GB Items Related to Tag - difference
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Grandpa WalterAt the age of 90 he volunteered to mentor hearing-impaired children. He soon became an indispensable part of their lives. This Growing Bolder story proves you're never too old to make a difference!
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It isn't easy Going GREENGlobal Warming - or - Global Warning! I say it's time for everyone to step up to the plate and make a difference on our own. We can't afford to wait on politicians to decide our fate. (Especially when it seems the powers that be can't...
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The Last Voice at the Other End of the LineShe's one of a few left in the world -- a real, live telephone answering service. She's been behind the same bank of phones for decades. See what a difference a personal human touch can make.
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Celebrate Baby Boomer DivaHood on June 20A celebration of women who are on the move and making a difference will be held on June 20 in honor of the Second Annual Baby Boomer Diva Day. Come and join in the virtual celebration that will showcase the outstanding contributions of women 40...
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Margaret TrostA chance trip to one of the poorest countries in the world turned a grieving widow into someone who is making a difference in the lives of thousands.
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WHAT!?!I don't often get really angry, but just recently I was literally spitting nickels.I just received my copy of RTIR(Radio and Television Interview Report) this week. This publication is an advertiser's listing of all those who are 'up and coming'. The...
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Reality Bytes: Let There Be LighthouseIn this episode of our made-for-the-Web reality TV show, Marc and Bill put on their suits to warn of an impending health crisis and to support a great organization. Lighthouse is making a difference in the lives of men, women and kids across the country.
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A Giving SpiritPenny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Chris KloseMany from the first wave of Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s are getting a second chance to make a difference thanks to Chris Klose, who helped found Peace Corps Encore.
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Growing Bolder With Roz SavageIt was the Growing Bolder Radio Show interview with Roz Savage that got me thinking. In 2005, Roz was leading a successful, but unremarkable life as a management consultant when she had an early-mid-life crisis. She couldn’t shake the feeling...
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Healthy Tradition for Labor DayI recall the Labor Day weekend when I was about 12. My family (Dad, Mom and sis) had gone to a barbeque at a friend’s house. They had 5 children and their house was always bustling with friends and family. It was a healthy,...
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“My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation’s largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Mentors Make the Difference to Achieve ResultsMentors Make the Difference The benefits of having a leader come alongside to achieve greater results By Dwight Bain, NCC, Founder of the LifeWorks Group of Counselors & Coaches Last week I was honored to spend some time...
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Fast Forwards -- Laugh Out LoudThey may be silly, but we dare you not to laugh at these jokes making the rounds on the Internet. Discover your inner child and pass along these jokes today!
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Bill DueeaseIn life, making a change is not easy, but that's where life coach Bill Dueease comes in! He says there's a difference between wanting and doing, but he can help people follow through with their dreams.
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How to Become A Lifelong LearnerThe modern era is generally considered to have started in 1500 A.D. with the start of the printing press. From 1500 to 1830, all known knowledge doubled. From 1830 to 1930, all known knowledge doubled again. A few years ago, all known knowledge was...
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D.G. FulfordGirls do many things with their mothers – shop, talk, cook. But not many daughters can say that they wrote a book with their mom. D.G. Fulford, a grandmother herself, did just that with her 89-year-old mother.
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Kaye StevensKaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.
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Dr. Xavier AmadorIt's a sure thing that there will be arguments in life between people you love and people you don't know. What's not sure is how to deal with these disagreements. Clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador is here to help.
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Glenn FensterLike many fathers, Glenn Fenster wants the best for his son, Nyle. But unlike many fathers, he's embarking on an 8,000-mile bike ride dedicated to his 14-year-old boy.
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Gordon JohnsonGordon Johnson, 74, runs a program devoted to keeping siblings together in foster care. His program is making such a difference that he was recently awarded the Purpose Prize.
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Prescription DrugsRemember when there used to be gas stations at every intersection? Today, they’ve been replaced by pharmacies. A government study showed more than 40 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and the number continues to...
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Wavy GravyEvery day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.
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“AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINARVENUE: “AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINARDATE: SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2008TIME: 10am-2PM-CST (Brunch Served)GUEST SPEAKER: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity...
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Caregiver Stress- the dangers facing Good Samaritans
Caregiver Stress- the Dangers of being a Good Samaritan by Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach in Winter Park “Don’t take life so seriously, you’ll never get out...
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Aging Outside the Box™ Senior SeminarVENUE: “AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINAR DATE: SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2008 TIME: 10am-2PM-CST (Brunch Served) GUEST SPEAKER: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and...
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Paying It ForwardYou’ve heard of paying it forward? It’s the concept that if someone does something nice for you, you do something nice for someone else. Then that person will do something nice for another person, and so on, and so on. Instead of paying the...
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Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A Zoo
There's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...
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A New JobEarly in 1999 I took yet another, seemingly small step, but one that would lead to even bigger changes. I put an ad in my local neighborhood paper looking for women to form a walking group. Struggling with my own weight, I needed walking...
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5 Questions With: Richard DosterAuthor Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.
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Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews
Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews This week has been an extremely exciting one! I have met so many awesome people from Facebook and Twitter - that in itself is amazing for someone who is fairly new to this 'social networking' stuff. Facebook for me...
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My Work with Women
One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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What Would You Do For Your Son?
After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...
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Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.
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Bird Lady of Altamonte Headed For Heaven
Ann Young died. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet. She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone. She...
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5 Questions With: Ellen WhitehurstEllen Whitehurst, a guest on The Growing Bolder Radio Show, is a writer who helps others find happiness through holistic medicine, feng shui and more. But her path to success and financial freedom was a long and winding one.
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Fast Forward: Something to Think AboutThe story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.
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The Loss of a Dear Friend
For the first time in 109 years, 9 months and 5 days, Ruth 1898 is not on this earth. The oldest blogger in the world quietly slipped away. Her mind was crisp and clear to the very end. It’s not often you can say a 109 year old left this earth too...
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Tattoo You?So you’re considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15% of all American adults now have tattoos.
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How is your life is different than your parent's lives were when they were your age?Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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GB Staff PicksWith hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.