Join us for an inspiring Fireside Chat with Chip Conley, featuring feminist icons Gloria Steinem and Amy Richards. Gloria, a legendary writer, lecturer, and political activist, will share her decades of experience fighting for equality and justice. Amy, a renowned author, producer, and organizer, will discuss her work in feminist media and advocacy. Together, they will explore the roots of violence, the importance of non-violent conflict resolution, and the power of organizing across boundaries. This intimate conversation promises to offer deep insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality and social justice. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with two leading voices in the feminist movement.
Gloria Steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She has spent decades traveling in this and other countries as an organizer and lecturer and is a frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality. She is particularly interested in the shared origins of sex and race caste systems, gender roles, and child abuse as roots of violence, non-violent conflict resolution, the cultures of Indigenous peoples, and organizing across boundaries for peace and justice. She lives in New York City.
Amy Richards is an author, producer and organizer. Most recently Amy authored We Are MAKERS, a book based on the PBS documentary series MAKERS. She produced the Emmy nominated series WOMAN for Viceland and executive produced The Glorias, among other stage and video projects. Amy is the president of Soapbox, Inc., the foremost feminist lecture agency, and the affiliated Soapbox Foundation, creators of Feminist Camp. Her first book Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism & the Future just issued a 20th anniversary edition. Amy lectures at dozens of venues each year and contributes, though her writings and media appearances, to the current public conversations on feminism.
Chip is a three-time TED speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder and Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age. As founder of the second largest boutique hotel chain in America and “modern elder” to the young Airbnb founders, Chip is a globally-recognized thought leader on the future of work and the competitive advantages of a multi-generational workplace.
Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring at Airbnb – where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary success – Chip founded MEA in 2017 to help other people in midlife find their own meaningful way to keep learning and sharing the wisdom gained from their lived experiences to create fulfilling and exciting second adulthoods. Since then he has dedicated much of his life to reframing the concept of aging and helping people navigate midlife with renewed purpose and possibility.
Join host Kari Cardinale for a warm and enlightening conversation with St. John’s faculty David Carl and Claudia Hauer, alongside MEA facilitator Lead Mary Hofstedt. Together, they’ll explore how classics, art, and poetry light our path through life’s transitions in this special MEA and St. John’s College collaboration.
Come discover how the classics can walk beside you through life’s biggest moments in this special gathering of MEA and St. John’s College.
The Bonus Round: Crafting a Meaningful Post-Work Chapter
With Dr. Pam McLean and hosts Mary Hofstedt & Kari Cardinale
What happens when your career is no longer the centerpiece of your identity?
Join hosts Kari Cardinale and Mary Hofstedt with special guest Dr. Pam McLean – psychologist and co-founder of The Hudson Institute of Coaching – for a wisdom-rich conversation.
For over four decades, Pam has guided thousands to thrive through life transitions. Her pro-aging mindset replaces outdated retirement thinking with a bold vision for your wisdom years.
Whether you’re planning your next move or already in transition – gain the clarity you need to make this chapter your most fulfilling yet!
May 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET