Today we’d like to introduce you to Irene Vizcarra.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Irene. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am a Ceremonialist, Green Witch and Holistic Entrepreneur, I never thought this is what I would become! I was raised in a traditional Mexican immigrant household, and somehow I’ve managed to surprise even myself with my life path.
I’ve always been one of those people that doesn’t settle, I feel this world is full of experiences to be had and beautiful lessons to learn. As a result of that, I become very discontent when I sense mediocrity. I love to question things and expand my awareness of the world we live in through the answers that come.
In 2017 I had completed a Spiritual Psychology program at the University of Santa Monica (2015) and was finishing an apprenticeship on Sacred Plant Medicine with The Gaia School of Healing, CA. At this point, I was just following my curiosity with no plans to change career paths.
I was working in the corporate world managing a mortgage company. I had a leadership position, was making good money and had a great team, but there was something missing. I knew that there was more for me because even though I had the things I was supposed to have when I was honest with myself the truth was that I was unfulfilled. I was just going through the motions; I enjoyed my social status, but there was an aliveness and soul purpose that was missing. I knew I was capable of more joy & passion in my work.
That’s the year that I felt strongly that I needed to quit and make space to find my true life’s calling. It was a huge leap– I didn’t have a clear plan, and for someone so career & success-oriented this was terrifying, but I just knew that I needed to make space for my calling to find me.
At the time, my only clue as to how to move forward was that I loved ritual, and had fallen in love with studying medicinal plants. I loved learning about their biophysical properties as well as their energetic properties. I continued to focus my energy on those studies, I enrolled in more courses and eventually decided to share what I was learning with my community. This is when Holy Wild was born, with the mission to connect people to the beauty & magic of plants, through ritual.
The more I created the clearer it became, my sweet spot, what really lit me up, was working with the energetic blueprint of plants in order to live more empowered lives. I had discovered how incredibly beautiful it is to have a relationship with the natural world, and to use that to create more beauty in my own life & in the life of others.
Today I am creating energetic medicine & ritual objects through Holy Wild, leading Ceremonies & rituals, and just launched a second business, We Flourish Collective, where I invite the community to join me in exploring their spirituality through connection, nourishment and Earth Wisdom.
Has it been a smooth road?
My journey definitely hasn’t been linear, personally or professionally.
Professionally I had to be very patient and allow things to unfold in a very organic way, instead of what I was used to, which was the masculine way of creating– by pushing, working hard & making things happen. I found that every time I tried to control the process I was met with resistance and dead ends. It was frustrating! I didn’t understand what I was doing wrong.
After doing a lot of inner work (working with plants, Spiritual Psychology, breathwork journeys with Erin Telford, & Shamanic Womb Journeys with Anabel Vizcarra) I realized that I had to allow time to undo all the toxic patterns I had internalized, so as to not carry them into my current work. I focused on my healing journey for a year and a half before I started having breakthroughs & clarity in my purpose.
Looking back, I understand why that was all necessary. I needed to experience what it meant to lead a nourishing life, to regain my sovereignty and to deepen my trust in the invisible realms in order to offer the work I offer now. I had to learn to honor the magic and power of leading life from a primarily yin space, in order to model it to others.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Holy Wild and We Flourish Collective – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
Holy Wild is known for organic & ethical ritual products made with plant magic- candles, elixirs, potions, aura sprays, anointing oils, ritual kits, & amulets– all items that help people lead empowered & intentional lives.
Through my relationship with the plant & spirit realms I create magical offerings to support people’s intentions of living heart-centered lives and creating the realities they wish to experience. As a Ceremonialist, I also lead community rituals and ceremonies.
My newest offering, We Flourish Collective, creates an in-person sanctuary space where women can experience sisterhood, nourish their souls, explore their spirituality, and connect more deeply to themselves through Earth-centered wisdom.
I’m most proud of the positive contribution I make as a Holistic Entrepreneur. Not only am I creating more beauty & magic in the world, but I’m also supporting organic agriculture, protecting endangered medicinal plants through partnering with United Plant Savers, and planting trees every time someone makes a purchase, through partnership with Tree Sisters. From 2018 to now we have planted 743 trees.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
What I love about LA is the endless possibilities. This is a city of opportunity. Whatever your dream is, you can achieve it. Whatever you are looking for, you will find it. We are progressive, we are open-minded, and we are big dreamers!
I love that we have so much access to conscious spaces where we can explore our spirituality, practice mindfulness & build community. It’s the perfect city for seekers to benefit from Holy Wild and We Flourish Collective.
Pricing:
- Holy Wild offerings are priced between $11-$77
- We Flourish Collective ranges from $1675-$2475
- Bookings for private ritual/ceremonies starts at $300
Contact Info:
- Website: www.holywild.me
- Email: theholywild@gmail.com
- Instagram: @holy_wild, @weflourishcollective
- Other: www.weflourishcollective.com
Image Credit:
Xenia Leo Studio
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