King David women enjoy ‘Women in Conversation’

OWN CORRESPONDENT

This “Women in Conversation” event was the fifth in a series of Dynamic Davidian breakfasts at which the Foundation hosts King David alumni who have been hugely successful in their respective fields.

Bilchik spoke about her journey from M-Net in South Africa to CNN in Atlanta, her immigration to the United States and what she missed most about South Africa. She shared her insights about coping in stressful situations and how to improve relationships with those around you. 

RIGHT Elliot Wolf (KDSF); Joanne Fedler; Nadia Bilchik; and Raelene Tradonsky,(KDSF) at the breakfast.
 PHOTO: ILAN OSSENDRYVER

She has been fortunate enough to interview some world-famous individuals, including President Mandela and actors Meryl Streep and George Clooney.

The highlight of this stimulating morning was Bilchik interviewing Joanne Fedler, award-winning journalist, Fulbright scholar and Yale graduate, about her latest book, “Love in the Time of Contempt – Consolations for Parents of Teenagers”.  

Fedler entertained the audience with her personal anecdotes on raising teenagers and coping with the challenges of bringing up children in a techno-savvy world. Her natural, humorous and honest style endeared her to her audience, who as parents, could relate to what she had to say.  Fedler assured them that the book did not offer parenting advice, but rather, imparted snippets of her personal parenting experiences.