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July/August 2013

THE DRIVE FOR

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Hunter Kemper’s Record-Setting Olympic Dream.

MUSHROOM MAN

Portrait of a Fungi Fanatic.

A Taste of

FREEDOM

One Youngster’s Crusade Against Child Slavery.

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SPOTLIGHT

Be an Athlete for Life

By Adjusting Expectations, it’s Never Too Late to Get Fit

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by Mary Lynn Brown, M.D.

ooner or later, many of us are forced to make a painful admission — we’re a little past our athletic prime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get out there, be competitive, have fun and stay in great shape. All you have to do is refocus your fitness identity.

Here’s how you can get started on being an athlete for life.

First, you have to slightly alter your expectations. In your heart, you’re still as youthful and fit as ever. Then you decide to go for a run and can’t believe you’re gasping for air at the end of the driveway.

Instead of quitting out of frustration, just reassess where you are and where you want to be. Then, make a realistic plan to get there.

Second, learn to listen to your body instead of the stopwatch.

Third, find activities you love. If your sport becomes a job or a stressor, find something new. Research indicates that varying your activities keeps your mind and body alert and stimulated.

There’s also a crucial component of exercise that many people skip — stretching. Stretching is an important part of any workout or rehab program, but many people don’t know the proper time to stretch or for how long.

There are two basic kinds of stretching: dynamic and static.

Dynamic stretching is stretching with movement, and it should be done before your workout to improve your performance and reduce your risk of injury.

Dynamic looks similar to static, but you only hold the stretch for one to three seconds and repeat it 15 to 20 times per extremity.

Tiffany Wasson, a doctor of physical therapy at Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic, says that soldier kicks for your hamstrings are a great pre-workout stretch. These involve kicking your legs straight up and down in front of you, alternating between your left and right leg. Another great example

is pulling your legs up toward your chest to stretch your glutes.

Static stretching is for after your workout. In a static stretch, hold the muscle for 30 seconds.

Some examples include hamstring stretches, groin stretches and shoulder stretches.

After a workout, your muscles have good blood flow and are more pliable, allowing them to lengthen and ultimately improving your flexibility.

If you look forward to your workout and have realistic expectations, chances are you can stay fit and active for many years to come.

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SPOTLIGHT

How Hospice Helps

When It’s Time, Cornerstone Focuses on Caring

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o one likes to think about the end of life. As a result, many people have unresolved issues, confront major decisions and have many questions. When it’s time, it’s time for Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care.

Charles Mellott of The Villages knew his life was coming to an end. He was 93 and his heart was giving out. His cardiologist recommended Cornerstone Hospice.

Apprehensive at first, he and his family quickly came to realize how indispensable Cornerstone’s services can be.

“It took a huge load off of my 90-year-old mother as a caregiver,” says his daughter, Del Hunt. “She was then able to prepare for his passing.”

She says the Cornerstone Hospice team provided invaluable guidance, experience and advice. And they provided something else she didn’t expect: friendship.

“Their volunteers actually spent time getting to know my father personally, listening to him with undivided attention. He looked forward to the routine visits from his nurse and she became his friend,” says Hunt.

Cornerstone offers special programs, such as Cornerstone SALUTES!, that recipients say make an unforgettable difference. During a recent ceremony, Merllott was honored for his military service during World War II while surrounded by family and friends.

“Veterans often have emotional and physical conditions related to their service that require additional insight from the care team,” says Chuck Lee, CEO. “With one in four people dying today having served in the military, we take extra steps to help them during their last days.”

It was a tribute that meant everything to Mellott.

“Words could not describe how that made my dad feel,” says Hunt. “He was recognized for his service to this great country. He appeared to be more at peace and held his head high. I feel in my heart it did bring closure for him.”

Adds Lee: “We’ve got 700 staffers and 800 volunteers who are out there every single day trying to bring that kind of connection to patients, families and friends, because each one of our lives touches so many others.”

Cornerstone Hospice serves seven Central Florida counties and is committed to providing the best in palliative care.

The organization is dedicated to helping each individual maintain dignity, self-respect and personal control.

Hospice focuses on caring, not curing. Care is provided in the patient’s home, hospice centers, hospitals and care facilities.

Services are available to patients of any age, religion, race or illness and are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurance plans.

“We’re going to be there for you if it’s scary,” says Lee. “We’re going to be there for you if you’re in pain. And we’re going to be there for you in your time of need.”

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Mellott shared stories of his World War II service during a Cornerstone SALUTES! ceremony. The event honoring Mellott was arranged by Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care. Retired Lt. Col. Paul Farineau presented the 93-year-old veteran with a certificate as his wife, Frances, and daughter, Del, looked on proudly.

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GROWING BOLDER WITH...

People who are staying motivated and leading by example.

10 HEALTHY 100 EXECUTIVE

CHALLENGE Jon and Betsy Hughes get Orlando moving. By Katy Widrick

12 THE DRIVE FOR 5

Hunter Kemper sets his sights on an unprecedented fifth triathlon.

