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.

“Other people might not understand who you’re becoming, or why you’re choosing what you choose, or what you’re doing during your seasons of emergence. The good news is that you don’t need anyone’s understanding to live into your truest next chapter. You don’t need anyone’s permission or validation. You don’t need anyone’s green light. You get to go... See more
from Baila turns one, part 2.
on seasons of emergence
I have been thinking a lot about the continued and increasing lack of importance being placed on the idea of conversation , things over the past few years can feel so transactional. Thing is, like everyone, I love the one-way form of conversation that exists via the abundance (and abundance of forms) of content that is out there that drives me to c... See more
from Chris Kaskie, Varyer by Thought Enthusiast
The reason we’re so increasingly intolerant of long articles and why we skim them, why we skip forward even in a short video that reduces a 300-page book into a three-minute animation — even in that we skip forward — is that we’ve been infected with this kind of pathological impatience that makes us want to have the knowledge but not do the work of... See more
from Maria Popova — Cartographer of Meaning in a Digital Age by Maria Popova
loving the process and
Out of all the “regulars” I’ve interacted with in all the places I’ve worked, the strongest bonds have always been with the people that made me feel safe to be myself no matter what emotional state I was in.
from Community in Capitalism
how to build trust and a practical guide to connecting with others
feeling safe in someone’s presence >
But it’s standard in the way that — the way that I get to work with artists is like we’re friends hanging out and talking about whatever comes up. And through that, things get unlocked that allow writing and performances to be more closer to the core. And that’s the goal with all of this.
from Rick Rubin — Magic, Everyday Mystery, and Getting Creative by On Being
A crush is a powerful little vial of that pure feeling—the longing, the push and pull. In his poem “The More Loving One,” W. H. Auden compared unrequited love to looking up at the stars, observing their beauty while knowing full well they “do not give a damn.” But he wasn’t mad about it; he saw that that’s how it should be, and anyway, he was more ... See more
from A Crush Can Teach You a Lot About Yourself by Faith Hill
In Greek, charisma translates as a “gift.” Rather than keep that gift to exploit for themselves, some charismatic people disperse it. They hand it out at social events, such as the holiday parties at this time of year, and use it to guide the energy of a shared occasion. I call these people vibe popes. Consider it a nondenominational title for thos... See more
from The Type of Charisma That Saves a Holiday Party by Adrienne Matei
descriptions of people and qualities i admire
One of the things that surprised me the most was to see that for any piece of work being shared, designers would put together a keynote deck for it. It could be the smallest thing, like a quick look at the latest work progression, or big presentations, of course. At Apple, designers use the power of storytelling to influence others, instead of just
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from What I Learned as a Product Designer at Apple by Andrea Pacheco
building great work cultures
an anecdote for dark times and a gentle reminder about our ability to create a better future by finding joy and acting compassionately in small, present moments ✨
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from Baila turns one, part 2.

from Chris Kaskie, Varyer by Thought Enthusiast

from Maria Popova — Cartographer of Meaning in a Digital Age by Maria Popova

from Community in Capitalism

from Rick Rubin — Magic, Everyday Mystery, and Getting Creative by On Being

from A Crush Can Teach You a Lot About Yourself by Faith Hill

from The Type of Charisma That Saves a Holiday Party by Adrienne Matei

from What I Learned as a Product Designer at Apple by Andrea Pacheco