Meg Jay

Meg Jay earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and gender studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She taught at the University of Virginia and worked in private practice in Charlottesville. Her 2012 debut book, The Defining Decade, became a bestseller in the United States. She is also known for her TED Talk on the significance of one's thirties, “Why 30 Is Not the New 20,” which received millions of views. Her writing appeared in publications including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.