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Kari Cardinale

Kari is a pioneer facilitator with expertise in the longevity industry and building communities online. She is a master host with a knack of creating deep connections both live and virtually, with nearly 30 years experience as a driven social entrepreneur in creative strategy, facilitating and training, and private consulting to bring out the best in thought leaders.

Kari has worked with hundreds of experts around the world and produced two global summits on the topics of innovation in aging and caregiving. Her online programs at MEA have served thousands of adults around the world.

Kari served as a weekly contributor to the Huffington Post and has appeared on local TV, Dateline NBC, PBS “This Emotional Life,” and contributed to the Amazon #1 bestselling anthology, “Embracing Your Authentic Self.” She is curious about everything and committed to lifelong learning.

Live Sessions

Cultivate Transitional Intelligence

Kari Cardinale

January 10, 2023 2:00 PM PT 05:00 PM ET

Learn about TQ—Transitional Intelligence—as one of the key skills to flourish through change. Kari Cardinale, SVP of Digital at MEA, and co-author of the “Anatomy of a Transition” ...

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The AI Crash Course

Kari Cardinale & Greg Shove

November 30, 2023 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

In an age where AI is reshaping the future, grasping its impact is crucial, especially when keeping pace with progress can feel like a challenge. This workshop is perfect for the c...

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Love, Sex & Death in Midlife

John Pearson, Dené Logan & Kari Cardinale

January 16, 2024 12:00 AM PT 03:00 AM ET

Are you ready to transform your relationships into pathways for personal growth and the pursuit of deeper meaning? We hope so because we’ve got just the live session for you—a spir...

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The Revolving Decade: Reframing The Empty Nest

Kari Cardinale & Barbara Waxman

September 13, 2024 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Join Kari Cardinale and MEA master faculty Barbara Waxman to explore the new world of empty nesting. It’s not a syndrome anymore and it certainly is lasting a lot longer than most ...

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Discovering The Hero’s Journey in Midlife

Kari Cardinale, Ben Katt, Christine Carter & Tom McCook

January 15, 2025 10:30 AM PT 01:30 PM ET

Join our panel for a powerful live event to kick off the New Year featuring Ben Katt, bestselling author of The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife; Dr...

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Setting Your Intentions for an Incredible 2025

Kari Cardinale & Derek Gehl

January 17, 2025 9:30 AM PT 12:30 PM ET

Join MEA Chief Content Officer and Partner Kari Cardinale and CEO Derek Gehl for a special live session walking you through the process of setting a powerful intention for 2025 tha...

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Love and Dating in Midlife and Beyond

Kari Cardinale, Arielle Ford, Evan Marc Katz, Ken Page & Barb Beck

February 6, 2025 11:00 AM PT 02:00 PM ET

Are you navigating love and dating in midlife? Whether you’re in a relationship, seeking love, or happily single, this engaging virtual event offers valuable insights and str...

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Radical Transitions: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself

Stacy Peralta & Kari Cardinale

April 24, 2025 1:00 PM PT 04:00 PM ET

Sometimes the life that once fit perfectly starts to feel a little tight. That’s not a sign to settle – it’s a signal to grow. Join host Kari Cardinale for a raw, real conversation...

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Crossroads & Classics: Navigating Transitions with Art & Literature

David Carl, Dr. Claudia Hauer, Mary Hofstedt & Kari Cardinale

May 6, 2025 1:00 PM PT 04:00 PM ET

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...

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Wisdom Well Blog

Reframing Empty Nesting – the Revolving Decade

September 11, 2024

As some of you may know, I am a mother of four kids, currently between the ages of 21-29. Yes,...

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5 Reasons Why “Reframing Retirement” is Valuable.

July 29, 2023

If you are somewhere between the ages of 40 and 80, I have a golden ticket for you. We have...

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Just Say Yes.

August 9, 2022

While not wanting to admit it, it is easy for most of us to arrive at this juncture of life...

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Building Islands of Sanity.

June 1, 2022

He was referring to the sentiment that Covid would only last two weeks, remember that? And as soon as it...

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Are you Age-Curious, Cautious, Contemplative or Catastrophic?

January 27, 2022

We are funny humans when it comes to age. Sometimes we are curious about reaching a certain age, other times...

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The Magical Confusion of “In Real Life” (IRL) vs. Tiny Zoom Screen (URL).

May 13, 2021

Maybe it is a co-worker, online yoga teacher, someone you have met on a virtual date, or a colleague in...

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5 Steps to Smoother Transitions in 2021

February 10, 2021

In so many ways, 2021 is going to be the year of transition. We will be returning to something new,...

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Are you a Digital Diva, Virtual Virtuoso, Online Officiant or Remote Revolutionary?

July 12, 2020

We adapted to virtual classrooms, remote birthday parties, and online Zumba. Common work attire is now a nice shirt and...

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