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• Changing The Mental Health Stigma: "Seeking Emotional Support Is Not Weakness, It Is Intelligence"

  By Bill Shafer| Growing Bolder Verified “I don’t preach God, but I am a God person, and I know that if it wasn’t for a series of divine interventions that seemed to take place one after another there is no way that our organization could ever have come to be!”  — Pat Hayes Pat Hayes knew she was doing the right thing, but that didn’t do much to calm her fears. Her dream kept driving her, yet there were so many obstacles to overcome.

  By Bill Shafer · Growing Bolder

  Jan. 11, 2023

• Why You Should Have A Growing Bolder Thanksgiving

  By Bill Shafer| Growing Bolder Verified In Thanksgiving sure has changed! It used to be the greatest get-together of the year! It was the perfect combination of feast and family, relatives and relaxation, heart and happiness, oh, and pumpkin pie! Recently, that’s begun to change.  Every family has that one relative who loves to ruffle feathers, start skirmishes, and ignite the dialogue at the dinner table. And these days it doesn’t take much to set things off.

  By Bill Shafer · Growing Bolder

  Nov. 14, 2022

• Changing The Mental Health Stigma: "Seeking Emotional Support Is Not Weakness, It Is Intelligence"

  By Bill Shafer| Growing Bolder Verified “I don’t preach God, but I am a God person, and I know that if it wasn’t for a series of divine interventions that seemed to take place one after another there is no way that our organization could ever have come to be!”  — Pat Hayes Pat Hayes knew she was doing the right thing, but that didn’t do much to calm her fears. Her dream kept driving her, yet there were so many obstacles to overcome.

  By Bill Shafer · Growing Bolder

  Jan. 11, 2023

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Growing Bolder

Growing Bolder is a multimedia company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2007 by Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Marc Middleton. The company focuses on redefining aging through active lifestyles and inspirational storytelling for adults aged 50 and older. Its mission is to empower individuals to pursue their passions and embrace aging as an opportunity for growth. The company offers a variety of services, including a streaming platform, which launched in 2024 as the world’s first free, 24/7 active-lifestyle streaming service for adults 50+. Growing Bolder also produces a nationally broadcast PBS television show and NPR-affiliated radio programs, along with digital content such as podcasts and a lifestyle magazine. In 2022, it expanded its operations to The Villages, Florida, to create hyperlocal content and host events that promote active aging. Through its diverse media offerings, Growing Bolder aims to inspire and educate its audience while celebrating lifelong potential.