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Partners Exclusive: The Alchemy of Women's Desires

  • May 8
  • 3 min read

Magic, Community, and Entrepreneurship


There is an ancient magic woven deeply into the fabric of womanhood, a mysterious force driven by desire, intention, and connection. Historically, when women embraced their dreams and ambitions openly, society often branded them as witches—women who dared to wield their power to shape realities that challenged the status quo.


But what if this so-called witchcraft was simply the profound ability to manifest dreams through clarity of purpose and unyielding desire?


Psychologist Clarissa Pinkola Estés, author of Women Who Run With the Wolves, poetically describes this innate female strength:

“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door; if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door.”

Women throughout history have harnessed this powerful alchemy, transforming their desires into realities. They became healers, midwives, traders, artisans—entrepreneurs in their own right. Through sheer determination and intention, these women built communities, nurtured growth, and catalyzed profound change.


Yet society, threatened by such formidable power, conditioned generations of women to suppress their deepest desires. Women learned to fear their ambitions, to see their dreams as selfish indulgences rather than rightful pursuits. This psychological repression served not only to control women but also to fragment their innate power and solidarity.


Consider the bonobos of Africa, our closest primate relatives. Bonobo females thrive through collective strength, establishing bonds that fiercely protect their communities.


Renowned primatologist Frans de Waal observes:

“Female bonobos have developed solidarity as a powerful weapon against male dominance. This unity ensures survival, peace, and cooperation.”

This primal instinct for solidarity echoes deep within human women as well. It emerges vividly in entrepreneurship, where women are increasingly building businesses that reflect collective aspirations rather than individualistic gain. Their ventures often address deeper emotional and social desires—such as sustainability, fairness, community growth, and emotional fulfillment.


Brené Brown, in her insightful book Daring Greatly, encourages this bravery:

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.”

Indeed, when women dare to desire openly, vulnerably, they ignite a powerful alchemical reaction. These desires rarely culminate merely in material wealth; instead, they lead to a legacy of emotional abundance, community strength, and meaningful impact—things that far transcend the boundaries of mortal life.

Throughout history, women's communal power and entrepreneurial spirit have always been interlinked. The market women of Ancient Rome fostered robust trade networks, indigenous women healers safeguarded the health and continuity of their tribes, and female artisans preserved cultural legacies through generations. These women understood something crucial: that dreams manifested within communities multiply exponentially.


Oprah Winfrey captures the essence of this magic succinctly:

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

This magic—born from desire, cultivated through vulnerability, strengthened by community—is a profound and unstoppable force. It teaches us that to desire is to live fully, to create with purpose, and to leave behind legacies woven from dreams fulfilled.


Let us reclaim our magic boldly, casting aside the fears that limit us. When women unite, dream passionately, and act intentionally, they perform the greatest alchemy of all—turning powerful desires into undeniable realities.


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