Growing Bolder takes you on a priceless trip back in time to a woman who was among the first to perform singing commercials on television! Meet the legendary Nancy Evans.
Rags to Riches
Desperate for a career, a woman was inspired by a newspaper ad, and within a couple of years, she turned $80 into half a million.
Big Wheels Keep on Turning
It was his lifelong dream to build his own paddlewheel boat and look at the result! A Growing Bolder story of how determination and patience created something that’s keeping the past — and the shipbuilder himself — going full steam ahead.
Behind the Music
Jesse Stone wrote “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, “Flip, Flop, Fly”, “Idaho” and many other hits. He was closely associated with Atlantic Records and was going strong until age 97. Growing Bolder pays tribute to a little-known legend.
Making the Accordion Cool Again!
Accordion clubs are thriving all across the country. Just watch this Growing Bolder exclusive and you, too, will gain an extra appreciation for one beautiful instrument. A-one, and a-two and a-three!
Love in the Face of Alzheimer’s Disease
We’ll show you how the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease robbed a man of his true love over time, but not his dedication to her.
Healing the Scars of Long Ago
After 40 years, many of the wounds are as fresh as they ever were for Vietnam vets. Many still find it difficult to talk about, but their powerful stories are more relevant than ever.
105 Candles On Her Cake
She’s 105, she works out at the YMCA three times a week, and she’s loving life! In this Growing Bolder exclusive, find out what three things make Frances Shevenaugh tick. OK, we’ll tell you, it’s exercise, travel and bourbon!
Kicking With Confidence
Not everyone is willing to age gracefully! We found a group of grandmothers doing something a little bit different — they’re learning to fight to keep their vitality.
Bill Wows the Powers-That-Be
GB VP Bill Shafer is invited to tell local leaders about the new faces of aging. Watch him shake up a normally dry county meeting.
