Written by Iva Perez, Transformational Hypnotherapist
Iva Perez is on a mission to help 1,000 women and entrepreneurs achieve higher levels of success, confidence and freedom. She has successfully merged 20 years of corporate experience with her studies on the Science of the Mind into her role as a Licensed Transformational Hypnotherapist and is endorsed by UK’s No. 1 Therapist, Marisa Peer.
For women worldwide, the witch hunt isn’t over—it’s modernized. But what if the voice stuck inside you is worth a fortune?
The power behind the myth: Unraveling fear tactics through history
In a world where most women now boldly ‘choose the bear’ and cancel culture reshapes the conversation, the made-up concept of ‘bicycle face’—that absurd 1800s myth meant to scare women out of riding bikes —would have sparked a revolution. Yet as women, we’re still battling its modern descendants.
For generations, scare tactics have been used to strip women of their power. But the fearmongering is not just about riding bikes— they were about controlling women's autonomy over their bodies, their voices, and their energetic potential. The myths may evolve, but the theme remains the same: women who dare to step outside of the prescribed roles will suffer.
Yet, it’s time to break the curse and reclaim our power by questioning what keeps us small. Women are entering a new paradigm, one where their authentic voices are the key to 5D alignment and the financial rewards that come with it.
The new witches of our time – From 3D scarcity to 5D empowerment
For centuries, women have been told they’re "too emotional" or "not strong enough"—narratives designed to control, disempower, and silence us. These stories obscured a fundamental truth: women are inherently powerful. Our bodies, minds, and energy centers hold the key to limitless potential, but we’ve been systematically disconnected from these truths.
We’ve been taught that our cycles, emotions, and intuition are weaknesses. But what if reclaiming our power lies not in doing more but in being more?
Shifting into 5D alignment—living from a place of abundance, ease, and flow—encourages us to honor our natural rhythms and reconnect with our energetic centers.
In particular, the throat and sacral centers have been deeply suppressed. In 3D, the material world is dominated by fear and scarcity, and women, especially, have navigated systems that thrive on insecurity by believing they are “too much”, leading to burnout. But 5D living lets us release these collective traumas, stepping into a state of creation, authenticity, and abundance.
The “new witches” of modern times won’t be burnt at the stake—they’ll lead with intuition, grace, and an unshakeable connection to their bodies.
So, what does it mean to be a “modern witch”? The new witch is a woman unafraid to claim her space in the world and step into her full power. She harnesses the wisdom of her body, her energetic centers, and her subconscious mind to manifest the life she desires. She works with the universe, not against it. And she does it all from a place of ease and authenticity—because she knows her power is innate and cannot be taken away.
Witch hunts and women entrepreneurs: The brewsters’ legacy
Before the concept of ‘bicycle face,’ there were even darker myths—like the persecution of female entrepreneurs in medieval Europe. These women, called brewsters, brewed ale and were some of the first recorded entrepreneurs.
Ale was a daily staple, considered safer to drink than water, and women brewed it for their households and communities. Many brewsters expanded their production, selling excess ale to local taverns or directly to the public. These women were entrepreneurs in every sense of the word, using their brewing skills to provide for their families and carve out financial independence.
As their businesses grew, their success threatened the male-dominated society.
The brewsters’ success, especially when it competed with male brewers and monasteries, provoked resentment and suspicion.
The symbols of witches we know today—broomsticks, cauldrons, pointy hats, and black cats—are actually remnants of the brewsters’ trade. But they became twisted into symbols of fear as society sought to demonize powerful women.
Broomsticks were often placed outside a brewster's home or tavern signaling that fresh ale was available for sale, much like a modern-day “open” sign. The cauldron was used to brew the ale itself, and the pointy hats were worn by brewsters to stand out in crowded marketplaces.
Even the association with black cats stems from the brewing profession. Brewsters often kept cats to chase away any rodents trying to eat their grain stores.
In a society where women's independence was viewed with suspicion, brewsters—especially those who prospered—became easy targets. After all, many successful brewsters were financially independent, owned property, or exerted influence in their communities.
What followed? Accusations of witchcraft.
The witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries were, in part, a way to punish women for stepping outside their traditional roles.
This economic and social threat was cloaked in superstition, and many successful brewsters found themselves at the center of witch trials. To suppress women's power, these early entrepreneurs were demonized, literally burned at the stake for daring to thrive.
Today’s modern version of this suppression is more subtle but equally damaging: women are held back by the invisible forces of imposter syndrome.
The modern witch: Imposter syndrome as the new 'bicycle face'
Fast forward to today, and while women may not face literal witch hunts, we still battle dysfunctional societal models that encourage us to shrink our power. Instead of "bicycle face" or accusations of witchcraft, we now struggle with Imposter Syndrome—the pervasive feeling that we are not enough, despite evidence of our success.
