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Many know her as “Shaq’s mom” but her name is Dr. Lucille O’Neal. She raised four children with her husband Phil, making education a priority. But Lucille’s own educational dreams were deferred. It took her 30 years to receive her degree. In this clip from Growing Bolder’s What’s Next, she shares with Secily Wilson why it’s never too late to achieve a dream.
Madonna Hanna has achieved all her life, as an award-winning teacher, author, and fashion industry executive. In 2011 she added sprinter to her list when, at 57, her late husband began coaching her and she entered the Washington Senior Games. After his death, Madonna kept her promise to him to keep running. She found a new coach in nationally-ranked track athlete Marcus Chambers, and their work together helped Madonna achieve gold at the 2023 National Senior Games.
If you’ve thought about going back to work later in life, it doesn’t have to mean returning to the daily grind. Check out Growing Bolder’s list of eight fun part-time jobs after retirement.
Jamieson Thomas defies description. Artist, athlete, adventuress and so much more. Only her art hints at the depth of this renaissance woman.
National Senior Games champion Jim Ploen, 93, shares beginner archery tips and encourages others to take aim at this sport that builds focus and confidence.
August 19th is National Aviation Day, a great time to celebrate flying and learn more about some important aviators.
A 79-year-old grandmother, who goes by the alias WowGrandma78, is shattering existing stereotypes and changing the way thousands of people look at online gamers.
It’s not just children who are eager to move forward with a new school year. Many adults are going back to college. With online courses and new technology constantly being developed, the opportunities are endless.
Myrt Rose, 85, says family trips in the 1940s sparked a lifetime passion for adventure that included everything from wing walking to diving for treasure. Meet this fearless Floridian.
The Olympics is the pinnacle of athletic competition. This year in Tokyo, the athletes ages range all the way from from 12 to 66 years old.
It’s never too late to turn your life around. Johnny Wimbrey was smoking pot by 8, dealing crack by 14 and grew up living in shelters and on the streets. Today, he’s a top motivational speaker. Learn how he made the change.
A college professor in her 50s started recording her 99-year-old grandmother’s daily workouts. It sparked an idea and a new career. In “Lives Well Lived,” Sky Bergman shines a spotlight on 40 people, between the ages of 75 and 100, who are redefining what it means to “grow old.” Find out why this first-time filmmaker felt so passionate about sharing these stories and how she hopes it changes lives.