They belonged together. Now they work together.
Jennifer Gimenez is a supermodel, actress, and prominent recovery advocate. Rising to fame with roles in films like "Blow", "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", and TV shows such as "The Bold and the Beautiful", Jennifer also appeared in reality series like "Sober House," "Celebrity Rehab" and "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." However, her most impactful work lies in her journey of sobriety. After battling addiction from a young age, Jennifer turned her life around and now devotes her time to raising awareness about substance abuse and mental health. She frequently speaks on overcoming addiction, drawing from her own struggles and her work as a subject matter expert. Jennifer’s advocacy, alongside her professional experience, provides an inspiring message of resilience and hope.
Tim Ryan, often known as "The Hope Dealer," is an acclaimed recovery advocate, interventionist and speaker. Featured in A&E's documentary "Dope Man", Tim has shared his personal experience as a recovering heroin addict who lost his son to addiction. His mission is to spread awareness and help others find a path to recovery, focusing on the opioid crisis and his own battle with substance abuse. Tim is also the founder of the "A Man in Recovery Foundation" and author of the book "From Dope to Hope", through which he offers support to addicts and their families.
Together, Jennifer and Tim are a powerful team, speaking across the globe about addiction recovery and mental health. As a married couple, their shared personal and professional experiences have made them a dynamic force in the recovery community. They offer a unique, compassionate perspective, blending Jennifer’s Hollywood background with Tim’s grassroots advocacy, encouraging individuals to overcome their own battles with addiction. Their joint speaking engagements focus on the importance of resilience, the challenges of sobriety, and the steps necessary to foster lasting recovery.
Tim Ryan
"Six months after I was released from prison, as a direct result of my own heroin addiction, my 20-year-old son, Nick–who I paved the way to use deadly drugs–died of an overdose.
I take responsibility for his death.
I will spend the rest of my life trying to prevent that from happening to another addicted person or parent."
It was in prison that I found recovery—and a passion to help others. I am best known as “The Hope Dealer.” It is my mission to prevent addiction issues in others and inspire and change in the hearts of those people already addicted. I speak the language of solutions in the midst of an opioid epidemic that is killing hundreds of people in the United States every single day.
I speak hope.
I live recovery.
Jennifer Gimenez
Welcome! We are delighted that you found us and look forward to the possiblity of working with you.
One thing you should know about me: I speak on more topics than just alcoholism and drug addiction.
I share with complete honesty. It is my sincerest desire to help others. Sharing some of my most painful and private personal and professional experiences will prove that healing is possible for all who want it.
I have been honored to present at thousands of conferences and events in the past 18 years on subjects such as: mental illness and depression, suicide, destructive behaviors, violence, dysfunctional families/relationships, trauma, substance abuse, and more.