Bill Shafer

Bill Shafer is the Emmy-nominated cohost of Growing Bolder TV and radio shows. A veteran broadcaster, with 40 years’ experience, Shafer is a nationally respected storyteller, who was named one of the top 50 people in Orlando TV who made an impact. He is also an executive vice president of Growing Bolder, and his Bolder Backstage series of stories has garnered attention for giving viewers rare and intimate access to some of the most beloved musicians in rock history. A prolific writer, he has also contributed to the company’s magazine and online stories. Prior joining Growing Bolder at is founding in 2007, he spent 25 years at WESH-TV, excelling as a news anchor, sports anchor, feature reporter and celebrity interviewer.