By Marc Middleton

16 BOLDER ARTS

Meet the rock star of mushroom photography. By Bill Shafer

18 GROWING BOLDER KIDS

Youngster raises $1 million to fight child slavery. By Jackie Carlin

20 BEHIND THE SCENES Take a peek backstage at Growing Bolder TV and Radio.

22 5 QUESTIONS

Val Demings has fought racism, sexism and ageism. By Jackie Carlin

24 MOVE FORWARD. GIVE BACK. Kids matter to retired Darden executive. By Jackie Carlin

26 SURVIVING AND THRIVING

Jennifer Field’s journey from trauma to triumph. By Bill Shafer

27 BOLDER SPORTS

Sister Madonna Buder smashes world records. By Marc Middleton

28 BOLDER NUTRITION

Take six smart steps to renew your health. By Susan Mitchell, PHD, RD, FAND

30 THE TAKEAWAY

Thanks to you, we’re launching a new daily TV show. By Katy Widrick

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Despite the Odds, They Dream, Believe and Persist From the Editor

Editor-in-Chief Marc Middleton Managing Editor Bill Shafer Associate Editors Katy Widrick, Jackie Carlin Contributing Writers Wendy Chioji, Jill Middleton, Dr. Susan Mitchell Contributing Photographers Rich Cruse ITU, Janos Schmidt ITU Digital Development and Production Jason Morrow, Pasquale Dominic Narciso IV, Josh Doolittle National Brand Manager Beth Dover

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orget swimming, biking and running. The Growing Bolder Triathlon consists of dreaming, believing and persisting. That’s certainly been the secret to success for Hunter Kemper. The Lake Brantley High School graduate is a four-time Olympian and has his sights set on becoming the first and only five-time Olympic triathlete at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

What we like best about Hunter is his history of chasing his dreams no matter how long the odds are. When he announced that he wanted to become an Olympic triathlete before the sport was even in the Games, he was told his dream was sheer folly.

When he decided to become a professional triathlete before there was any such thing, he was told he would never make a living. And now that he wants to try for a record fifth Olympic team at the age of 40 — something unheard of in the young man’s grueling sport —most are saying he has no chance.

And that’s just the way Hunter Kemper likes it. He not only knows how to swim, run and bike, he also knows how to dream, believe and persist.You can learn more about this amazing athlete and family man in this issue of Growing Bolder.

If you wonder what Growing Bolder looks like, look no further than Val Demings. She’s fought nearly every stereotype and form of discrimination imaginable — from race, to gender, to age. How has this former Orlando Chief of Police — the first female to hold the job — overcome so many obstacles, and what does she plan to do next? We ask 5 Questions to find out.

And if you’re looking for hope, inspiration and possibility, we know you’ll enjoy meeting a one-of-a-kind fungi photographer, the nun-on-the-run, a retired corporate icon, and many more ordinary people living extraordinary lives in this issue of Growing Bolder.

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ON THE COVER: Hunter Kemper is a triathlete who is setting his sights on a fifth Olympics. A father and philanthropist, he may be the greatest athlete in Central Florida’s history. Photo by Janos Schmidt ITU. GROWING BOLDER

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Model, Beauty Expert, Artist

You never know what you can accomplish until you try.

I was self-conscious about my looks as a teenager, but decided to go to New York City to see if I could succeed as a high-fashion model. I could, and did. I didn’t know if I could write until I published my first book, and I’ve written 10 more since. I didn’t know if I could paint until I completed my first oil. Then I went on to exhibit in museums and galleries. And I didn’t know if I could run a business until I founded Oleda and Company 40 years ago.

Don’t be sitting in your rocking chair at 120 and wondering what could have happened if you’d only pursued your passion. By the way, you won’t succeed at everything, and that’s okay. I always wanted to sing — don’t even ask how that went!

Oleda Baker is a 78-year-old model, beauty expert, artist and business owner who blogs and shares tips for healthy living at GrowingBolder. com. She is passionate about helping others believe in themselves.

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The Laughing Lyon We who laugh, last. Being in good humor is a choice, and it’s free! Laugh a lot and you’ll never have humoroids — hardening of the attitudes.

79-year-old Bobbe Lyon, known as The Laughing Lyon, tours the country speaking about therapeutic humor. She blogs on GrowingBolderMagazine.com about finding happiness in life’s toughest trials and asks: have you laughed today?

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Sergeant in the National Guard Life is better for the fit and the strong. At every age, and more so as we get older, the fit and the strong do more, try more, have more fun and share the strong bonds of those who are still in the game.

Neil Gussman is a sergeant in the Army National Guard’s 28th Combat Aviation Battalion. He recently extended his enlistment by two years and will serve until his 62nd birthday in 2015. He’s the father of five children — two in middle school and three who’ve recently graduated from college. He works at a museum and library and blogs about fitness for GrowingBolder.com.

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Ding Dong the Witch is Dead...

NOW WHAT?

by David Pilcher

The Wizard of Oz is no exception: Last week on I-4, I spotted an oddly nostalgic bumper sticker on the car in front of me: “PROTECTED BY FLYING MONKEYS” This reference to the 1939 Hollywood classic “The Wizard of Oz,” conjured up a decades-old fear that has struck terror into every Boomer’s heart. You know you were scared when you heard the dreaded music signaling that the Wicked Witch of the West had unleashed the flying monkeys to capture Dorothy. Despite the low-tech special effects, those monkeys were creepy.

