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Bill Shafer

Bill Shafer is Executive Vice President of Growing Bolder. Among many duties he is cohost of the critically acclaimed Growing Bolder TV and radio shows, and associate editor of Growing Bolder Magazine. He is an Emmy nominated broadcast veteran of four decades, in which time he has been a TV news anchor, sports director and feature segment host. He is nationally respected for creating powerful stories that aim for the heart. He has the remarkable ability to look into people's lives and reveal powerful and meaningful lessons of courage, determination and inspiration. Bill is a popular speaker and emcee at numerous charitable events. He has lent his time and efforts to many important causes and has been recipient of the Golden Leaf Award for Community Service. He also volunteers as a coach and mentor for youth hockey players.

3 Ways to Be Happy

Happiness doesn’t come from somewhere else, it comes from inside of you. We all can use more happiness in our lives, so how do we dial it up? Growing Bolder’s Bill Shafer offers up three ways to get happy.

Yes Singer Jon Anderson: These Are the Best Years

As the voice of the rock group Yes, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Anderson is the face of progressive rock. His creativity, his passion and his voice have not diminished over the years. At the age of 73, Jon is as energetic, driven and prolific as ever.

An Extended Conversation With Ian Anderson

Of all the rock stars of the ‘70s, few are as recognizable as Ian Anderson. With his wild hair and compelling stage presence, he is the face of the band Jethro Tull. Anderson has always been known for his wit and intelligence. An extended conversation with him is rare, yet always memorable, especially when he takes on the Growing Bolder topic of age, something he says he’s been exploring since Jethro Tull’s very beginning.

The True Meaning of Success

Songs like Easy, Brickhouse, and Three Times a Lady took The Commodores straight to the top. This story is about Thomas McClary, the man who created The Commodores, defined their sound, discovered Lionel Richie, and has never given up on his quest to get the band back together.

Robby Steinhardt’s Unlikely, Incredible Journey

Of all the most popular bands of the classic rock era, one of the most distinctive sounds belongs to the band Kansas. One of the reasons is Robby Steinhardt, the classically trained violinist who chose rock over Rachmaninoff. His unmistakable sound and distinctive singing voice has earned him a place in rock history. But a recent health scare nearly made history of him.

The Magic of Mentoring

There is no denying that something magical happens when older people get together with children. Watch what happens when William Jones, recently retired, makes his way to the Joe R. Lee Eatonville Boys & Girls Club to volunteer his time mentoring the children, and see why William tells us that every time he gives back to the community he is inspired, fulfilled and always a little surprised!

She’s on a Quest and She Won’t Be Stopped

Charmaine Gilbreath had a dream. And nothing, not even age, was going to stop her. She retired at 63 and enrolled at The DAVE School to study digital animation and special effects with some of America’s top teachers and experts. From there, she found herself overcoming obstacles inside the classroom and out, but she never gave up on her goals.

The Precision Medicine Revolution

Your past may be the key to your future health. A top researcher explains says the precision medicine revolution has not only arrived, it’s changing the very nature of health-care in this country. Find out how to help your doctors best help you.

Circle of Hope

See how two cancer survivors are raising hope and money, and supporting the work of people who are searching for better ways to beat the disease. It’s a story of Surviving & Thriving.

More Than Just Toys: Classic Cars

Step inside the surprising showroom at Just Toys Classic Cars, for a glimpse at what’s possible when a family’s passion becomes it’s career! But proceed with caution, you might find these cars too much to resist!

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