MEA proudly presents its second BlackMEA event—a celebration of our unique stories and the spirit that fuels our journeys. Through this workshop, we aim to amplify our lived experiences, nurture our distinct voices, and seize ownership of our purpose, all while navigating the complexities of midlife.
This distinctive workshop offers a holistic, transformative experience, empowering attendees to channel their spirit, strength, and creativity. Join us amidst the embrace of radical hospitality and profound introspection, as we rejuvenate and restore in an idyllic setting that nurtures both the individual and the community. Together, let us empower Black voices to embrace their unique journeys as we create visions for continued fulfilling and dynamic lives.
The MEA core curriculum forms the foundation of each workshop we offer and is focused on equipping you with the skills to navigate transitions, break through life obstacles, and tap into your deeper life purpose.
Additionally, in this particular workshop, our expert faculty will take you on an interactive and life-changing journey that will empower you to:
MEA's team is composed of growth-minded individuals who are passionately dedicated to providing the mindset and tools to support our collective mission to discover purpose, grow wiser, and gracefully transition through the many stages of midlife. We are rooted in our commitment to community and guided by the belief that wisdom is shared, not taught.
A single Black mother of two and blazer of trails in finance and investment management, Paula left the industry after a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and is redefining success, leadership, and happiness with a new purpose portfolio.
Wanda Whitaker is an entrepreneur, visionary artist, healer and internationalist. Her life purpose is to promote brotherhood, self-awareness, holistic living and peace through creativity.
Diane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Mmapeu Consulting. She has collaborated with over 12,000 enterprises on organizational cultural development and systems change to catalyze deep social impact.
Linda Grubbs creates impactful organizational diversity and inclusion programs. She’s a passionate teacher, adept at bridge-building and cultivating intentional and mindful behaviors towards positive change.
All of MEA’s workshops are designed to support you to consciously curate the second half of your adult life. Our curriculum offers three paths through MEA content:
All workshops provide a comprehensive set of tools to use right away, a deep connection with a new community, and a 5-star hospitality experience to allow you to recharge and get ready for what’s next. You will learn:
Shift your mindset as we provide you with:
Themed in-person workshops are grounded in research based upon collaboration with academics and prestigious institutions like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Yale. Guest faculty weeks feature a chance to experience a deeper dive into their unique content paired with our MEA experiences.
Learning at all stages of life is the glue that drives us to purpose, community, and our evolving wellbeing. Make a commitment to staying healthier, continuing to grow, having an open mindset, and giving back to the world. Instead of “lifelong learning”, we believe “long life learning,” creates a life that is as deep and meaningful as it is long.
Our expansive beachfront campus encompasses inviting rooms and picturesque grounds, offering a diverse range of amenities. Among these are three pools, including a 25-yard lap pool, along with two hot tubs, two steam rooms, massage rooms, an oceanfront yoga platform, a movement studio, a library, an organic garden, a bocce ball court, and lots of comfortable seating nooks for relaxing, reflecting, and chatting. We’re pleased to share that the number one comment we hear from visitors is that there’s always something new and beautiful to discover. The campus was meticulously designed under the guidance of Oren Bronstein, a longstanding design collaborator of Chip Conley's.
To help you plan your trip please arrive at the Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) by 4 PM on the start date of your workshop and depart anytime on the last date. Our amazing Hospitality Team will coordinate your ground transportation on your behalf.
This area attracts chefs from all over the world to explore “la costa del sabor” (the coast of flavor). The culinary tradition in the Todos Santos/El Pescadero area is well-known as there are few places in the world that have more celebrated restaurants per capita than our location. Most people who move to the area say that the culinary scene is part of the reason they chose to make this home.
We know that our entire society is made stronger when everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate, and grow, regardless of economic status. To support diverse learning we are committed to having a portion of our workshop participants receive an award. We offer two levels of financial aid on a need-aware basis.
Participants are responsible for $3,000 tuition (50% of full workshop tuition) and their travel costs. We will announce gold-level awards within 5 days of application submission. You will be placed on an upgrade waitlist for a private room – exceptions for specific medical or personal conditions may be considered.
Participants are responsible for only $500 tuition (only 8% of full workshop tuition) and their travel costs. We will announce platinum-level awards no more than 5 weeks before the requested workshop start date. Applicants requesting financial aid will be in a shared room with another participant.
Given how much demand we have for this most generous form of financial aid, a small percentage of those who apply are able to be accepted.
