WHE Staff Contributors
Charlie Nichols, CCH
Founder, Staff Writer
Charlie is a practicing witch of over 20 years. She is a certified spiritual empowerment coach, a certified ethical psychic, and a certified crystal healer. Her formal year and a day studies were completed under Flora Sage.
Charlie's passions include environmentalism and humanitarian work. She regularly donates to nonprofits and sponsors two children in Asia and has adopted several animals through the World Wildlife Fund. Charlie and her family are also active volunteers and partner with a local Great Lakes organization to keep the shores and waters of Lake Michigan clean.
Charlie's hobbies include reading, writing, painting, archery, hiking, playing piano, fitness, and gaming. She lives on the eastern border of Wisconsin, USA along the shores of Lake Michigan with her partner and their daughter. They have several rescue animal companions, including 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds, and a tortoise.
Zach
Staff Writer
Zachary is a citizen of the Miami Valley in Ohio. He is a full-time student pursuing two degrees in religion and organizational leadership. He has been studying Paganism and Traditional Witchcraft for over fifteen years. This has led to his involvement with local organizations whose goal is to honor Nature and worship the Old Gods. He has served in his local community as a Pagan Minister for six years.
Zachary has spoken at colleges and universities on the beliefs and practices of modern Paganism, which include sustainability and conservation. He has also served as president of a local Pagan non-profit and head organizer of the cities Pagan Pride Day. As a Witch, it is Zachary’s goal to protect, care, and give voice for his local, regional, and national environment. By being active and practicing careful management we can begin to create change.
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Aine A. Holly
Staff Writer
Aine A. Holly is a druid and member of the Order of the Bards, Ovates and Druids in the Bardic grade. She has been a practicing witch for 14 years and is a certified crystal healer. Aine has a passion for environmentalism and humanitarian work and is particularly enthusiastic about promoting animal welfare and animal rights. She partners with her local nonprofit animal rescue organization through regular volunteering and her art--Aine uses her sewing and painting skills to create pet toys, decor, and artwork that is sold through the rescue, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to provide the shelter animals with necessary food, enrichment, and medical care.
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Aine enjoys almost any type of art or craft, with painting, sculpting, and sewing being her favorites. She is an avid runner and spends much of every day outside enjoying nature. She loves to continue her education and is currently working through an in-depth, three year course of study with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Aine lives with her family in the beautiful state of Texas, surrounded by southern wildlife.
Kelsey Lacoste
Staff Editor
Bio coming soon.
Priestess Annika
Guest Contributor
Annika lives on the south coast of England, in a little house on the clifftop. She works full time for a furniture company, focused on sustainability. Her interest in environmentalism started at a young age, thanks to her green-minded parents. Born of a witch, Annika also became a witch, practicing since age 13. Her spirituality has always been Earth-based as she works closely with the spirits of land and sea. Click her social links above to find out more.
Allorah Rayne
Staff Editor
Bio coming soon.