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 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 is the host of 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 also 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 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.

Harrison Beacher, a native Washingtonian and former D1 college football player, has transitioned seamlessly into the world of real estate as the Managing Partner of the Coalition Properties group, affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties, serving the DC metro area.

With a remarkable dedication to community service, Harrison has a rich history of volunteering with local, state, and national Realtor® associations. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he was honored by the National Association of Realtors® and featured in Realtor® Magazine’s 30 under 30 Class of 2016. Holding significant leadership roles, including the 2022 President for the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors® and the 2023 GCAAR Realtor® of the Year, Harrison continues to make a mark in the real estate industry.

In 2024, he assumed the role of Secretary for the District of Columbia Association of Realtors® and Co-Chair for NAR’s Meetings and Conference Committee, showcasing his commitment to shaping the future of real estate. A sought-after national speaker and coach, Harrison captivates Realtors® nationwide with his extensive experience in the industry and association leadership.

Having been in real estate for 40 years, Debbie Holloway has achieved many milestones as the owner of a real estate company, a development company, a mortgage company, and running her own sales team. Debbie and her team averaged over 150 sales a year prior to her selling her team in 2004. She was one of the first agents in the country to sell her personal practice.

In 2004 Debbie went to work with Tom Ferry building the Tom Ferry international coaching company. Her many responsibilities for Tom Ferry include:
• Building and training the coaching division
• Creating listing and selling boot camps for agents
• The Sales Power Program for RE/MAX
• Developing the Tom Ferry Team program
• Creating Women Influencing Real Estate (WiRE)
As well as speaking and conducting training sessions worldwide.

She has conducted over 30,000 custom coaching sessions and her client average 170 transactions keeping an average of 50% profit. When she isn't helping agents realize their goals, Debbie raises and trains quarter horses for Reining.

Lisa is responsible for overseeing the delivery and administration of brokerage and team consulting programs at T3 Sixty, with a focus on growth, streamlining operations, optimizing recruitment and retention efforts, and implementing effective marketing strategies.

She brings a wealth of experience to the role having founded, grew, and eventually sold an independent boutique brokerage. She subsequently assumed the position of President & Principal Broker at the acquiring company.

Before joining T3 Sixty, Lisa held the position of Global Vice President, Lead Affiliate Services at Sotheby’s International Realty. In this capacity, she led the servicing team for the U.S. and Canada, while also serving as a business consultant to affiliates across the Mountain West region. She and her team provided support to approximately 150 independently owned and operated Sotheby’s International Realty firms and 600 offices collaborating with affiliates to develop strategies aimed at fostering expansion, enhancing profitability, attracting, and retaining top talent, and promoting brand engagement.

Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today and the co-host of Alabama Politics This Week, a weekly program that airs statewide. 256 Today is "Smart News for Smart People".  As the North Alabama affiliate of Yellowhammer News, 256 Today is the place to find the latest news on business, government, workforce and culture in the Tennessee Valley.