We sit down with fashion designer turned entrepreneur/visionary/philanthropist Ari Leon Fruchter. You will hear about how Ari founded his own fashion company, featuring his own designs on runways around the world while secretly committed to his faith. Ari describes how he moved to Israel, married a local Israeli woman, moved back to America to work for Microsoft, and then back to Israel with 2 children where he found himself divorced and struggling to find his place. However, Ari did not quit, instead, he found himself falling in love with the arts and using his passion and connections to bring famed artist Spencer Tunick to the Dead Sea for multiple nude photo shoots that would result in having the Dead Sea declared a wonder of the world. Ari is now also raising funds to open the Dead Sea Museum and continues to bring awareness to keeping the Dead Sea, well, alive!
Away from work and philanthropy, Ari maintains an excellent relationship with his two sons, introducing them to experiences like backstage meetings with rock stars, burning man festivals, and synagogue services with a flair! Ari pulls no punches about the challenges that divorced men experience but proves that we can all persevere when we put our minds to it and take action. So, sit back and get inspired by Ari Fruchter! Contact Us to Share Your Story: https://toodadtoquit.com/contact
Episode References:
Spencer Tunick: https://www.spencertunick.com
Dead Sea Museum: https://www.thedeadseamuseum.com
Dead Sea Revival Project: https://deadsearevival.org
Dead Sea Boat: https://deadseaboat.org
Beastie Boys Remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUr0fhiUkKc
Michal Rovner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michal_Rovner
Ben Being Hit By A Car: https://youtu.be/qmURDvScyMc
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