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Please join me in welcoming Rhonda Kofer to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Rhonda is here today to share about her Hungarian heritage, the resilience she inherited from one of her family members, how and why she started to dig a little deeper into her family history and the research that went along with that. But that's not all. Rhonda and I will talk about her trek to attain her citizenship living in Budapest and what she's up to now as she has tied all these things together. Rhonda, welcome to the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Thank you so much for being here today. CONNECT with Rhonda Copher Website: https://hungarianancestors.com where you will find Rhonda's email, substack blog, and social media connections. CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

There are two places in Hungary that have been the center of all of my grandmother's Those places were the houses where my grandmother lived. Those two places were the vessels of countless stories my grandmother carried with her when she escaped in 1956, which she then shared with me about her life in Hungary. Both were places that I had dreamed of visiting for my entire life because almost every story that my grandmother told was rooted in those places. One location was her family's home in Detk, located in Heves County, and the other location was her home in the 11th district of Budapest when she was married to my grandfather and where my father was born. In between the interview episodes on the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I've started to tell about my family's story, their history, their life experiences in Hungary, and how it has affected my life. I have always interjected tidbits of my family's story during my interviews if it was relevant to what my guest was talking about, but I would mostly keep the interview focused on my guests. Over time and through many episodes, you have been able to learn things about my Hungarian heritage, And if you're just joining me here today for the first time in this episode at the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, thanks so much for being here. If you'd like to hear more details about my story and my family's story first, you can certainly go back and listen to the three previous episodes. They are a three-part series from a story that I wrote about my family that is published in the book Hungarian Roots and American Dreams.  You don't need to listen to those episodes first, but if you haven't yet listened, you should definitely go back to hear more about my family's Hungarian story after this episode. CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   CONNECT with Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreams Facebook : Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Email : [email protected] Purchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: [email protected] Rétisas Restaurant Phone Number: +36 20 468 4277 Address : Budapest, Hunyadi Mátyás út 56, 1116 Hungary Facebook Website and Reservations : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063779031556

The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option.  Welcome to Story Time Part 3. If you didn't get a chance to listen to Parts 1 or 2 of my family's immigration story, you can certainly go back and listen to those episodes before you begin this one.  Listen along to hear the final part of my family's immigration story found in Hungarian Roots and American Dream, as well as, why you, too, should start preserving your family's immigration stories for future generations.  CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   CONNECT with Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreams Facebook : Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Email : [email protected] Purchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: [email protected]

The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option.  Welcome to Story Time Part 2. If you didn't get a chance to listen to Part 1 of my family's immigration story, you can certainly go back and listen to that episode before you begin this one.  CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   CONNECT with Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreams Facebook : Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Email : [email protected] Purchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: [email protected]

The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option.   Growing up, I always heard pieces of my family’s story—little moments about leaving Hungary, about refugee camps, about starting over in America. But it wasn’t until later that I realized what they had actually lived through. They left their home with almost nothing… not knowing if they’d ever return, not knowing what would happen next. What started as a fight for freedom quickly turned into a journey of escape, survival, and starting over in a new country.  In a time of political upheaval and fear, my family made the difficult decision to leave everything behind in search of freedom.  This series of episodes is about that journey, what led them to leave, what they experienced along the way, and how it shaped everything that came after. This isn’t just history. This is my family’s story.  This is the story of how it all happened—and why they had no choice but to leave.  Welcome to Story Time – Part 1 CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   CONNECT with Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreams Facebook : Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Email : [email protected] Purchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, I speak with my talented guest  Suzanne Ócsai, who shares all about her Hungarian heritage and her continued quest to feel connected to her Hungarian community. We talk about her family's Hungarian heritage and her search for a feeling of belonging, and what that means when you are searching for your community. We discuss Suzanne's life-long love for art, how it has inspired her professional career, as well as, the art she creates. We specifically discuss her current wired art collection that is on display at the American Hungarian Foundation in New Brunswick, NJ. If you are interested in seeing Suzanne’s Hungarian wired art collection that is currently on display at the American Hungarian Foundation in New Brunswick, NJ, her collection will be there until June. You can view the collection during one the upcoming events being held at the American Hungarian foundation, or by calling AHF to schedule a visit. If you’re interested in seeing the collection AND meeting Suzanne, then make sure you attend the Hungarian Festival on June 6, 2026.. All of this information will be listed below, along with Suzanne’s website and social media information so you can contact her and give a follow! If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Suzanne Ócsai Website: www.suzanneocsai.com Email: info on website Instagram: @suzanneocsai Facebook: Suzanne Ócsai  CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   Contact the American Hungarian Foundation to view Suzanne’s Collection Website: www.ahfoundation.org Email: [email protected] Instagram: @americanhungarianfoundation Facebook: American Hungarian Foundation   Phone: 732-846-5777 Address: 300 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903

