{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Think This Through with Bailey Parnell","title":"EP 0016: Toy Design, Entrepreneurship, and Healing From Trauma w/ Ilana Ben-Ari ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cb7e3ad0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4308,"description":"EP 0016: Toy Design, Entrepreneurship, and Healing From Trauma w/ Ilana Ben-Ari EP 0016: Toy Design, Entrepreneurship, and Healing From Trauma w/ Ilana Ben-Ari EP 0016: Toy Design, Entrepreneurship, and Healing From Trauma w/ Ilana Ben-Ari In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Bailey Parnell and Ilana Ben-Ari delve into the transformative power of empathy, creativity, and resilience. Ilana shares the journey behind designing toys that teach essential life skills like empathy and failure, and the challenges of bringing these unconventional tools to classrooms and boardrooms alike. The conversation moves through her reflections on navigating personal healing after an abusive relationship, the complexities of adult play, and the emotional intelligence required for both leadership and self-discovery. They explore the interplay of energy, intuition, and decision-making in both personal and professional contexts, touching on themes of rebuilding after trauma, finding joy in creativity, and reimagining legacy. The episode concludes with a hopeful look at the future, where play, connection, and self-awareness are at the heart of healing and growth.\n\nTakeaways:\nEmpathy is foundational for learning and development.\nFailure is a necessary part of the learning process.\nToys can be powerful tools for teaching essential skills.\nThe creative process involves understanding the core elements of a skill.\nAdult play is often hindered by fear of embarrassment.\nEmpathy in business can lead to better leadership.\nPersonal experiences shape professional growth.\nEnergy plays a crucial role in decision-making.\nHealing requires self-awareness and support from others.\nLegacy is about the impact we leave for future generations.\n\nSubscribe to the Podcast:\nWebsite: https://baileyparnell.com/podcast \nSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4dqEGn90ei8LooRHtVEolJ \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-think-this-through-with-bailey-parnell/id1724843317 ...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/07Q_iY-3ruBACsxCNZdFzdyhQ3geuaxkkV-f1VrkHD4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NDk4LzE3MDQ3/NDIzNzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}