Cultivating Purpose with guest faculty Jill Nykoliation

**Who Am I Now?
Clarity and Freedom to Thrive in 2025**

Jan 6 - Jan 11, 2025 in Baja, Mexico

Led by: Jill Nykoliation, Barbara Tint, Thérèse O'Neill, Jed Tarlow

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Discover who you are now – and what you really want and need to create a life that fulfills you

"Follow your purpose and trust in your ability to thrive."

That’s what everyone says… and you’ve been trying your best to DO that.

But despite all of your best efforts, it doesn’t seem to be working.

You’re still stuck, struggling somewhere you don’t want to be, unable to find a clear path forward to the life you dream of living.

That could be a sign that the obstacles you think are holding you back probably aren’t the real problem.

Maybe the real problem is, you don’t know who you are now. And as a result, your actions aren’t aligned with your true needs, wants, passions, and values.

No wonder you’re not getting the results you’re hoping for!

In this workshop co-facilitated by globally renowned brand strategist and identity architect Jill Nykoliation, you will shed the outmoded layers of identity that are stopping you from fully embracing who you are now – so you can step purposefully into your next chapter and live your best life in 2025.

What you’ll gain

Through a combination of our MEA curriculum and Jill’s science-based experiential activities, you will:

Explore and crystalize who you truly are now through research-backed exercises, guided reflection and self-discovery
Discover what the science says about happiness and meaning and how these things change as we get older
Identify and release outdated roles, beliefs, and behaviors with grace and gratitude
Clarify your vision for a purpose-driven life that delights and fulfills you
Gain tools and strategies for stepping into your evolving self with confidence
Build a deeper connection with yourself, rooted in clarity and self-awareness
Unlock the courage to take meaningful action toward your goals

By the end of your five days with Jill and our MEA faculty, you will feel clear, confident and liberated to step into 2025 for who you are now.

Meet your faculty

Jill Nykoliation

Human Insight Specialist

Award-Winning Business Leader | Brand Strategist | Personal Coach

Jill Nykoliation is an award-winning business leader with 30 years of experience shaping global brands, from Fortune 100 to entrepreneurial companies.

Jill is a master of human insight. As founder and former CEO of Juniper Park\TBWA, Jill guided the brand strategy for some of the world’s most powerful brands.

For over three decades, Jill has dedicated herself to understanding why we do what we do. Her fascination with human insight was the driving force behind her co-founding a creative agency eighteen years ago – and now drives her work as a Personal Coach.

Jill now applies her deep expertise as a Personal Coach, helping people unlock their true potential and navigate pivotal moments in their lives and careers.

Through her own executive experience and study, Jill understands the beauty, complexity and wonder involved in our life journeys.

Jill coaches executives one-on-one across the globe, and facilitates workshops for corporations, YPO and MEA Wisdom school, guiding leaders toward greater clarity, confidence, and impact.

What Jill's workshop participants had to say...

Jill embodies an honest combination of vulnerability, joy, and deep curiosity about whomever she is speaking with. You need only to spend a few minutes in her presence to feel seen, to once again believe in a world of possibilities, and to be armed with practices that transform you. She freely shares her own journey, which is both emotional and inspiring. I can’t think of anyone more perfectly suited to help people answer the profound question, “Who am I NOW?”

Elaine Appleton Grant

Jill's superpower is her wholeheartedness. She has a gift to grasp what you're trying to articulate when it's hard to find the right words. She doesn't just convey 'high-concept' theory, she provides the frameworks and tools that help us forge our own path forward. If you've ever thought about life's big questions, Jill's workshop, "Who Am I NOW?" will help you find the clarity you are striving for to live a life of significance.

Michael Angelovich

Jill is an exceptional coach who has completely transformed my journey. With her invaluable insights and targeted exercises, Jill has encouraged me to embrace my unique strengths while arming me with effective strategies to advance towards my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Jill to anyone looking to navigate with clarity and confidence. The value she brings is truly unparalleled, and I am immensely grateful for the profound impact she has had on me.

