By the time Jennifer Gimenez was 13, she had graced the pages of Vogue, walked the runways for Calvin Klein, and become a fixture in the global fashion scene. Her face sold luxury. Her body followed impossible standards. Her spirit, though, was quietly breaking. Today, with more than 19 years of sobriety and a fire in her heart to serve, Jennifer Gimenez is no longer chasing perfection. She is building legacy.

“I was rewarded for being skinny and punished for being human,” Jennifer recalls. “What started as control quickly turned into chaos.”

The chaos was addiction, depression, and an unrelenting pressure to perform. It started with alcohol at age 12, and by her early twenties, cocaine had a grip on her life. She tried to keep the image polished, but behind the glossy campaigns and red carpets, she was exhausted, scared, and silently dying.

Her first major turning point came at Las Encinas Hospital, under the care of Dr. Drew. What was supposed to be a 30-day stay turned into nearly ten months. In that space, Jennifer surrendered everything. The façade. The shame. The need to prove. She gained weight. She lost followers. She found herself.

That experience was just the beginning. Recovery didn’t simply restore Jennifer’s health. It rewired her soul. With sobriety came an inner freedom she had never known. That freedom quickly became her fuel to serve.

“I don’t just talk about addiction,” Jennifer says. “I talk about mental illness, depression, suicide, destructive behavior, family trauma. I talk about real life. Mine and yours.”

For the past 18 years, Jennifer has been speaking truth into the hearts of audiences around the world. From television appearances to recovery conferences, her story reaches people because it is raw, relatable, and rooted in honesty. She has spoken at thousands of events, sharing stages with top clinicians, community leaders, and activists, always returning to her core message. Healing is possible for everyone who wants it.

Her impact is not limited to the stage. Jennifer has served directly as a sober living house manager and a rehab technician. She co-created SoberBook, a digital space for people to share anonymous stories of recovery. She uses her platform both online and in person to amplify voices, reduce stigma, and remind others that there is nothing shameful about rebuilding your life.

“I speak the way I live: with my whole heart,” she says. “People deserve to hear that you can come back from anything.”

In her own recovery, Jennifer began rewriting the narrative of her worth. No longer defined by magazine spreads or Hollywood credits, she stepped into her power as a woman of service. Her journey, from fashion icon to trauma-informed truth-teller, is a testament to what happens when we stop hiding and start healing.

Her partnership with husband Tim Ryan, also a national recovery advocate and author, has taken her advocacy to another level. Together, they speak across the country, offering a unique and deeply personal perspective on addiction, grief, recovery, and the rebuilding of relationships. Audiences resonate with their transparency. They do not play roles. They show up with their truth, their tools, and their love for the people they serve.

Social media followers often comment on Jennifer’s posts with phrases like, “You said what I was too scared to admit,” or “Your voice helped save my life.” Whether it is through Instagram reflections, keynote speeches, or private conversations after an event, Jennifer connects. Her authenticity is magnetic.

With Argentinian roots, a Southern California soul, and a spirit that transcends any label, Jennifer Gimenez is still beautiful. Now, that beauty starts from within. She teaches others to rise, to feel, to take up space, and to break generational cycles with courage.

Her current work includes keynote speaking, podcast appearances, mentorship programs, and ongoing advocacy with Tim through their collaborative outreach. They are both partners in life and in purpose.

Jennifer Gimenez is not just a woman in long-term recovery. She is a lighthouse for those lost at sea. She is what happens when truth finds its voice, when pain finds purpose, and when recovery stops being a secret.

She is not surviving quietly.
She is healing loudly.

Follow Jennifer’s journey on Instagram at @jennifergimenez and explore more of her advocacy through her public spea king and nonprofit collaborations.

Website dopetohope.com

📱 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jennifergimenez/ linkedin.com+14instagram.com+14podcasts.apple.com+14

🐦 X (Twitter)
https://x.com/jennifergimenez x.com

👍 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JennGimenez/ instagram.com+11facebook.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11

💼 LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gimenez linkedin.com+1famousbirthdays.com+1

▶️ YouTube (career highlights interview)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0QXeKFDN4c youtube.com

🎙️ Podcasts

• Cut the B*****t: Breaking Through with Dr. Shoe* (episode with Tim Ryan)
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cut-the-b-t-breaking-through-with-dr-shoe/id1562700401 famousbirthdays.com+4podcasts.apple.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4
• Model Sobriety with Jennifer Gimenez (Sober Nation FM)
  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/model-sobriety-with-jennifer-gimenez/id1421948171?i=1000463787566 x.com+13podcasts.apple.com+13steeredstraight.org+13
• Podchaser credits page listing multiple podcast appearances
  https://www.podchaser.com/creators/jennifer-gimenez-107aIaZZLj podchaser.com

🌐 Official Site (via Steered Straight page)
https://www.steeredstraight.org/project/tim-ryan-jennifer-gimenez/