You may have noticed from our most recent Growing Bolder article (the one about Downton Abbey), the team here at Bailey Zobel Pilcher has its finger firmly on the pulse of pop culture.

It’s for good reason. Shows such as Hoarders and Six Feet Under may be mindless entertainment, but we watch with our “attorney eyes” and inevitably spot how various plotlines and characters relate to complex estate planning, probate, trust administration or other issues.

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• Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale lives with her Auntie Em and Uncle Henry. Where are Dorothy’s parents? Did they name Auntie Em and Uncle Henry to be Dorothy’s guardians in their Last Will and Testament?

Did Auntie Em and Uncle Henry get court authority to be Dorothy’s legal guardians?

• Dorothy may have a substance abuse problem. She is awfully comfortable in that poppy field. She hallucinates about horses of a different color, flying houses, and singing Munchkins. Did Dorothy’s parents include provisions in their estate plans to protect Dorothy from her own bad decisions?

• The Wicked Witch of the West died owning a castle, ruby slippers, a broomstick, a crystal ball, and a black hat. How much will it cost to probate her estate? Is her castle protected Florida homestead? Can the flying monkeys be her heirs?

• Dorothy’s little dog, Toto, bit neighbor Gulch, who threatens to sue. If you were sued over a dog bite, do you know which of your assets are subject to creditors and which are protected under Florida law?

The issues and perspectives noted above may seem odd to you and you most likely have never considered them before, even if you’ve seen the movie many, many times. It makes you wonder how many things are going on in your own life right now that might need a fresh set of eyes to behold and let you know if your estate plan (you do have an estate plan, don’t you?) needs some adjustments.

Don’t let anything scare you away from proper estate planning. Come see us or give us a call. There will be no flying monkeys, I promise...

David Pilcher is a partner of Bailey Zobel Pilcher, a boutique law firm in Maitland offering probate, wills, trusts and guardianship services, as well as business succession, asset protection and estate planning. Known as “Your Caring Law Firm,” David and his partners, Mary Merrell Bailey and Hallie Zobel, offer clients throughout the Central Florida region compassionate legal counsel on very private family matters.

Visit www.YourCaringLawFirm.com or call (407) 622-1900.

• The Gale family business is a struggling farm with employees. Do the Gales have a business succession plan? Have they been paying their payroll taxes in full and on-time? Are their corporate records in order?

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Healthy 100 Executive Challenge

Feet in the Street

Jon and Betsy Hughes Get Orlando Moving.

by Katy Widrick

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ithout Jon and Betsy Hughes, the world would be a much slower place. Certainly, it would be a less connected one, because this power couple has spent decades not only inspiring, motivating and teaching runners of all ages and abilities, but bringing them together into a cohesive community.

When they helped to open Track Shack, Central Florida’s first full-service running store, they knew they wanted to sell more than products: they wanted to sell a healthy lifestyle.

That was in 1977; today, the couple has helped tens of thousands of people get off their couch and change their lives.

“I’ve honestly seen it improve relationships, I’ve seen where it’s better for the family, better for the business and better for the person in general,” Jon says.

And it’s a personal passion as well. Jon travels the country to help train everyone from weekend warriors to elite athletes — and to lead the way for other businesspeople.

“I loved running instantly and it became a way of life for me,” he recalls. “ But how could I also make a living?”

He’s answered that question for himself — and proven that healthy executives can change the world. ■

Jon Hughes travels the country promoting the benefits of running. He and his wife, Betsy, helped found Orlando’s first fullservice running store.

SARA BRADY: NO RUN-OF-THE-MILL P.R. PRO Someone else whose life has been forever changed by running is Sara Brady, one of Orlando’s most influential movers and shakers and CEO of Sara Brady Public Relations.

Sara is known for keeping a cool head in difficult situations — and doing the same for her clients. And she credits her ability to manage stress to one activity that’s always on her to-do list: a morning run.

Most mornings, she’s up before the sun to lace up and log four miles. She has also completed several half marathons, and says that exercise makes her feel good and makes her more effective in her professional life.

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The Healthy 100 Central Florida Executive Challenge celebrates local business and civic leaders who provide the inspiration and the opportunity for their employees to pursue wellness. It’s leading by example, with executives who commit to a lifestyle of health and fitness and encourage their communities to do the same.

Other Challengers include Tupperware’s Simon Hemus, Florida Hospital’s Lars Houmann and Rosen Hotel and Resorts’ Harris Rosen.

Nominate someone in your company that is inspiring you at http:// executivechallenge.healthy100. org.

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Hunter Kemper Sets His Sights on an Unprecedented Fifth Olympic Triathlon

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om Kemper remembers the day his son Hunter came home with his first-grade report card. “He had received two ‘not satisfactory’ marks for his behavior and a little comment from his teacher that said, ‘Hunter doesn’t like to lose.’ I’m thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, we’ve got a problem.’ So we got him involved in sports so that he would learn how to lose.”

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But Hunter foiled his parents’ plans simply by never losing. At the age of 10 he had found triathlon. And within two years he was a national champion with an Olympic dream — even though triathlon wasn’t yet an Olympic sport.

