Award-winning journalists & reinvention pioneers Gwendolyn Bounds & Joanne Lipman present...
What’s Next!? Strategies for a Powerful Pivot
Apr 14 - Apr 19, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Gwendolyn Bounds, Joanne Lipman, Mary Hofstedt, Daniel 'DL' Landes
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
Stop telling yourself "I can’t" and discover what you’re truly capable of achieving.
Do you sometimes hear that voice saying, "I could never do that," "I'm not creative," or "I'm too old to start something new"? These self-limiting narratives become our reality not because they're true, but because we've stopped questioning them.
Learn from those who’ve broken through
Gwendolyn Bounds went from believing she "wasn't athletic" to becoming an award-winning Spartan obstacle course racer – in her 40s. Joanne Lipman, former editor-in-chief of USA Today, brings decades of groundbreaking research on successful reinvention at any age.
Together, they offer a powerful combination of lived experience and proven strategies for transcending limitations and unlocking your full potential to thrive.
From limitation to liberation
Join Gwendolyn and Joanne in Santa Fe this April, and they'll show you how to release your limiting beliefs, get comfortable with being uncomfortable (where the good stuff happens!), and transform previously unimaginable possibilities into your exciting new reality.
It’s time to start writing the story you want to live.
Get hands-on guidance from award-winning journalists Gwendolyn Bounds & Joanne Lipman, who will help you transcend self-imposed limits and conventional thinking, make the impossible possible – and finally go after what you really want.
What you’ll gain
With expert guidance from Gwendolyn, Joanne, and the MEA team, you will:
By the end of your five days, you’ll have the personalized toolkit needed to reinvent how you live and work, pursue mastery of something you love while harnessing age as a secret weapon.
Meet your faculty
Gwendolyn Bounds
Award-Winning Journalist | Author | SVP at WSJ Leadership Institute
For over 20 years, Gwendolyn "Wendy" Bounds has been showing people how to reimagine their limits and push boundaries at any age. From her own transformation into a competitive athlete in her 40s to her research on midlife reinvention, she's mastered the art of turning "I can't" into "just watch me!"
➥ Award-Winning Journalist: The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, The New York Times, and more
➥ Bestselling Author: Not Too Late chronicles her midlife transformation and offers science-backed techniques for embracing new challenges
➥ Media Leader: Currently SVP and Head of Content at Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute
➥ Living Proof: Transformed from believing she "wasn't athletic" to becoming an award-winning obstacle course racer in her 40s
Gwendolyn will share practical, field-tested strategies for breaking through your self-imposed limitations.What Gwendolyn's workshop participants had to say...
“No matter your age, Not Too Late will inspire you to make big positive changes—to do hard things you didn't think you could. Importantly, it'll also arm you with the information you need to make those changes."
Michael Easter
“Gwendolyn Bounds offers a no-nonsense, everything-to-gain approach to a life without boundaries that was so addicting I was torn between reading another page and getting out the door to power through a run.”
Deena Kastor
“Not Too Late captures the essence of reinvention with raw energy and heart. Bounds proves that fulfillment and self-discovery are accessible to anyone - at any age. A must read for anyone at a crossroads!”
Rich Diviney
“Gwendolyn Bounds shows that at any age, it’s possible to expand our sense of possibilities and redefine our potential.”
Gretchen Rubin
Joanne Lipman
Award-Winning Journalist | Speaker | Bestselling Author
For over 30 years, Joanne Lipman has been at the forefront of journalism and workplace transformation. From leading major news organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes to researching the science of reinvention, she's mastered the art of meaningful change and helping others discover their next chapter.
➥ Media Trailblazer: Former Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal.
➥ Bestselling Author: Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work shares the science behind successful transformations.
➥ Television Commentator: Regular on-air contributor at CNBC and Yale University lecturer.
➥ Academic Recognition: Inaugural Distinguished Journalism Fellow at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study.
Joanne will share research-backed insights on how to apply these principles to your own life. Life-changing methods drawn from neuroscience labs, Fortune 500 boardrooms, and real-world reinvention stories.
What Joanne's workshop participants had to say...
"Whether you're looking to transform your career, your business or your life, Joanne Lipman is here to prove you can get there from here. Next! is the book everyone needs right now - inspiration to embrace change and a push to take control of your future."
Katie Couric
"Next! is brilliant. It's an invaluable handbook to help you climb out of that lifestyle or job rut, or make the jump to a second or third career, or take a big breath and reach for the stars. I'm already thinking about what I should do Next!"
James Patterson
"As we rethink our careers, lives and priorities it has prompted many of us to ask ourselves, 'What's Next?'" and how do we get there? Award-winning journalist Joanne Lipman tackles those questions... I love how the message is for men and women. I love that you're speaking to everyone. It's amazing."
Mika Brzezinski
"I just loved Joanne's session. She gave really great advice about tactical solutions and things you can incorporate right now into your daily life"
Joanne's Audience Member
"I loved Joanne's speech. She made great points that really hit home for me...she was inspirational"
Joanne's Audience Member
"We are constantly thinking about what's next. What I really loved about Joanne Lipman's speech is, it's never too late to reinvent yourself."
Joanne's Audience Member
This workshop is for you if...
You're itching to reinvent yourself and master something new that lights you up inside
You're ready to throw out those "I can't" stories and discover what you're truly capable of achieving
You want science-backed strategies to navigate the inevitable bumps on your reinvention journey
You're looking for insider wisdom to supercharge your growth curve in new territory
You're done playing small and ready to create a life that challenges, fulfills, and occasionally scares you (in the best way)
You’re excited to unleash your full potential and push past your boundaries to create a life that challenges and fulfills you
Santa Fe, USA
Rising Circle Ranch
An upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, with ancient petroglyphs, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.
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 designed to inspire growth, connection, and lasting change.
Mary Hofstedt
Content Facilitator
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Mary Hofstedt is an experienced non profit leader and educator who strives to advance a more hopeful, caring, and connected world. Her passion for youth and community development led her to work with Challenge Success, spearhead a coalition of youth and adult partners to develop a community arts center, and serve for over a decade within Stanford University’s John W. Gardner Center. She recently wrapped up a mid-career break to reflect on purpose, study Spanish, travel, and volunteer with whale shark research and conservation. She serves as a Senior Associate with Heartwise Learning and is thrilled to be based back in Santa Fe after a 22 year stint in the Bay Area!
Daniel 'DL' Landes
Experience Facilitator
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Before joining MEA, Daniel “DL” Landes spent decades as a restauranteur, author, and publisher. As the owner of multiple restaurants in Denver, CO – and then a hostel in Mexico – he dedicated himself to creating environments where people could work out their humanity while eating and drinking (which is why he fits in so well at MEA).
Now relocated to Santa Fe, DL says that “living in the Galisteo Basin impresses a unique and humbling perspective. Under the expansive, enchanted New Mexican sky I can feel so small and so big. I made a career of kicking up dust; living in the storm until the storm lived in me. When the dust settled two guideposts appeared: Spend more nights under the stars; provide a service.”
You will appreciate his dedication to creating memorable experiences during your time in Santa Fe.
It’s never too late to pursue your dreams and discover what you’re truly capable of achieving
No matter how old you are or what you currently believe about your own abilities and limitations, you have the capacity to redefine your potential and achieve more than you imagine is possible.
All you need to do is take the first step and get the support you need to conquer your fears and go the extra mile – and the mile after that. You have everything to gain and only your own perceived boundaries to lose!
