About Lorna

Lorna Blake is a Jamaican-born, Canadian-American award-winning author, international speaker, filmmaker, and reinvention strategist whose work celebrates resilience, reinvention, and the power of storytelling.

Her international journey and diverse professional background span social work, education, entrepreneurship, coaching, and public speaking, reflecting her lifelong commitment to empowering others to rise above adversity.

Lorna is the author of Born To Rise, an acclaimed memoir that has earned multiple international literary awards, including the BookFest Award, Book Excellence Award, and International Impact Book Award. A 2026 International Impact Book Awards Author of the Year finalist, she also received recognition from BookTrib, which named her book one of five unforgettable memoirs sure to inspire readers.

In 2026, Lorna expanded her storytelling from the page to the screen through Lorna Blake Media, her creative filmmaking brand dedicated to bringing culturally rich, meaningful stories to life.

Her first animated short film, Miss Lyn & The Poisoned Beans, tells the remarkable true story of her mother’s childhood in rural Jamaica, where eight-year-old Lyn’s intuition and courage to speak up ultimately saved her family’s lives. The film celebrates the wisdom of children, the importance of listening to their voices, and the preservation of family and cultural heritage.

A companion illustrated children’s book and additional creative projects are in the works as Lorna continues her mission to inspire, entertain, and connect audiences across generations.