ep. 5: How to Be a Boss Witch
There’s never been a better time be your own boss witch. Mystical vibes are so hot right now, but some career witches worry it’s a recipe for double double toil and trouble. Cristen and Caroline dabble in “witchcraft lite,” discover the #witchesofinstagram, and investigate the “spiritual-industrial complex” as they find out what happens when witches get down to business.
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