A women’s leadership workshop in Michigan from a Major who led as herself.
Lorrena Black leads a women’s leadership workshop in Michigan, built on four years as VP of Leadership Development at Inforum and 25 years of leading as herself in the U.S. Army.
Hard.Loud.Not soft.Not girly.
The costume she was handed
For 25 years, the Army showed her what a leader was supposed to look like. Every time she tried to be someone else, it fell flat. So she led as herself, and retired a Major.
Her background
- Four years as VP of Leadership Development at Inforum
- 25 years in the U.S. Army, from enlisted HR specialist to Major
- Raised four children as a single mom through most of her service
- Founder and CEO of She Served LLC
What the room works on
- Naming the costume
- Each woman names the quiet costume she reaches for most, and what it costs her.
- Speaking up
- Where decisions get made, not after the meeting.
- Putting her name in
- For the role, instead of waiting to be asked.
- Navigating change
- With five steps she can repeat the next time plans change.
Women’s stages she has spoken on
- Women in Agile Detroit
- Empowered Moms Live
- Massachusetts Women Veterans Recognition Luncheon
- Veteran 1st
- TEDxDetroit
“Lorrena Black is a masterful storyteller and a commanding presence, the kind of speaker who doesn’t just take the stage. She owns it. She had the entire room in the palm of her hand, laughing one moment, deeply reflecting the next.”
Who books it
- Women’s leadership programs
- Women’s ERGs
- Emerging women leaders
- Women’s conferences and associations
How it runs
- Half-day workshop
- Full-day workshop
- Emerging leader cohort
- Keynote plus same-day workshop
- In person or virtual
- Up to 30 participants
Planning this workshop
What does the women’s leadership workshop cover?
Either of her programs as a workshop for women: Imposter Interrupted for the self-doubt that performing creates, or R.A.L.L.Y.™ to Rise for leading through change. Each woman leaves knowing the costume she reaches for most and the first tool to put it down.
What is Lorrena’s background in women’s leadership development?
Four years as VP of Leadership Development at Inforum, then founding She Served LLC in 2024. Before that, 25 years in the U.S. Army, where she was told what a leader should look like and led as herself anyway.
Can it run as a cohort?
Yes. Emerging leader cohorts: facilitation for the people you are about to promote.
How long is it?
Half-day and full-day versions, capped at 30 so everyone practices, or a keynote plus a same-day workshop.
Can it run virtually or outside Michigan?
Yes. She is based in Metro Detroit, travels from DTW and is available nationally, in person or virtual.
Build it for your team.
Or call the office at (915) 269-2168 · lorrena@lorrenablack.com