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Joan Lunden

5 out of 5
6 reviews

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate

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Joan Lunden Biography

An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America making her the longest running female host ever on early morning television.

Lunden continues to be one of America’s most recognized and trusted personalities 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 is the host of the host 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. Recently, Lunden joined the faculty of Lehigh University as a visiting professor in their College of Health teaching Population Health and the Media.

As a part of the sandwich generation, Lunden’s demographic is far-reaching. She is a mother of 7 including two sets of teenage twins. Like many Boomers in America, she has juggled being a working mom while caring for an aging parent and brings this experience to her role as an active advocate for seniors.

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 into an opportunity to become an advocate and help others. She chronicled her experience in her memoir "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 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.

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".

Joan Lunden truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman.

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Speaking Topics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Why Did I Come into This Room?

Why Did I Come into This Room?

Had I Known: A Memoir Of Survival

Had I Known: A Memoir Of Survival

Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From Diseases Now Through Adulthood

Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From Diseases Now Through Adulthood

Wake-Up Calls: Making The Most Out Of Every Day (Regardless Of What Life Throws You)

Wake-Up Calls: Making The Most Out Of Every Day (Regardless Of What Life Throws You)

Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking

Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Joan Lunden?

    Booking fees for Joan Lunden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Joan Lunden, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Joan Lunden?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Joan Lunden for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joan Lunden for your next private or corporate function.

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Joan Lunden

5 out of 5
6 reviews

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate

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Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Event: $30,000 - $50,000
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Authors, Broadcasting, Cancer Speakers, Celebrity Headliners, Change, Current Events, Featured Celebrities, Featured Overall Speakers, Fitness Experts, Health and Wellness, Inspirational Speakers, Journalists, Leadership Speakers, Lifestyle, Literary, Motivation, Parenting, Poetry, Science and Technology, Spouse Programs, Television Personalities, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women in Society, Women's Health, Women's Issues, Work-Life Balance

Joan Lunden Biography

An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America making her the longest running female host ever on early morning television.

Lunden continues to be one of America’s most recognized and trusted personalities 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 is the host of the host 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. Recently, Lunden joined the faculty of Lehigh University as a visiting professor in their College of Health teaching Population Health and the Media.

As a part of the sandwich generation, Lunden’s demographic is far-reaching. She is a mother of 7 including two sets of teenage twins. Like many Boomers in America, she has juggled being a working mom while caring for an aging parent and brings this experience to her role as an active advocate for seniors.

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 into an opportunity to become an advocate and help others. She chronicled her experience in her memoir "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 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.

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".

Joan Lunden truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Joan Lunden and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Joan Lunden

Joan Lunden Speaking Topics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Joan Lunden Videos

  • Joan Lunden speaks out on Regis Philbin's legacy l GMA
    Joan Lunden speaks out on Regis Philbin's legacy l GMA
    The former "GMA" host shares her favorite memories of Philbin who has passed away at the age of 88. Subscribe to GMA's YouTube page: ...
  • Joan Lunden On Aging And Her New Book | TODAY
    Joan Lunden On Aging And Her New Book | TODAY
    Journalist Joan Lunden visits TODAY to talk about aging and her new book, “Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation About Aging.”...
  • Joan Lunden Promotes 'Age Well' Message at Summit
    Joan Lunden Promotes 'Age Well' Message at Summit
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Joan Lunden Books

Why Did I Come into This Room?
Why Did I Come into This Room?
Had I Known: A Memoir Of Survival
Had I Known: A Memoir Of Survival
Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From Diseases Now Through Adulthood
Growing Up Healthy: Protecting Your Child From Diseases Now Through Adulthood
Wake-Up Calls: Making The Most Out Of Every Day (Regardless Of What Life Throws You)
Wake-Up Calls: Making The Most Out Of Every Day (Regardless Of What Life Throws You)
Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking
Joan Lunden's Healthy Cooking

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FAQs on booking Joan Lunden

  • How to book Joan Lunden?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Joan Lunden for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Joan Lunden, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Joan Lunden or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Joan Lunden?

    Booking fees for Joan Lunden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Joan Lunden, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Joan Lunden?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Joan Lunden for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joan Lunden for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Joan Lunden or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Joan Lunden or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Joan Lunden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivation & Inspiration, Health & Wellness, Women’s Empowerment, Leadership & Success, Caregivers & Boomers and Breast Cancer. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joan Lunden for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Joan Lunden generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Lisa Leslie, Shannon Miller, Randi Zuckerberg and Mayim Bialik. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joan Lunden for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Joan Lunden Speaking Topics

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Joan Lunden Speaker Videos

  • Joan Lunden speaks out on Regis Philbin's legacy l GMA
    Joan Lunden speaks out on Regis Philbin's legacy l GMA
    The former "GMA" host shares her favorite memories of Philbin who has passed away at the age of 88. Subscribe to GMA's YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5​ Visit Good Morning America's...
    Joan Lunden On Aging And Her New Book | TODAY
    Joan Lunden On Aging And Her New Book | TODAY
    Journalist Joan Lunden visits TODAY to talk about aging and her new book, “Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation About Aging.” Her strategies to avoid declining with age include...
  • Joan Lunden Promotes 'Age Well' Message at Summit
    Joan Lunden Promotes 'Age Well' Message at Summit
    Dinner Keynote: Joan Lunden
    Dinner Keynote: Joan Lunden
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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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