Nik Wallenda is an acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist and an author. The “King of the Hire Wire” talks to Growing Bolder about his boldest adventures and his plans for what may be most dangerous stunt yet — a high wire walk over an active volcano in Nicaragua.
The Power of Positivity: Active Aging Week
Each and every one of us will face challenges in our life. Sometimes, it will feel impossible to go on. But you can do it. And we’re here to inspire you to never give up hope. Find out how a positive attitude and the support of your friends and family are crucial in your active aging journey.
Growing Bolder: It’s a Movement
What does Growing Bolder mean to you? How has it inspired you to live a bold, active and fearless life? We created this video, highlighting our impact on the lives of people like you, to share with some key business partners and now we’re sharing it with you! See how we’re inspiring people across the world to change the way we all age by rebranding aging from a time of loss and limitation to one of passion, purpose and possibility.
Breaking the Ice
There’s no better way to enrich your life than by making a difference in someone else’s. Volunteering is a great way to do just that. No matter how old, or young you are, giving just a bit of yourself can be all it takes to break the ice, and give someone the push they need. A nationwide program called Gliding Stars encourages special needs kids to go skating. Paired with able-bodied volunteers, the ice offers exercise, independence and joy in a most unexpected way for both clients and volunteers.
Larry Pino
If you couldn’t find an assisted living center good enough for your mother, would you build one? Larry Pino did. How is it different than traditional centers? What did he learn during the process. He explains.
Candid Conversations About Overcoming Doubt
What pushed you forward when you’re afraid of failure? Have you ever believed in yourself when nobody else around you did? We sat down with journalist Jane Pauley and Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines for candid conversations about overcoming doubt.
The Family Mystery That Turned Into a Global Quest
It’s not the “retirement” Joanie Schirm imagined. A family mystery turned into a global quest, a journey of discovery, and a personal transformation into an internationally respected scholar, teacher and author. Her new book is a great read and a powerful reminder of the dangers of human aggression and intolerance and the power of love and compassion.
Benoit’s Big Dream
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and conductor Benoit Glazer risked his family’s entire life savings in order to launch a cultural movement inside the family’s home. See how is passion for the arts has forever changed an entire community.
Steven Pinker
After centuries of human history, we’re still contending with racism, sexism, terrorism, wars, famine and murders. Shouldn’t we, as a society, be past these things? It’s enough to make you wonder: are we getting better or worse? Harvard professor Steven Pinker, who’s been named one of the world’s most influential thinkers, has some thoughts on where we are and where we’re heading.
Dr. Robert Masson’s Reputation for Good Works Has No Match
Growing Bolder Medical Director Dr. Robert Masson has accepted a challenge to help transform one of the world’s most important medical procedures. Be the Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation, challenged Dr. Masson to re-invent the procedure by which bone marrow is harvested and transplanted. They wanted something that was minimally invasive, painless and quick — something that would encourage more donation of life-saving marrow. They came to the right guy.