She Rises

On this episode of She Rises, Giovanna talks with Ilana Ben-Ari. Ilana is a female entrepreneur who is creating innovation that changes the way we learn soft skills like empathy, how to fail, and how to be a better human. She shares how her empathy toys are impacting schools and offices across the world and how she is able to make miracles through the simple act of play. Ilana shares her background and educational history of design.   Ilana explains how her toys mimic real-life scenarios that address patience, frustration, and creative communication. Ilana discusses why she insisted on using the label “toy” instead of “facilitation tool”. Ilana mentions how toys can lead to programs like “21 Leaders” that have seen an 85% reduction in students being sent to the office for conflict and bullying. Giovanna discusses the importance of teaching empathy and failure to children AND adults.   Ilana shares how “breaking the rules” can lead to creative confidence. Ilana emphasizes how so many big businesses like Go