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Fun and Funky

November 11, 2011 By 4 Comments

This new season of Growing Bolder TV kicks off with some truly inspirational people — but if you asked them, they’d say they’re just ordinary folks trying to pursue extraordinary lives!

Segments in this episode include:

  • A Mom Who Walks on Water

As a teen, Karen Putz lost her hearing while barefoot water skiing. More than 25 years passed, but her desire to get back on her feet kept burning within. Some family members told her she was too old. But Karen had rediscovered her passion.

  • Keep on Rocking

Meet the Bats, a popular Kentucky group that regularly sells out its gigs and always leaves the audience laughing. See why they’re inspired to keep on rocking the stage, even if they still have day jobs.

  • This WASP Still Stings

Betty Wall Strohfus was one of a handful of female pilots in World War II. After the war, she thought that part of her life was over. She was in her 70s when she felt compelled to honor her fellow WASPs by telling her story. Now at 91, she’s more proud and passionate than ever, and she’s one of the feistiest people you’ll ever meet!

Plus, thoughts from Growing Bolder With… contributor Roger McGuinn on putting a “Beatle Beat” on your own life, and we feature Diane White in our How Are You Growing Bolder? segment!

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Overcoming Obstacles, Season 3, Unforgettable Characters

Pursuit of Passion

June 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this week’s episode, we shine the spotlight on people who are helping projects soar — whether it’s a tribute to planes or precious birds of prey. Plus, inspiring work from a man who refused to listen to the word “no.”

Segments Include:

  • The Purpose and Beauty of Birds of Prey
    • They are two of the most under-appreciated groups around — birds of prey and the people who dedicate their lives to helping them. Find out what made Carol McCorkle and her husband change careers to educate us on the plight of raptors, and see how their Avian Reconditioning Center has become a big part of their outreach.
  • The Power of Persistence
    • It’s the definitive American success story. See a need, fill it and make millions. Of course, it’s never that easy. But it can be done. Patrick Gottsch is living proof. Eight years of having doors slammed in his face didn’t keep this former farmer from building a global media network.
  • The Sky’s the Limit
    • What would you do if you had all the money in the world and a whole lifetime to spend it? Kermit Weeks realized early on that for him, the sky’s the limit. Literally. He now owns the largest private airplane collection in the world. But it wasn’t until recently that he realized the planes were just a vehicle to help him reach his true destiny.
  • Sliding the Slopes
    • GB’s Wendy Choiji hits the slopes to show how people who’ve spent decades in wheelchairs are zipping down mountains and embracing their need for speed.

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Featured, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Overcoming Obstacles, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Making Memories

June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the nation’s most beloved artists — and the people that inspired him! Plus, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn takes us inside the Folk Den and we meet a woman who proves that style has no age limits.

Segments Include:

  • The Faces That Made Norman Rockwell Famous
    • Norman Rockwell was our nation’s most beloved artist. He had always used professional models until he moved next door to the Edgerton family. Their faces are immortalized in some of the artist’s most beloved works.
  • Inside the Folk Den
    • Since 1995, Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has worked to keep the legacy of American folk music alive. Every month, he records a song for his Grammy-nominated Folk Den project. This is an exclusive inside look.
  • Clothes That Never Go Out of Fashion
    • They say if you hold onto clothes long enough, they’ll be back in fashion. But some of the really trendy stuff is hot for one season and never heard from again. And then there are the classics. As a young woman 40 years ago, Joan DesCombes bought clothes from one of the hottest designers in the world, and those outfits still hang in her closet today. She recently shared her stunning collection of vintage Yves Saint Laurent fashions to prove that some pieces — and looks — are made to stand the test of time.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Big Names, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Don’t Stop Believing

June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this week’s episode, we go in the kitchen with a woman who is passionate about faith, food and famiglia. Plus, don’t ever stop believing that you can do whatever you want — even join a college marching band!

