In this powerful episode, Lizzy Savetsky shares her remarkable journey from fashion influencer to one of the most prominent Jewish activists on social media. Lizzy opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path—from growing up in Fort Worth, Texas with dreams of being a singer, to building a successful fashion blogging career, to making the courageous decision to pivot to full-time Jewish advocacy in 2021. She discusses the personal and professional sacrifices she made, including being dropped by her management company, receiving death threats, and hitting rock bottom with alcoholism before finding sobriety. Lizzy's story is one of authenticity, resilience, and the power of living your truth out loud, even when it costs you everything.

[1:22] Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas and early performing dreams
[5:40] Meeting her husband and the journey to Orthodox Judaism
[9:37] The decision to study in Israel at Neve Seminary
[20:00] Breaking into fashion PR and starting her blog
[27:50] Discovering Instagram and building a following
[39:20] The turning point: May 2021 and pivoting to Jewish advocacy
[53:00] Getting dropped by management and facing death threats
[59:00] The importance of authenticity vs. performing your life
[62:30] Hitting rock bottom with alcoholism and finding sobriety
[66:45] Rumors of "Lizzy for Mayor" and potential political future
[70:15] Fast Five: Biggest mistakes, sacrifices, and superpowers
[70:00] Final message: Invest in yourself and find your purpose

Guest Description

Lizzy Savetsky is a Jewish activist, digital advocate, and social media influencer known for her unapologetic defense of Israel and the Jewish people. With a background in fashion PR and blogging, Lizzy made headlines when she pivoted from fashion content to full-time advocacy work in 2021, following attacks on Israel. Despite facing death threats and losing lucrative brand partnerships, she has built a powerful platform speaking at rallies, delivering speeches nationwide, and mobilizing the Jewish community online. A mother of four and wife to a plastic surgeon Ira Savetsky.

Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Roth & Co innovators in accounting and business advisory. To learn more visit https://rothcocpa.com/

Lizzy Savetsky: From Fashion Influencer to Jewish Activist