Shapeshifter
SHAPESHIFTER, is about celebrating the magic of all the parts of you.
Imagine what it would feel like to not have to chop yourself into tiny bits to fit into these predetermined boxes, imposed by society, culture, your family and even yourself?
Imagine a world where you are allowed, in fact, cheered on to explore all your different interests, desires and passions in a way that feels like water flowing through a river - yes, there will be branches along the way that might hit you in the face and want to throw you off course, but those river banks are solid AF. To guide you. To re-direct you.
And guess what?
You get to peek behind the veil whilst you’re at it. No more hiding your woo, yuk, let’s call it what it is. No more hiding your partnership with Spirit, here you learn how to dance and play with it.
Yeah, it’s unconventional, out of the box, audacious, bold, curious, weird even, but dear wild woman, so are you.
It’s time to flip the script and dive headfirst into the not-so comfy parts of life, and really embody your innate creative wisdom, build your business your way and call in your spiritual squad.
When these 3 things come together in song and play - ouuuuffffffff, that’s when your life becomes a wild ride that your future descendants will tell endless stories about.
That’s when your legacy is truly built.
Get out of that snug little bubble, it’s time to really live.
Shapeshifter
#24 - Channeling a technicolour life with Franca
In this radiant, real, and sometimes ridiculous episode, I sit down with my luminous friend Franca—spirit-channel, clarity-weaver, queen of sequins and silence. We talk about what it really takes to speak your truth in public, the invisible risks of visibility, and the awkward tension between “I want to share this” and “What if I get cancelled?” (Spoiler alert: block and bless, darling.)
We cover everything from commenting on Instagram posts with actual courage, to the truth about menopause (hint: it’s not always a liberation parade), to channelling spirit in the kitchen with a pot of bean soup. It’s raw, deliciously witchy, and full of technicolour permission to be in the mess and the magic.
Franca shares her journey with HRT (and the surprising reconnection to spirit that followed), the birth of her alter-egos Queen and Chiquita, and how the art of being seen is always shapeshifting.
Whether you're someone who’s mid-transformation, hiding drafts in your reels folder, questioning the vibe of “wellness perfection,” or just here for the petty rage and the sequins—this one’s for you.
In this episode we explore:
- The art of sharing your voice without self-censorship
- Why we second guess our intuition
- Losing and reclaiming your spiritual connection in midlife
- Dancing in the dark as a portal to channelling
- Chiquita & Queen: Franca’s fierce, funny, illustrated alter-egos born from menopausal chaos
- What it really means to channel—and how to trust it, even if it feels made up
- Why creativity is a fun, messy, divine transmission (yes, even when the phone hits your face)
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🌿 Resources & Mentions:
- Franca’s website and her instagram – follow for on point biz and life guidance with a side of sass and glitter
- Africa Brooke’s book The Third Perspective
- The College of Psychic Studies website
- The Joy Witch’s substack
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