Segments Include:

  • Food and Famiglia
    • Isabella Morgia di Vicari has two passions — food and family. They’ve always been her recipe for happiness. When Isabella had a midlife crisis, she didn’t come out swinging — she came out cooking. Now she hopes food and famiglia are also her recipe for success.
  • Miss Matchmaker
    • Driven by a fear of failure, Michelle Valentine learned to light the spark of passion, not just in herself, but in others as well. Her success in creating a world-class dating service helped her to a clear understanding of how to help others build powerful relationships of all kinds.
  • Don’t Stop Believin’
    • The recession has led to difficult times for a lot of people, including 48-year-old Don Cupo. A year ago, he had lost his job and his optimism. But then he decided to take action and a leap of faith. He enrolled at the nation’s second largest university to pursue his passion — film and music. And since he was already being bold, he decided to chase another dream. He tried out for and made the marching band. Now he’s pushing himself in ways he never thought possible, and he’s got a message for anyone who’s lost hope — don’t stop believing.
  • Taking the Plunge
    • More times than not, the one thing that gets in the way of trying something new is fear! What if there was a way to eliminate it? Would you be willing to try something like scuba diving? Find out how taking risks in life can bring you more rewards than you imagined.

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Featured, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

No Strings Attached

June 3, 2011 By 1 Comment

In this episode, we get an update on everyone’s favorite driver to see if she’s still behind the wheel, after 600,000 miles. Plus, musicians with no strings attached and Skydivers Over Sixty smash the world record.

Segments include:

  • No Strings Attached?
    • Musicians strive for perfection. That means their instruments must be flawless. But good luthiers are very hard to find. See what makes Saul Cornell the most important member of any string section, even though he doesn’t play a note.
  • International Celebrity: Rachel Veitch
    • “How’s Rachel? Is Chariot Still Running?” We get the questions daily. Rachel, of course, is Rachel Veitch, the hard-driving, gun-toting, America-loving nonagenarian who became an international celebrity after we told her story. How’s she doing? For starters, she’s a little nervous to have Marc behind the wheel of her beloved Chariot. But she’s also getting ready for a little body work of her own. She shares her busy plans for the coming months (you could say she’s on a bit of a media blitz) and she answers the question everyone wants to know: how many miles are on Chariot now?
  • Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record
    • Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. Knitters. Dancers. Writers. Painters. Entrepreneurs. This is how skydivers do it. It’s one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it.

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Season 2, Sports Stars, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Dreams Never Die

May 27, 2011 By 1 Comment

In this episode, we salute women who are creating calendars for a cause. Plus, meet a man who never gave up on his college baseball dreams, and a true artist who has transformed after horrifying tragedy.

Segments Include:

  • Field of Dreams
    • John Wilson‘s story is straight out of Hollywood. It’s a story of personal redemption and hope for us all; a story of struggle and triumph played out in jails, hospitals and finally — on a baseball field.
  • Tubes, Transformers and Tragedy
    • If you have a vintage radio or know anyone who does you’ll be thankful for Dennis G. Williams. He is one of a very few people you can turn to for expert, full-time antique radio repair and restoration. He has four decades of experience at his craft and his business, Radio Relics has a reputation for quality, honesty and integrity that spreads clear across the country. The only thing more interesting than what he does for a living, is who he is as a person.
  • Growing “Bull”der
    • They’ve retired from the rodeo, but these two brothers are still, well, bullish, when it comes to how great life can be as you get older. Just don’t mess with their bodyguard.
  • Calendars for a Cause
    • They’re bold, they’re beautiful — and they’re breast cancer survivors. Now, these women are glamming it up and saluting the stars of the silver screen. It’s art for a good cause, and they think you’ll never look at a calendar the same way again.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Breaking Barriers, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Featured, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Season 2, Sports Stars, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Small Actions; Big Impact

May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this week’s episode, who needs wireless? We take a look at some high-flying wired art, plus celebrate the cycling community rallying around a great cause and teach you how to be the maestro of your own mind.