Still, somehow, Hunter knew it would all work out.

By the time he was ready to graduate from Lake Brantley High School, he had decided that running was the weak link in his triathlete’s repertoire. So he decided to run in college and, through hard work and sheer determination, turned his weakness into a strength.

Four years later, Hunter was a star on Wake Forest University’s cross country and track teams. He graduated with honors, earning a degree in business administration, and announced to his parents that he was going to become a professional triathlete.

“I couldn’t believe that,” Tom remembers. “I said, ‘I spent all this money to get your education, and you’re gonna be a professional triathlete? What’s that?’ I figured, this guy’s gonna be on my payroll forever.”

Tom had a point. At the time, there were only a few triathletes making a living at the sport. In 1994, however, the International Olympic Committee announced that triathlon would be added to the 2000 Games in Sydney.

Hunter made the U.S. team, finishing 17th. After the Games, triathlon exploded worldwide and he became an international superstar — a seven-time U.S. National Champion and the first and only American to be ranked No. 1 in the world by the International Triathlon Union.

He made his second Olympic team in Athens and his third in Beijing, finishing ninth and seventh, respectively. Few gave him any chance of making an unprecedented fourth Olympic team after he shattered his elbow in a 2011 bike crash and developed a serious staph infection after surgery.

Bedridden for six weeks and unable to train for months afterward, Hunter hadn’t competed in nine months when the Olympic trials rolled around in May. But still, somehow, he knew it would all work out.

He ran an incredible race, making the Olympic team.

In London, he finished 14th overall and was the first American to cross the finish line. “Triathlon has always taught me about life,” Hunter says. “I experience some degree of success or failure every time I compete.

It’s about overcoming the nearly constant obstacles that you encounter throughout your journey.”

He says he has learned the most about himself when facing and overcoming obstacles. “It’s also when we learn the most about those around us because we have to rely on our family, our friends and our faith,” he adds.”

Hunter’s success brought with it corporate sponsorship dollars. His list of sponsors has included

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Career Highlights

Hunter Kemper and his wife, Val, and sons, Hudson, 3, Davis, 6, and Case, 18 months, live in Colorado Springs. When Hunter was a youngster, he took up running and later became a track star at Wake Forest.

Visa, Chevrolet, General Mills, Toyota, Cigna and more. He was even on a Wheaties box — the first triathlete so honored.

While Hunter’s list of sponsors continues to grow, the embarrassing and costly image meltdowns of superstars like Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong have many companies rethinking the wisdom of athlete endorsement deals. What are the chances that Hunter might one day embarrass his sponsors?

“None. Zero. Never. Being a good person and an honorable competitor is more important to me than any athletic honor, than any paycheck. I love the sport. It’s a true passion, but it’s not how I define myself.

I’m a Christian, a husband and a father.”

Hunter and his wife, Val, a former member of the U.S. National Volleyball team, met at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs when both were preparing for the 2000 Olympics.

“We had our first date the same day that Val was cut from the Olympic Team,” he says. “We always say that God kept her in Colorado just long enough so that we could meet and begin a relationship.”

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2003: Pan Am Games Gold Medalist 2005: ITU, ranked No. 1 in the world; United States Olympic Committee Sportsman of the Year 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006: Elite National Champion 2011: Earned a second straight World Cup podium finish by taking third in Monterrey, Mexico; won the second stop of the USA Triathlon Elite Race Series in Monroe, Wash.

Colorado Springs with their sons: Davis, 6, Hudson, 3, and Case, 18 months. They’re expecting their fourth child in November.

Hunter, who realizes that time is running out on his triathlon career, has his sights set on a record fifth Olympic team. When the Rio Games roll around he’ll be 40, which is ancient by Olympic triathlon standards.

“I shouldn’t be able to make the team at 40, which is why I want to try,” he says.

Make it or not, Rio will wrap up Hunter’s career as a professional triathlete — and he’s not sure what will come next. Still, somehow, he knows it will all work out.

“I’ll find my way again,” Hunter says. “I’ve only had one real job in my life. I was a lifeguard at Lake Brantley when I was 16. I do know I’ll be working with kids, introducing them not only to the sport of triathlon, but to health and wellness in general. Triathlon gave me my dream — and I want to extend that opportunity to others.”

Once he retires from international competition, Hunter says he’ll take a four- to five-year break. But he’ll return as a casual weekend competitor in his late 40s or 50s: “It’s a lifelong sport and it’s given me a life I love. I want to find ways to not only stay in the sport but to give back to it for as long as I can.” n

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Bolder Arts

Fungi Fanatic

Meet the Rock Star of Mushroom Photography.

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aylor Lockwood thought he was going to be a star.

In the 1970s, the rock ‘n’ roll violinist was a major part of the West Coast music scene. But as reached his 30s, he was no longer so sure.

“You know, I was getting burned out. I’d just had it with the music business,” says Taylor. “And that’s when I discovered mushrooms.”

It’s not what you’re thinking. Taylor didn’t use mushrooms to get high. He used them for artistic inspiration.

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Taylor. “I wanted to show something that hadn’t been shown before. That’s a tough road to walk, but it’s worth it.”

