Budapest to Hollywood with Katherine Mitchell

Badass Women at Any Age

Amidst the chaos of World War II, Katherine Mitchell’s mother led her family through harrowing escapes from war-torn Europe to the safety of the United States, displaying immense courage and resourcefulness. Despite facing multiple challenges, including language barriers and cultural adjustments in her new homeland, Katherine pursued her passions. Her personal story is a journey of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. Katherine has had numerous careers including talent agent, screenwriter and trial paralegal in Beverly Hills. Her Hollywood experiences are filled with encounters with well-known producers, actors, screenwriters and Hollywood elite, all of which are detailed in her memoir, “From Budapest to Hollywood: Searching for the Promised Land.”

What You Will Hear in This Episode

01:39 Katherine’s personal story

05:59 Hungarian Revolution and Escape to Austria

13:19 Journey to America

21:51 Reflections on Family, Education, Imperfection and Resilience

25:44 Navigating the Entertainment Industry: Trials and Triumphs

31:29 Writing the Memoir: Challenges and Insights

33:44 Emotional Reflections and Poetic Closure

Quotes

“Don't start looking for the promised land until you know who you are, because you will be misguided by anybody that is nice to you.”

“If you have a writer's block, you're not a writer. Go away. Do something else.”

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