AudioLife Memoirs Series - Hedy Lamarr

In this groundbreaking edition of the AudioLife podcast; we Interview Hedy Lamarr - a Hollywood film star from the 1930s and 40s who is also known for her invention of frequency hopping spread spectrum technology. Hedy shares her early life in Vienna, her escape from a controlling marriage, and her journey to Hollywood. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in the film industry and the importance of advocating for oneself. Hedy also reflects on her role as a mother and the balance between her career and personal life. She shares her pride in her contributions to both the arts and sciences and the lessons she learned throughout her life.

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