Navigating Transitions with guest faculty Chip Conley
Test – Learning to Love Midlife
Jul 15 - Jul 20, 2023 in Baja, Mexico
Led by: Chip Conley, Thérèse O'Neill, Teddi Dean
Nature can set you free and help you find the wisdom and deep sense of connection you yearn for.
But right now, you may be feeling stuck at the crossroads between your past and future, uncertain where you want to go or how you’re going to get there.
Maybe you’re transitioning between jobs or exiting a business or career. Maybe you’re ending a long-time relationship or have become an “empty nester” and are wondering how to fill the sudden gap in your life.
No matter what kind of change you’re facing, our Navigating Transitions five-day workshops will help you gain the insight and clarity you need to embrace the unknown and step courageously into your new reality.
In this Owning Wisdom workshop co-facilitated with EQUUS founder, coach, author, and “CEO whisperer” Kelly Wendorf, you will be invited to enter through Nature’s doorway into a deeper, more profound relationship with yourself and the world around you.
What You’ll Gain
Through a combination of our MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum and Kelly’s nature-based practices involving ritual, mindfulness, and equine-assisted activities, you will:
By the end of your five days with Kelly and the MEA faculty, you will feel more awake, inspired, peaceful, and empowered, knowing that you’re an integral part of the world, intrinsically connected to everything around you – and that you have dominion over your own capacity for wisdom and impact.
Meet Your Faculty
Kelly Wendorf
Author of Flying Lead Change, Founder of EQUUS, CEO Whisperer
Kelly Wendorf is an author, executive and personal coach, disruptor, and socially responsible entrepreneur. Her work has been featured in such publications as Forbes, the Wall Street Journal Magazine, Vogue, and the Huffington Post, and has been the inspiration inside several award-winning documentaries.
She spent 15 years of her life immersed in the field of neuroscience and neuropsychology and its relationship to social justice and transformative cultural change, and has studied with spiritual and Indigenous leaders in India, Africa, Indonesia, and Australia. Her immersion in multicultural perspectives has broadened her understanding of the human condition and what we really need to live happy and meaningful lives.
In her role as an executive and personal coach, she has worked with a wide spectrum of clients and organizations – from top Fortune 100 companies, such as Amazon and Microsoft, to some of the nation’s most underserved communities. As founder of EQUUS, her mission is to liberate the leadership capacities of the conscientious, empathetic, accountable, and kind individuals who are most qualified to guide humanity into a future where we live in greater communion and connection to nature and to ourselves.
As seen in
Forbes, the Wall Street Journal Magazine, Vogue, and Huffington Post
This workshop is for you if...
You’re yearning for greater connection to something larger than yourself.
You’re a truth-seeker wanting to deepen your connection to your own “inner sage” so you can make better choices for yourselves and others.
You’re ready to expand beyond your own limited perspective and broaden your understanding of the universe and your place in it
You’re feeling called to do something more with your life and are looking for insight and clarity on what that path might look like.
You’re ready to expand beyond your own limited perspective and broaden your understanding of the universe and your place in it
You’re feeling called to do something more with your life and are looking for insight and clarity on what that path might look like.
This workshop is for you if...
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 Kelly Wendorf, you will be guided through the core MEA Owning Wisdom curriculum by our faculty members:
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.
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.
Russ Hudson
Author, Co-creator of the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator
Russ Hudson is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Enneagram personality typing system, which is based on ancient spiritual traditions and describes people in terms of their core motivations, desires and fears. His tools and teachings go beyond surface level, guiding us toward a deeper, more authentic understanding of who we are and how we relate to the world.
Russ’s influential works, including The Wisdom of the Enneagram, are essential for anyone seeking greater self-awareness, purpose, and meaningful connections. By blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology and neuroscience, the Enneagram becomes a powerful catalyst for personal growth, better relationships, and emotional resilience.
A highly sought-after speaker and teacher, Russ has led transformative workshops and retreats at renowned centers such as Esalen, Kripalu, and the Omega Institute. His compassionate and insightful approach has earned him recognition in Psychology Today and a loyal following among a diverse global audience.
In Russ’s workshop, you’ll gain practical tools to deepen self-understanding, develop healthier connections, and live with greater intention. This is your chance to connect with your deepest self and step into a path of meaningful, lasting change.
Saul
MEA's Resident Shaman
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.
Leslie Salmon Jones
Afro Flow Yoga Co-founder and CEO
Leslie Salmon Jones helps individuals, communities, and youth master their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being through a harmonious blend of professional dance, yoga instruction, wellness coaching, public speaking, and community activism.
Her journey with embodied learning and mind-body wellness began at the renowned Alvin Ailey School in New York, where she nurtured her passion for dance and discovered the transformative teachings of yoga.
Building upon her interdisciplinary foundation in health sciences and dance, Leslie established a healing movement and holistic wellness studio in the heart of New York City. Through a decade of collaboratively working with clients to improve their health, Leslie created her “Living From Your Core” program, along with specialized training, courses, and workshops for diverse communities.
In partnership with her husband, Jeff Jones, she also co-created Afro Flow Yoga®, which provides a wide array of experiences that foster diversity, inclusion, and interconnection, and impacts communities worldwide.
Leslie’s advocacy work extends to board leadership, urging organizations to embrace anti-racist and inclusive cultures. She has served on the Yoga Alliance Board, the United Nations Association of New York, and contributed to Free Arts for at-risk youth.Throughout her career, her commitment remains steadfast: to be a catalyst for positive change.
Carla Goldstein
Omega Institute President & CEO
Carla Goldstein, JD, is president and chief executive officer of Omega Institute, the nation’s premier holistic learning center, offering innovative educational experiences that provide an integrated approach to personal and social change. She is also the co-founder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, a hub for convening, inspiring, and training women to Do Power Differently®.
In addition to her role as President & CEO, Carla teaches emerging and established leaders how to apply holistic principles at work, at home, and in community. She is a collaborative partner with the Harlem Wellness Center and the Wellbeing Project and serves in an advisory capacity to several organizations including: Women without Borders, Connected Women Leaders, Project Dandelion and Living Room Conversations.
Prior to joining Omega, Carla worked extensively in city and state government and the nonprofit sector in public interest advocacy. She has been recognized for her lifelong commitment to women’s leadership, public interest advocacy, and women’s rights with several awards including being the recipient of the Athena Award and the Helen Gurley Brown Genius Grant.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert is one of America’s best known authors with more than 25 million copies of her books (including “Eat Pray Love” and “Big Magic”) sold and more than 20 million views of her very popular TED Talk.
Dr. Tererai Trent
Advocate for education & women’s empowerment
Dr. Tererai Trent is distinguished as Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest” and is a scholar, humanitarian, motivational speaker, educator, author, and founder of Tererai Trent International.
Tapping into nature’s ancient wisdom doesn’t mean going back to the Stone Age and living in huts
It’s about returning to a sense of deep connection with nature that many of us have lost in modern society – and bringing that connection forward into a future where humans and the rest of the natural world co-exist in more harmonious equilibrium.
It’s not about giving up our quality of life, or our essential modern tools and conveniences. It’s about recognizing what’s really important and what we really need to live joyful and deeply fulfilling lives.
The good news is, even though it may sometimes feel like we humans are lost as a species, we are mere toddlers in terms of geologic time, and we are learning the hard lessons we need to learn to evolve beyond our current situation and create a world in which all of us thrive. We are right on track to where we need
to go!
During this five-day workshop with Kelly and the MEA team, you will find renewed optimism and the inspired commitment to help create the kind of world you want future generations to live in.
