From Survivor's Daughter to Hollywood Producer
In this episode of Soundbit's podcast, host Kim welcomes award-winning Hollywood television movie producer and attorney, Yvonne Chodson. Yvonne shares her journey from being the oldest of eight siblings in a family of Holocaust survivors to becoming a successful Hollywood producer. She discusses how storytelling became ingrained in her life, from putting siblings to bed to later using stories as a federal public defender to connect with juries. Yvonne recounts a pivotal moment in her career when she turned a murder case into a hit NBC mini-series, propelling her into Hollywood. The episode culminates with Yvonne's touching encounter with Rosa Parks and her commitment to telling stories that inspire and empower.
SoundBits podcast · Yvonne Chotzen, Kim Groshek
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Show Notes
- Kim welcomes Yvonne Chotzen, award-winning Hollywood TV movie producer and attorney.
- Yvonne shares her upbringing as the oldest of eight siblings in a Holocaust survivor family.
- The thread of gratitude and giving back runs through Yvonne's life, shaping her storytelling legacy.
- Yvonne's early use of stories, puppetry, and babysitting led to a natural inclination for storytelling.
- Becoming a federal public defender, Yvonne connects with clients by delving into their stories for jury empathy.
- A pivotal moment occurs when Yvonne turns a murder case into an NBC mini-series, launching her Hollywood career.
- Yvonne's encounter with Rosa Parks and the promise to share her story becomes a transformative journey.
- Yvonne's unique balance of Eastern and Western influences adds depth to her work as a coach and thought leader.
- The episode reflects on Yvonne's commitment to empowering and inspiring through transformative storytelling.
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