A heartfelt reflection on the profound bonds of sisterhood—the unconditional love, spiritual connection, and mutual support that women share throughout life's journey, transcending blood relations.
Her Story
About Lorene
Lorene Bromfield is a retired educator, published author, travel writer, and motivational speaker whose career has been dedicated to education, storytelling, and empowering others through personal experience. She spent more than 20 years serving the DeKalb County School District in Georgia and continues to work in education part-time. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications, Lorene has combined her passion for education with a lifelong commitment to writing, mentoring, and community engagement. In addition to her work in education, she is the author of the 2019 autobiography Laurel in the Evergreens: A Story of Courage, Faith, and Family, which chronicles her personal journey with resilience, faith, and perseverance. An avid traveler who has explored five continents, she also pursues travel writing while using her experiences as a breast cancer survivor to inspire others through motivational speaking and mentorship. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to helping individuals discover their strengths, embrace authenticity, and pursue meaningful personal and professional growth. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Bromfield is actively involved in volunteerism and advocacy. She supports the Global Village Project through fundraising, event planning, and mentoring refugee girls, while maintaining memberships with the Georgia Association of Educators and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Guided by the values of faith, family, authenticity, and service, she believes success is built on resilience, education, perseverance, and self-belief. Through her writing, speaking, and community involvement, Bromfield continues to encourage others to follow their passions, refine their talents, and confidently share their stories with the world.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lorene
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience, believing in myself, the support of others, and the power of education. Education has broadened my perspective and equipped me with the knowledge to pursue meaningful opportunities. Remaining focused, persevering through challenges, and refusing to give up on my dreams have been essential to achieving both my personal and professional goals.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is to never give up on something I truly want to achieve. I believe it is important to prepare thoroughly for every opportunity, develop a clear vision for the future, and continually strengthen my skills through education, practice, and lifelong learning.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage young women to choose a path they are genuinely passionate about and one that allows them to make a positive impact on others. Develop expertise in your chosen field, continue refining your skills, and never lose sight of your purpose. Be confident in sharing your story, remain encouraged through challenges, and never give up on your dreams.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I believe the greatest opportunity is to take ownership of your talents and continually refine them into a true craft. Whether as a writer or another professional, investing time in education, practice, and skill development is essential. The ongoing challenge is remaining committed to learning, improving, and dedicating the time necessary to achieve excellence.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide my life are faith, family, authenticity, and purpose. I believe in remaining true to myself, pursuing work that I am passionate about, and allowing my faith and family to serve as the foundation for both my personal life and professional endeavors. These values have shaped my decisions, strengthened my resilience, and inspired me to encourage others through my work and experiences.
Her Content Hub
Articles by Lorene
Why Sisterhood is important
A lifelong journey of chosen bonds, unconditional love, and spiritual connection among women.
The True Meaning of Sisterhood
The true meaning of sisterhood is the unbreakable, chosen bond of mutual support, unconditional love, and acceptance shared among women.
Looking back over my life, I can truly say that I have embraced and experienced the meaning of sisterhood because of the incredible bonds I have shared with women throughout decades of friendship.
Today, at 68, we have remained connected spiritually, emotionally, and socially, sharing our journeys and the many chapters of life that have held us together. Through the years, we have celebrated one another's victories, supported each other through challenges, and continued to grow together.
Sometimes, the people who are not related to us by blood are the people who feel most like family.
Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Spiritual sisters are called to encourage, mentor, and guide one another with truth and grace.
I like to think I offer that same support to the women who have shared the community of sisterhood with me through space and through time.
Sisterhood is about showing up, lifting one another, speaking life into each other's dreams, and creating a safe space where women know they are not alone.
For every woman who has walked beside me, encouraged me, prayed with me, laughed with me, and shared life's journey with me, I simply want to say:
- Thank you.
- Thank you for the memories.
- Thank you for the love.
- Thank you for the wisdom.
- Thank you for the years.
Sisterhood is a gift, and I am grateful for mine.
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