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The Words We've HeardEp. 12: Art, Adventure, and an Unscripted Life with Dale📝 Show NotesIn the season finale of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with her own mother, Dale, for a conversation that traces an unconventional and deeply meaningful life—from post-war Pennsylvania to San Francisco, Tokyo, and beyond.Together, they explore Dale’s childhood in a family of educators, her early love of dance, studying French in Belgium and art history in Florence, and the challenges and joys that came with raising a family and following her husband’s career around the country and abroad. From earning her CPA as...
2025-05-2255 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 11: Travel, Transition, and Creating a Career in an Emerging Field with CindyTravel, Transition, and Creating a Career in an Emerging Field with CindyIn this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Cindy, whose life bridges academia, ministry, and family with humility and grace. From an idyllic childhood in Connecticut to studying abroad in the Netherlands as a teenager, Cindy’s early years sparked a lifelong love of language, learning, and global awareness.She shares the experience of attending a girl’s school in Europe, encountering sexism in college, transferring to Yale, finding a calling in an emerging profes...
2025-05-1550 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 10: Brotherly Bonds, Career Choices, and Healing Old Wounds with BillIn this wide-ranging episode, Marbree sits down with Bill, whose reflections span snow-filled childhoods in upstate New York, profound personal loss, an unexpected career path, and decades of devoted fatherhood. Bill opens up about losing his father and brother at a young age, the years he spent “sleepwalking” through early adulthood, and how falling in love with his wife and daughter brought him back to life. Along the way, he shares insights about leadership, dyslexia, mentorship, and the importance of being honest about what you truly want.🎧 Key Moments in the Episode[[00:00:00] – A Snowy Childhood...
2025-05-0849 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 9: From Slopes to Screens: Creating a Career in Hollywood with EricIn this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Eric Jewett, whose story proves that persistence, curiosity, and a bit of luck can take you places you never imagined.Raised in a small New England town where he dreamt of glory on the ski slopes, Eric was a teenager when he first stepped into a cinema. By the time he finished college, his snowy dreams were replaced by the magic of film. Through a lifetime of diligence, learning, and, playing to his strengths, he built a Hollywood career that put him on...
2025-05-0155 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 8: Single-Parenthood, Loss, and Resilience with KrisIn a more personal episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Kris, who shares her story with remarkable honesty, insight, and heart. From growing up in a small town in upstate New York to becoming a single mother at 19, through finding a career as an adult, fifty years of marriage and unthinkable loss, Kris’s journey is filled with pivotal moments, some painful, some joyful, and all transformative.Kris shares the challenges of being a young mother in a judgmental era, the decision that changed everything, how she built her life with...
2025-04-241h 01The Words We've HeardEp. 7: Chutzpah, Change, and Chasing Opportunity with JaneIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Jane Lindner, a woman whose life has been defined by curiosity, resilience, and the courage to take big leaps. Raised in an idyllic Northern California town, Jane’s story unfolds across continents—teaching special education in the South, launching a business across Australia and Asia, diving into venture capital, and ultimately dedicating herself to healthcare innovations for aging populations.Through all of her career shifts, international moves, and personal challenges, Jane has remained true to herself, always embracing the next adventure with energy and...
2025-04-1746 minThe Words We've HeardEp.6: From High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with FritzFrom High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with FritzIn this episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Fritz, a lifelong learner whose journey has involved cross-country moves and a career shift from education to writing with a side of ski instruction while raising a family and holding on to her own interests.Fritz reflects on growing up in post-war Southern California, parental disapproval of high school choices, and how the positive words of a professor go beyond the classroom. With humor, honesty, and...
2025-04-101h 04The Words We've HeardEp.5: Why I Started This Podcast: A Solo EpisodeIn this solo episode of The Words We’ve Heard, host Marbree Sullivan steps away from her usual conversations with baby boomers to answer two questions:Why did she start this podcast?And why does she thank her grandmother at the end of every episode?Marbree offers three main reasons and opens up about her own journey—from letter-writing with her grandmother to a life of travel and distance from home. She shares how a journey with her parents during a difficult time ignited a desire to capture the wisdom of a gene...
2025-04-0316 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 4: Breaking Away From Tradition with RosemaryBreaking Away From Tradition with RosemaryIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan speaks with Rosemary, who grew up in Buffalo, New York, under the watchful eye of a tight-knit, traditional Catholic, Italian-American family.From a childhood shaped by family dinners and cultural expectations, Rosemary carved her own path—earning multiple degrees, working in education, marrying outside her culture, and ultimately embracing change in ways that would’ve surprised her younger self. Through humor, humility, and deep self-awareness, she shares the joys and challenges of being the “different” one in the f...
2025-03-2759 minThe Words We've HeardEp. 3: Embracing Opportunity, Integrity, and Moving Beyond Small-Town Life with CraigIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with Craig, whose life took him from a small town in Pennsylvania to a career that sent him around the US. Helped along the way with advice from mentors and a deeply rooted sense of integrity, he built a career in an industry he never anticipated. Craig’s story reminds us that being open to opportunity can create a beautiful life.🎧 Key Moments in the Episode:[00:00:00] – Welcome & Craig’s Small-Town Beginnings[00:05:09] – Growing Up in Post-War America & Family Resilience[00:22:00] – The Unexpected Leap into Politics & Business[00:3...
2025-03-201h 08The Words We've HeardEp. 2: Breaking Barriers and Building a Life on Her Terms with KimBreaking Barriers and Building a Life on Her Terms with KimIn this episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan speaks with Kim, who has pushed back against gender discrimination from a young age. From a childhood near New York City to earning multiple degrees, building a thriving career, raising children, and travel in 80 countries, Kim’s story of defying expectations, breaking barriers, and building connections offers inspiration to anyone who’s ever been held back. 🎧 Key Moments in the Episode:[00:00:00] – Introduction to Kim’s Story: Growing Up in Post-War America[00:0...
2025-03-131h 15The Words We've HeardEp. 1: Entrepreneurial Roots and Family Legacies with TripEntrepreneurial Roots and Family Legacies with Trip In this debut episode of The Words We've Heard, host Marbree Sullivan sits down with self-described “lucky guy” Trip Pearse. Trip shares memories of a childhood in Rochester, NY, working alongside his father and grandfather in the family business, and how that early exposure shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. This episode offers reflections on family, resilience, and what matters most at the end of the day.🎧 Key Moments in the Episode:[00:00:00] – Introduction and Trip’s Family Legacy in Rochester, NY[00:01:36] – Early Memories: Growing Up in a Supportiv...
2025-03-061h 00The Words We've HeardIntroducing: The Words We've HeardIntroducing The Words We've Heard, a podcast capturing the wisdom and stories of the Baby Boomer generation. Hosted by Marbree Sullivan, each episode explores lived experiences, life lessons, and timeless advice. First episode drops March 6—subscribe now!
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