Ep.6: From High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with Fritz

The Words We've Heard

From High School Fashion to Published Author and Beyond with Fritz

In 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 deep thoughtfulness, Fritz talks about family, creativity, faith, and the decisions—big and small—that shape a life. This is a story about adaptation, appreciation, and the quiet courage of staying engaged and curious.

🎧 Key Moments in the Episode:

• [00:00:29] – Post-War California and a Time of Trust
• [00:06:23] – The High School Fashion Board and Dreaming of a Career in Style
• [00:19:15] – Choosing a College and Graduating in Three Years
• [00:24:24] – Writing 23 Children’s Books While Raising a Family
• [00:29:45] – The Path of a Career in Education
• [00:35:27] – Music, Movement, and Lifelong Learning
• [00:43:55] – Entering Philanthropy and Becoming a University Board Chair
• [00:55:00] – People Who Shaped Her and a Professor Who Believed in Her
• [01:02:40] – A Message to the World: Keep Your Friends, Speak Your Praise

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