Episode 37: Redefining Leadership, Midlife, and Hospitality – A Conversation with Chip Conley
This week on The Conscious Hospitality Podcast, host David Arraya welcomes Chip Conley, an iconic entrepreneur, best-selling author, and thought leader who has transformed the worlds of hospitality, leadership, and aging.
Chip is the visionary founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, where he grew a single boutique hotel into the second-largest boutique hotel brand in the U.S. He later joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, mentoring the company’s millennial founders while embodying the role of a “modern elder”—someone who combines wisdom with curiosity to create meaningful impact.
In 2018, Chip launched the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world’s first midlife wisdom school. With campuses in Baja California and Santa Fe, MEA empowers individuals to navigate midlife transitions, embrace personal reinvention, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose.
In this episode, Chip shares:
✨ The philosophy behind the term “modern elder” and how it fosters intergenerational collaboration.
✨ His transformative experiences at Airbnb and lessons learned from mentoring emerging leaders.
✨ How the Modern Elder Academy is redefining midlife as a time for growth and resilience.
✨ Insights on turning the “midlife crisis” into a “midlife chrysalis” for personal and professional reinvention.
✨ The importance of wisdom, adaptability, and curiosity in today’s evolving hospitality and leadership landscapes.
Chip’s journey offers profound insights for hoteliers, entrepreneurs, and leaders across all industries. Whether you’re navigating midlife, building a brand, or leading a team, his wisdom will inspire you to embrace transformation and purpose.
Tune in now: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/conscioushospitality/episodes/Episode-37---Chip-Conley-e2ssf7q
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