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

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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

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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

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