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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