Burn The Witch: Melbourne

When I say the word "Witch" - what comes up for you? Are you intrigued? Do you feel a deep, unspoken connection to the ancient wisdom and strength that witches have symbolised throughout history? On some level are you terrified - of being called a witch? Of owning that word?

Join us for an enlightening and transformative event: Burn the Witch.

Together, we'll delve into the history of witchcraft, its significance in today's political landscape, and the explore the profound concept of the Witch wound. Discover how understanding and embracing these elements can empower you both personally and professionally - and understand why the word "Witch" is such a trigger word for women.

The word “Witch” has always been a code word for women society wants to control

It’s a word that, during the inquisition, was levelled at women for having the audacity to seem too joyous. For having too much money when it was coupled with independence. For being healers and support systems for other women.

And it’s still being used to try and control women today – whether it’s levelled against Julia Gillard for being the first female Prime Minister, or against Taylor Swift for being both famous and a billionaire (while also embodying the feminine urge to dress in a cape and dance around a forest with your closest friends).

That's why at Burn the Witch, we'll deep dive into the Witch Wound. We'll uncover the deep-seated, collective trauma inherited from centuries of persecution and repression and how it represents the fear, shame, and suppression that many women feel when they step into their power. We'll look at the ways this wound manifests: from self-doubt and imposter syndrome to societal pressures that stifle your true potential.

At Burn the Witch, we will confront this wound head-on. Through insightful discussions and practical exercises, you'll learn how to recognise and heal the Witch Wound. By embracing this process, you'll unlock a newfound sense of confidence and empowerment, allowing you to navigate the world with greater ease and authenticity.

Join us for an exclusive evening that draws powerful parallels between historical witch hunts and the contemporary challenges faced by women.

"Burn the Witch" isn’t just an event; it's a call to arms.

Over 90 minutes, I’ll weave together for you the history of Witchcraft and demonstrate how this history is crucial to where we find ourselves today as women, stuck in a society that reviles us, including how the culturescape continues to place women as Witches on the gallows.

We’ll look at the way in which ancient pagan societies, through their worship of nature and goddesses, inherently understood that women should be social and spiritual leaders.

And we’ll discuss how we can embrace these principles in a modern context – how we can use a historical and present understanding of Witchcraft to effect change in our companies, our communities and our homes.

I’ll share with you why I think Witchcraft is one of the most valuable tools for every woman in her professional and personal life, and how modern Witches are honouring our ancestors by engaging in activism – even if it means risking being burned at the stake all over again.

We'll even practice some group witchcraft together!

Leela Cosgrove wasn’t supposed to become a successful entrepreneur. She grew up in a housing commission suburb in Brisbane, Australia, surrounded by violence, drug use and the ongoing rhetoric that she would amount to nothing.

She refused to submit to the expectations set for her, defying the odds and escaping the cycle of poverty she saw around her.

Leela is the visionary behind High Priestess, Australia’s largest Witchcraft education and events company. A third-generation psychic and lightworker, she is a pioneer in integrating altered states of consciousness into her business strategies. Through spiritual practices like trance, ritual, and energy work, she demonstrates how these powerful states of mind can unlock peak performance, enhance creativity, and drive impactful decision-making, bridging the spiritual and the strategic with unparalleled depth.

Her unique ability to merge esoteric wisdom with practical entrepreneurial expertise has made her a trusted advisor to Hollywood celebrities, billionaires, and rock stars.

Leela: was named in the top 50 fast-growth companies in Australia and top 8 of Female Founded Companies in the Asia Pacific Region; has been named as one of Australia’s top 25 female entrepreneurs; is the Australian Chapter Leader for the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network and sits on their Global Advisory Council; is a TEDx Speaker and has presented to the CSIRO; has spent time on Necker Island with Richard Branson; and has collaborated with fashion icon Hermes and with Virgin Australia.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series, 641 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Australia