Episode 2: Meet Lorna Blake and Prerna Vaswani

In this episode of "Meet The Collective," broadcast live on G-Woman Radio, host Alex Okoroji opens the doors to the G-Woman Collective, inviting listeners to connect with the remarkable women who shape this vibrant community. Each week, we peel back the layers in a fun, engaging, and uplifting live radio conversation that helps us get to know the amazing women behind the profiles. Join us as we meet Lorna Blake, based in Taiwan, and Prerna Vaswani from India, who share their unique stories and insights.


Lorna Blake is an award-winning author, global speaker, reinvention mentor, and founder of Empower Yourself Consulting. Born to a poor teenage mom in rural Jamaica, she has lived and worked in several countries, including Canada, the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan. Her own experiences with trauma, life transitions, setbacks, career changes, and starting over inspired her mission to help others recognize that your setback is your setup for a comeback. Lorna is the author of the three-time award-winning memoir "Born to Rise", recipient of The BookFest Award, the Book Excellence Award, and the International Impact Book Award. Her book was also recently selected as Online Book Club’s Book of the Day. Through her YouTube platform, 'Reinvent with Lorna', and her interview series, 'Reinvention Stories After 40', she shares powerful stories of resilience, courage, and transformation.

Prerna Vaswani is an Inspiring Storyteller from India, International Podcast Host, Speaker, and community leader committed to creating meaningful conversations that empower people across the globe. With over 19 years of corporate experience, presently working at MNC company SB-Constantia, she has successfully balanced her professional career while pursuing her passion for inspiring lives through authentic human stories. She is the Founder of PRERNA – Spreading Inspiration, an MSME-registered global podcast platform dedicated to connecting inspiring personalities, entrepreneurs, changemakers, researchers, and emerging brands. Through more than 70 podcast conversations, Prerna has amplified voices from diverse industries and countries, creating a platform where knowledge, resilience, innovation, and purpose come together to inspire audiences worldwide.

This episode dives deep into their personal journeys, exploring the essence of community, their resilience, and the strength found in connection. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and inspiration as we celebrate the incredible women behind the profiles.

• Introduction to Meet The Collective
• Beyond the Bio: Lorna and Prerna beyond their professional identities.
• The Stories That Shape Us: Lorna's journey of reinvention and Prerna's journey into storytelling.
• Purpose, Reinvention & The Power of Story - A shared conversation about transformation, courage, storytelling and impact.
• Inside the Collective - Community, collaboration, what they offer, and what they're seeking.
• Woman to Woman - Guests get curious about one another.
• Quickfire Questions
• Final Thoughts and Reflections

Don't miss this uplifting episode that reminds us that behind every title is a story, and every connection can lead to incredible opportunities. Tune in and get inspired!