Find Your “F*** Yes!” – A Guide to No-Regrets Living
Is a partial scholarship for you?
We believe in making personal growth and education accessible to everyone, which is why we offer partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis for many of our programs.
These scholarships support individuals facing financial challenges, including — but not limited to — members of underrepresented communities. If financial stress might prevent you from attending a workshop, we encourage you to apply.
Partial scholarships, provided through the Association for Growth and Education, are limited to 2–3 seats per workshop and reviewed in the order received. We recommend applying as soon as possible, as scholarship decisions are typically confirmed 90–120 days before the workshop date.
Bonnie Wan
Bestselling Author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living | 30-year Brand Strategy Leader turned Leadership & Life Strategist | AdAge's 2022 Chief Strategy Officer of the Year
Get clear about your truths, chase your goosebumps, and design a life with no regrets
What do you want?
It's a simple question, right? We ask it all the time – when deciding what to eat, how to spend our day, what we'd like for our birthday.
And yet when it comes to the larger circumstances of our life – where we want to devote our energy, how we want to spend our time, who we want to spend it with – it’s the one question we don’t ask nearly often enough.
So we end up living by default instead of by design.
We make decisions based on what seems practical, what other people expect, what we've always done. We say yes to obligations that drain us. We turn down possibilities that could light us up. And we spend our days managing everyone else's needs while our own desires get pushed further and further down the list.
Meanwhile, we overthink ourselves into exhaustion, spinning through the same questions without ever landing on clarity: Should I stay in this career or finally make a change? Is this relationship still right for me? What am I even building toward?
The result is misalignment. And misalignment is what bleeds your energy dry.
You're not in a crisis. You're in a chrysalis – ready to shed what no longer fits so your true essence can emerge.
What you’re really looking for (though you may not even know it yet) is clarity so sharp and sticky it cuts through all the noise and gives you:
Imagine living with such clear intention that every choice is either a "F*** yes!" or an easy no.
That's exactly what happened for Bonnie Wan – and it all started in her darkest hour.
In 2010, she was drowning. Three kids under five, primary breadwinner, running on empty – and convinced her marriage was the problem. She was ready to walk away from everything.
Then she did something that changed her life: Instead of making a decision from exhaustion and blame, she grabbed a pen and started writing. No filter. No judgment. Just raw, honest truth about what she actually wanted.
What emerged on the page wasn't the story she'd been telling herself. The problem wasn't her husband. It was her relationship with time: how she spent it, what she said yes to, and what was draining her dry.
That moment of clarity became her first Life Brief. And it shifted her family from what she calls their "dark chapter" to their "golden chapter."
Bonnie is a 30-year brand strategy veteran who spent her career helping companies like Google, Apple, and Accenture get crystal clear on their purpose.
When she applied those same strategic tools to her own life, she unlocked something powerful: a simple, proven practice for making meaning out of messiness and transforming confusion into action.
Now, as a bestselling author and leadership & life strategist, she teaches this methodology full-time. And she's bringing it to MEA's Rising Circle Ranch in Santa Fe for three powerful days where you'll experience the exact same process that's transformed thousands of lives.
Get ready to get messy, get clear, and get active.
During your three days with Bonnie, you will:
Give yourself permission to get messy
– explore all your thoughts and desires without judgment, so you can finally see what's really driving you (and what's holding you back).
Shift from overthinking to intuition
– learn to quiet your analytical mind and access the deeper wisdom that knows what you truly want, even when you can't articulate it yet.
Separate the noise from what's sacred
– sort through the mental clutter, other people's expectations, and old stories to identify what's actually non-negotiable for you.
Create your personal “Life Brief”
– a manifesto for living that distills everything into a clear, concise, and memorable declaration that becomes your filter for every decision going forward.
Discover what gives you that "F*** yes!" feeling
– that visceral sense of rightness when your clarity is so true and exciting it practically propels you into action.
Build your “dream team” and scaffolding for momentum
– identifying the people, practices, and daily actions that will keep you aligned long after you leave Santa Fe.
Be witnessed as you read your Life Brief aloud
– experiencing the power of having your clarity heard and honored by others without judgment or advice, just pure presence.
Leave with absolute clarity on what you're building toward
– and the confidence to start saying yes to what lights you up and no to everything else.
And you’ll do this work in an intimate small-group setting surrounded by stunning nature and MEA’s legendary luxury and hospitality.
This Workshop
Is For You If…
Meet Your Faculty
Bonnie Wan
Bestselling Author | Leadership & Life Strategist | AdAge's 2022 Chief Strategy Officer of the Year
Bonnie Wan is a global speaker, 30-year brand strategist turned leadership and life strategist, and the author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living.
For 30 years, she led brand strategy for some of the world's most iconic companies, including Google, Apple, Accenture, and Airbnb, getting to the essence of what made them unique and translating that into bold, aligned action.
But it was a personal crisis in 2010 that changed the trajectory of her work forever. Overwhelmed as a mother of three young children and primary breadwinner, on the brink of divorce, Bonnie turned her strategist's tools on herself. The result was her first Life Brief – a practice that saved her marriage, centered her parenting, and ultimately gave her the clarity to leap from a prestigious corporate career into her true calling.
When she first taught the Life Brief practice at her agency, the response was standing room only. Since then, she's been inundated with requests to share this work, and has taught thousands of people how to get clear and live with greater intention.
In 2024, Bonnie made the leap from career to vocation, teaching the Life Brief methodology full-time. She's shared her work at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, SXSW, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop, Jane Goodall's Activating Hope Summit, and serves on the board of Yale's Experience Leaders Initiative alongside Chip Conley. Her book, The Life Brief, became a bestseller and has been translated into multiple languages.
