Inspired
Gleason’s Gym: Boxing Legends, Champions, and Community Impact
Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn has been a boxing powerhouse since 1937, training 137 world champions, including legends like Jake LaMotta and Muhammad Ali. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with the gym’s owner, Bruce Silverglade, about its lasting legacy and community impact.
3-Year-Old Canadian Boy Learns to Identify All the World’s Flags
A Canadian family has discovered that their talented toddler can identify all the world’s flags and all the planets—a skill that many adults need training to acquire. NTD spoke to the Mishra family to find out more about their son’s amazing talent.
Heritage Cooking: Reviving Traditional Dishes for Modern Health
Explore the importance of heritage cooking with Jenny McGruther from The Nourished Kitchen. NTD spoke to her about how traditional dishes connect us to our roots and the nutritional benefits of using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Story Catchers Empowers Youth in Juvenile System Through Creative Arts
Story Catchers helps youth in Chicago’s juvenile justice system tell their stories through the arts. Their programs, which include music, theater, and visual arts, aim to foster healing and personal growth.
‘Something Better’: Author on Her New Book That Explores Love, Faith, and Forgiveness
After around 15 years of writing and rewriting, Diane Parrish finally took the bold step of publishing her first book, “Something Better.” She tells NTD about her writing process and the important but complex message of forgiveness. The characters Ruth and David live their tidy suburban lives in a bubble. However, that bubble is about […]
A Mother’s Faith Guides Her Through Her Baby’s Terminal Diagnosis
A mom shares her journey of faith after learning her unborn son, Charlie, had a fatal brain disorder. Despite doctors recommending abortion, Madysen Wilcox and her husband chose to continue the pregnancy, trusting in a higher plan.
Hang-Gliding Instructor Inspires Online Fitness Community as ‘Silverback Tarzan’
Matt Lewis, a veteran hang-gliding instructor from England, has gained hundreds of thousands of followers as “Silverback Tarzan” on social media. Through fitness routines and playful challenges, he is encouraging people to reconnect with nature and unlock their physical potential.
A Family Farm Opens Its Doors to the Public
John Hughes and his daughter Amy continue to work their 6th-generation family farm in Ontario, Canada. To stay afloat, Springridge Farm transitioned its business model to not just selling fruits and vegetables, but to providing children an environment to play in and families a special place to make memories together.
‘It’s Time to Tell Her Story’ as Author Shares Tale of Her Grandmother’s Extraordinary Courage
Geri Spieler is an author who tells the story of her late grandmother Regina, who emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s to find a better life. She details how her grandmother’s courage saved her family’s bloodline.
Moldovan Immigrant Builds American Dream Through Hard Work and Perseverance
Dorin Berliba, a Moldovan immigrant, pursued the American Dream for eight years before finally receiving his green card. Now a successful business owner, Berliba shares how his determination and work ethic transformed his life in the Land of Opportunity.
‘Gastronomy Is About This Extra Bit of Soul’: French Chef
Chef Guy Savoy says cooking is a way of life, an addiction to transforming ingredients with rich histories into moments of instant pleasure. His approach to perfection has been rewarded multiple times by restaurant guide La Liste, which ranks Savoy’s restaurant at La Monnaie de Paris as the “best restaurant in the world.” With his […]
Artist Remembers Husband Through Yearly Painting in Toronto
Artist Andrée Paquet visits downtown Toronto every year in memory of her husband, actor Sean McCann, who passed away five years ago. When there, she sits down to paint a scene in his memory. Sean McCann was an award-winning Canadian actor who appeared in over 150 movies, television programs, and plays, and the couple shared […]
Amadora Legacy Captures Stories of Terminal Patients for Loved Ones
The Amadora Legacy Project helps terminally ill patients preserve their life stories in custom legacy videos. Co-founded by Dr. Amy Hughes, the project aims to provide comfort and lasting memories for both patients and their families.
Electrician Embraces 1830s Fashion for Confidence and Style
Xavier Layton transforms from an electrician to a 19th-century gentleman after hours, embracing historic fashion for confidence and a stately feel. He shares his journey into period clothing and its impact on his life.
World Human Powered Speed Challenge 2024 Pushes Back Limits of Muscle and Machine
The 2024 World Human Powered Speed Challenge from Sept. 8 to 14 showcased athletes and engineers combining human power and technology to push the boundaries of speed. NTD’s Helen Billings and Jimmy Ma report from Battle Mountain, Nevada, where innovation met muscle.
The Ultimate Stress Reliever: Puppysphere Puts the ‘Dog’ in Downward Dog
Puppysphere combines yoga and puppies—to really hit two birds with one stone!!! Yoga class participants get the extra boost of dopamine-inducing puppies with their exercise routine, while the pups get accustomed to people and are better socialized in preparation for their forever home. Maggie Pope, an event supervisor at Puppysphere, joined NTD to talk about […]