The Jewish Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders Podcast

How Jamie Geller went from 1 billion views to impacting changes in global Jewish identity since October 7th

• Nathalie Garson • Season 2 • Episode 17

Who is Jamie?

Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish, following a distinguished career as an award-winning producer and marketing executive with HBO, CNN, and Food Network.

She is the founder of Kosher Network International, which she built into the world's largest Jewish food and lifestyle media company, reaching an audience of 5 million and garnering over 1 billion views.

An eight-time bestselling author, Jamie is a frequent guest on major television shows, including The Today Show, and has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.


🎧 Episode Description:

In this inspiring episode, Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish, opens up about her remarkable journey - from producing for HBO and founding the world’s largest Jewish food media brand to making Aliyah and stepping into a mission-driven role in Israel.

Jamie shares how her career, identity, and purpose transformed, especially after October 7th. She speaks with Nathalie about navigating crisis, leaning into intuition, and staying grounded in values while leading through upheaval. The conversation also explores the emotional impact of war, the shift in Jewish identity globally, and the courageous role of Jewish women and students in shaping the future.


✨ What we discussed:

  1. Jamie’s journey from media executive in the U.S. to life in Israel
  2. Her transition from Kosher Network International to Aish
  3. Following intuition through life and career changes
  4. The emotional and professional impact of the war
  5. Staying mission-driven in times of crisis
  6. Changes in global Jewish identity since October 7th
  7. Jewish student activism and rising antisemitism on campuses
  8. The duality of Jewish pain and joy (Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut)
  9. The unique role of Jewish women in redemption and resilience


PS - Please note that this episode was recorded in May 2025.