DREAMS TO DESTINY
Celebrities Who Conquered Their Goals
SABRINA TEAMS WITH TAY-TAY Sabrina Carpenter is a pop star in her own right, but few achievements have meant more to her than sharing the stage with the queen herself, Taylor Swift. While touring with Swift as her opening act in 2024, Carpenter joined her idol for a duet on the song “White Horse.” Shortly after the performance, she shared a tweet she had posted as a 10-year-old in 2009, lamenting that she had been turned down for a karaoke contest that offered a chance to meet Swift because she had to be at least 13 to participate. She was clearly pleased with her eventual consolation prize. BILLIE GOES FOR BOND Long before “James Bond” film fan Billie Eilish became one of the biggest music acts of her generation, she wrote imaginary theme songs for the legendary franchise with her brother, Finneas. “We would — kind of as not even a joke, like a fantasy — sit down and write ‘Bond’ songs, thinking it was the coolest thing,” she told E! News. Fast-forward to 2021, and her theme for “No Time to Die” charmed moviegoers worldwide.
What do most celebrities want when they already seemingly have it all? More!
Whether they’re famed actors on the big screen or legends of the arena stage, the world’s most celebrated performers rarely stop reaching for new heights. Here’s how talent and determination helped three celebs achieve their wildest dreams. GRANDE GETS GLINDA At 31, Ariana Grande has already reached heights that few celebrities experience. At 8 years old, the Florida native performed the national anthem at a Florida Panthers game, immediately earning accolades beyond her home state for her powerful voice and unforgettable stage presence. These days, Grande is best known for her superstar-making turn as Glinda in the hit film “Wicked” — an accomplishment on her career bucket list since she was a teenager. In a 2011 tweet, Grande praised “Wicked” on Broadway as an “amazing production” before adding “how badly” she “wanted to play Glinda at some point in [her] life.” Her wish finally came true in 2024, when her portrayal of Glinda helped the film adaptation earn nearly $750 million worldwide.
The takeaway? Even stars have big dreams — and there’s no reason not to pursue yours.
Get Your Back on Track A GOLFER’S GUIDE TO LOW-BACK PAIN
Are you experiencing lower back pain with your golf swing? If so, you’re not alone.
stress to the lower back. Common back injuries include muscle strains, ligamentous sprains, disc injuries, altered joint mechanics or motor control, degenerative arthritis, or bone fractures. To prevent and treat back pain experienced during golf, we must normalize movement patterns and optimize swing mechanics. Our TPI-certified physical therapist, Joe McIntire, PT, DPT , can conduct a movement screen and swing analysis to help identify movement deficits and altered movement patterns, optimize your swing, and get you back to playing golf pain-free. Please contact us today for more information.
In a study of 31,000 golfers, 28.1% experienced lower back pain every round of golf. Although the lower back is the typical source of pain, the lower back is rarely the cause of the symptoms. Oftentimes, abnormal motion and forces from neighboring and/or distant areas of the body result in excessive work and force on the lower back, ultimately leading to a painful condition. Issues could include mobility deficits in the ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders. Occasionally, weakness and/or lack of coordination in certain areas can also lead to overuse and
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