Thanks for joining me on this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast with a special thanks to my guest Gábor Oszter from Mayer's Harvest. We discuss the naturally sourced fruits that make up their delicious syrups and jams and how they are still produced by hand presseing. You will find out where you can purchase these items, as well as, the company’s mission to give back to animals, not to mention the generous discount code you will receive when you purchase products directly from their website!  If you are interested in ordering these products or contacting Gabor, I will leave all of that information below.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.   Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Gabor Ozster and Mayer products Website: www.mayersharvest.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mayer_northamerica Facebook: Mayer North America   CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

In this episode I will speaking about the importance of preserving  our Hungarian heritage, as it will be an ongoing conversation this season in between the interview episodes. I will also start to share some of my family's Hungarian heritage stories in these episodes, and I look forward to the conversations that will result from these stories and discussions.  CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

In this episode I am speaking with Samuel Hymes and he is here to talk about his Hungarian Heritage preservation and what he has accomplished so far in his journey. In our conversation, Samuel will also share about his experience with the HYPE Network, a leadership Program organized through the American Hungarian Coalition. We will discuss the importance of preserving our Hungarian heritage no matter when you start or how long it takes you to get there.  If you are interested in contacting Samuel to find out about his experience with the HYPE network, his contact information is below, as well as, the Hungarian American Coalition's website with the official HYPE Network information.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Samuel Hymes Linkedin: Samuel Hymes Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bustahymes Facebook: Samuel Hymes   CONNECT with The HYPE Network and Hungarian American Coalition Website: www.hacusa.org Instagram: @Hungarianamericancoalition Facebook: Hungarian American Coalition CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast where I am speaking with Noemi Taylor, and she is here to talk about the Puli and Komondor Hungarian dog breeds. At Skyblue farm in Colorado, Noemi and her family breed Pulis and Komondors with kindness, love, and most of all respect for these two Hungarian dog breeds. We find out what these dog are traditionally known for, and what makes them different from each other. We will also discuss how Noemi and her family take extra care in determining what type of environment is best suited to bring one of these Hungarian dog breeds into your home. If you are interested in contacting Noemi to find out how you can start the process of bringing home a Puli or a Komondor, I will leave all of that information below.   If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information in the show notes. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Noemi Taylor at Sky Blue Farm Website: www.mangalitsafarmusa.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @skybluefarm_puli Facebook: Sky Blue Farm  CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast I am thrilled to announce another exciting co-host collaboration! As many of you know, Season 3 has featured many new co-hosts, and all of them began with an episode recording, followed by a blossoming friendship that lead to new collaborative ideas. So, for those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a while, it will come as no surprise that my next co-host is Ilka Kocsis, author of Ilka’s Kitchen Stories, Balassi summer program participant, and most importantly my friend.  Together, Ilka and I will be celebrating Australians with Hungarian heritage, and in this first episode of our Australian series we will be featuring Peter Sacket from the Hungarian folkdance group, Keszkenő. Listen closely and you’ll hear the strength of Hungarian heritage in every step of this folk dance group. You will hear just how Hungarian Heritage strong the Keszkenő Folkdance group and Peter Sackett are as they continue to foster the growth and love of traditional Hungarian folk dancing in Western Australia.  If you are interested in contacting my co-host Ilka Kocsis about her cookbook or her experience in the Balasssi program , I will leave her information below, and if you are interested in contacting Peter Sackett from the Keszkenő folk dance group, I will leave the dance group’s contact information in below, as well.