The Unbreakable Storm Podcast
Welcome to The Unbreakable Storm, the podcast where grit meets grace. I’m your host, Olivia Nunn—retired Army officer, mental health advocate, and a woman who’s weathered life’s hardest storms and came out stronger.
This series is for the ones rebuilding from rock bottom, standing tall after trauma, and rewriting their story in bold, unshakable ink. Here, we talk real life—unfiltered, unscripted, and unbreakable.
If you’ve ever felt like the storm would take you out, this is your reminder: you are the storm
In this inspiring episode of Unbreakable Storm, we sit down with Lara “LJ” Johnson — award‑winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, executive coach, creator of the Global G.R.I.T. System™, and one of the most requested voices in leadership and resilience today.
LJ’s journey is the living embodiment of what it means to grit through it. She opens up about surviving devastating personal challenges, including the loss of her youngest son and her own near‑fatal health crisis, and how these experiences shaped her revolutionary approach to resilience, performance, and identity.
From neuroscience‑backed frameworks to real‑world leadership impact, Lara breaks down how grit — not luck or talent — is the force that elevates ordinary people into legendary leaders. We dive into her powerful Global G.R.I.T. System™, the heart of her best‑selling book Hunt or Be Hunted, and explore how anyone can identify their grit strengths and use them to perform under pressure, grow through adversity, and redefine success on their own terms.
🔥 In this episode, we explore:
What grit really is (and isn’t)
The four pillars and types of grit that shape performance
Turning heartbreak into fuel for growth
Real tools for leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence
Why vulnerability can be your greatest strength
LJ’s story isn’t just motivational — it’s transformational. If you’ve ever felt like you should be further, stronger, or ahead of where you are, this episode will shift how you think about resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to rise.
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube.
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Welcome to The Unbreakable Storm, the podcast where grit meets grace. I’m your host, Olivia Nunn—retired Army officer, mental health advocate, and a woman who’s weathered life’s hardest storms and came out stronger.
This series is for the ones rebuilding from rock bottom, standing tall after trauma, and rewriting their story in bold, unshakable ink. Here, we talk real life—unfiltered, unscripted, and unbreakable.
If you’ve ever felt like the storm would take you out, this is your reminder: you are the storm.
About the host
Olivia Nunn
Olivia Nunn, a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army, leads Olivia Nunn Communications with a commitment to making a difference. With a solid foundation of 14 years of experience in government relations, Olivia specializes in communications, branding, social media strategy, and event planning, bringing her expertise to the forefront to craft compelling narratives and strategies that elevate brands and amplify voices.
Beyond her role as CEO, Olivia is deeply committed to advocacy and volunteerism, particularly in mental health and veterans’ issues. She serves as Vice President of Communication for Pan-Pacific American Leaders and Mentors (PPALM) and holds a directorship with the Veteran Success Resource Group (VSRG), where she promotes holistic support for the military community.
Olivia’s passion for mental health advocacy extends to her role as a podcaster, social media influencer, and motivational speaker. Through her platform, including her co-hosting of Calm In the Storm – The Unexpected Podcast Series, she sheds light on important issues facing service members and veterans, advocating for destigmatization and support.
Olivia’s remarkable career has been marked by numerous achievements, including being recognized by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs as a Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee in 2023 and securing a top placement in the prestigious Petite USA National Competition. Her dedication to serving the military community, combined with her leadership at Olivia Nunn Communications, continues to drive meaningful change and make a profound impact on the lives of others.
Olivia’s military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.
Olivia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Radford University, Radford, VA, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University, and a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University. An Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion from Georgetown University.
