BTM194 – Lorrena Black – She Served LLC

Behind The Mission

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives.   Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this <a href="https://forms.gle/jwYPuitiSU2Rme466" rel="nofollow">short feedback survey</a>. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B074L415PF/allbooks" rel="nofollow">one of our host's three books</a> on military and veteran mental health.  About Today’s Guests Lorrena Black is a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. With a remarkable 25-year military career, she brings a wealth of experience and insight, having served as both an enlisted soldier and an officer, rising through the ranks to lead soldiers and projects in critical roles. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives. Lorrena’s journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. From overcoming early trauma to battling imposter syndrome, she has forged a path of empowerment and self-discovery. A certified Emotional & Social Competency Inventory Practitioner and Co-Active trained Professional Coach, Lorrena’s work focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and intercultural competence. Her signature workshops and coaching programs are deeply impactful, blending her military discipline with a profound understanding of human behavior. A speaker, facilitator, and advocate for veterans, Lorrena actively contributes to her community by serving on the board of the Detroit-based nonprofit, CATCH Charity for Children, is a member of the Women’s Army Corps Wolverine Chapter 67, and is a representative in Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s I am a Veteran Campaign. She holds a B.A.S. in Resource and Technology Management from Troy University and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University. With an unwavering commitment to serving her community, Lorrena inspires audiences to embrace their power and find strength in their unique stories. A devoted wife and mother of four teenagers, she balances family, business, and community service with dedication, sharing her insights to empower others to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose. Links Mentioned in this Episode  <a href="https://www.sheserved.co/" rel="nofollow">She Served LLC Web Site </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrenablack/" rel="nofollow">Lorrena on LinkedIn </a>  PsychArmor Resource of the Week For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.   You can find the resource here:    <a href="https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan" rel="nofollow">https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan</a>   Episode Partner:   Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to <a href="mailto:cturner@psycharmor.org?subject=Inquire%20about%20Partnership%20Opportunties%20for%20the%20Behind%20the%20Mission%20Podcast" rel="nofollow">Inquire about Partnership Opportunities</a>   Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media  <a href="mailto:info@psycharmor.org?subject=Behind%20The%20MIssion%20Podcast" rel="nofollow">Email PsychArmor </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PsychArmor" rel="nofollow">PsychArmor on Twitter </a> <a href="https://facebook.com/psycharmor" rel="nofollow">PsychArmor on Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytSeKK51OcYBnZR6DHPTkA" rel="nofollow">PsychArmor on YouTube </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/3036158/" rel="nofollow">PsychArmor on LinkedIn </a> <a href="https://instagram.com/psycharmorinstitute" rel="nofollow">PsychArmor on Instagram </a> Theme Music Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with <a href="https://operationencore.org/" rel="nofollow">Operation Encore</a>, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at <a href="http://www.veteranmentalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">www.veteranmentalhealth.com</a>