Cultivating Purpose with guest faculty Tim Parr
How to “Age Awesome” in Business and Life
Feb 17 - Feb 22, 2025 in Baja, Mexico Led by: Tim Parr, Christine Sperber, Jed Tarlow, Teddi Dean
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
Reject Cultural Norms Around Aging and Say Yes to Your Next Big Adventure in Life or Business
According to a Harvard study, the average age of a successful start-up founder is 40 – and research suggests that a 60-year-old is three times more likely to succeed than a 30-year-old.
Ray Croc created McDonalds at the age of 52. Ariana Huffington was 55 when she created the Huffington Post. Warren Buffet made 99% of his wealth after he turned 60. Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harlan Sanders was 62.
Yet conventional thinking would have you believe that midlife is a time when you’re supposed to play it safe or pack it in – when really there is no better time to start that “thing” you’ve been dreaming about doing.
You have more knowledge and lived experience than you’ve ever had. You have more financial security and cash at your disposal. And you have more resources and people in your address book who can support you in achieving your goals.
So if you’ve been dreaming of developing that business idea… writing that book or creating that piece of art… or learning that new skill and seeing where it takes you… now is the best time to start!
In this Cultivating Purpose workshop co-facilitated with seasoned entrepreneur and CADDIS Eyewear founder Tim Parr, you will crush ageist stereotypes and develop the beginner’s mind necessary to embark on your next awesome adventure in your life or business.
What You’ll Gain
Through a combination of our MEA Cultivating Purpose curriculum and experiential activities with Tim Parr, you will:
You will leave feeling energized and inspired to delve into your interests and ideas and will be excited to take your next steps toward making your “next big thing” a reality!
Meet Your Faculty
Tim Parr
CEO and Founder of CADDIS Eyewear
Entrepreneur | Startup Founder | CEO | Creative Director | Brand Strategist
Tim Parr is the CEO and Founder of CADDIS, an eyewear brand that crushes age stereotypes. He believes in defying our society’s addiction to youth and fueling getting older and owning it.
Tim got his start as an entrepreneur when he founded Swobo, a California action sports clothing company that expanded into a bike company. After that he worked for some of the world’s most respected brands, such as Patagonia, L.L. Bean, Filson, and many more. He has lectured at the Stanford School of Design, Modern Elder Academy, San Francisco Academy of Art, and the California College of Arts.
In 2013, he formed a bluegrass band and hit the road touring the Western United States – despite not knowing how to play the guitar. He has made a successful life out of defying norms and expectations and exploring opportunities based on his interests and instincts rather than what mainstream thinking would have us believe is the “proper” way to do things.
Now he’d like you to understand how awesome your life can be when you embrace possibility and “do the thing” you have been dreaming about doing.
This workshop is for you if...
You’re the kind of person who has always danced to your own beat and rejects default adherence to mainstream “wisdom”
You’re excited to move beyond cultural norms around aging and adopt a beginner’s mindset to optimize learning and growth
You’re thinking about embarking on a new life or business project but aren’t sure how to get started
You’re interested in learning how to recognize entrepreneurial patterns and identify opportunities that merit exploration
You dream of doing something completely different and need to create a next-steps roadmap for making it happen
You are excited to evolve beyond the limited thinking of “playing it safe” to discover how awesome your life can be
Baja, Mexico
El Pescadero Resort
A stunning oceanfront property offering all of the amenities of a luxury hotel with beautiful beaches perfect for swimming or surfing. Located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, just a short drive from Todo Santos, the “Pueblo Magico”.
Meet Your MEA Facilitators
In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Tim Parr, you will be guided through the core MEA Cultivating Purpose curriculum by our seasoned faculty members:
Christine Sperber
MEA Co-Founder and Chief Experience Office (CXO)
Christine Sperber is a former professional snowboarder and seasoned entrepreneur who has launched and operated hotels, managed pro athletes, and worn the hats of writer, restauranteur, and more.
She has been with MEA since the beginning and is a devoted team builder whose authenticity, values-based leadership skills, and empathetic engagement create community wherever she focuses her attention.
Christine is an ardent activist and igniter of new ideas. You’re going to love her boundless energy and dedication to creating transformative experiences that change people’s lives. “I had the sheer pleasure of working with Christine in a number of capacities over 10 years. I have met very few people as passionate, open, personable, and dedicated as she is in any line of work she was engaged in. I look forward to any opportunity I might have to work with her in the future.” – Scott Owen, Executive Sales Management & Strategy
Jed Tarlow
Experience Facilitator
Jed is a student of the world and the human condition. He came from a nomadic career in river exploration, conservation, and guiding to settle in Baja Sur and build a B&B to help people connect with this powerful landscape. He’s passionate about taking care of people, creating enriching conversations, and chasing another dreamy wave.
Teddi Dean
Head of Mindfulness and Movement
Teddi Dean is the Head of Mindfulness and Movement here at MEA. He offers a fun, accessible and wisdom filled approach to both mediation and yoga. Teddi loves working with beginners and has a gift in showing that each and every one of us is capable of dropping into stillness.
Teddi Dean grew up in Southern California where he was immersed in surf and skateboard culture. He was part of skateboard royalty as a team member of the infamous Powell and Peralta Bones Brigade.
Most people in midlife don’t realize how good they have it
No matter where you are, you are just getting started.
You have so much potential that is waiting to be unleashed – and you have so many resources at your disposal to make your life and business dreams a reality!
When you give yourself permission to follow your own path and pursue the opportunities that excite you, you will be amazed at where your journey will take you.