CZ

My experience at MEA was amazing. It felt like a year of university education boiled down to a week’s curriculum. Jill and her co-facilitators expertly led us through a series of embodied practices that helped to transform my questions around “what next” by encouraging a consideration of HOW I wish to be rather than WHAT I wish to do. It gave me a lot to consider and introduced me to an incredible group of people with similar questions about our coming years.

Travis Shakespeare

This workshop is for you if...

You feel that the identities and habits you’ve built over the years no longer align with your current self.

You’re ready to deepen your understanding of yourself and step into this next stage with confidence.

You’re eager to release outdated patterns and embrace a more authentic version of yourself.

You’re seeking tools and strategies to help you design a fulfilling and meaningful next chapter.

You’re ready to step into your true self with intention and clarity.

You want to start the new year with a clear sense of purpose and direction.

Do this powerful work on our awe-inspiring beachside campus in Baja

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”.

Beach walks
Poolside lounging
Warm ocean waves
Fire pits
Magical sunsets

Meet your MEA facilitators

In addition to the powerful sessions conducted by Jill, you will be guided through the core MEA Cultivating Purpose curriculum by our faculty members:

Barbara Tint, Ph.D. is a social/political psychologist, university professor, global trainer and published author. She has lived all around the world, bringing an international and multicultural lens to her work. She is an expert improviser and storyteller, and brings these methods to all that she does.

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.

Jed is a student of the world and the human condition. He came from a nomadic career in river exploration, conservation, and guiding to settle in Baja Sur and build a B&B to help people connect with this powerful landscape. He’s passionate about taking care of people, creating enriching conversations, and chasing another dreamy wave.

It’s time to stop moving a million miles an hour and get clear on who you are now

Social science shows that midlife is a unique moment to pause, reflect, and transform. And what better time to let go of what’s no longer serving you and gain the clarity and inspiration you seek than at the start of a brand new year?

Are you ready to embrace your authentic self and discover how amazing life can be when it’s aligned with who you are and what you really want?

People come for the workshops,
but they stay for the community

This is truly MEA’s “secret sauce” and something you can only experience in person: the powerful connections you will make, not only with your fellow participants and the incredible MEA faculty, but also the deeper sense of connection you will feel to your own inner self and the natural world around you.

Research into aging shows that your relationships play a HUGE role in your health and wellbeing later in life. At MEA, you will make deep and lasting connections and become part of a larger community that will make your life richer and more meaningful.

Many of our alumni cohorts have stayed in close touch for years after their workshop and we have a growing number of local alumni chapters all over the world. It’s a joy for us to see them continuing to offer each other community, friendship, and support as they create thriving midlives for themselves. So if you have been feeling at all disconnected or isolated on your journey, we would love to have you join us!

Have we mentioned the food?

The MEA experience is designed in part by Chip Conley, a world-renowned boutique hotelier, which means the food is amazing.

All of the ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and made from scratch in our kitchens by hand-picked chefs. The delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners will leave you feeling nourished inside and out – not to mention the blended drinks made with fresh fruit and other top-shelf ingredients.

Each retreat center has multiple kitchens that always have snacks and beverages available. At MEA, we believe that thriving is delicious!

Your Workshop Includes

5 days and nights of lodging at our boutique luxury retreat center in Baja or Santa Fe with all of your meals, snacks, drinks and other amenities included
Daily sessions and experiential activities to help you connect with your inner self, envision your desired experience, and release what no longer serves you
Meditation covering a range of practices to soothe your nervous system and help you cultivate greater mindfulness and presence in the moment.

Movement to get the energy flowing and build your strength and agility as you chart your course forward to the life you want to live.
Incredible bonding experiences with the most amazing humans you’ll ever meet.
Three delicious, chef-prepared meals plus snacks throughout the day prepared from scratch with the freshest local ingredients.
Festive gatherings to cultivate connection and celebrate the joy and beauty of life.

Tuition starts at $4,000

Ready to start your journey?