Speaking

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Mike Bowen doesn’t give speeches-he shares his spirit.  Through lived experience, courage and radical honesty Mike delivers a deeply human message that resonates with any audience.  His keynotes invite people to slow down, reflect and reconnect to find lasting impact.

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What people say

  • “Mike, another shout out to you for an outstanding job last week at the Rotary breakfast. You shared your experiences and had the room of 40 completely engaged. I was incredibly proud of how you shared your personal story with sincerity, vulnerability and courage. Each person in that room was tuned in and appreciated your authenticity. 

    I watched their expressions and felt their enthusiasm for you.”
    Jim Baral
  • “We were grateful to have Mike Bowen speak to our Rotary club, whose members include professionals, business owners, and community leaders. Mike shared his personal journey of heart change and resilience, including navigating vision loss and reflecting thoughtfully on mental health and his relationship with alcohol. His story was grounded in growth, perspective, and purpose, and it prompted meaningful reflection and conversation across the room. Mike’s presentation was honest, engaging, and deeply human, leaving a lasting impression on our members.”
    Betsy Tucker
  • “Mike Bowen is a speaker of rare authenticity and heart. His transparency and willingness to share his personal journey made him exceptionally relatable to our students. By weaving his testimony of faith into a powerful narrative of the Lord’s faithfulness, he provided our audience with a profound example of resilience and grace. Mike doesn’t just give a speech; he shares a piece of his soul.”
    Rian Berger

Speaking Topics

Vision Loss & Retinitis Pigmentosa

Mike speaks about losing vision not as an ending but as an invitation to stop looking and start listening inward.  His story reframes loss as a powerful teacher and reminder to all of us that we are on a timeline.

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Addiction and Recovery


With humility and truth, Mike shares how sobriety became less about quitting something and more about coming home to himself.  His message offers hope without preaching and honesty without shame.  Mike dives into the “why” of addiction and helps remove stigma.

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Mental Health


Mike brings a grounded, compassionate voice to mental health.  He aims to create a safe, sincere and open conversation about this crucial component of our lives. 

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Living simply & with intention

Rooted in simplicity and intention, Mike invites audiences to live more deliberately in a distracted world.  Mike shares that by embracing minimalism it creates space in our lives to pursue our life’s purpose and help others. 

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Connecting with audiences

Bend 2 Balance 1st Annual Mental
Health Expo
Rotary Club of Bend Oregon
Brentwood Academy

Speaking Events

  • Annual Foundation Fighting Blindness Conference

    Date:

    Friday, June 12–Saturday, June 13, 2026

    Location:

    Fort Worth Convention Center

    About the event:

    The United in Vision 2026 conference…

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  • Bend to Balance

    Date:

    Saturday, 10th of October, Sunday, 12th of October 2025

    Location:

    Bend, Oregon

    About the event:

    Bend to Balance is a community event designed to bring together all the many healing modalities…

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  • Brentwood Academy

    Date:

    November, 2018

    Location:

    Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee

    About the event:

    Mike was asked to speak to over 500 people including students from grades 6-12 and all faculty and staff…

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  • Rotary Club

    Date:

    Location:

    Bend Country Club in Bend, Oregon

    About the event:

    Mike was asked by speaker curator Betsy Tucker to speak to the 40 person audience and share his inspirational story…

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Mike shares real-life stories speaking with honesty, hope, and impact. If you’re looking for a speaker who truly connects and inspires, he’d love to be part of your next event.

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