He had started down a completely unexpected path, but now his life had a whole new purpose: eradicating what he calls “fungi-phobia” and making mushrooms mainstream.

He’s traveled to every continent in the world but one.

He’s published books, calendars and DVDs. He’s even made a mushroom music video that was a viral hit on YouTube.

Taylor, it seems, has become the Johnny Appleseed of mushroom spores.

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Taylor Lockwood’s beautiful photographs of mushrooms have earned him a worldwide following. His mission: To eradicate “fungi-phobia.” he says, chuckling. “Taylor Mushroomspore! And I know people appreciate mushrooms more now. I get email from all over the world. It’s wonderful.”

The so-called “rock ‘n’ roll mushroom photographer” has become something of a cult hero to many who already appreciate the beauty, variety and value of mushrooms. And in academic circles, he’s earned kudos for raising awareness of the fascinating fungi through social media.

“One of the fabulous facets about mushrooming is that people all over the world are interested for many different reasons,” Taylor says. “Some are psychoactive, some religious and some culinary. The number of avid believers and enthusiasts is on the rise, even in the United States.”

He points out that for centuries mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes. “Now we’re discovering the ancient Chinese were on to something,” Taylor adds. “A lot of these mushrooms are actually very healthy for you.”

Taylor has found his passion and he couldn’t be happier: “As a rocker, I began to feel old when I hit my 30s. As a photographer in my 60s, I realize that age doesn’t make any difference at all. In fact, the older you get, the better you get. And I plan on getting much better.” n growingbolderMAGAZINE.com Growing BOlder 17

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Sweet Freedom

Youngster Raises $1 Million to Fight Child Slavery.

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Now, a year later, she has raised nearly $1 million and demne single moment forever changed the life of a onstrated that one child can truly change the world. young girl and, ultimately, the lives of many other children.

“The movement has grown to a point where I think we’re looking at the beginning of the end of child slavery, led by When she was 8 years old, Vivienne Harr picked up a a child,” says her father, Eric Harr. book on slavery and was mesmerized by a photo of two young boys It’s a movement that isn’t without its sacrifices. Vivienne is, after all, a in Nepal forced to carry heavy slabs child herself — and even she admits of granite on their backs every day.

She was haunted by what she saw, there are days she doesn’t want to open up her stand. and wondered how one second-grad“But I just think of the slaves and er could make a difference. how much they have to work and I She talked her parents into setjust go down. I just do it.” ting up a “lemon-aid” stand near Now, Vivienne and her family are their home, vowing to open it every bottling the movement. “Vivienne’s day, rain or shine, until she raised $150,000 — the amount needed to Make a Stand Lemon-aid” is available through the website, makeastfree 500 slaves. andlemonade.com, and soon will be Every day, she made lemonade by sold in grocery stores nationwide. hand, using all organic, fair-trade Eric, a successful social media lemons sweetened with agave necVivienne Harr and digital marketing expert, is even tar. Initially she charged $2 a glass, eventually deciding to simply ask people to give what was quitting his job to focus on this project full time. “It’s scary and I don’t know what to expect. But I know it’s the right in their hearts. thing.” ■ Within seven months, she had her $150,000 and donated it all to Not for Sale, an international nonprofit that battles human trafficking.

GB EXTRA After she reached her goal, Vivienne asked her mother: See what Vivienne says about sticking to her goals even on tough days, and what she hopes “Are there still people who need to be freed?” is next for her lemonade stand.

With the knowledge that children her age — and younger — were forced into slavery every day, she just couldn’t stop.

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Backstage at GB TV & Radio Take a peek behind the scenes at Growing Bolder. We’re always on the move, seeking out big-time celebrities, international experts and ordinary people living extraordinary lives, and we love being able to take you along with us. Here’s what we’ve been up to lately.

Left to right and top to bottom: Jill Middleton, Bill Shafer and Katy Widrick at a planning session for the new Growing Bolder daily TV show; shooting Road to Recovery with Chuck Wolf, exercise physiologist; Marc Middleton in Santa Clara, Calif., doing play-by-play at the Grand Prix Swimming Championships for NBC Universal; Sister Madonna Buder and occasional GB field producer Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson; Bill Shafer and Jill Middleton take a break to compete in a game of GB Corn Hole; Marc and Vivienne Herr, the LemonAid girl; Katy video-chatting with Wendy Chioji in Utah.

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Growing up an African-American female in the segregated South, few could have predicted just how far a girl from Jacksonville would rise. Few, that is, other than that girl and her parents.

Val Demings’ father, a custodian, and her mother, a housekeeper, raised their seven children to believe they could achieve anything if they put their minds to it.

So Val, now 56, set out to change the world. After a career in social work, she decided to enroll in the police academy in the early 1980s.

She would spend nearly 30 years with the Orlando Police Department, eventually reaching the very top.

In 2007, she was named Chief of Police, becoming the first woman to ever hold that position. Under her leadership, the city of Orlando saw a 40 percent drop in violent crimes.

In 2011, Val retired to pursue a political career. Last year, she tried to unseat Republican Rep. Daniel Webster in the 12th Congressional District. Although her effort fell just short, it still earned her the admiration and support of some pretty big fans.