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok! CONNECT with Ilka Kocsis Reach out through Instagram or Facebook to purchase her book. Instagram: @ilkas_kitchen_stories Facebook: Ilka's Kitchen www.balassieducation.hu CONNECT with Peter Sackett from the Keszkenő Folk Dance Group Email: [email protected] Instagram: @KeszkenőHungarianDanceGroup Facebook: Keszkenő Hungarian Folk Dance Group CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast where I am welcoming back my former guest and friend, Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower. She is back to help me announce that the podcast will be starting online book clubs in season 4 coming this fall. What originally started out as being a quick Kicsi pod episode to make this exciting announcement, turned into a full length episode that combines our collaborative announcement along with a larger clip from the episode where I interviewed Liz about her book in Season 2. Our inspiration for this new collaborative book club adventure is to provide a space for people to read books about our Hungarian Heritage by writers of Hungarian heritage. We are hoping to provide a way for us to connect more deeply with our own Hungarian family heritage by connecting more deeply with each other.  This episode will also feature a portion of Elizabeth's original episode from season 2, which will enable you to draw additional Hungarian heritage connections by listening to Liz discuss her Hungarian heritage, her inspiration for writing the book, and so much more.   We hope that we have inspired you to join us this fall for our inaugural online book club. Information on how to purchase your copy of You Cannot Forbid The Flower can be found below. We will also send you reminders on social media about the first online book club date of September 25, 2025. We really hope you can join us for an evening of book discussion and Hungarian Heritage connection.   If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information in the show notes. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.   Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla Website and Email: www.elizabethchesla.com Instagram: @lizchesla CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast where I am speaking with Timea Sipos. She is here to share with us about her translation courses where she guides her students to strengthen their English to Hungarian and Hungarian to English literature translations. As a lifelong writer and published author, Timea will talk about her love of writing, her inspiration for her stories and poems, her writing focused education, as well as her Hungarian heritage. Listen along as we discover and celebrate Timea’s strong connection to her Hungarian heritage and find out how you can join one of her translation classes.   Make sure you stay tuned to my social media, as we will be giving away a copy of Timea’s book of poetry, The Shapes our Tongues make, when season three ends. If you are interested in joining one of Timea’s translation courses, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Timea through her website.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.   Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Timea Sipos Website: www.timeasipos.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @timeawrites CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Kati Csoman along with my co-host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together. If you haven’t listened to part one of Kati’s family story where she talks about her dad, Endre’s emigration to the US and his contributions to the American Hungarian community, you can certainaly do that either before or after you listen to this episode. You will still be able to appreciate the Csoman family story regardless of which order you listen. In this episode we are picking up where we left off with the Csoman Family Legacy where you will hear all about Kati’s  Hungarian American experiences as a first born American Hungarian of immigrants, and her continued contributions to the American Hungarian legacy. You will certainly feel the Hungarian connection when listening to Kati’s story, and you will realize that you are not alone in your Hungarian Heritage journey. Listen along as we Celebrate Hungarian heritage together. If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, either in English or in Hungarian, or if you are interested in joining the Facebook group, you will find that information below, as well as, how you can get in contact with Dr. Anna Fenyvesi. If you're interested in getting in contact with Kati Csoman, please send us an email and we will forward your contact information to Kati with her permission.  If you have feedback or questions about this episode or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find that information below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you’re interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.  Our theme music is Hungarian Dance by Pony Music, used with special license from Envato Market. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and until next time, make sure you Stay Hungarian Heritage Strong!  Sziastok CONNECT with Dr. Anna Fenyvesi Instagram: @hungarianroots_americandreams Facebook : Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Email : [email protected] Purchase a copy of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams through this email: [email protected] CONNECT with the Podcast Website: www.myhungarianheritage.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hungarianheritagepodcast Facebook: Hungarian Heritage Podcast   *If you would like to get in touch with Katie Csoman, you can reach out to either Anna or myself and we will connect you by email with Kati's permission.