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231. The Summer We Turned Witchy: Wombats, Rituals & Shi**ing Our Pants In Big W
Episode Description
Welcome back to 2026, gorgeous! New Year, New Witchy US!
Join Leonie and her biz bestie Tamara Protassow for the most delightful catch-up about their summer break adventures. From explosive mishaps in Big W to summoning wombats by moonlight, this episode is peak "successful creative realness meets witchy chaos."
Tam shares her health breakthrough with dark-sprouted lentils (yes, really), Leonie confesses to a DIY photoshoot involving a wedding dress and kangaroo poo, and they both geek out over rediscovering the joy of long-form content on Substack.
You'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll want to start your own garden witch era.
Topics Covered:
- Why antihistamines were stealing Tam's energy (and her dark-sprouted lentil cure!)
- The 12 Magical Nights ritual for manifesting your year
- Creating business goals that actually feel good
- Rediscovering authentic online communities (hello, Substack!)
- Book recommendations: dirtbag billionaires and wellness frauds
- The unglamorous reality behind influencer photoshoots
- Yungblud concert adventures and middle-aged rocking out
Key Insights:
- Setting goals works best when you balance masculine arrow energy with feminine flow
- Sometimes the universe tells you what to do and you just need to listen (even if you've been ignoring it for two years)
- The early internet vibe is alive on Substack—and it's inspiring AF
- Patagonia's founder proved you can build a billion-dollar company without selling your soul
- Community gathering in person creates magic that online can't replicate
- Sometimes your body knows what you need before your mind catches up
- The most authentic content comes from spaces that make you want to create, not compare
- Wombat spirit medicine: be truly at home in yourself
- Running a business ethically and giving back is actually possible at scale
Notable Quotes:
"When I look at TikTok or Instagram, it zaps me of my desire to create. When I'm on Substack or reading blogs, I get so itchy to go and make something." — Leonie
"I filled in my entire 2026 workbook and I can't tell you how pleased I was. I didn't realize how much the antihistamines were taking from my ability to do things." — Tamara
"Does a self-made multimillionaire shit her pants in Big W? Yeah, she does." — Leonie (keeping it real since forever)
"Wombat spirit reminds you to be truly at home in the world. You need to find comfort within your own skin." — Spirit Animal Oracle
"He donated the business to the planet. All profits from Patagonia now go into environmental conservation." — Leonie on Patagonia's founder
Who This Podcast Is For:
Creative women entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, spiritual seekers, and anyone who wants to build a successful life and business without losing their soul (or sense of humor). If you love deep conversations about business, magic, personal growth, and the occasional shi**ing yourself story, you're home.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- Leonie's 2026 Brilliant Year Biz + Life Workbooks
- DreamQuest 2026 (free 3-day masterclass):
- Canberra 2026 Dreaming Party tickets
- Leonie's Substack
- That Glasgow Witch (TikTok/Instagram)
Call to Action:
Ready to create your most magical year yet?
Join us for the FREE DreamQuest 2026 masterclass or grab your ticket to the in-person Canberra Dreaming Party!
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