• Fireside Chat

Awakening Magic: Igniting the Extraordinary Within

The “Awakening Magic” event helps attendees awaken dreams, find purpose, and initiate life transitions by tapping into inner wisdom, feminine power, and courage to follow one’s authentic path – even if unconventional – reframing midlife as a transformative “chrysalis,” not crisis.


June 27, 2024 8:00 AM PT 11:00 AM ET

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Meet Your Hosts

Dr. Tererai Trent

Scholar, humanitarian, motivational speaker, educator

Dr. Tererai Trent is distinguished as Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest” and is a scholar, humanitarian, motivational speaker, educator, author, and founder of Tererai Trent International.

Elizabeth Gilbert

American journalist and author

Elizabeth Gilbert is one of America’s best known authors with more than 25 million copies of her books (including “Eat Pray Love” and “Big Magic”) sold and more than 20 million views of her very popular TED Talk.

Chip Conley

Chip Conley is a hospitality entrepreneur, author, and the founder of MEA.

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.

Discover Upcoming Wisdom

The Bonus Round: Crafting a Meaningful Post-Work Chapter

May 22, 2025 12:00 PM PT 03:00 PM ET

What happens when your career is no longer the centerpiece of your identity?

Join host Kari Cardinale with special guest Dr. Pam McLean – psychologist and co-founder of The Hudson Institute of Coaching – for a wisdom-rich conversation.

DISCOVER HOW TO:

  • Embrace your “bonus round” with creativity and renewed purpose
  • Transform your relationship with time in this exciting new phase
  • Unlock growth opportunities that weren’t possible during career-focused years

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!