Love and Dating in Midlife and Beyond

Kari Cardinale is MEA’s Chief Content Officer & Partner who has developed all of our online programs. She is an expert in the longevity industry, a social entrepreneur, expert facilitator, and developer of “digital intimacy” tools to build meaningful connections and global communities.

Arielle Ford is a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. For over 30 years, she has been teaching and promoting consciousness through media. A celebrated love and relationship expert, author, and speaker, she co-hosts Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love series, helping women Find Love, Keep Love, and Be Love.

As president of The Ford Group, Arielle was a top book publicist, instrumental in launching bestselling authors like Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Neale Donald Walsch, and don Miguel Ruiz. She has authored eleven books, including the international bestseller The Soulmate Secret, published in 21 languages. Her other works include Wabi Sabi Love and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate.

Arielle presents workshops worldwide, including at Omega Institute, Kripalu, The Chopra Center, and international venues across Europe, Mexico, and Bali.

Billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” Evan Marc Katz has been a dating coach offering dating and relationship advice for women since 2003. He is the author of four books and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including Today, the New York Times, and CNN. Since 2015, Evan’s blog has over 35 million readers, his Love U podcast has 3 million downloads and 13,000 women from 40 countries have graduated from Love U, his six-month coaching course that helps women understand men and find love. Evan is very happily married and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two children.

Ken Page is a psychotherapist and author of the popular Psychology Today blog Finding Love. Ken has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality for thousands of participants. He has taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute, Iona College, Rowe Conference Center, and the Garrison Institute. Ken founded Deeper Dating in 2004 as an event platform in which trained facilitators speak on sexuality, intimacy, and spirituality in the world of dating and then lead participants in a series of fun and enriching exercises. The live events he has led provide an alternative to the bar scene and superficial dating events. They have drawn thousands of men and women of all ages and sexual orientations and have received much media attention.

Barb Beck is a life & relationship coach based in Portland, Oregon. She has more than two decades of experience helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of love, communication, and personal growth.

Barb’s approach combines proven coaching techniques with deep emotional intelligence, empowering her clients to break through barriers, heal past wounds, and create meaningful, lasting connections. Whether supporting someone through a life transition, strengthening a struggling relationship, or guiding singles toward healthy partnerships, Barb provides a safe and supportive space for transformation.

Passionate about fostering authentic relationships, Barb believes that true connection starts with self-awareness and intentional action. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and retreats, she equips her clients with the tools to cultivate love, trust, and resilience in their personal and romantic lives.

When she’s not coaching, Barb enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, indulging in great literature, and spending quality time with loved ones. Her warm, down-to-earth style makes her a trusted ally for anyone seeking deeper fulfillment in their relationships and life.