Natalie Audelo

@natalieaudelo

designing social architecture and community experiences that build trust, generate creativity, and encourage authentic human connection. exploring the healing power of play, movement, music and other integrative practices.

Prentis Hemphill's definition of embodiment—the understanding of what is habituated in us; the process of becoming more aware of and practiced in our behaviors.
from Baila turns one, part 2.
relationship with self
Optimize for legacy, not empire. Empires die because they’re alone, legacies live because they involve others.
-OH, on building teams and brand communities
redefining success and building a new world
“I think this is like a widespread public health issue, and the way to start solving it is has got to be part of a bigger collective political movement, really, focusing on solving the inequality of beauty versus the insecurity of beauty, and once the inequality of beauty is addressed, the insecurity will naturally follow that pattern”
from Can Beauty Be A Source Of Joy? by Zeynab Mohamed
on beauty in capitalism
The declining quality, overwhelmed customer service, and constant drops of “limited edition” “sustainable” clothing feel like textbook results of prioritizing profit. Not very long ago, General Atlantic secured a 45% stake in the company. Since then, it appears that product drops have increased, more Sézane pieces are now made in China, and the num... See more
from The Suffocation Of Sézane by Totally Recommend
follow the money
I’ve learned that if I think about this problem on a daily basis— what positive impact can I have here and now on this day? —I start making better decisions. I begin doing better things. Even the smallest matters of daily life provide an opportunity for this. That’s reassuring—because those are constantly at hand and don’t require changing the whol... See more
from My 12 Favorite Problems by Ted Gioia
Being trusted to figure things out is a big motivator: A 2014 Citigroup and LinkedIn survey found that nearly half of employees would give up a 20% raise for greater control over how they work.
from The Neuroscience of Trust by Paul J. Zak
how to build trust
Driving With Mr. Gil: A Retiree Teaches Afghan Women the Rules of the Road
by Miriam Jordan
nytimes.com
restore your faith in humanity
Coolness is an elusive concept without a universal definition, allowing everyone to have their own interpretation. Some people’s entire job is making sure you don’t remember that.
from Death of the Cool Girl by Totally Recommend
on being cool
The crucial point is: by changing ourselves, we change the world. As we become more loving on the inside, healing occurs on the outside. Much like the rising of the sea level lifts all ships, so the radiance of unconditional love within a human heart lifts all of life
from Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender a book by David R. Hawkins by David R. Hawkins
energy healing

from Baila turns one, part 2.

from Can Beauty Be A Source Of Joy? by Zeynab Mohamed

from The Suffocation Of Sézane by Totally Recommend

from My 12 Favorite Problems by Ted Gioia

from The Neuroscience of Trust by Paul J. Zak

Driving With Mr. Gil: A Retiree Teaches Afghan Women the Rules of the Road

from Death of the Cool Girl by Totally Recommend

from Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender a book by David R. Hawkins by David R. Hawkins