How One of TikTok’s Biggest Stars Ended up Becoming Religious in Israel - Ellie Zeiler’s Full Story

Ellie Zeiler, a TikTok star with over 10 million followers, shares her remarkable journey from LA’s fast-paced world to finding deeper meaning in Israel. In this episode of Inspiration For The Nation, she opens up about how her time in seminary transformed her life, from embracing Shabbos/Shabbat to taking a stand for Israel. Ellie reflects on balancing her online persona with a newfound sense of faith and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the spotlight, authenticity and personal growth matter most. This conversation is about resilience, faith, and discovering what truly matters. This is Ellie's story. Ellie's Links: Book her for your event here: https://bit.ly/4gtyO7F Get Jane Jewels here: https://bit.ly/3Z4szzW ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► U.S. Mobile: Better Coverage with Better Pricing! Get a full data line for as low as $17.50 U.S. Mobile is a revolutionary wireless service that bundles minutes from all three major U.S. carriers, giving you the best of each network. You can choose whichever network is best for you. USE promo LIVING LCHAIM for your first month FREE → https://usmobile.com/lchaim → Call 878-255-8940 ► Twillory: HUGE 50% SALE Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF →  Here: https://Twillory.com/ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Software for Innovative Seeking to optimize operations and scale your business? Bitbean empowers ambitious businesses with tailored software solutions. Automate workflows, streamline data management, and empower your workforce all while reducing your employee overhead by 30% or more. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION →  https://bitbean.link/VxRH4y ► PZ DEALS: An Incredible App for Hot Deals Get the best savings and deals on PZ Deals brand new app. Get Here →  https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Ellie’s Background 03:04 Becoming a TikTok Star 04:24 Falling in Love with Israel 06:40 Standing up for Israel after October 7th 07:49 Being Proud to be Jewish 08:53 Going to Seminary in Israel 10:52 Keeping Her First Shabbos 13:21 The Support from Family and Friends 17:57 Staying in Style with Tznius 20:20 PZ Deals 21:33 Twillory 22:44 Ellie’s Favorite Classes 25:07 Balancing the Social Media Life 29:09 Getting Recognized in Public 29:58 Giving Her Younger Self Advice 32:40 US Mobile 33:43 BitBean 34:02 Leaving Israel and Going Back to the “Real World” 40:29 Being a True Influencer 42:09 Starting Jane Jewels 43:10 Ellie’s Favortie Mitzva 45:20 Ellie’s Advice 48:27 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #elliezeiler #influencer #israel