Rising Above: Lorna Blake’s Journey from Setbacks to Success

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Lorna Blake is an International Speaker, Success Coach, Author, and Real Estate Investor. Born to a poor teenage mom in rural Jamaica, she overcame poverty, abandonment, and abuse. Today, Lorna is a world traveler with a powerful success story. She has lived in five countries, traveled to nearly 20, and inspired thousands globally. Lorna was a featured author in the No More Chains: It’s Time For Change anthology and was highlighted in the 2019 film documentary of the same name. Her first solo book, Born To Rise: A Journey From Setbacks To Comebacks & Lessons Learned, has won several awards, including the International Impact Book Award. She has shared stages with Tony Robbins’ Top Business Strategist, Anthony Demario and Oprah Winfrey’s life partner Stedman Graham. Lorna was recently honored with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

How did your journey as an international speaker and success coach inspire you to write «Born To Rise»?

More than ten years ago in Canada, I was booked as the keynote speaker on How To Bounce Back From Setbacks. Sharing my story of persistence through multiple rejections as a black, single mom seeking a teaching job in South Korea, I inspired many. Despite being told I wouldn’t be hired, I persisted, was hired, and even met my husband there. After my speech, many thanked me for motivating them to rise, including a woman who became one of my first coaching clients. This overwhelming feedback and frequent inquiries about whether I had written a book led me to write Born To Rise.

Can you share a pivotal moment in your life that significantly influenced the message of your book?

I experienced several pivotal moments that shaped me profoundly—being abandoned by my father before birth, growing up in poverty, and enduring physical and sexual abuse. These challenges forced me to rely on a power greater than myself early on, strengthening my faith and resilience. I share these experiences to show others that they too can rise from adversity.

How do you integrate lessons from your book into your speaking engagements and coaching sessions?

? I incorporate practices like mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, mindset strategies, and prosperity principles from my book into my speaking and coaching. I tailor these strategies to fit the specific needs of my audience or clients which is an amazing way to achieve success with ease and joy.

What advice would you give to aspiring authors and speakers who want to use their personal experiences to inspire others?

If you have a message to share, educate yourself, invest in skills and knowledge, surround yourself with others who are successful at what you desire to do then take action. Start by speaking at local venues and participating in anthologies to gain confidence and exposure. Embrace technology to help, but remember, success requires you to put in the effort. Just start—your audience is waiting for you and your message. You’ve got this!