Linda Randall
Linda Kaye Randall is a dynamic entrepreneur, published author, award-winning artist, and leadership strategist who leverages creativity and visionary ideation to inspire and empower others. As CEO of LKR Unlimited Opportunities LLC, she integrates her passions for writing, art, and strategic facilitation to deliver customized workshops, speaking engagements, and collaborative projects that help individuals, churches, small businesses, and corporations unlock their full potential. Her work emphasizes leadership, healing, teambuilding, and purposeful implementation of innovative ideas, drawing on decades of professional experience.
Before founding LKR Unlimited Opportunities, Linda enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career in leadership, business, and financial management, including over 30 years at the Department of Defense. She managed large-scale accounting directorates with 130+ staff and over $5 billion in funding, overseeing audits, internal controls, business process re-engineering, and enterprise-wide system implementations. Her expertise spans cross-functional team leadership, financial systems integration, and visionary project execution, allowing her to seamlessly bring people together to achieve high-impact results.
Since retirement, Linda has turned her focus to creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. She has published The Lumberjack Song, Grace Through Hardship and its companion journal, contributed a twelve-step visionary framework to Visionary Momentum Unleashed, and received Best in Show recognition for her art displayed in a Richmond gallery. With advanced degrees from Syracuse University in Public Administration and Business Administration, along with certifications in leadership and financial management, Linda continues to blend creativity, strategy, and inspiration to help others realize their visions and embrace unlimited opportunities.
• Defense Financial Management Certification Level 3
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Level II
• Certified Defense Financial Manager
• Certification of Advanced Study; Leadership in International and Non-Government Organizations
• Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management- M.B.A.
• Syracuse University - Maxwell School- M.P.A.
• Best in Show
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to faith, perseverance, and resilience. Over the years, staying grounded in purpose, embracing growth through challenges, and committing to lead and support others have been the foundation of both my professional achievements and personal fulfillment.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to stay grounded in my values and faith, letting them guide my decisions and leadership—especially during challenging times—while remaining open to learning from every experience and mentor along the way.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to stay resilient, trust your journey, and let faith, honesty, and perseverance guide you toward leadership and personal fulfillment—even through life’s toughest challenges.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is helping women overcome fear, self-doubt, and silence, while a major opportunity lies in using storytelling, leadership development, and faith-based guidance to inspire growth, connection, and lasting transformation.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are faith, integrity, perseverance, and empowerment. I’m committed to leading with authenticity and compassion, helping others—especially women—grow stronger, more self-reliant, and inspired through storytelling, leadership, and faith-based guidance.