Grab a front-row seat as Chip sits down for a virtual conversation with globally renowned speaker and entrepreneur Mathew Knowles (yes, Beyonce’s dad!), for a powerful exploration of mentorship, wisdom, and cross-generational collaboration.
In this special Fireside Chat, Chip & Mathew will discuss:
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from two pioneers who’ve witnessed firsthand how sharing wisdom and bridging generational divides creates magic – strengthening businesses, deepening collaborations, and tapping into exciting new possibilities for everyone involved.
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.
Mathew Knowles is a globally renowned sought-after speaker, leader in sales & marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and educator at Pepperdine University and London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM). He shares his expertise with some of the world’s largest organizations and conferences, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
In addition to his business and entertainment achievements, Mathew serves as a Global Brand Ambassador for 23andMe and Zero Prostate Cancer, advocating for health awareness and early detection.As the driving force behind the development, recording, and distribution of some of the most iconic careers in culture – Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Solange, and many more – Mr. Knowles has cemented over 25 major endorsements and tour sponsorships with major brands including Loreal, Pepsi, Walmart, Mercedes Benz, American Express, Nintendo, Giorgio Armani, McDonalds, Vizio TV, Samsung and many others.
Join us for an immersive live conversation with Pico Iyer, bestselling author and one of our most trusted voices on finding peace in turbulent times.
Kari Cardinale and Pico will explore how to transform life’s inevitable chaos into unshakeable inner calm. Pico’s decades of study with spiritual masters like the Dalai Lama and immersion in cultures across 80+ countries has revealed timeless practices for staying centered when everything around us feels uncertain.
In this live chat, learn how to:
This is about becoming so grounded in yourself that external storms can’t shake your inner foundation.
What if success isn’t about doing more but finally feeling enough?
Blake Mycoskie – entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and founder of TOMS – joins us for an unfiltered conversation about what happens when chasing achievement stops working.
After building a $600M brand and giving away millions of shoes, Blake hit a wall that success couldn’t fix. What followed was a personal reckoning and a complete rewrite of what it means to live a meaningful life.
In this candid live session with MEA CEO Derek Gehl, Blake shares the hard-won lessons behind his shift from relentless striving to grounded self-worth. You’ll hear how he helps other high performers step off the hamster wheel and reconnect with who they are beyond the résumé.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, Is this it?, this conversation is for you.
What if the parts of you that feel “too much” or “not enough” are actually the truest signals of who you are?
Join author, horse whisperer, and founder of the EQUUS Experience®, Kelly Wendorf, for a live, warm conversation with MEA’s Derek Gehl on reclaiming the voice you muted, the instincts you second-guessed, and the self you edited to fit in.
This is a callback to the wilderness within – a space where ancient earth wisdom meets modern neuroscience, and the animals still know something we’ve forgotten: how to live in full alignment with our nature.
Here’s some of what might rise to the surface:
Come if you’re ready to shed the scripts and step back into the wild wisdom of your true self.
Join us for an intimate talk with Ben Katt, meditation teacher, former minister, and author of The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness in Midlife, as we explore how ancient wisdom traditions can guide us through the challenging transitions of midlife and beyond.
Hosted by MEA’s Kari Cardinale, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from Ben, whose compassionate approach has helped countless individuals transform their lives and discover deeper joy, purpose, and meaning.
In this live chat, you can learn how to:
This is more than just a discussion – it’s an invitation to embark on your own Hero’s Journey toward wholeness and fulfillment.
What if purpose isn’t something you chase but something you live, one moment at a time?
World-renowned purpose pioneer Richard Leider joins MEA’s Kari Cardinale for an inspiring conversation about how to move from asking “What’s next?” to “What really matters?”
Drawing from decades of coaching, research, and his own lived experience, Richard shares how everyday choices — what he calls “little p” purpose — can lead to big shifts in how we live, age, and connect. You’ll hear why purpose is essential not just for meaning, but for well-being and longevity, and how to begin reconnecting with it now, no matter your stage of life.
If you’re standing at a crossroads and craving clarity, this conversation is your invitation to start living on purpose.