WIL Talk #123 Tonya Dickenson, Founder & CEO | Helping to Differentiate and Empower Women through Sustainable Award Winning Jewelry Designs | Speaker | Member of 1% for the Planet

How often do you think about your impact on the world? We welcome Tonya Dickenson, Founder and Creative Director at Asymmetric by Design to the show where she shares her journey of having a dream at 10 years old and actualizing that 40 years later.Tonya combined her creative flair with her business acumen from her pharmaceutical career and created Asymmetric by Design, a sustainable, one-of-a-kind jewelry brand. It is recognized for its socially responsible practices, but more importantly for its empowering, bold, and unique designs that captivate with beauty and narrative. Each piece is created to tell a story with its uniqueness. Tonya has travelled to over 100 countries and has witnessed first-hand the inequalities and impacts of climate change, fueling her purpose to make a difference, specifically to empower women and artisans and protect our planet.  Her originality and sustainability commitment shine with accolades like being nominated “Coup De Couer Du President” in her first presence at Montreal Fashion Week. In our conversation, Tonya shares the importance of leaving a legacy not only to her family but for the planet. Her courage has enabled her to impact initiatives such as her sustainability calculator and membership in 1% for the planet showcasing her determination and dedication to raise awareness, change consumer habits, and protect the planet. Her creativity enables her to repurpose, reuse, and recycle many of the treasures of the world.  For Tonya, it is important to consistently live her values which enables her freedom, truth, integrity, and sustainability. She could no longer be shackled by the restrictions of corporate and knew it was time for change. Her purpose is commendable, and we invite you to take a look at the work Tonya creates at www.asymmetricbydesign. Want to keep up with the latest podcasts or events happening at WIL Empowered, sign up for our monthly newsletter at www.wilempowered.com. #sustainability #purpose #fashion #wilempowered #wiltalkpodcast