We are proud to present the recipients of the 2020 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize. The award recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim – veteran and recent – who embody the spirit of modern-day Zionism by contributing in a significant way to the State of Israel.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Zo Flamenbaum, creator of School of Shine. We discuss: How Zo created School of Shine out of loneliness and a desire for deeper connection, the toxicity of feeling “not enough” as a human being and more... 

Meet Zo Flamenbaum, the founder of School of Shine – a community for women in Tel Aviv and around the world. They offer self-empowerment tools, exploratory events, and fun opportunities to nourish health and happiness.

Zo began working for the ice cream man when she was nine years old, and has continued to explore various ways to deliver happiness. After studying Business Management along the New Jersey shores, she moved to her land of opportunity, Tel Aviv in 2010. 

Hosting Zo Flamenbaum, founder of School of Shine and creator of the Souls Sisters Community Fair. SOS aims to increase self awareness, self appreciation, and inspire action to create healthier habits for a happier life. "Live Happily Ever After Now"

Host Josh Hoffman and Zo cover a lot in this episode, including:

• What it means to be a “hippie entrepreneur”

• Her up’s and down’s of living in Tel Aviv since 2010

• Career advice for being successful in Tel Aviv

• How Tel Aviv compares to New York City

On Episode 6, we talk to Zo Flamenbaum, the founder of School of Shine, an online community for women that’s based on her core values: positivity, creativity, and empowerment. We talk all about how to start a business — where all you need is you.

With it’s catchy tagline “Happily Ever Now,” School of Shine is grabbing the attention of women of all ages and backgrounds.  Known for it’s creative events & fun opportunities to create happier days, I was intrigued to find out what all the talk was about.  

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life’s daily to dos, especially in non-stop Tel Aviv. Humans worldwide are plagued with a lack of appreciation for the present moment, otherwise known as FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Tel Aviv, a city bubbling with countless opportunities to create moments of happiness, gratitude and laughter, lies in the heart of Israel, which is ranked as the 11th happiest country worldwide. Visit any one of these ten Tel Aviv happy spots to start enjoying life right now.

Because the opportunity to join a way to peacefully connect with the world is amazing - and because I support and strongly believe in the need for humans to connect eye to eye to create a stronger and better humanity for us all!

It wasn’t until her arrival to America and seeing the ‘Welcome to the United States of America’ sign, that she knew she needed to get back to Tel Aviv, not only for the bustling energy and beautiful beaches, but for the big opportunities Israel offers.

Have you ever wondered if there is a school where attending isn’t being a hassle but is actually a pleasure? As a ‘student‘ of Tel Aviv headquartered School of Shine, I am happy to inform you that yes, there is such a school out there. Of course, all these school concepts are pure semantics and School of Shine stands for a positive community for women who aspire to learn, laugh and lead. 

Zo Flamenbaum seemed to have everything – great friends, a good job, a lovely apartment in Tel Aviv – so when she found herself constantly struggling with dark moods and even breaking into tears in public, she knew her life needed a face lift.

Did you know there are loads of great English-speaking (and non-English speaking) groups in Tel Aviv? Here are some of our favourites: School of Shine is a women’s community dedicated to inspiring happiness from within...