WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk)
WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) speaks to inspirational individuals around the globe about their personal leadership and growth, stories on how to build your tribe and be authentically you. How challenge, adversity, and resiliency can support, encourage and stretch your thinking. In this episode we ask the question: How often do you think about your impact on the world? Listen in to this podcast with Tonya Dickenson, who 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.
Listen to the podcast here.
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About Tonya
The vision for Asymmetric by Design is began in Egypt in 1978, where Tonya, the daughter of a Canadian diplomat, discovered her passion for antique beads and silver. Soon she became a collector of these unique time capsules and a student of their role in culture and history.
