44 min listen
Elizabeth Bellak: How the Polish Shirley Temple Escaped the Nazis
FromShe Pivots
ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Elizabeth Bellak grew up in the limelight. Dubbed the “Polish Shirley Temple,” she had big dreams for her acting career. But all that changed when the Nazis invaded her hometown. On this emotional episode of She Pivots, the now-94-year-old talks with Emily about hiding in plain sight under a new name in convents, the murder of her sister and future discovery of her diary, her escape to Austria and then New York, and the building of a new life in America. Elizabeth also makes a plea for tolerance and acceptance–a critical, timely message that is not to be missed.Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Elizabeth, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 31, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (49)
Reshma Saujani: Fertility: Note: This episode contains conversations around miscarriages and fertility that may be difficult for some to hear. Reshma Saujani made a name for herself as the Founder and CEO of the hugely successful nonprofit, Girls Who Code, which became one of the by She Pivots