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Podcast: Incense Explorer: A Deep Dive into Incense History, Culture, Ritual and Lore
Episode: Preserving Incense's Fragrant Legacy: A Journey into Plant Sustainability with Kelly Ablard
Description: In this episode, Alyssa introduces Kelly Ablard, founder of Airmid Institute, and expert in aromatic plant sustainability. They discuss the lack of transparency in the incense industry regarding the sourcing of ingredients and the importance of demanding transparency from manufacturers. Kelly shares her experiences in Peru, where she worked with indigenous communities and went on an expedition to find wild populations of Rosewood, an endangered plant used for its aromatic properties. They discuss the significance of Rosewood and its role in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Kelly explains the challenges of sustainable sourcing and the...