Episode 64 - Decolonizing Our Closets & Reconnecting to Earth with Jeanne de Kroon

🐚Topics coveredJeanne's journey from mainstream modeling to discovering authentic craftsmanship in NepalThe founding and growth of Zazi Vintage, working with 1200+ women globallyDecolonizing fashion and reconnecting to the stories behind our clothingThe energetic difference between natural fibers and synthetic clothingWorking with indigenous communities and traditional textile practicesHimalayan women singing to the Spider Goddess while weavingThe cyclical nature of fashion is in harmony with Earth's seasonsReclaiming Dutch and European ancestral wisdom and goddess traditionsCreating altars for ancestors and celebrating seasonal festivalsFashion industry statistics: 80% women workers, 10% capital ownershipCyclical dressing through menstrual cycle phasesSexual and sensual liberation in your thirtiesAbout Jeanne de KroonJeanne de Kroon connects worlds and stories through craftsmanship. She is the founder of Zazi Vintage, partner of the UN Ethical Fashion Initiative, and co-founder of Woven the Foundation. With a background in philosophy and political science, she started her first company at age 22 in Germany, where it was named "Best Fashion Business Idea of the Year" by both Vogue and Harper's Bazaar just after launching.Working both circularly with natural fibers and with women-led artisanal projects, Zazi Vintage focuses on the environmental and social impact behind the garment industry while weaving the stories of nature and women together. Since 2018, Zazi Vintage has become the main partner of the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative across Central Asia and Afghanistan.Jeanne has led several innovative partnerships in the creative and wellbeing industry that platform ancestral wisdom through craft, and works as a consultant for both governmental bodies and global businesses on respectful co-creation. She has been featured as a storyteller, activist, and thought leader in Vogue, Forbes, TEDx, and The New York Times, among others.Where to find Jeanne de Kroon📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannedekroon/?hl=en📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldofzazi/About the HostI’m Iris Josephina, a functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97