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Welcome to the New Midlife—No Crisis Required (Oprah Daily)

Inspired by his own midlife reckoning, a seasoned entrepreneur founded the Modern Elder Academy to help others grow older with unfettered passion and purpose.

February 24, 2023

'60 is the new 50': As life expectancy rises, how Americans are embracing life's third act (WBUR)

100 years ago, average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47. Today, it's closer to 80 — and lots of people are using those extra 30 years to reinvent themselves.

February 15, 2023

5 Generations Are Now Working Under 1 Roof. This Is How Smart Leaders Are Making the Most of It (Inc.)

As age-diversity in the workplace is becoming more pronounced, leaders should cultivate a mutual exchange of knowledge to bridge the generation gap.

March 17, 2021

Airbnb executive and ‘modern elder’ Chip Conley’s pitch to reinvent retirement living

Chip Conley was asked to write this article about why regenerative communities will surpass retirement communities in the 21st century as the place where Boomers and Xers want to live.

November 24, 2020

MEA Has Revamped Its Programs for Pandemic Times

The four partners of MEA - Chip, Christine, Jeff, and Skylar - are proud of the pandemic pivots they had to make in order to keep MEA alive in 2020 and this article outlines this resilience and adaptability.

Podcasts

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September 5, 2023

Ageism impacts everyone (eventually) (WNPR)

Today, on Where We Live, we talk about age discrimination. We hear from Jeff Hamaoui. He’s the Co-founder of MEA and says that midlife is not about the midlife crisis; it’s about finding your "second adulthood.” (WNPR)

April 5, 2023

Joie de Vivre - Chip Conley (Defining Hospitality)

Chip Conley joins host Dan Ryan to talk about the meaning of hospitality and how he sees it through his lens.

May 23, 2022

How To Become a Modern Elder, Create a Second Wave & Regenerate Your Soul (Rich Roll)

What if we reimagined aging not as something to fear—but rather as something aspirational? Rich's guest for this exploration is 'Modern Elder" Chip Conley.

November 24, 2020

The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks

One of Chip Conley’s favorite podcast interviews ever as the intellectual sparring companion, Arthur Brooks, offers a path showing how aging and happiness can be aligned.

March 17, 2020

Conversations with Michael Gervais: Chip Conley on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

Michael Gervais works with world-famous athletes and leaders through mindfulness and mindset training. In this podcast, we discuss the value of curiosity, wisdom, and courage at work.

Videos

Chip Conley talks about reframing aging... (Good Day Austin)

Author and CEO of MEA Chip Conley talks about his work to help in midlife and find a renewed sense of purpose.

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November 8, 2019

Becoming a Modern Elder (TedX)

A “Modern Elder” is as curious as they are wise and they are becoming indispensable in a world in which power is escalating to the young faster than ever before.

September 5, 2019

Chip Conley, Wisdom at Work (London Real)

Chip Conley is interviewed in London on this popular video podcast that is reminiscent of a Tim Ferriss conversation. Very personal, revealing story based upon Brian Rose’s questions.

November 1, 2018

What Baby Boomers can learn from Millennials at work—and vice versa (TED Talk)

Chip Conley has been asked to speak on the prestigious TED stage twice with this talk focused on his experience of intergenerational collaboration as the “modern elder” at Airbnb.

October 4, 2018

Airbnb’s Chip Conley & Brian Chesky: Modern Elders & Millennials At Work

Chip’s boss at Airbnb, the co-founder and CEO, was also his mentee and 21 years younger than Chip. A window into the future of the modern workplace where mutual mentorship is the norm.

MEA has created a perfect retreat from the busy world for intentional midlifers wanting to take a step back, regroup and repurpose.

Fully Alive at the Modern Elder Academy

A beachfront sanctuary in Baja California Sur, Mexico, it’s a place where people can learn to navigate midlife transitions…

Wise Eyes, Fresh Eyes

...celebrate the intelligence of aging. And why not do that surrounded by peace, beauty, wisdom and an añejo tequila in hand.

At this Baja School, Post-50-year-olds Learn to Grow Whole, Not Old

While I have toyed with the idea of ‘we-tirement’ — I have no intention of ever living in a conventional retirement community.

Airbnb Executive and ‘Modern Elder’ Chip Conley’s Pitch to Reinvent Retirement Living

Midlife is such a vulnerable time, filled with stressful transitions, yet there are no safety nets or rites of passage to guide us.

Modern Elder Academy Has Revamped Its Programs for Pandemic Times

Transformative travel is not just a game for the young...a mid-life trip may be the best antidote for the dreaded ‘mid-life crisis.’

How Travel Could Cure Your “Midlife Crisis”

The curriculum is unlike probably any you’ve ever seen. Some classes deal with work and careers; others deal with the heart and soul.

Modern Elder Academy, the Cool School for Midlifers

[workers] learn to evolve out of past knowledge and past experience, and to become a vital, relevant part of the modern economy.

Airbnb’s Chip Conley is Doubling Down on Being a “Modern Elder”

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