Featured ArticleRead now June 21, 2023Welcome to the New Midlife—No Crisis Required (Oprah Daily)Inspired by his own midlife reckoning, a seasoned entrepreneur founded the Modern Elder Academy to help others grow older with unfettered passion and purpose.
July 8, 20235 Reasons Why Turning 50 Deserves a Ritual (Sunday Paper)Here are five reasons why turning 50 deserves a ritual—and how to think about creating one that helps you embrace and make the most of every birthday that follows.
June 1, 2023Which Cabo? An insider’s guide to Baja for East End addicts (New York Post)Hotelier turned wellness guru Chip Conley has his MEA campus here, which he calls a “midlife wisdom” school...
February 24, 2023As life expectancy rises, how Americans are embracing life's third act (WBUR)100 years ago, average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47. Today, it's closer to 80 — and lots of people are using those extra 30 years to reinvent themselves.
February 15, 20235 Generations Are Now Working Under 1 Roof. This Is How Smart Leaders Are Making the Most of It (Inc.)As age-diversity in the workplace is becoming more pronounced, leaders should cultivate a mutual exchange of knowledge to bridge the generation gap.
Featured PodcastListen Now May 31, 2023The Success Myth Diaries: #3 Jeff Hamaoui on Midlife (Ctrl Alt Delete)Jeff Hamaoui, a master facilitator and Chief Education Officer for MEA, talks with host Emma Gannon. MEA is a program for people going through midlife transitions…
June 27, 2023Chip Conley from MEAThe Satellite Sisters have a conversation with Chip Conley about shaking up midlife and sparking a movement.
April 27, 2023How to Navigate Mid-life Transitions as a Modern Elder (The Human Upgrade)Chip Conley talks with host Dave Asprey about the concept of wisdom, transcending age boundaries, and the importance of writing down life lessons.
April 24, 2023The Transforming Power of Wisdom and Mentorship (Beyond The To-Do List)Erik Fisher welcomes Chip Conley to the show for a great conversation about wisdom and the transforming experience of being a “Modern Elder.”
April 18, 2023The secret to aging well (Meditative Story)Chip shares with host Rohan Gunatillake the journey that led him to founding MEA and how he learned to embrace his own aging and appreciate the wisdom of the elders in his life.
Featured VideoMarch 15, 2023Chip Conley talks about reframing aging... (Good Day Austin)Author and CEO of MEA Chip Conley talks about his work to help in midlife and find a renewed sense of purpose.Watch Video
November 8, 2019Becoming a Modern Elder (TedX)A “Modern Elder” is as curious as they are wise and they are becoming indispensable in a world in which power is escalating to the young faster than ever before.
September 5, 2019Chip Conley, Wisdom at Work (London Real)Chip Conley is interviewed in London on this popular video podcast that is reminiscent of a Tim Ferriss conversation. Very personal, revealing story based upon Brian Rose’s questions.
November 1, 2018What Baby Boomers can learn from Millennials at work—and vice versa (TED Talk)Chip Conley has been asked to speak on the prestigious TED stage twice with this talk focused on his experience of intergenerational collaboration as the “modern elder” at Airbnb.
October 4, 2018Airbnb’s Chip Conley & Brian Chesky: Modern Elders & Millennials At WorkChip’s boss at Airbnb, the co-founder and CEO, was also his mentee and 21 years younger than Chip. A window into the future of the modern workplace where mutual mentorship is the norm.