Imposter syndrome is the new modern myth, designed to keep women doubting their abilities and questioning their worth. Much like the brewsters who were persecuted for their independence, modern women entrepreneurs are conditioned to fear their own power. We’ve been fed these scary stories for so long that we’ve internalized them.
However, just as brewsters fought back, modern women entrepreneurs are pushing back, reclaiming their power by challenging these internalized narratives and stepping fully into their energetic potential.
Unlocking the throat center: The key to manifesting abundance
Here is where the shift happens—right in our throats. For centuries, women have been told to quiet their voices and suppress their truth. Our throat center—the energetic nexus of expression and communication—has been deliberately silenced, making it challenging to manifest our reality.
The throat center isn’t just the organ of speech; it’s the crucial point where all the energy from the lower centers—our creativity, willpower, emotions, and life force—converge and then flow outward. It is the powerhouse that transforms intention into action, bringing our inner truths into the external world.
When we activate the throat center, (which encompasses the thyroid and parathyroid) we unlock its powers to manifest our reality. We move from 3D survival—where we push and force our way through situations—into 5D creation, where communication flows from a place of ease and alignment. This shift is critical for women entrepreneurs.
When the throat center is properly activated and aligned, our words become catalysts for action, influencing not only our internal state but also the external world around us. This ties into the notion that "spelling" can cast "spells"—what we say about ourselves and the world shapes our experience. In 5D alignment, we use our words not just to speak, but to create the reality we desire.
The key lies in coherence—aligning the energy flow between your centers, from root to throat. Coherence is not simply about achieving calmness; it’s about generating a vibrant energy field that supports authentic expression. When the throat center is in alignment with the other energy centers, our words become powerful tools for manifesting abundance.
The actual process of energy center coherence also requires deep subconscious work. This is where Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy becomes a vital tool. Through hypnotherapy, we can rewire the old, limiting narratives and open the throat center for full expression. This practice helps us replace self-limiting beliefs like "I’m not enough" or "My voice doesn’t matter" with empowering affirmations that shift us into a higher state of awareness and creativity.
Using your voice as a tool for transformation
So, how do you activate your throat center and tap into the flow of abundance?
Do you speak from a place of authentic power or instead feel pressured to be heard?
What stories are you telling about your life and business—are they aligned with the success and abundance you seek?
Are your words reinforcing narratives of scarcity, or are you using your voice to create new possibilities?
When you consciously activate your throat center, you unlock the gateway to financial success and personal transformation. You’ll notice shifts in how you communicate, attract, and manifest what you want.
This is how modern witches harness their power—not through spells or potions, but through their voice, energy, and 5D alignment.
The call to reclaim your power this halloween
Today’s female entrepreneurs are the new witches, reclaiming the independence and power that women were once persecuted for. This Halloween, they are breaking free from limiting narratives, silencing imposter syndrome, and stepping into their full potential through energetic alignment.
The legacy of the brewsters lives on in every woman who dares to build something from the ground up, who dares to speak her truth, and who dares to challenge the societal norms that tell her she is too much, too emotional, or too ambitious. We are reclaiming the power of the witch—not as a figure of fear, but as a symbol of strength, creativity, and transformation.
As we move into 5D alignment, we can rewrite the stories that have kept us small. We can use tools like hypnotherapy to activate our energy centers, particularly the throat center, and start manifesting abundance with ease.
The female collective is powerful. When one of us reclaims her power and steps into 5D consciousness, we open the door for others to do the same. Together, we are the new witches, crafting a world celebrating ease, abundance, and unshakeable self-belief.
By embracing the wisdom of the past and the tools of the present, today’s female entrepreneurs are leading a revolution that goes far beyond business. They are healing generational trauma, transforming their lives, and creating a world where women can thrive without limits—where we can be the brewsters and witches of modern times, minus the burning at the stake.
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your voice and reclaim the abundance that’s your birthright? Let’s work together to activate your throat center, heal the past, and step fully into the powerful, modern witch that you are.
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Iva Perez, Transformational Hypnotherapist
Iva Perez is on a mission to help 1,000 women and entrepreneurs achieve higher levels of success, confidence and freedom. She has successfully merged 20 years of corporate experience with her studies on the Science of the Mind into her role as a Licensed Transformational Hypnotherapist and is endorsed by UK’s No. 1 Therapist, Marisa Peer. She helps women and entrepreneurs drop the overwhelm and anxiety and, instead, create new subconscious beliefs to facilitate powerful transformations. This way, mothers can successfully navigate the overlap between work and family life. Iva is the co-host of the Top Ranked podcast, Mom Bosses Abroad as well as an avid speed reader and matcha evangelist.
