Good Day Atlanta

Fox 5

Black Information Network

iHeartMedia

Scripps News

Commentator

Jekalyn Carr Show

Notable Connections

Bernard Owens with NY Times Best Selling author Rosalind Wiseman

Rosalind Wiseman

NY Times Best Selling author

Bernard Owens with Malik Yoba and Elijah Westbrook at the Black Health Matters Summit

Malik Yoba & Elijah Westbrook

Actor-activist & CBS journalist — Black Health Matters Summit

Bernard with Elijah Westbrook (CBS) at the Black Health Matters Summit

Elijah Westbrook

CBS journalist

Bernard Owens with Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen, III at the iElevate Conference

Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen, III

iElevate Conference

Bernard Owens with Amy Dix, International Best-Selling author and Positive Psychology Practitioner

Amy Dix

International Best-Selling author & Positive Psychology Practitioner

Bernard Owens with Trina Braxton and Derrick Jakolby Washington at the Friends of Zyion Honors event

Trina Braxton & Derrick Jakolby Washington

Friends of Zyion Honors

For Media Inquiries

For interviews, press features, or media collaborations, please reach out directly.

speak@bernardowensspeaks.com

Endorsement

“Bernard communicates with confidence, warmth, and professionalism, and his command of the room is impressive. His presentations not only informed the audience, but also encouraged reflection, connection, and honest conversation.”

— Blake A. Rowley, MPH

Senior Community Liaison, Gilead Sciences

Downloads

Speaker One-Sheet

Quick reference with bio, topics, and booking info — PDF

Full Media Kit (ZIP)

All headshots, documents, and bio in one download

Media Kit Document

Bio, speaking topics, and booking information — PDF

Speaking Fees

Virtual Keynote

$7,500–$10,000

In-Person Keynote

$10,000–$15,000

Premium/Multi-Day

$15,000+

For inquiries, speaking requests, or custom arrangements, please use the Speaking page form.