In this captivating episode of Free Your Mind with LKJ, listeners meet Linda Nelson, a true entertainment industry icon with 29 years of experience working behind the scenes at the biggest events in Hollywood. From the Grammys and Oscars to MTV awards shows, Linda has worked with major networks, labels, and film companies in various capacities including A&R, talent coordination, and production. Her impressive credits include films like Miss Congeniality and Edward Scissorhands, plus work on major award shows and with countless recording artists and celebrities. Beyond her professional achievements, Linda shares her deeply personal journey from a California surfer girl to industry powerhouse, including the tragic loss of her first husband in war when she was just 18 years old. Despite this early trauma, Linda channeled her pain into helping others, maintaining her humble nature while building an incredible network that she now uses to assist underprivileged youth in pursuing their entertainment industry dreams. Her story reveals how music became a healing force and how early exposure to the industry through her parents’ involvement in catering for major artists shaped her destiny.