#73 Spiritual Futurism & Time Capsules: Designing Art That Outlives Us with TEDX Speaker Natalie Benmayor

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Send us Fan MailWelcome, dear listeners, to a deeply aligned and soul-awakening conversation! Today, I am sitting down with the visionary Natalie Benmayor, the founder and creative director of the spiritual high-fashion jewellery brand, Capsule Eleven. Natalie and I share so many cosmic synchronicities—not least our mutual resonance with the energetic code of 11:11—and this episode is a testament to the magic that unfolds when we trust the universe and live completely devoted to our purpose. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of creating something that is not just trend-led, but built to beautifully outlive us. We discuss: How Natalie merged her British-Egyptian heritage with ancient Egyptian symbolism to create Capsule Eleven. The design of genderless, sustainably crafted amulets that serve as modern talismans for the spiritual futurist. The profound story of her family smuggling a single box of jewellery out of Egypt in the 1950s. How unlocking this family "time capsule" decades later inspired her to create pieces packed with deep sentimental value. Launching a luxury brand during the deepest days of the 2020 pandemic. How discovering crystalline Reiki healing for her mental health sparked the concept for interchangeable crystal jewellery. The incredible synchronicities of the number 11, including securing a launch on Farfetch in just one hour on November 11th (11/11). Having her unique pieces worn by cultural icons like Grimes at the Met Gala. Becoming Pantone’s Spotlight Artist of the Year after a beautifully unattached, chance encounter at an Italian wedding. Natalie’s story is a brilliant reminder that with great creative gifts comes great responsibility, and that the most expansive opportunities find us when we take bold risks and step fully into alignment. For more soul-nourishing conversations, resources, and to explore our community, please visit www.josephinemcgrail.com.Connect with Natalie here: https://capsuleeleven.com@capsuleeleven For your opportunity to win a LIVE coaching call with Josephine submit your 5star reviews on Spotify and Apple Music and send screen shots to [email protected] are announced on the 1st of every monthSupport the show

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