Humanizing Success

HS E4: From Survival to Success: A Holocaust Survivor's Story


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In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Michelle Rodri, a Holocaust survivor who shares her incredible story of survival and resilience. Michelle describes her experiences of being sent to a triage camp and how she managed to escape. She speaks candidly about the struggles she faced after the war and the lessons she learned from her experiences. Despite the unimaginable tragedies she endured, Michelle has lived a successful and meaningful life, and her story serves as a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Join us for this inspiring conversation with a remarkable woman.


00:43- intro

1:53- What is your definition of success?

5:21- What her childhood looked like

6:20- Her story during the holocaust begins

8:10- Being Taken at age 7 to a triage camp

19:32- Escaping the triage camp

24:03- Arriving to a convent to hide

31:43- Why people who weren’t jewish helped jewish families hide

37:44- The Americans arrived to liberate France

40:42- Her brothers last letter

44:45- Dealing with the emotional trauma

50:03- Choosing love over hate

55:43- Coming to the US

1:00:00- What is important in life

1:08:00- Why she continues to share her story 

1:13:00- Word association 

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Humanizing SuccessBy Jake Benun