I could have listened to her forever, so vast her experience, so full her life. Her words raised goosebumps as she spoke about her early life, “I know what it’s like to be a refugee in a strange country,” she told us, “I know what it’s like to be really hungry.”

Like witches the world over, the Obeah practitioner is often viewed with both fear and awe, a part of the community, but separate from it as well. Despite the negativity in which we are often viewed, us witches are always there, ready to help when our help is needed. When there is no one else to turn to, the Obeah woman will be there waiting.

This is a recording of the talk I did at the very first Magickal Women Conference, held on 1st June in Kensington, London. Enjoy!