Radical Transitions:
The Courage to Reinvent Yourself
with skateboarding pioneer & award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2025 in Baja, Mexico Led by: Stacy Peralta, Teddi Dean, Daniel Weinzveg, Thérèse O'Neill, Saul
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
You've mastered one life. What's calling you next?
Successful but feeling the pull toward something more? You've built something impressive, but that inner voice won't stay quiet. If you're ready to rediscover that electric feeling of possibility – this workshop is for you.
From Legend to Reinvention Pioneer
When skateboarding legend Stacy Peralta walked away from professional skating at his peak, people thought he was crazy. From champion skateboarder to multimillion-dollar business founder to award-winning filmmaker, he's turned the art of starting over into a masterclass in success.
The Power of Starting Fresh
Stacy calls it The Kook Phase – that raw period of beautiful mistakes that ignites breakthroughs. Stop fearing the beginner's edge. Ride it.
Why Now?
Life's biggest opportunities, like perfect waves, don't wait. With only 20 spots and Stacy's workshops selling out fast, your moment to leap is now.
Join culture-shifting legend Stacy Peralta and the MEA team for 5 life-changing days in Baja for this consistently sold-out workshop. Build unshakeable confidence with surf lessons, coastal hikes, yoga, and more. Harness the Kook Phase alongside the maverick who went from skateboarding icon to award-winning filmmaker.
What you’ll gain
Through immersive surf sessions, yoga, hikes, honest dialogue, and game-changing insight, Stacy, Teddi, and the rest of the MEA team will guide you to:
Five days will transform inspiration into action. You'll leave with concrete moves for your next chapter and the confidence to make them happen.
The Proof? 85% of Stacy Peralta’s past workshop participants launched new ventures or made major career transitions within 6 months.
Your Five Days at a Glance
Surfing Lessons
Two 2-hour surfing sessions alongside legend Stacey Peralta and with professional instructors, progressing from fundamentals to breakthroughs. The gentle waves of Cerritos Beach offer the perfect environment for surfers of all levels!
Mind & Body Awakening
Daily movement and meditation with MEA’s Head of Mindfulness and Movement, Teddi Dean, letting the ocean's rhythm ground you.
Breakthrough Sessions
Transform fear into momentum through powerful work with Stacy and the MEA team, mapping your path to reinvention.
Coastal Adventures
Hike breathtaking trails and hidden beaches, reconnecting with your wild spirit in Baja's stunning landscape.
Evening Rituals
Gather around the fire for deep connection and the kind of breakthrough moments that only happen under the stars.
Meet your faculty
Stacy Peralta
Skateboarding Pioneer | Surfer | Entrepreneur | Award-Winning Filmmaker
Stacy's journey is a masterclass in the power of reinvention. After dominating professional skateboarding as a teenage prodigy with the legendary Z-Boys, he shocked the industry by walking away at his peak. Yet this bold move was just the beginning – he went on to co-found Powell-Peralta, revolutionizing skate culture and launching the careers of Tony Hawk and the iconic Bones Brigade team.
As a filmmaker, he created skateboarding's first-ever video before directing award-winning documentaries that captured the raw spirit of board culture.
➥ Skateboarding Pioneer: Became the world's highest-ranked pro skater at 19 as part of Venice's legendary Z-Boys.
➥ Industry Innovator: Co-founded Powell-Peralta, launching skating's most influential brand and the legendary Bones Brigade team.
➥ Acclaimed Filmmaker: Created the first-ever skate video, directed award-winning documentaries, and wrote the cult classic Lords of Dogtown.
➥ Eternal Student: Recently debuted his first art exhibition, embracing the kook phase at every new turn.
In Baja, Stacy will teach you his radical truth: your next level of greatness lives just beyond your comfort zone.
This workshop is for you if...
You're tired of watching from the sidelines and ready to dive into the beautiful chaos of beginning again
You're standing at the edge of major life change and need the confidence to finally make your boldest move
You know there's something bigger waiting but need a maverick's street-smart wisdom to help you make the leap
You feel that restless energy calling you to stop playing it safe and start living your next-level life
You're ready to trade comfort for breakthrough and turn uncertainty into your secret weapon for success
You're finally ready to bet on yourself and join a crew of fellow risk-takers who turn dreams into reality
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 experience facilitators
Our trailblazing facilitators guide transformative journeys across our Santa Fe high desert sanctuary and Baja beach haven. From sunrise mountain hikes and meditations to collaborative experiences – each experience is designed to inspire growth, connection, and lasting change.
Teddi Dean
Head of Mindfulness and Movement
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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.
Daniel Weinzveg
Experience Facilitator
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Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development, and is a certified breath coach and yoga instructor. For over 10 years, he has supported diverse individuals, teams and organizations to create positive changes – improving communication, collaboration, and overall performance.
His approach is highly collaborative, working closely with people to understand their unique needs and challenges, then designing a safe and supportive environment where individuals and groups can explore their strengths and limitations as they develop new skills and strategies for success.
With a multicultural background and a passion for personal growth, he drives positive change in diverse settings, utilizing a decade of expertise in facilitation.
Thérèse O'Neill
MEA Facilitator Lead
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Thérèse O’Neill is the Facilitator Lead for MEA’s Baja campus. She is a longtime educator in California and in Mexico, working with Nest Global to provide education access to young asylum seekers and refugees. She holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Stanford, with a background in trauma-informed education and psychology. She is a resident of Baja, where she makes textiles and travels in her free time.
Saul
MEA's Resident Shaman
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If you have attended one of our workshops in Baja, you’ve probably met Saul and received some wisdom from him. He is a shaman, designer, and entrepreneur who has charmed and enlightened MEAers for seven years now.
Born in Mexico to a Mexican mother and Jewish father, Saul has always lived in multiple worlds and realities at the same time. His early sensitivity to other vibrations and premonitions shaped his life’s path, leading him to dedicate his life and work to serving others and supporting communities in their spiritual growth and well-being.
People of many different belief traditions and many with no spiritual beliefs at all have received valuable insights from their experiences with Saul. We are sure you will feel inspired and grateful for the time you get to spend in his calm and peaceful presence.
