The Global Exchange Conference Presenter - Shani Hazan - Portrait

Shani Hazan

Shani Hazan is a certified Mindful Outdoor Guide (KMOG), a certified Breathwork teacher, a Positive Psychology Practitioner, and a Coach. Her expertise in these fields has allowed her to deepen her
ability to support clients emotionally and mentally. With six years of experience working in the field,
she has developed a reputation as a compassionate and creative healer. She has traveled with
clients, developing innovative approaches to aid in their recovery, and her life is now a testament to
the power of transformation and resilience.

Shani Hazan’s journey has shown her that sharing her most vulnerable life experiences is a
profound way to heal and empower others. She believes every challenge she faced was meant to
lead her to this moment, where she helps others rise above their struggles.

Born and raised in Israel, Shani’s path took her across the globe, with destiny guiding her to New
York City, where she sought to achieve greater dreams. Her early career in the entertainment
industry saw her thrive as an actress, singer, model, and artist, and she even served in the Israeli
army. At just nineteen, Shani was crowned Miss Israel in 2012, propelling her to international
recognition. She traveled the world, becoming a well-known figure in the industry. But with fame
came many personal battles.

Behind the spotlight, Shani faced some of life’s most painful challenges. From childhood sexual
abuse to physical abuse, tumultuous family relationships, eating disorders, ADHD, depression,
anxiety, and addiction—her life was a whirlwind of highs and devastating lows. She began using
substances at the age of nine, and as her career soared, so did her addiction. Moving to NYC was
her attempt to escape the chaos of her past, but instead, she hit rock bottom. She lost
everything – her identity, her home, and her will to live. Addiction controlled her life, and her mental
health was in shambles.

After a period of sleeping on couches and doing whatever work she could find, Shani finally found a
small room in Brooklyn, offering a glimpse of stability. It was during this time that she stumbled
upon an opportunity to work at a sober living home for women. What started as a job soon became
her life’s calling. She became a coach and 24/7 sober companion, dedicated to helping others
reclaim their lives, just as she had.

Shani’s story is one of redemption, and she uses her own recovery to inspire and guide others on
their path to healing