Linda Gray is the President and CEO of L Gray Image Consulting, LLC (LGI) and the Creator/Executive Producer of Global Couture Gala and Global Couture Gala Awards. Linda was also named Vice President of Henningson Black Level (HBL) Los Angeles and (HBL) Director of Fashion and Beauty which concentrates in luxury products and luxury services taking companies globally using the company’s enormous network. Her company (LGI) provides image consultation services to clients, seeking to polish their personal image and professional brand. Linda prides herself as a leader and is very passionate and a consummate professional. She has been pleased to work with various type of clients to include executives, high profile individuals, celebrities, sports figures, politicians, entrepreneurs, etc. Her work has encompassed various facets of the fashion, image apparel and the entertainment industry. She has a keen sense of style, knowledge of consumer trends, fashion, color, hair and make-up, presenting her clients to the public with poise, confidence, proper body language and etiquette. LGIC services also include producing and the management of luxury brand events. The company’s signature event is the Global Couture Gala which is held annually. It provides a fashion platform to emerging couture and established designers of various cultures originating from many countries around the globe with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. These designers get an opportunity to show their collection in Los Angeles, on the world stage representing their specific heritage and international style. Linda is driven by her passion for style, fashion, beauty, and innovative creative expression. She makes a point to be camera ready. The award-winning driven entrepreneur is keen on making a first impression. She says “fashion is one small part of your image. It’s about your lifestyle and can’t be limited to your wardrobe. How you show up says everything how people receive you. Everything about you tells your story and your story is your image, and your image is your brand.” Linda's career began as a Fashion Runway model in her late teens and years later she was groomed to be a Beauty and Style professional, where she quickly elevated to become a Fashion Show Producer working along with some of the country’s top couture fashion designers. Her other career highlights include: Business Consultant in a variety of capacities; Director of Marketing for the first Regional Shopping Mall built in the country; Director of Marketing for a top rated FM Radio Station in the marketplace; Owner of a Public Relations Firm; Fashion Show and Image Consultant; Luxury Bed Linens Designer/Manufacturer that involved sourcing fabrics, design concept to production, marketing and sales; Interior Design Stylist; Owner of an Entertainment Production Company, Magazine Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of an inspirational “how to” quarterly magazine that provided personal and professional development content for success and growth. One of Linda’s proudest moments of achievements was becoming an Award-Winning Luxury Bed Linens Designer/Manufacturer in the Luxury Wholesale Home Furnishings Category Awarded by the Los Angeles California Gift Show. Another proud moment was having her business certified by the National Minority Women's Business Enterprise Program through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Linda has been honored with several Certificates of Recognition issued by elected officials with the City, County and State of California. She received business certifications from the City of Los Angeles and the Southern California Regional Purchasing Council, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Purchasing Council. She served as a member of the City Gala/City Summit Host Committee, Business Matchmaker Group, Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Corporation, Fashion Biz, Inc., Exceptional Women in Publishing, CEO Space International, Landmark Forum Education, etc. Among her many accomplishments she has been featured locally, nationally and globally in print for her creative work: Interiors of London, Forbes Magazine, Polo and Lifestyle International Magazine, CIE Fashion Magazine, Accent of New York, Images, LDB Textiles, Howard University Auricle, The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, Hollywood Weekly, Formidable Woman Magazine, The Los Angeles Sentinel, Wave Newspaper, Public Relations Newswire, Entertainment Newswire, Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine, National Marketing Association, International Council of Shopping Center Development, etc.