Segments Include:

  • Hey, Your Nose is Growing!
    • There are very few full-time marionette theaters in the country. One of them, Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater near Orlando, Florida, is dedicated to keeping the vanishing art alive. See why they believe puppetry is not only still relevant but even more necessary in these high-tech times.
  • Andy’s New Bike
    • Andy was born with fetal alcohol syndrome 40 years ago. His adoptive and loving parents have always encouraged him to get involved in life and he has. He has a job, a lot of friends and gets all around town on his beloved bicycle. So, imagine his despair when it was stolen. And imagine his surprise when the very people he thought were a nuisance turned out to be some of the best friends he ever had.
  • Restore Your Passion and Pass it On
    • The mission was gratifying yet overwhelming. But isn’t taking on projects that are way too big the key to great accomplishment? JT Thompson had such a bright vision for an old, run-down historic home that he never had time to consider failure. And against all odds, he far exceeded even his own expectations.
  • Be the Maestro of Your Mind
    • It may be music to your ears but it’s actually fuel for your brain. Many studies agree — one of the best ways to exercise your brain is by learning to play a musical instrument. As you’ll see, you don’t have to be Mozart to be the maestro of your mind!

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Overcoming Obstacles, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

No Limits

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this episode, we share the story of a war hero who says everyone can learn from the lessons on the battlefield. Plus, Marc and his swim team set a world record, we have a ball at a very special event and we feature triathlete Tony Handler.

Segments Include:

  • How World Records are Broken
    • Motivated by the stories we do every week, Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton got back in the pool for the first time in 35 years. That was two years ago. Today, Marc is a member of Rowdy Gaines’ Blu Frog Masters Team and now, the Froggers have something to croak about.
  • World War II’s Fading Memories
    • There aren’t many people like Bill Coleman. There used to be, but World War II vets are vanishing. It’s why their stories are so important. Not just for their first-hand accounts, but also to ensure the lessons they learned don’t just fade into history.
  • Come Play With Us
    • From fast cars to talking water — yes, you read that right — we’re showing you the coolest new games and rides at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions expo. You won’t see this stuff anywhere else … yet.
  • Triathlete Tony Handler
    • Tony Handler isn’t supposed to be here. Twenty-five years ago, he was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer and given two years to live. That same year, he completed his first triathlon. After that, the cancer attacked his liver, prostate and thyroid glands but he’s beat them all back. His story will inspire you to keep on fighting, no matter what life throws your way.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Big Names, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Longevity, Season 2, Sports Stars, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Quiet Confidence

May 5, 2011 By 2 Comments

In this episode of Growing Bolder, we prove that beauty is both skin AND body deep at any age. Plus, paying tribute to an aviation hero and tracing family roots — what will you find?

Segments Include:

  • Discover Your Inner Sex Symbol
    • The expression “less is more” has never been more true. Women are taking it off, to turn it back on! Boudoir photography is hot, in more ways that one! And it’s not just those young, skinny 20-somethings, it’s women in mid-life and beyond who are giving their all, well, just about, to prove that age is irrelevant!
  • Celebrating 50 Years of Skydiving History
    • On August 16, 1960, Air Force Capt. Joe Kittinger rode a helium balloon to 102,800 feet — the very edge of space — and jumped. Fifty years later, to commemorate man’s longest leap, Kittinger became the first inductee into the National Skydiving Museum Hall of Fame.
  • Tracing Your Family Tree
    • Ever wonder where you came from? Digging up your family tree’s roots can help you see a more clear future. We’ll take a look at how technology is making it easier than ever to find out who you really are!
  • Bobby Goldsboro: Musical Colors
    • In 1968 while Joplin, Hendrix, the Doors and Jefferson Airplane were singing about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, Bobby Goldsboro was singing about “Honey.” After a career in which he sold more than 35 million records, hosted a national TV show, wrote six best-selling children’s books and produced a national PBS show, you’d think the soon-to-be 70 Goldsboro would be winding down. Think again.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Big Names, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Mind Over Matter

April 27, 2011 By 3 Comments

In this episode, we prove that age is just a number — and that if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter! From a woman overcoming a traumatic and nearly tragic accident to the men and women who race their way through life’s twists and turns, we celebrate the power of attitude.

