Season 5 · Episode 58 · 30 Jan 2026
58 - Ben Solanky
With Ben Solanky
“We ask people to step into our simulation which brings alive issues such as displacement or poverty and then we ask two questions. How do you feel? What would you want somebody else to do for you?”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Kent in the UK
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Find out later in life that he should have been brought up in Jinja in Uganda, but the family chose to flea the country. A friendship and a promise led Ben to pursue work in various charities which led him to helping facilitate a simulation at the World Economic Forum in Davos enabling people to walk in the shoes of people experiencing displacement and poverty. This was a catalyst moment and led Ben to form Empathy Action which uses simulation and workshops to inspire empathy and action.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
The vast mountains and seascapes that makes you feel so small
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The power of Tornados
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
People who volunteer in Winter shelters and support, listen and share moments with people like Chris.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
Location
Flyover
Kent in the UK
Guest
🇬🇧 Tunbridge Wells (UK)