These days, she counts former President Bill Clinton among her admirers. And her supporters and political strategists are constantly trying to draft her for another campaign.

She’s been married to her husband, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, for 25 years. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

The 56-year-old is still trying to figure out what’s next. In the meantime, however, the woman who has reinvented herself time and time again is still finding ways to positively impact the community.

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Val Demings Has Fought Racism, Sexism and Ageism.

by Jackie Carlin You started in social work before joining the police force. You took on leadership roles within the department, rising to the very top, before stepping away to pursue a political career. What is it about trying new things that appeals to you?

When I resigned from my position as a social worker in 1983, a co-worker gave me a key chain with the inscription, “What I am meant to be, I am becoming.” Back then, I knew I was meant to be a public servant, and while my roles and responsibilities changed, my purpose did not. I was a leader, with a servant’s heart.

Through the years and through the ranks, and during my run for public office, I looked for ways to get off the sidelines and stay engaged and involved in making a difference in the lives of people. nnn You were the first woman to serve as the Chief of the Orlando Police Department. What did it mean to you to break that barrier?

I couldn’t help but stop and think about those who had fought, long before I was born, for women to have the opportunity to excel in their chosen fields. I joined OPD in 1984, and to rise through the ranks and become the first woman to head the department in its 132-year history was an honor and privilege. I hope my appointment will continue to motivate, encourage and inspire young women for many generations to come. nnn Now that you’re in your 50s, do you feel more confident than you did earlier in your career? What do you tell the young women you mentor about being a strong woman, particularly those like yourself who pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields?

I believe confidence has more to do with life experiences than with age. I feel more confident today because I’ve been

tried, tested and retested. And at the end of the day, I trust those “lessons learned.” My mother was a woman who didn’t graduate from high school, but she always pushed me to believe in myself and not settle for the restraints the world may try to place on me because of my race, gender, successes or challenges. It’s a story I share often with girls and young women.

Your life story is incredibly inspiring. What’s your advice to others who also have to overcome obstacles on their path to great things?

In order to reach our full potential, we must be willing to take risks. Many smart, energetic and talented women give up on their dreams because they’re too afraid of failure or criticism. If we look throughout history, we’ll find great men and women who didn’t succeed the first time, but refused to give up until they accomplished their amazing goals. The biggest obstacle we usually face is the man or woman in the mirror. My advice is to believe in yourself, aim high, stay focused, work hard and learn to laugh — sometimes at yourself. nnn What’s next for you? It seems other people always have big plans for you — there’s even a Facebook page called “Draft Val Demings For Orange County Mayor 2014.”

What are some of the projects you’re most passionate about now?

I receive calls and emails daily from people wanting to help me plan my future. It’s pretty amazing and I’m humbled by their support. I travel quite a bit, speaking to various groups, usually sharing my story, speaking on leadership or some of the hot topics of the day. I’m also actively involved in my church and serve on several community boards. n

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Move Forward. Give Back.

‘The Good Way Works’ Kids Matter to Retired Darden Executive.

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believes that’s the only sure way to build a sustainable ll too often, the headlines about America’s top business. corporate leaders focus on greed, fiscal misman“Joe is a remarkable success story,” says Kim Lopdrup, agement and even criminal activities. But the fact former president of Red Lobster. “He was general manager is, many community initiatives wouldn’t exist if it weren’t of the very first Red Lobster restaurant back in 1968. By for the leadership and support of major corporations and 1975, he was president of Red Lobster. By 1995, he was CEO their executives. of Darden Restaurants. He is, in many ways, the so-called Those kind of executives — executives like Joe R. Lee, self-made man.” retired chairman and CEO of Darden Restaurants — don’t The Joe R. Lee branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Central often make headlines. But maybe they should.

Florida is a testament to his passion for paying it forward.

Since 1999, a double-wide portable trailer had served as “As Americans, we need to work more aggressively to help the Eatonville branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Central future generations have the opportunities we’ve had,” Joe says.

Florida. The inadequate facility still managed to serve more “It starts with education. That’s the fundamental place Boys & than 100 boys and girls every day.

Girls Clubs start. And then it has all the other things.”

Eatonville is a town with an important past. It’s the Those “other things” nation’s oldest Africanare already having a huge American township and impact on Eatonville. The the hometown of famed 10,000-square-foot facility writer and folklorist Zora features classrooms, game Neale Hurston. rooms, media rooms, a It was becoming inkitchen, a washer and drycreasingly clear its chiler, lounges with couches dren needed a place to and tables for doing homefoster their own promiswork and much more. ing futures. So the com“Joe Lee’s philosophy, munity turned to Darden his work ethic and his Restaurants — whose demeanor is what evbrands include Red Lobery community needs to ster, Olive Garden and survive,” says Lopdrup.

Seasons 52 — and its re“Without people like him, tired chairman and CEO Joe R. Lee helps cut the ribbon at Eatonville’s new Boys & Girls Club we wouldn’t have this Joe R. Lee. beautiful facility.”

“We went to Joe about facility.

10 years ago and asked him to chair a major capital campaign effort,” says Gary Gain, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs. “With his leadership, and the heart he has for the work we do, we raised about $18 million.”

