From finance to conscious living, today’s guest has made it her career to create impact. Mayra Hernandez is the founder of Instituto Xilonen, a social enterprise putting healing crystals in strategic places around the world to promote peace, harmony and conscious living. Before that she spent almost a decade leading Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Banorte, where she was part of the team that made it the first bank in Mexico to join the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and launched Mujer Banorte which opened financial opportunities to 340,000 women.
Now through Xilonen Mayra is bridging business strategy with spiritual wisdom using high frequency crystals to promote global well being. She is also a Synergos Institute Board member, an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow and continues to push the boundaries of conscious entrepreneurship.
In this episode we get into Mayra’s personal journey – from discovering the power of crystals to integrating them into business and daily life. She shares how her background in sustainability and corporate leadership shaped her approach, why she believes energy alignment is a tool for transformation and how crystals are being placed in locations worldwide to amplify impact. We also talk about practical ways individuals and businesses can incorporate crystal energy, mindfulness and holistic well being into their daily routine.
Episode Highlights:
- [04:04] Mayra reflects on her gateway to the wellness world. A lot of it comes from her faith she learned from her mother and the book A Course in Miracles. Along with discovering her own physical power through kickboxing.
- [05:02] Xilonen means corn kernel. Corn is a staple for her culture. It also means I exist, I am.
- [06:02] We talked about the power of crystals. Crystals have different types of energy. This energy can be applied in different areas including bringing well-being.
- [07:05] she discovered crystals through an acupuncture list in New York. The moment she had one in her hand she understood the beauty, the color, the light, and the energy and everything made sense.
- [08:03] She meets skeptics where they are. It’s her job to help people develop a greater connection with crystals.
- [09:04] We learn about Mayra’s journey from corporate to founding Xilonen. She’s still accelerating conscious living just from a more holistic perspective.
- [10:53] We learn about the influence of Synergos and the positives of having a global reach.
- [11:47] Through Mujer Banorte, she helped provide financial opportunities to over 340,000 women.
- [12:22] Her work through organizations and through crystals is all about empowering people and empowering women.
- [13:20] Leading consciously where one informs the other.
- [14:09] We learn how crystals can positively affect the energy of the space, crystals can be used for specific outcomes, and employees can be given crystals that can help them work or alleviate stress.
- [15:13] The process of selecting locations for IX crystals.
- [16:39] Because of skepticism, Mayra has come up with her own KPIs for the impact of her crystals based on body, mind, and spirit.
- [17:50] We learn about the impact of crystals in South Africa.
- [21:58] We discuss the long-term vision of these crystal placements and scaling the impact of using crystals.
- [23:26] The creation of artwork that matches the crystal’s energy.
- [25:22] Citrine is good for self-confidence.
- [26:37] Studying graphic design and art history and learning about other cultures made her journey understanding energy flows and crystals that much easier.
- [27:37] Daily practices include chanting, meditation, and going to sleep with gratitude and good intentions.
- [29:17] Being present and checking in with your body, mind, and spirit is sometimes overlooked. Along with gratitude.
- [30:31] The universe is always talking to us.
- [32:30] It’s Mayra’s goal for Seekers to enhance their connection with themselves. Crystals can amplify our energy.
- [34:37] They are working on an art install at La DoubleJ in Milan.
- [36:20] We learn Mayra’s go-to guide. Citrine is her favorite crystal.
- [38:51] Advice includes always being grounded and checking in with yourself. Your higher self will let you know the next best step.
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