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NOTE FROM THE CEO
You’ll be hit with inspiration from all angles in this month’s Digital Digest. Our cover story is about Chef Hari Pulapaka who made a dramatic mid-life transition. Chef Hari is a tenured college mathematics professor who didn’t want to leave his profession but wanted a new creative challenge. He opened a restaurant that quickly earned multiple James Beard Award nominations and followed that up with his first book, titled, “Dreaming in Spice: A Sinfully Vegetarian Odyssey.” Bill Shafer’s profile, Mike Dunn’s photos and Chef Hari’s relentless creativity will have you thinking differently about what’s possible in your life.
You’ll also meet Sonia Fuentes who co-founded the National Organization for Women back in 1966. Sonia is now 93-years-old and still actively fighting for women’s rights. “Retirement has never occurred to me,” she tells Growing Bolder. “Fighting injustice is something you just don’t walk away from.” If you want to believe that it’s never too late to take a stand and make a difference, don’t miss our story on Sonia.
Speaking of making a difference, Amy Sweezey catches up with the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. The club has over 5,000 members worldwide, most of whom are Black and many are former law enforcement or service members. The Buffalo Soldiers are rolling into retirement with a passion for riding and a mission to serve.
And in a Growing Bolder exclusive, we introduce the new 100-meter world record holder for women 100-to-104-years old to the woman whose record she just broke. Let the centenarian trash talking begin!
Catch the summer episodes now airing across Florida!
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Marc Middleton, What’s Next! features a team of well-known Florida broadcasters and personalities, including Secily Wilson, Amy Sweezey, Bill Shafer, and George Diaz, all shining the spotlight on ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
What’s Next! is a jolt of inspiration that helps audiences of all ages believe that it’s never too late to pursue their passions and make a difference in their communities.
New episodes are now airing across Florida!
