#7 This Is A Token with Zinnia Kumar

In our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined virtually by the incredible Zinnia Kumar. A Chartered Ecologist, published scientist, sustainability advocate, cultural theorist, and internationally recognised fashion model, Zinnia talks to Alex about the trinkets and jewellery she has on her person everyday, as a meaningful and grounding reminder of who she is.Listen in, as Alex and Zinnia discuss working to engineer social and environmental change from inside the fashion industry, the symbolic transformation of a dragonfly into a pair of elephants, and how jewellery can function as a measure and reward, to symbolise how far we’ve come.You can find Zinnia Kumar at http://zinniakumar.com/ and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @zinniakumarYou can find the book Alex is reading, ‘The Way Home’ by Mark Boyle here https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781786077271?gC=5a105e8bFor more information about Social Anxiety, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-anxiety/To learn more about Australia’s Little Penguins and how to support them, go to https://penguinfoundation.org.au/For further reading on East India Company and Blackbirding, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackbirdingFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comDiscover Zinnia’s Elephant In-Line Diorama Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/elephant-diorama-necklaceSee our very own Indian Elephant Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/indian-elephant-necklaceTo view our Dragonfly Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/teeny-tiny-dragonfly-necklaceIf you are interested in finding out more about our bespoke service, visit www.alexmonroe.com/bespokeIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Is A Token with Alex Monroe is a podcast that celebrates all things jewellery. Alex Monroe has spent half a lifetime designing and making jewellery, but what really interests him is what it means to other people. Every week, Alex explores the relationship between his guest and their favourite pieces of jewellery. Together they uncover the moving, fascinating and often surprising stories tethered to each piece, and the emotional connections they just can’t do without. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.