Chip Conley | Why Life Gets Better with Age: A Journey Through Business, Psychology & Spirituality

In this episode of The Leadership Standard, host Jamie Mason Cohen sits down with Chip Conley, a disruptor in the hospitality industry and a New York Times bestselling author. Chip shares his inspiring journey, from founding Joie de Vivre Hospitality at 26 to helping transform Airbnb into the world’s leading hospitality brand. Now, as the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, Chip explores the intersection of business innovation, psychology, and spirituality, making a compelling case for why life gets better with age. In this candid conversation, Chip talks about his experiences as Airbnb’s “Modern Elder,” the importance of intergenerational collaboration, and how the challenges of midlife can serve as catalysts for transformation rather than crisis. He delves into his latest book, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, and the wisdom gained from guiding thousands of people through the Modern Elder Academy. Tune in to discover how Chip’s unique perspective on leadership, aging, and personal growth can inspire you to see midlife as a time for renewal and reinvention.