Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author
Joan Lunden
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Joan Lunden At A Glance:
An international speaker, Lunden inspires and energizes audiences, leaving them laughing and applauding as she shares candid stories based on her life and iconic career.
Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker
who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. Lunden greeted viewers each
morning on Good Morning America for nearly two decades, making her the longest-running female host
ever on early morning television.
Lunden continues to be one of America’s most recognized and trusted journalists, which has made her a
sought-after speaker for events across the country. As an ardent health & senior advocate, Lunden has
testified before the Food and Drug Administration advocating mandatory mammogram reporting and
the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee advocating for the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Lunden hosts the PBS television series Second Opinion with Joan Lunden and the Washington Post
Podcast series, Caring for Tomorrow on the future of healthcare. Lunden is also the ambassador to the
Poynter Institute’s MediaWise for Seniors program, which educates individuals over 50 on media
literacy – separating fact from fiction online. Lunden recently served as a visiting professor at Lehigh
University in their College of Health, teaching Population Health and the Media.
One of the most visible women in America, Lunden has graced the covers of more than 60 magazines
and book covers. Lunden’s newest book, Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About
Aging, quickly became a New York Times Best Seller.
In June of 2014, Lunden was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. An eternal optimist, she
turned her diagnosis and subsequent cancer treatment into an opportunity to become an advocate to
help others. Lunden shared her battle against breast cancer in her book Had I Known.
Lunden continues to interact with American’s daily on her website, Joanlunden.com as well as her social
media platforms. Lunden has served as a national spokesperson for various organizations such as the
American Heart Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, American Lung Association, American Red
Cross, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Colon Cancer Alliance.
Joan Lunden truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman.
Joan Lunden’s books include: Why Did I Come into This Room: A Candid Conversation About Aging; Had I
Known; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregiving; Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From
Diseases Now Through Adulthood; Wake-Up Calls; A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road; Joan
Lunden’s Healthy Living; Joan Lunden’s Healthy Cooking; Mother’s Minutes; Your Newborn
Baby; and Good Morning, I’m Joan Lunden.
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How the Media Has Changed
It used to be when there was a controversial topic, audiences never knew the interviewer's personal opinion. Nowadays, that couldn't be further from the truth. Depending on where you're getting your news determines which perspective you're hearing.
In this keynote, Joan shares her personal experiences from her days at Good Morning America and discusses the changing relationship between the press, the public and politics and how you can find out the truth from the many ways that people get their news today. -
Breast Cancer
Joan shares her journey of breast cancer, why she went public, and what she learned through her experience. From breast cancer myths, risk factors women need to know about, and tips for enduring the cancer journey, Joan talks about the hard decisions, and the silver linings she discovered along the way. -
Leadership & Success
From small-town weather girl to earning the seat as co-host of the top morning TV show in the country, Joan shares her
perspective on leadership and strategies for success from her
personal journey to the top. With insights from the most successful people in the world, Joan shares her discoveries, including her say “yes” attitude. -
Women’s Empowerment
Joan helped pave the way for working women in America after
a long career in a male-dominated industry. Joan has a unique
perspective with tips and anecdotes that transcend any
industry. In her empowering talk, Joan shares how she navigated it all with optimism, determination, and of course, her witty sense of humor. -
Health & Wellness
Joan advocates for how essential it is to live a vibrant, active, and engaged lifestyle to protect yourself from chronic illness. Joan discusses heart health, diabetes, cancer, and general women’s health & wellness. Joan shares the changes she made to live a healthier lifestyle and the importance of putting yourself and your health first. -
Motivation & Inspiration
In her motivational talks, Joan shares personal inspirational
mantras and secrets for living life with a positive attitude. Joan gives tips about how to seize opportunity and inspires
audiences with her “expect to win” philosophy. By saying yes to challenges, Joan talks about how she was able to overcome obstacles and create her own success. -
Moderating
Joan is a veteran in guiding discussions and making panelists feel comfortable. Joan brings her own insight to a panel discussion, while skillfully navigating the personalities of the experts on one stage. Joan leads panels on a variety of topics, from the role of women in media, health & wellness, breast cancer, caregiving, and leadership. -
Live Event Host
Joan is no stranger to live appearances. As the longest-running host of Good Morning America, Joan has over 30 years of expertise as a journalist, host, and interviewer. From hosting award shows to leading symposiums, Joan brings her professionalism, passion, and sense of humor to live events, engaging audiences at luncheons, awards ceremonies, and galas. -
Caregivers & Boomers
66 million Americans are caregivers for someone they love. With people living past 100, there is an increased demand for family members to serve as caregivers. From informational documents to balancing your health as a caregiver, Joan shares her personal journey of caring for her aging mother while raising a family and managing her career.
Joan was wonderful—I wish she could hear all of the positive feedback. Richmond women love Joan Lunden!!— Mary Malone, VCU Massey Cancer Center, Virginia
Joan “hit it out of the park!” We absolutely loved her and appreciated the work she did in preparing her remarks. It really resonated with our attendees.— Event Organizer for Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
I wanted to tell you how WONDERFUL Joan's speech was yesterday! I am continuing to hear rave reviews from throughout our community, from healthcare professionals, cancer survivors, those currently in treatment and interested community members. She completely exceeded my expectations (which were really high!) I particularly enjoyed hearing about her 10 principles for happiness and all of the stories about her career trajectory as well as tips for working moms and work/life balance - very motivating for me as a working mom with a 5 and 7-year-old. There were actually more men there than we expected and they thoroughly enjoyed it as much as the women!— Betty Ann Levin, Executive Director of Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc.
Joan Lunden: 10 things I wish I knew before I was diagnosed with breast cancer
Special correspondent Joan Lunden was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2014. Today, she is cancer-free and has become an advocate for other women facing breast cancer. Here, she shares what she learned after she ... Read moreby Today
Former GMA Co-Host Joan Lunden Tackles Breast Cancer to Lead Important Advocacy Initiative
Joan Lunden’s award-winning journalism career was based on asking important questions and gathering critical information. So the former Good Morning America host admits that she was taken by surprise when her own ... Read moreby Parade
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