Joe is a humble man from very modest beginnings who rose to become one of America’s corporate icons. For decades he led the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, with more than 1,800 restaurants, 180,000 employees and billions of dollars in annual revenue.

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GB EXTRA See the opening ceremony at the Joe R. Lee branch and how the kids are working to pay the kindness forward.

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Surviving and Thriving

‘Never Say Never’ Jennifer Field’s Journey From Trauma to Triumph.

By Bill Shafer

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ennifer Field had her whole life in front of her.

She was 17 and considered a lock to make the U.S. Olympic Equestrian team. But in an instant, it was all taken away.

A near-fatal car accident left Jennifer comatose and brain damaged. Doctors held out little hope. Apparently, however, they didn’t know who they were dealing with.

Against all odds, Jennifer fought back. Progress was fleeting and agonizingly slow. Her life became a never-ending struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable physical, mental and emotional obstacles.

Jennifer Field Jennifer ignored the prognosis of her doctors, adopted the mantra “never say never” and held on tight to hope. It was well worth it.

Seventeen years later, when she walked into the Growing Bolder offices, it was hard to believe that she’d had to re-learn how to walk, how to talk and even how to feed herself.

“I’m just so grateful for everything that has happened to me, because it’s given me a new appreciation for life,” says Jennifer, who talks about her trauma without a trace of bitterness.

She attended and graduated college. And now she’s a symbol of hope and inspiration for the hundreds of thousands of victims of traumatic brain injury, traveling the country and lecturing about her experience. ■

HOW HOPE CAN HELP Linda Dewey, 76, understood what she was facing when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“I thought, ‘Okay, I’ve had a good life. Now it’s my turn to go.’”

The statistics are sobering. Three out of four people stricken with the disease die within a year. But Linda’s doctors at MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando worked together on a plan of attack.

It’s a team approach that is unique to MD Anderson — and it’s effective. Linda underwent a complicated surgery, received months of chemotherapy and radiation, and was given something else just as important: “My doctors gave me hope.”

Today, against incredible odds, Linda is cancer free. She understands that there’s a chance of recurrence. But she’s grateful to be alive — and determined to pay it forward.

“I hope for goodness sake that I’m helpful to other people,” she says. “I hope they can see and learn that you can beat pancreatic cancer. It’s a battle you can win.”

Growing Bolder has partnered with WKMG Local 6 and MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando to bring you a new one-of-a-kind television program. Surviving & Thriving tells the inspiring and uplifting stories of ordinary people who have overcome disease, trauma and adversity to live extraordinary lives. To find show times, learn more about the people featured and to share your story of survival, visit survivingandthriving.tv.

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Bolder Sports

Nun on the Run

Sister Madonna Buder Smashes World Records.

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ister Madonna Buder never imagined that she would one day be a record-setting icon in any sport, let alone triathlon. She entered the convent at age 23 and didn’t begin training until age 48, when a priest told her that running would be good for her mind, body and spirit.

She was 55 when she entered her first Ironman triathlon.

Recently, at age 82, she became the oldest person ever, male or female, to complete an Ironman — swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles in 16 hours, 32 minutes. It was an age-group world record.

“They say the record will never be broken, but I don’t believe that,” Sister Madonna says.

It wasn’t her first world-record or sport-changing performance. Sister Madonna is personally responsible for triathlon adding new age groups. She was the first woman over 70, 75 and 80 to complete an Ironman (you have to finish in under 17 hours or it doesn’t count).

Sister Madonna’s secret is to train and compete religiously, which in her case doesn’t mean regularly — it means gratefully. She runs to share the word of God and to spread the news that we all have a purpose.

“You have to dig deep to discover yourself, and to learn who you are and what you can do,” she says. “We’re all given different talents, and we can’t use them until we discover them. And once we discover them, we’re obligated to use them for the greater good of the Creator.”

If she’s not competing in triathlons, Sister Madonna is running marathons. She was nearing the end of the 2013 Boston Marathon when the bombs detonated. “I was maybe a mile and a half from the finish when, all of a sudden, officials began yelling, ‘Stop!’ I asked a marshal what happened, and he told me there had been two explosions.

I was in shock. It was a horrendous feeling that I won’t ever forget.”

Sister Madonna has no plans to slow down. Competing in triathlons and marathons has given her a global platform to pursue her calling: “To spread love and to serve the world with the talents God has given me.”

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Sister Madonna entered her first Ironman competition at age 55. Now, 27 years later, she’s an icon in the sport. desire comes first,” Sister Madonna says. “If you’re doing it just because your friend is, you won’t stick with it. Until it’s in your heart, it won’t work.You’ll think up every excuse in the world not to do it.” ■

GB EXTRA Sister Madonna shares more from her harrowing experience at the 2013 Boston Marathon and talks about what’s next for her athletic career.

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Bolder Nutrition

Summer Reboot

Take Six More Smart Steps to Renew Your Health.

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ix months have zoomed by since I asked you to look ahead to your 2013 health goals. Did you take back control of the fork? Do you feel good about your health and what you’ve accomplished since January?

