Join us in exploring this transformative phase of life. Discover insights on health, wellness, and longevity, including navigating menopause and embracing lifestyle medicine. Gain practical tips to navigate middle age with grace and vitality. Embrace your next chapter with empowering insights.
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a hard-core science nerd blending modern science with traditional holistic and Ayurvedic wisdom. A pioneer of balanced, personalized, and integrative health approaches, she is the founder and author of Menopause Bootcamp.
Along with her deep involvement and study of the Blue Zones, Céline is a certified health and lifestyle coach, yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner and has worked in a range of strategic roles and projects across the globe, including for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and as a Founder of Wellness Consultancy WE(i) Think and health coaching brand Retrouv’I. She is the co-founder of sustainability and innovation-oriented Hospitality Think Tank.
Christine Sperber is chief architect of the experiential aspects of our workshops and programs. She is a former World Cup snowboarder and serial entrepreneur and innovator who has launched and grown award-winning hotels, businesses, and industry-evolving ideas in the sports and hospitality worlds and beyond. The word her workshop participants use most often to describe her is “badass” in recognition of her irrepressible energy and ability to make shit happen.
When Christine moved from being an athlete to the business side of snowboarding in her early 20s, she pretended she was 33 years old because it made it easier to find credibility, especially on the resort side where she often had to work with “crusty old ski coots.” Then one day she finally turned her fake age and has happily welcomed every birthday since then.
Throughout her career, Christine has managed pro athletes and world-class snowboard camps, pioneered game-changing hospitality concepts, introduced the first machine-groomed half pipes on glacial snow when no one else thought it could be done, and created sporting event series that are still happening decades later. On top of all that, she has worn the hats of writer, restaurateur, multimillion dollar sales rep, and more.
As one of MEA’s founders, Christine co-created the company and was critical in transforming the concept of a Modern Elder Academy into reality. Christine is a devoted team builder whose authenticity, values-based leadership skills, and empathetic engagement create community wherever she focuses her attention. She is a passionate activist and steward of the land and is dedicated to creating transformative experiences that change people’s lives. She makes everything she gets involved in more fun, more meaningful, and more human.
“As we age, it’s important to continue to play games we aren’t sure we can win.”
– Christine Sperber
After decades of moving at a million miles an hour – striving, building, compromising, accomplishing – have you paused to reflect on who you truly are now?
Join host Derek Gehl for an illuminating conversation with human insight specialist and award-winning business leader and brand strategist Jill Nykoliation. From guiding global brands to coaching executives through pivotal life transitions, Jill brings a unique perspective on identity and reinvention.
Just a few things we’ll explore:
Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, seeking greater purpose, or simply curious about the next chapter of your life – you’ll leave this live chat with practical insights and renewed excitement about who you’re becoming.
Join host Kari Cardinale for a warm and enlightening conversation with St. John’s faculty David Carl and Claudia Hauer, alongside MEA facilitator Lead Mary Hofstedt. Together, they’ll explore how classics, art, and poetry light our path through life’s transitions in this special MEA and St. John’s College collaboration.
Come discover how the classics can walk beside you through life’s biggest moments in this special gathering of MEA and St. John’s College.