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Chip Conley

A three-time TED speaker on the big stage, Chip Conley is one of the world’s leading experts at the intersection of business innovation, psychology and spirituality.

As one of the creators of the boutique hotel movement and the “modern elder” to the young Airbnb founders, Chip’s been a disruptor and expert on entrepreneurship and business leadership. He’s 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 as a “modern elder” at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary success, Chip founded MEA and has since dedicated his midlife years to reframing the concept of aging and supporting people in navigating midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

Listen to Chip and Chip Conley on the Midlife Chrysalis podcast:

Episode 91

Stuck Between Aging Parents and Grown Kids in Midlife?

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Episode 88

Why So Many Men Lose Friends in Midlife (And How to Fix It)

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Episode 85

Men vs Women in Midlife: The Struggles No One Warns You About

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Episode 82

Midlife Pit Stop: Refuel Before the Next Chapter

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Episode 79

From Ego to Soul: Rewriting the Second Half of Life

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Episode 76

Letting Go in Midlife: What Has Run Its Course?

Live Sessions

Purpose and Value of Intergenerational Collaboration

Chip Conley & Soledad O'Brien

October 4, 2022 12:30 PM PT 03:30 PM ET

Enjoy an intimate talk with Chip and Soledad on evolving purpose, individual impact, and the value of intergenerational collaboration in the workforce. Soledad also discusses her f...

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Optimize Longevity with the “Blue Zones” Founder

Chip Conley & Dan Buettner

January 18, 2023 1:30 PM PT 04:30 PM ET

Enjoy a powerful experience with two of today’s most inspired thought leaders as they share a free-flowing conversation to explore what it means to be healthy in our body, mi...

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The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life

Chip Conley & Dr. Mark Hyman

March 30, 2023 8:30 AM PT 11:30 AM ET

Dr. Mark Hyman and Chip Conley explore the power of longevity. Learn how to make better choices to reverse disease, slow aging, and create a roadmap for a healthier life. Explore t...

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New Frontiers of the Enneagram

Chip Conley & Russ Hudson

April 11, 2023 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Chip and Russ explain the Enneagram, including the nine personality types. They also explore the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness and for recognizing many of the assumptions ...

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Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World

Chip Conley & Bruce Feiler

May 3, 2023 1:30 PM PT 04:30 PM ET

Are you at the threshold of a new phase in your life, ready to rediscover (and redefine) how you will continue to work and find purpose in the next chapter of life? If so, we have ...

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Life in Five Senses

Chip Conley & Gretchen Rubin

May 31, 2023 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

Chip and Gretchen explore the essence of happiness and how it evolves as we age. They share simple yet powerful techniques to infuse positive change into your life, amplify your jo...

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The Song of Significance

Chip Conley & Seth Godin

August 15, 2023 1:00 PM PT 04:00 PM ET

If you’ve ever wondered how to restore humanness into the workplace or lead your teams and communities to connect and care more while creating more meaningful work, this is the MEA...

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Life Begins at 50

Chip Conley & Meredith Oppenheim

October 3, 2023 9:00 AM PT 12:00 PM ET

We’re celebrating the glorious age of 50—proud, wise, joyous, and boldly beautiful. No midlife clichés here. No over-the-hill Hallmark cards. We’re finally giving the Big 5-0 the l...

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Ask Me Anything with Chip Conley

Chip Conley

January 30, 2024 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

Expect an unplugged conversation with MEA founder and NYT bestselling author Chip Conley as he will devote an hour to answering all your questions. Ask anything about his latest bo...

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Wisdom Well Blog

What If These Are the “Good Old Days”?

April 9, 2026

Back then, the future was a promise—not a calendar invitewith a reminder set for “colonoscopy prep.”Not a fear of my...

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Want to Age Faster? Worry About Aging.

April 8, 2026

I wish I were making this up, but a new study (Chip, you geek…where do you find all these studies?)...

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Maybe You’re Not Lost—Maybe You Were Just Successful at the Wrong Thing

April 7, 2026

I read a piece recently that stopped me in my tracks. It basically said: the people who feel most lost...

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Cancer School: Teaching What I Most Need to Learn

April 6, 2026

Thank God for my guest faculty member, Dr. Caryn Lerman.  From Survive to Thrive, which started last night at our...

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Are You Neurodivergent? No, I’m Gerotranscendent?

April 3, 2026

Tornstam coined the term “gerotranscendence” to describe a natural evolution of aging—not decline, but expansion. Not narrowing, but deepening. In...

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Midlife Crisis? Not From Where I Sit.

April 2, 2026

I saw a new study showing 70% of adults reject midlife stereotypes—and I thought, “Only 70%?” Because from where I...

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Who are your Golden Girls—and What Kind of Life are you Ready to Co-create with them?

April 1, 2026

A New York Times story about MEA two days ago explores a growing trend: older adults reimagining retirement not as...

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It’s Not Easy Being an Entrepreneur These Days

March 30, 2026

The barriers to entry are low. The barriers to endurance? Sky high. Every era of entrepreneurship has its storms, but...

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When Success Stops Being Enough

March 27, 2026

As you read this, I’m on a flight to Charleston, South Carolina to participate in a four-hour program with bestselling...

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Midlife Compass

Midlife as Mythic Quest: Finding the Meaning in Your Life’s Journey

August 14, 2025

“The problem in middle life, when the body has reached its climax of power and begins to decline, is to...

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Rest…is the conversation between …

February 14, 2025

Rest…is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be.  David Whyte  In the midst...

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From Imposter to Explorer

December 1, 2024

Do you ever feel like an impostor? We’ve all been there – despite decades of lived experience, it can be all...

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Today is a Gift

November 24, 2024

When was the last time you really thought about *everything* you have to be grateful for?  Not just the big...

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Cultivating Resilience in Stressful Times

October 13, 2024

When you’re dealing with unimaginable challenges, cultivating resilience may seem like an impossible thing to do.  Some might say the...

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Watch Out for These 8 Decision Traps

October 9, 2024

During our core workshops, we often warn participants about eight common “decision traps” that can keep us stuck in limiting...

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Time for a Change? Here’s How to Tell

September 18, 2024

The first step towards initiating significant change in your life is recognizing the signs that reveal the need for a...

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4 Ways Gratitude Helps You Live Longer

September 2, 2024

Does the phrase “have an attitude of gratitude” make you want to roll your eyes?  If so, we get it…...

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Evolving From Success to Significance

September 1, 2024

“I want to make a difference.” We hear this all the time from our workshop alumni who are making the...

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