Growing Bolder

So She Thought She Could Dance

Like millions, Quin Bommelje is a big fan of the dance competition shows on TV. She convinced her husband to sign up for lessons with her, but now, the woman who couldn't dance, is waltzing her way to...

Marking a Big Birthday in Style

Tattoos are no longer taboo. They've gone mainstream in a big way and like just about everything else, the fastest-growing market segment is baby boomers. Come along as Andrea Kudlacz celebrates her...

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 and gets all around town on his...

From mission trips to mission statement

More and more Americans are taking a page from Paul Newman's book and starting businesses they love as a means to helping others. After many mission trips, Jane Hursh felt obligated to share the...

One Class at a Time

One class at a time; one day at a time. Kay Mullally is not a typical student, but she does represent an entire generation of women who were told that college was not in the cards. After raising a...

97 Years of Saving Lives

At the time, it was a simple, selfless act. Seventy years later, it's responsible for saving countless lives. It was just one incident in the long, rewarding life of Dr. Norman Wall, one of the most...

Orleans: They're still having fun

Who sang "Still the One," "Dance With Me" and "Love Takes Time?" Orleans was the band, but who was the singer? Leave it to Growing Bolder's Bill Shafer to introduce you to one of the most recognized...

Standup paddleboarding

We had to know what's SUP after receiving an email that read, "In July 2010, at 46 years old, I took a BOLD move, quit my 19+ year safe and secure job with the Florida Lottery and started living my...

Three Promises

One moment Carolyn and Chad Moor were celebrating their love. The next, he lay dying, the victim of a hit-and-run car accident. During their final moments, Carolyn made three promises that she's spent...

From Broadway to Busts

Lawrence Holofcener wrote for Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr. and Merv Griffin. He starred on Broadway. Now, he's a respected painter and sculptor. He's used two simple words to guide him through his...