Born to Stand Out

Jessica Fernandez sometimes looks through a microscope — and sometimes feels as if she’s under one. At just 4 feet 2 inches tall, this doctor-in-training knows that she doesn’t look like her fellow medical school students. And that’s OK with her!

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3 Ways to Be Happy

Happiness doesn’t come from somewhere else, it comes from inside of you. We all can use more happiness in our lives, so how do we dial it up? Growing Bolder’s Bill Shafer offers up three ways to get happy.

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An Extended Conversation With Ian Anderson

Of all the rock stars of the ‘70s, few are as recognizable as Ian Anderson. With his wild hair and compelling stage presence, he is the face of the band Jethro Tull. Anderson has always been known for his wit and intelligence. An extended conversation with him is rare, yet always memorable, especially when he takes on the Growing Bolder topic of age, something he says he’s been exploring since Jethro Tull’s very beginning.

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The True Meaning of Success

Songs like Easy, Brickhouse, and Three Times a Lady took The Commodores straight to the top. This story is about Thomas McClary, the man who created The Commodores, defined their sound, discovered Lionel Richie, and has never given up on his quest to get the band back together.

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Dr. Robert Masson

A Victory Lap for Dreamers Everywhere

In his first year racing with IMSA, the International Motor Sports Association, Dr. Robert Masson has exceeded even his own hopes and dreams for what he could do behind the wheel. Recently, he took the wheel at the first-ever IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented by Mazda, at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. What happened next? Come along as Growing Bolder brings you exclusive access from the pre-race autographs through the celebration in Victory Lane.

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Get a Feeling You’ve Never Had Before

Quin Bommelje and her partner Misha kicked off the 2017 Del Webb Sunbridge Growing Bolder® Awards, presented by Senior Resource Alliance and the Winter Park Health Foundation, with a stunning performance, taking the stage to kick off a celebration of men and women who are smashing stereotypes and confronting ageism.

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