Segments Include:

  • Family, Friends and Pancakes
    • We spend our days talking to or in search of ordinary people living extraordinary lives. And what we’ve learned is that anyone can do it. All it takes is passion. And the best thing about passion is that it’s contagious. Dr. Jack Beattie has it. And his family and friends have caught it.
  • Mind Over Matter
    • Jennifer Field was 17 when a car accident left her comatose with a severe brain injury. Few expected her to survive. But she did. Fewer expected any kind of recovery. And it HAS been a battle, step by agonizing step, for nearly 20 years. Now, she travels the country, performing a one-woman show, re-living her story so that others who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries never lose hope.
  • The Veterans of Motocross
    • It’s the ultimate motorized highwire act, requiring lightning-fast reflexes, incredible strength and stamina, and nerves of steel. For decades, motocross has been a young man’s extreme sport. It’s still extreme, but suddenly there’s gray hair everywhere.
  • How Tuppperware Helped Women Grow Bolder
    • The plastic bowl with the airtight seal helped transform American society and advance the women’s movement worldwide. Today, a Tupperware party is held every 2.5 seconds. Women go home with new containers and a new dream for a better future. Most likely, none of it would have happened if it wasn’t for a man named Gary McDonald.

Filed Under: All Seasons, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Overcoming Obstacles, Season 2, Sports Stars, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Unforgettable and Inspirational

April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In this episode, we explore beauty in the odd; and odd people who make the world more beautiful. Plus, a Tour de France cycling star makes a business out of taking new riders under his wing.

Segments Include:

  • The Mushroom Man
    • Many people are interested in photography. Some specialize in portraits, others landscapes. Taylor Lockwood specializes in — are you ready for this? — mushrooms! His hope is once you see his work you’ll not only understand why, but that you’ll see fungi in a whole new light.
  • Lucky’s “Jaws” Swim
    • Da-Dum. Da-da-Da-Dum. In the summer of 1975, the movie “JAWS” terrorized nearly everyone who saw it. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is finally ready to conquer his fear. And he wants company. Da-Dum. Da-da-Da-Dum.
  • Silver Stars
    • Are you ready to move your body? Meet the Orlando Magic Silver Stars, a group of 50+ dancers who shake their things in front of huge NBA crowds. Find out why they do it and how they got up the courage to shine!
  • Cycling Star
    • Marty Jemison is an internationally-known cyclist who has competed at not one but two Tour de France events. These days, he’s paying it forward by taking everyone from weekend enthusiasts and potential champions under his wing. Hit the road with the cycling star.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Big Names, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Season 2, Unforgettable Characters, Video

Living in Harmony

April 15, 2011 By 2 Comments

In this episode, we explore exquisite creativity, magic through music and the power of a little horse to make a big difference.

Segments Include:

  • Creating a Life of Exquisite Harmony
    • Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson‘s artwork is bright, cheerful, and whimsical, much like the artist herself. It consists of pieces of paper ripped apart and then reassembled into something more beautiful and more profound.
  • Songs of a Lifetime
    • His journey has been a fascinating trip through an amazing era of music. Bob Rafkin was one of the musicians drawn to the Greenwich Village scene in the ’60s. He’s spent his career helping record the music of others, but after illness forced him to face his own mortality he’s found a passion for creating music of his own.
  • Fantasy, Fiction and Fun!
    • Science fiction is not only alive and well, thanks to some out of this world gatherings and conventions, it’s getting bigger all the time. Put on your Vulcan ears and your Ewok costume and come with us to FX International, a sci-fi show that has it all!
  • Little Horses, Big Hearts
    • Imagine if a horse could walk right in to a hospice center, a children’s hospital or a rehab facility. They can when they’re less than 30-inches tall! Watch as the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses provide rare moments of relief and happiness for those facing challenges.

Filed Under: All Seasons, Big Names, By Title, By Topic, Current Season, Episodes, Full Episodes, Making a Difference, Overcoming Obstacles, Season 2, Video
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