Cyndi Lauper just may be the biggest genre-bending entertainer in history. She’s not afraid to test out new musical styles and new projects, and that includes her latest adventure: covering some of the most classic country and western songs of all time. She explains why she loves taking detours.

Jacques Cousteau’s grandson, Philippe, is not only fulfilling his family’s environmental legacy, he’s inspiring a new generation himself to get involved in our planet’s future.

Need proof that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams? Then wait until you meet Judith McDaniel, who went to law school at 60 and climbed a mountain at 72. Get inspired to chase your own adventures.

Do you have something in life that you love? If you can taking something you’re passionate about and turn it into your life’s work, then you’ve done something special. That’s exactly what Gilbert Gottfried has been doing since he performed comedy in his first open mic night at the age of 15.