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Lara “LJ” Johnson is a highly sought-after authority on grit and sales execution, known for transforming pressure into peak performance and strategy into measurable results. Recognized among the nation’s most influential leaders and inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America, she was also featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square as Top Grit Development Expert of the Year. A nine-time Worldwide Stevie® Award winner, she has helped scale companies into nine-figure enterprises and built her own business to $1 million in its first year. She is the creator of the Global GRIT System and Grit Type Indicator, bestselling author of Hunt or Be Hunted, and Founder and CEO of GRIT Global and Be A Legend Inc., with her upcoming book Close or Be Closed introducing the CLOSE System for sales professionals. Featured on major outlets including FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and PBS, she is also a world-class executive coach, competitive athlete, devoted mother, and proud military wife.

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a science-driven wellness brand creating clinically validated, plant-based solutions for appetite regulation and weight management. Since launching in 2018, she has expanded the New Zealand startup into a globally distributed company, pioneering natural GLP-1 activation through its patented Amarasate hops extract to help reduce cravings and caloric intake. A veterinarian with over 20 years of executive leadership experience at companies including Vitaco and Fonterra, and a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management Fellowship program, she combines scientific expertise with commercial strategy to translate research into accessible, effective wellness solutions.

Celeste Moore is a luxury image consultant with over 18 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, and public speakers align their personal style with their professional goals. She specializes in preparing clients for high-profile appearances, including TEDx talks and features in Forbes, ensuring they show up with confidence and polish. Through personalized color and body analysis, wardrobe curation, and custom tailoring—along with collaborations with bespoke suit designers and features in Deluxe Version Magazine—she has built a strong reputation as a trusted authority in luxury image consulting.