On My Mind | The Power of Change
Change triggers new beginnings, new adventures and new opportunities. Change is how we become the person that we want to be, so don’t fear change. Be ready for it.
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Growing Bolder’s “Launchpad to What’s Next!” LIVE at The Sharon
This once-in-a-lifetime event, filmed in front of a live audience in The Villages, Florida, was shared with the nation in a PBS special. It featured renowned thought leaders and experts in longevity and active aging like Dr. Roger Landry, Dr. Bill Thomas, Dan Buettner and Barbara Hannah Grufferman, as well as world champion masters athletes like Rowdy Gaines and Diana Nyad.
Physical Performance is a Biomarker of Aging | Dr. Vonda Wright
In 2005 Dr. Vonda Wright studied National Senior Games athletes. Her results showed that physical performance is a biomarker for how we age. She explains how staying active now can slow down the aging process.
Dream. Believe. Persist. Growing Bolder’s “Launchpad to What’s Next LIVE” in The Villages
Watch Growing Bolder’s full “Launchpad to What’s Next!” LIVE from The Villages, FL, a multimedia jolt of inspiration to make the rest of your life the best of your life!
Mobility Builds Better Brain Health | Dr. Vonda Wright
Did you know that your physical health is directly linked to your brain health? Dr. Vonda Wright shares a five-year study that proves staying active and mobile boosts cognitive functions.
Make a “To Live List” with Dr. James Smith Jr.
Motivational Speaker, Author and Life Coach Dr. James Smith, Jr. wants you to stop checking off your “To Do List”,…
1-on-1 with the World’s Oldest Female Ninja Athlete | Ginny MacColl
At 72, Ginny MacColl is the world’s oldest female ninja athlete—proof it’s never too late to grow stronger, bolder, and more confident.
Legendary Storyteller Mike Leonard is Still Growing Bolder
Mike Leonard has spent decades telling the stories of everyday people—and at 70+, he’s still chasing new adventures and Growing Bolder himself.
1-on-1 with Nikki Erlick | Author of the NYT Bestseller, “The Measure”.
What would you do if you knew exactly how long you had to live? Nikki Erlick asks that question in her NYT bestselling novel, “The Measure.”
From Public Assistance to Leading a Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise | 1-On-1 with Lisa Nichols
Lisa Nichols transformed her own life from public assistance to leading a multimillion-dollar enterprise, and now she’s on a mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Growing Bolder went 1-on-1 with the best-selling author and CEO of “Motivating the Masses”.
Record-Setting Senior Track Star Andrea Collier Shares Her Life-Changing Attitude
Andrea Collier is a masters track and field superstar in her late 50’s. She has set national records and won…
Bolder Backstage with Brian Hyland, the Man Behind “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”
Brian Hyland is the man behind some very memorable songs, like “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini!” But he had NO idea he was destined for success. His story shows us that you never know where life can take you, so when an opportunity arises, take a chance!