Maybe the day-to-day craziness of life kicked your good intentions to the curb. It’s never too late to reboot.

No regret. No guilt. Take a little time and evaluate what’s standing in the way of your success. And then move forward.

Over the next six months, small tweaks can yield large, healthy outcomes.

■ July. Just believe you can do it and go for it. Cross that line! Stretch outside your comfort zone and do something you’ve never done before. It can be as simple as trying a new vegetable or fruit, learning to dance or kayak or taking a trip to a city or country you’ve always dreamed of visiting.

■ August. Annual exams are like

Registered dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell is the go-to nutritionist for 50+. A featured nutrition expert for Growing Bolder, she serves on the Health Advisory Board for Family Circle magazine. Susan is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, I’d Kill for a Cookie and Eat to Stay Young.

Read her weekly blog, How Big is Your BUT? where she shares no-excuse quick tips to eat smart and live smart at susanmitchell.org.

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a 16-point inspection on your car. Schedule these I’ll-getto-it-someday checkups, including dental, vision, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, rectal, prostate, bone dexa scan or mammogram.

■ September. Sleepy and cranky? Allow yourself to get more sleep. Aim for seven to eight hours each night. Too little sleep produces more leptin, the hunger hormone. Lack of sleep also decreases the body’s ability to properly use insulin, which can make blood glucose go up and is tied to type 2 diabetes.

■ October. Opt out for a couple of days. Give yourself permission to take a short vacation and de-stress, renew and recharge. A little attitude adjustment makes everything about life look better. Feeling fresh helps to renew creativity.

■ November. From Thanksgiving until the Super Bowl, the food fest is in high gear. Consider eating a snack before parties so you can pick and choose food you really want to try. Set a limit on drinks and have a glass of water between them. The more alcohol you consume, the easier it is to overeat.

■ December: Don’t stop now — revel in your success. You did it! Small change equals big results. Now share your secrets. Take what you’ve learned and pass it on. Pay it forward to help someone else succeed next year. ■

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The Takeaway

A Bolder Move

Thanks to You, We’re Launching a New Daily TV Show.

by Katy Widrick

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y dream started coming true in the summer of 2007, at a restaurant table where I sat across from two of my favorite people: Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer. They asked me: “Do you want to take a leap?”

If I hesitated for a moment before answering, it wasn’t because of fear (although there was some) or doubt about this new Growing Bolder venture they’d just told me about (there was none of that).

It was because I truly felt the gravity of the moment: I was joining a company that wanted to inspire people across the world to pursue their passions. And if I were going to ask that of others, I needed to lead by example.

And so, I leapt head first into a small business built on big dreams. And one of those dreams — frankly, the job I was recruited for — would be to launch a national television program.

The show would feature men and women who prove that it’s not about age, it’s about attitude. It would inspire, motivate and celebrate those who have overcome obstacles.

And it would change the world.

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But we’ve never wavered from the goal. We’ve been Growing Bolder in the same way we have asked all of you to.

In 2010, we launched a weekly version of Growing Bolder on public television and connected with viewers across America. The show continues to air on public television today, and we will forever be thankful for the support of programmers and fans who welcomed the program and made it successful.

It’s because of the belief you’ve given us that we’re able to take this next big leap.

And here it is: Growing Bolder is launching a daily television show that will air on national cable networks all across the country. We’ll have many more details soon, including when and where you can watch us and how you can share your story with our audience But for now, we just want to say thank you — for helping us dream big and for making sure those dreams can come true. We believe. Do you? ■

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Thanks to You, We’re Launching a New Daily TV Show.

by Katy Widrick

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y dream started coming true in the summer of 2007, at a restaurant table where I sat across from two of my favorite people: Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer. They asked me: “Do you want to take a leap?”

If I hesitated for a moment before answering, it wasn’t because of fear (although there was some) or doubt about this new Growing Bolder venture they’d just told me about (there was none of that).

It was because I truly felt the gravity of the moment: I was joining a company that wanted to inspire people across the world to pursue their passions. And if I were going to ask that of others, I needed to lead by example.

And so, I leapt head first into a small business built on big dreams. And one of those dreams — frankly, the job I was recruited for — would be to launch a national television program.

The show would feature men and women who prove that it’s not about age, it’s about attitude. It would inspire, motivate and celebrate those who have overcome obstacles.

And it would change the world.

Like many dreams, though, it took a little time and a lot of work — and there were plenty of bumps along the way. We’ve faced financial challenges, had to navigate the sometimes tricky world of television production and distribution, and have reinvented ourselves and our program 30

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as times and technology have changed.

But we’ve never wavered from the goal. We’ve been Growing Bolder in the same way we have asked all of you to.

In 2010, we launched a weekly version of Growing Bolder on public television and connected with viewers across America. The show continues to air on public television today, and we will forever be thankful for the support of programmers and fans who welcomed the program and made it successful.

It’s because of the belief you’ve given us that we’re able to take this next big leap.

And here it is: Growing Bolder is launching a daily television show that will air on national cable networks all across the country. We’ll have many more details soon, including when and where you can watch us and how you can share your story with our audience But for now, we just want to say thank you — for helping us dream big and for making sure those dreams can come true. We believe. Do you? ■

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