Supported By the MEA Team
Amie Tullius
MEA Experience Facilitator
Amie Tullius is a New Mexico-based writer, gallerist, and creative collaborator. She’s spent over a decade as a gallery director, helped launch an international dance company, and has profiled and promoted artists and creators from around the world. She has an MFA in writing an ...
View BioT'ai Jamar Hanna
Experience Facilitator
Before joining MEA, T’ai spent years dancing between worlds: organizational change management and embodied wisdom, business consultant and community organizer, spreadsheets and bodywork. She’s led international retreats, facilitated yoga teacher trainings, and designe ...
View BioWhat you'll gain
A Personal Manifesto That Becomes Your North Star
You'll leave with your own Life Brief – one declaration line and five supporting statements that capture what you truly want. It's sharp enough to guide every decision and sticky enough to stay tattooed in your heart, becoming the filter through which you evaluate every invitation, opportunity, and choice.
Freedom from Overthinking and Second-Guessing
No more spinning in circles, analyzing every option, or getting stuck at crossroads. With your Life Brief as your guide, decisions become obvious – you'll know immediately what deserves your "F*** yes!" and what gets an easy no, freeing up enormous amounts of mental and emotional energy.
Atomic Clarity That Unlocks Everything Else
When you're crystal clear on what matters most, creativity, confidence, and courage follow naturally. You'll discover how to cut through mental noise, separate what's sacred from what's just drama, and access the kind of clarity that transforms confusion into action.
Sustainable Momentum Beyond the Workshop
You'll choose one bold shift – internal or external – to anchor your third act, then map your first three concrete actions to achieve that shift. You'll also identify your "Dream Team" to support you and join an ongoing community where you can share wins and stay connected to this work.
Our Agenda at a Glance
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
4:00 PM: Check-In/Welcome
5:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Dinner
7:00 PM: Orientation Session
9:00 PM: Free Time
Friday:
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Free Time
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
5:30 PM: Free Time
6:30 PM: Dinner
Saturday:
7:30 AM: Mind + Body
8:30 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Classroom Time
1:15 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Free Time
3:00 PM: Classroom Time
5:30 PM: Free Time
6:30 PM: Dinner, Dessert & Graduation
8:00 PM: Evening Gathering
Sunday:
7:00 AM: Breakfast
9:30 AM: Checkout / Departure
*Please note all times are estimates and not all “classroom activities” take place in the actual classroom. This agenda is meant to give you an idea of the general flow of activities.
Step into transformation in the high desert
Rising Circle Ranch | Santa Fe, USA.
Our spectacular Santa Fe campus is located on an upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.
PLUS: Gourmet from-scratch meals, snacks, and drinks featuring locally sourced ingredients, made by our in-house chefs
Explore the ranch
on horseback
Our Rising Circle Ranch spans 2,600 acres of New Mexico high desert, offering guided horseback riding for all experience levels through diverse terrains under the vast Southwest sky
You’ll experience highlights like:
Horseback riding is an optional add-on activity you can book once you arrive on the ranch. Whether you’re seasoned or brand new to horseback adventures, this guided experience lets you discover the ranch’s natural wonders alongside our gentle horses.
Your workshop also includes:
Three days to get atomic clarity. A lifetime of living with no regrets.
Think about how much energy you're bleeding right now on confusion and misalignment. That's energy you could be investing in what actually matters.
Three days with Bonnie will give you:
Your Life Brief is waiting – and so is the life you're meant to live.
Book your spot today
Find Your “F*** Yes!” – A Guide to No-Regrets Living
Is a partial scholarship for you?
We believe in making personal growth and education accessible to everyone, which is why we offer partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis for many of our programs.
These scholarships support individuals facing financial challenges, including — but not limited to — members of underrepresented communities. If financial stress might prevent you from attending a workshop, we encourage you to apply.
Partial scholarships, provided through the Association for Growth and Education, are limited to 2–3 seats per workshop and reviewed in the order received. We recommend applying as soon as possible, as scholarship decisions are typically confirmed 90–120 days before the workshop date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this workshop for?
This experience is for anyone standing at a life crossroads or moving through a period of transition. Many participants are navigating shifts in career, relationships, health, identity, or stage of life – and are looking for tools, support, and fresh perspective to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Do I need to have a specific transition in mind to attend?
Not at all. Some participants come with a clear change they’re navigating. Others may feel overwhelmed because they’re dealing with too many transitions at once, while some others may feel lost and yearn for renewal. This workshop meets you where you are and helps you find direction, even in the midst of uncertainty.
Is this workshop religious or spiritual?
MEA welcomes people from all walks of life, beliefs, and backgrounds. The Navigating Transitions experience is science-based and non-religious, though it may invite reflection on your personal values, meaning, and what matters most to you.
What if I’m not planning a major life change?
You don’t need to be making big external changes to benefit. Many participants come seeking internal shifts: new perspective, fresh energy, or a deeper sense of alignment with the life they’re already living. This workshop helps you approach any threshold – big or small – with greater grace and intention.
What’s included in the tuition?
Your tuition includes all programming, five nights of accommodations, chef-prepared meals, snacks, drinks, and access to MEA’s inspiring campuses in either Baja or Santa Fe. The only additional costs are transportation to the venue and any personal incidentals.
How do I know if I qualify for a partial scholarship?
We offer partial scholarships on a needs-aware basis. Our goal is to make MEA accessible to those who may face financial barriers to attending. If you’re experiencing financial stress that could prevent your participation, we encourage you to apply for assistance.
What if I’m not sure if this workshop is right for me?
We’re happy to help. Book a free call with our team, and we can help you decide based on your current life situation, goals, and timing.
Still deciding or have questions?
Connect with our helpful team of Advisors
Our Advisors are all MEA alumni who can offer genuine insights into our programs. They’re passionate about helping you finding the right fit to make your next chapter the best one.
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