Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less taken in his life and career.

What do The Smothers Brothers, Pat Paulson and Joan Rivers all have in common? Jim Carlton. He's juggled being a singer, guitarist, comedian and Carlton has even made a name for himself as a TV writer for some of the most famous names in the business.

Lou Whitney flies over hills at high speeds, takes sharp turns on dirt tracks and he competes in Motocross championships, all at the age of 72.

Bill Hailey died in 1981 but his former collaborator is keeping the music alive.

Looking for inspiration, photographer Jessica Chornesky snapped stunning pics of fabulous women over 70.

For Dr. William Bell, breaking one pole-vaulting world record wasn’t enough – so he broke 11 all at once!

For women everywhere, O Magazine is an empowering medium that is dedicated to changing their lives. For senior editor Suzan Colon, having the ability to touch lives is just as empowering to her.

With so many high-tech cell phones on the market, Pierre Khawand, author of "The Smartphone Experiment," explains how to make a smart buy.

He goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's OK to pick up an instrument later in life.

He says we're entering the age of the cheapskates and the titan of tightwads, Jeff Yeager, challenges everyone to go a week without spending a dime! Can you do it?

In a world of hybrid cars, fluorescent light bulbs and renewable energy, leading a greener life has become a priority to many, like Josh Dorfman, who's known as the Lazy Environmentalist.

He's a star on his softball team and John Trongon has led the Villages' softaball team, The Angels, to many wins. Oh, and did we mention he's 85?

The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.

Tick, tock. Tick, tock. According to author Elizabeth Gregory, women can stop looking at their watch because the trend of later motherhood has changed the time on the biological clock.

Helen Beauchamp is an 88-year-old world record and gold medal collector that likes to throw her wins away -- literally.

Lucy Dettmer is such a great tennis player; she receives free rackets, strings and shoes from a corporate sponsor. The 86-year-old Masters Tennis has even played against Regis Philbin.

For John Wilson, being 53 only means one thing – his age. Wilson is graduating college this year and is playing on his school's baseball team, making him the oldest college baseball player in history.

Where in the world is Delma Cowart? Right here on Growing Bolder! The infamous racecar driver left the track years ago, but his zeal for life and his determination have never wavered.

Washington Post writer Abigail Trafford is a leader in the movement to fight ageism.

Writer, designer and former circus performer Glenn Rogers adds artist to his rsum.

Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competing. She's a walking medical miracle that has overcome the worst to become the best.

Five years ago Pilar Gerasimo took a lifestyle and turned it into Experience Life magazine. Now she has 600,000 people reading her ideals.

World-famous choreographer Norma Miller has been dancing for more than seven decades and her career is still going strong.

Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.

This over-50 extreme sports athlete makes peoples' jaws drop with only one wheel. Terry Peterson, best known as the UniGeezer, has become a worldwide sensation on a unicycle.

She's not a runner and she's not a walker – Fan Benno-Caris is right in between. She's been race walking for almost 20 years and she's not slowing down anytime soon.

Renowned Harvard researcher and one of the world's leaders in women's health, Dr. JoAnn Manson dispels myths and speaks the truth about the hot topic of hot flashes.

Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.

You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.

It didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.

Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.

With the bills piling and the dishes sitting in sink, it's obvious we all have responsibilities in our life. But one woman, broadcast journalist Kathy McManus has another idea. Find out what she feels is the biggest responsibility we all have.

Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.

In the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.

It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation! Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!

In 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.

Tom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.

If you haven't heard, pharmaceutical drugs are infesting the drinking water of 41 million Americans. That means we're drinking everything from antibiotics to sex hormones. See what America's Most Trusted Pharmacist has to say.

There may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!

For more than five decades, audiences have been amused and astonished by the man known as the "Amazing Kreskin." He's been on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson a whopping 88 times and could probably tell you what you're thinking right now.

After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.

The mortgage meltdown has taken a toll on most but author Ciji Ware says there's a brighter side to it all.

Inventions and ideas unfortunately sometimes stay just that. But Jean Newell decided to turn her ideas into a business and changed her title to "entrepreneur."

Usually, when it rains, it pours, but BJ Thomas enjoyed superstardom with his mega hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Not only did he earn Grammy Awards and platinum records, he also kicked a bad habit in the meantime.

Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."

For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who's 92 years old – that's a pretty good concept.

Glenda Guilfoyle is a real-life dancing queen. She started as a coveted Radio City Music Hall Rockette at the age of 17 and at 74, she's still moving her feet to the music.

She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.

For many breaking a bone in their body means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous others in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.

Comedy writer Susan Silver took her message to a whole other level recently when she got drunk on national TV. She's a GB Radio regular who soon may be speaking to "Cougars" everywhere.

For many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.

Five-time Emmy Award-winning actress Doris Roberts, best known for her role on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” talks about what it means to be old in Hollywood.

There is the typical idea of what retirement is all about, but former New York Times writer, Dudley Clendinen got a bit of a surprise when he visited his mother's retirement community in Tampa.

Has the world lost its manners? We check in with the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette icon Emily Post.

Kaye 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.

Kent Couch was living a normal life as the owner of a gas station until he decided he wanted to do more. He decided it was time to reach for the stars – and he almost got there.

For a man who has run over 100 marathons at least 100 miles long each and climbed to the top of all the seven summits of the world, it's hard to believe Marshall Ulrich was a bit of a coach potatoes until he was almost 30.

She's told us about the myths about medications, how prescription drugs could be hurting not helping us and gave us all the advice we could need about the medical world. And now, America's Most Trusted Pharmacist is back and ready for more!

For many women, aging means being less attractive. But for the "Makeover Guy," getting older means becoming more beautiful. Author Christopher Hopkins says that as more candles get put on the cake, women should feel more attractive.