The future of wellness is global, collaborative, and human-centered.
In this Starrcast Podcast episode, host Lisa Starr sits down with Diego Carrete, Professor Meng-Mei “Maggie” Chen, and Dr. Jiri Dvorak to preview the Global Wellness Summit 2025, where science, culture, and leadership converge to redefine the meaning of wellbeing.
Together, they explore how innovation, education, and empathy will shape the wellness economy of tomorrow, from precision medicine and hospitality transformation to cross-industry collaboration.
What You’ll Learn:
- How corporate wellness programs are evolving from benefits to business strategy.
- The new role of education and cultural intelligence in building inclusive global wellness systems.
- Why data-driven longevity is redefining healthcare, prevention, and mobility.
- How hospitality is transforming into a force for social connection and emotional wellbeing.
- Why empathy, collaboration, and innovation must guide the future of the wellness industry.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 – How the Global Wellness Summit is shaping the future of longevity and leadership
- 05:30 – Diego Carrete on building a culture of wellness in the corporate world
- 12:40 – How data, purpose, and accountability fuel sustainable wellbeing programs
- 20:55 – The new economics of wellness and the rise of cross-sector collaboration
- 32:05 – Professor Maggie Chen on hospitality as a driver of human connection
- 40:10 – Education as the invisible infrastructure of the wellness economy
- 46:15 – Dr. Jiri Dvorak on the link between movement, cognitive health, and longevity
- 53:25 – Why collaboration across medicine, design, and education defines the next wellness era
Meet the Guests:
Diego Carrete is CEO of BGA Corp and Co-Chair of GWS25. As one of the region’s foremost advocates for integrative leadership and corporate wellness, he is known for bridging strategy and wellbeing in the global business landscape.
Professor Meng-Mei “Maggie” Chen leads the Department of Wellness and Leisure Industry at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. Her work focuses on the future of wellness education, cultural empathy, and “glocal” innovation.
Dr. Jiri Dvorak, Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Restoration Healthcare, is a global authority in sports medicine and longevity science. His research and leadership have redefined how data, mobility, and lifestyle contribute to cognitive and physical vitality.
Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:
- Global Wellness Incubator Model — fostering cross-sector collaboration and innovation.
- Precision Wellness Framework — integrating data analytics and personalized prevention strategies.
- “Glocal” Education Paradigm — merging global wellness standards with local cultural wisdom.
Closing Insight:
“Wellness is no longer a luxury, it’s an infrastructure for thriving societies.” – Lisa Starr
The Global Wellness Summit 2025 will bring together leaders in medicine, business, and education to reimagine wellbeing as the foundation of economic and social progress.
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Other Links:
Visit Global Wellness Summit: https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2025-global-wellness-summit-3/
Connect with Diego Carrete: linkedin.com/in/diegocarrete
Connect with Professor Meng-Mei “Maggie” Chen: linkedin.com/in/mengmeichen
Connect with Dr. Jiri Dvorak: linkedin.com/in/profjiridvorak
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