Episode #128 - Born in Nazi-occupied Hungary, Katherine MK Mitchell’s life began in the shadow of war and loss. After fleeing Budapest with little more than courage and determination, she arrived in New York and eventually made her way to Hollywood, where she built a career in film and television.

Inspired by her late husband, Katherine first became an agent—famously discovering Nick Nolte before he became a household name- before stepping into her own creative path as a screenwriter and story analyst.

Her career includes work on productions such as General Hospital, The Bionic Woman, The Six Million Dollar Man, Fantasy Island, and the ABC movie Hitchhike.

She later became a proud member of the Writers Guild of America West. Beyond Hollywood, Katherine authored three romantic adventure novels—Yours Forever…Maybe, Wasted…Maybe, and Shelby’s Way…Maybe—as well as her powerful memoir From Budapest to Hollywood: Searching for the Promised Land (2023), chronicling her harrowing escape, resilience, and reinvention.

In this soulful conversation, Katherine shares her extraordinary journey—from childhood survival in war-torn Europe to creative triumph in America. We explore themes of trauma, resilience, creative passion, and the power of storytelling to transform lives.

Today, Katherine continues to inspire as both an author and speaker, encouraging audiences to persevere, embrace their true selves, and live with authenticity.

Takeaways

• The journey from Budapest was fraught with challenges.
• The Red Cross played a crucial role in aiding refugees.
• Katherine's mother struggled under the weight of their escape.
• Katherine had to take on adult responsibilities at a young age.
• The experience was both traumatic and formative for Katherine.
• Writing a memoir helps in processing past emotions.
• The moment of crossing the border marked a significant change.
• Katherine's perspective on her mother's struggles evolved over time.
• Survival often requires immense physical and emotional strength.
• The experience shaped Katherine's understanding of adulthood.

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Budapest, refugee, Red Cross, memoir, trauma, coming of age, responsibility, family, survival, history

In this episode #127 - of the Awakened Heart Podcast, Phyllis Okun shares her extraordinary journey of reinvention, resilience, and spiritual awakening. From her beginnings as a teacher to co-founding BLS Limo with her late husband and growing it into an international business, Phyllis has continually embraced new chapters of life.

Following the profound loss of her husband, she discovered her natural gifts as a medium-work that has been endorsed by Thomas John, the “Seatbelt Psychic.”

Beyond her spiritual work, Phyllis is also an award-winning, bestselling author with over 83 books published under the names Carole P. Roman and Brit Lunden, including The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids and the young adult novel Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex, which has been optioned for a screenplay.

Known today as Lady Phyllis, she works as a professional medium with a steady clientele and has created courses to demystify mediumship for new generations.

Together we explore her path of transformation, the role of intuition and family in her journey, the misconceptions around mediumship, and the beauty of embracing reinvention at any age with an awakened heart.

Takeaways

• Phyllis transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship while maintaining her passion for writing.
• Her family's involvement in mediumship showcases a unique dynamic of shared spiritual abilities.
• Mediumship is not a gift but an ability that anyone can develop with practice.
• Evidential mediumship focuses on providing specific information that validates connections with the deceased.
• Misconceptions about mediumship often stem from a lack of understanding of its true nature.
• Reinvention is a vital part of life, and change should be embraced as an opportunity for growth.
• Phyllis's journey into mediumship began after personal loss, leading her to explore her abilities.
• Trusting one's intuition and spirit guides is essential in the practice of mediumship.
• Life is a smorgasbord of experiences, and trying new things can lead to unexpected joys.
• Living with an awakened heart means being of service to others and finding fulfillment in one's journey.

Sound Bites

"It's not a gift, it's an ability."

"Life's a smorgasbord."

"I feel privileged to be of service."

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mediumship, entrepreneurship, personal growth, family dynamics, teaching, spirituality, reinvention, evidential mediumship, Phyllis Okon, Awaken Heart Podcast