Who is Jody Yeh? The life and biography of Molly Yeh's mother

Children are the precious bridge between the past and the future. Parents have them for several years, and during that time, they have the opportunity to teach, support, nurture, and inspire them as they mature and set out on their terms. Jody Yeh, Molly Yeh's mother, has managed to raise a healthy, happy, independent child who has turned out great in her life and career.

Jody Yeh is one of the driving forces behind Molly's career. She is the one who raised her and influenced her passion for cooking. Many people are familiar with Molly but with her rising fame, fans have been dying to know more about her and the people close to her, such as her mother.

Jody Yeh’s profile summary

• Full name: Jody Yeh-Shinbrood
• Gender: Female
• Date of birth: October 16, 1955
• Age: 66 (as of 2021)
• Zodiac sign: Libra
• Place of birth: United States of America
• Current residence: Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian (with Jewish and Hungarian ancestry)
• Religion: Jewish
• Sexuality: Straight
• Height in feet: 5' 5"
• Height in centimetres: 165
• Hair colour: Dark brown
• Eye colour: brown
• Marital status: Divorced (John Bruce Yeh)
• Children: 2
• School: Institute Montesano, Gstaad, Switzerland
• Profession: Social worker (former chocolatier and clarinettist)
• Net worth: approx. $100,000 to $500,000

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Early life

Jody Yeh was born on October 16, 1965, in the USA. She spent a portion of her childhood in New York City before her family moved to Gurnee, Illinois. She completed her high school education at a local high school in Gurnee.

After high school, Jody moved to Switzerland, where she enrolled at Institut Montesano, a finishing school for young ladies located in Gstaad. At Montesano, she studied social graces, skiing, and French, among other things.

After Montesano school, it is possible that she attended a music school, given her talent for playing instruments. She also pursued undergraduate and postgraduate education, given that she holds a master’s degree in social work. Unfortunately, she has not revealed where she attended university.

There is not much information available about Jody in the public domain, given that she did not attract much attention until her daughter became famous. However, one of the few things known about her is that she is of Hungarian descent. On top of that, Yeh is not her birth name; Jody Yeh’s maiden name is Shinbrod. She adopted the name Yeh after marrying her husband.

Career

Jody started her professional life as a clarinettist, an artist who plays the clarinet. While playing the clarinet, she met her future husband, John Yeh, another clarinettist. Bother were struggling artists until John's career took off when he got an opportunity to play at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Jody later left the musical world behind and worked as a chocolatier. However, she changed her career again to work as a social worker. She is a licensed clinical social worker who works with children with special needs. She currently works at the Laremont School, a special needs school in Lake County, operating under the SEDOL Foundation.

Aside from working as a school social worker, Jody also runs her private practice. She offers online therapy sessions specialising in family conflicts, depression, parenting, stress and anxiety, and self-esteem.

Jody Yeh's husband

Is Jody Yeh-Shinbrood married? Jody was married to American clarinettist John Bruce Yeh. Jody and John Yet met in the course of their musical career and bonded through their passion for music. The couple started dating and married sometime after.

There is not much information on John and Jody's Yeh wedding. Is Jody still married to John Yeh? Sadly, the marriage between the couple did not last. The couple divorced, and John got remarried to Teresa Reilly (also a clarinettist), with whom he has another daughter (Mia Yeh).

After the divorce, Jody kept a low profile, and there is not much information about her as to who she is dating. However, she is yet to get married again and still uses her ex-husband’s surname.

Children

The couple was blessed with two daughters, Molly and Jenna Yeh. Molly is the firstborn (born in 1989), with Jenna coming along later (year of birth unknown). Jody has been one of the biggest influences in her daughters' lives. Molly credits her mother for instilling her with a passion for cooking, having grown up watching her cook.

Jody is one of Molly Yeh's biggest fans. When Molly started her cooking career as a blogger, her mother was initially her only reader. She also encouraged her not to give up and is a regular guest on Girls Meets Farm's cooking show.

Jody Yeh's other daughter, Jenna Yeh, has also followed her sister's passion for cooking. She previously studied Physics at McGill University before changing her career path and attending culinary school. She is currently a chef in training.

Net worth and earnings

What is Jody Yeh’s net worth? The mother of Girl Meets Farm star is worth around $100,000 to $500000. Most of her wealth is primarily from her career as a social worker in North Dakota, where the average salary of professionals in this field is around $63,000 per year. Given that she has been working as a social worker for nearly 20 years now, her earnings have been substantial.

Aside from her career as a school social worker, Jody also earns extra income through her online therapy business. On top of that, she has previously worked as a chocolatier and even enjoyed a brief stint as a musician – though there is not much information on how successful these past careers were.

Jody Yeh’s fast facts

Jody Yeh is primarily famous for being married to musician ex-husband John Yeh and being the mother of American chef Molly Yeh. However, she is also an impressive woman with her feats. She was a former musician who also played the clarinet, just like her ex-husband.

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