Inspiring Resilience. Empowering Leaders. Transforming Lives.

25-year Army veteran transforming military-tested resilience into keynote speaking, leadership workshops, and coaching that helps professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.

🎥 Recognized for excellence in storytelling—watch Lorrena’s powerful, second-place-winning story from NSA-Michigan’s Last Story Standing competition

🎤 In this compelling storytelling performance, keynote speaker and Army veteran Lorrena Black shares a raw and relatable moment from her life, offering insight into resilience, leadership, and navigating self-doubt. This story, recognized with second place in NSA-Michigan’s Last Story Standing competition, captures the heart of Lorrena’s message: that challenges can shape—not silence—our leadership voice.

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  • Each of these powerful 45-minute keynotes draws from my personal journey of navigating adversity, identity, and transformation—offering real tools and lived insight to help audiences shift their mindset, outsmart self-doubt, and build meaningful, lasting success.

    Designed to spark action, connection, and confidence, my keynotes empower professionals and teams to rise above the barriers that hold them back. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mastering emotional intelligence and building unshakable resilience, these talks are more than inspiration—they’re a call to thrive.

  • Facilitated workshops and group programs blending emotional intelligence and StrengthsFinder to help leaders grow in self-awareness, connection, and confidence—building empowered teams and resilient organizations.

  • One-on-one and group coaching that blends Co-Active principles with real-world leadership insight to help professionals overcome self-doubt, gain clarity, and lead with purpose.

  • Book a dynamic keynote speaker who blends military-tested leadership, emotional intelligence, and powerful storytelling to spark action and connection in your audience.

  • While She Served LLC is not a nonprofit, Lorrena proudly donates a portion of her time each year to support select VSO events. If you’re a VSO seeking a speaker, please contact us to inquire about availability.

Hi! I’m

I’m so glad you took the time to stop by! My passion lies in motivating and inspiring individuals to achieve their goals.

During my 25-year Army career, I found great fulfillment in caring for Soldiers. Now, I channel that same dedication into accelerating the careers of those I serve today.

Why Lorrena?

25 years of military leadership experience

  • Engaging, inspiring, and results-driven presentations

  • Trusted by corporations, nonprofits, and veteran organizations

  • Professional coach and leadership development expert