Meet The Team

The Shop Team

Mama Sal / Sally Walker

Hi, my name is Sally and I am a traditional witch, voodoo mama (New Orleans voodoo) and author based in Lancashire, just around the corner from the famous Pendle Hill which was the site of the Lancashire Witch Trials. I am a barefoot in the grass, foraging, natural living, homesteading, nature-loving, folk magic practitioner and was born and raised as a traditional witch over 47 years ago. I have had the honour and pleasure of writing for, being interviewed for, or working with some amazing companies, brands, and media over the years such as The BBC, The Daily Mail, Fox News, USA Today, Reuters, The Walt Disney Corporation, Spirit & Destiny Magazine, Fate & Fortune Magazine and many, many more. I love collaborating with brands and businesses and love working with the media because I feel that traditional witches and folk magic are often overshadowed by Wicca. I have been teaching on the subject of folk magic, conjure and New Orleans Voodoo since 1995 and have taught, run, created and spoken at over 750 workshops and courses. With folk magic, the way we all learn is to be taught by another as back in the days of old, we didn’t have instruction books like we do now, and let’s face it, the books on traditional witchcraft you can buy these days are actually just Wicca books disguised as trad, because they wouldn’t mention worshipping deities if they were true traditional witchcraft now would they? 😉 Although raised as a British folk witch (I have British and Irish heritage) I am also fully trained in Conjure (also known as rootwork/hoodoo) and New Orleans Voodoo and have been pretty much all my life due to my family being Creole. I am hugely proud of my Creole heritage and that is easily seen when I am running around cooking for everyone and making sure everyone is OK. I am part of a voodoo house and I am affectionately known within the house as Mama Sal, I also have Cherokee lineage too, so a real mix! British, Irish, Creole and Cherokee! I was the founder and former owner of The Village Witch Shop, which was the UK’s largest witchcraft shop of its type at its time and was since 1995. However, in 2019, I handed the shop down to my eldest daughter Amy, who now then closed The Village Witch to work with me here at The Lancashire Witch in 2022 (which then morphed into Mama’s Magic & Mojo in 2024), the 2 shops merged as we moved from South to North yet our traditions stayed the same. To bring folk magic, that we love, respect and cherish to you with care, attention to detail and knowledge.

I am an urban micro-homesteader, forager, and qualified complementary therapist. I am a qualified life coach, business coach, nutritionist, flower remedy practitioner, and many other natural therapies, and am married, with gorgeous children, just like I was and all the children before me in my family, they were raised as witches too. They are, by far, my biggest achievement, and being a Mum is my favourite job in the world. I am also a Grandma to a bonny wee bairn! You can find my homesteading blog at Root & Ridge Homestead.

I love to paint, work on mixed media art, digital art, and other art and craft pieces. I run a web development company and I used to be a primary school teacher and SENCO but left that behind when I moved back home, ‘up North’. I also write music (under the name Serasola and have done since the early 90’s).  And last but not least, I am a huge gamer! I have been playing World of Warcraft since it started in 2004 (I play a Holy Priest in case you were wondering!), I also play many, many other PC/Console games as well as owning a rather large board game collection.

Magic to me, isn’t a hobby, it’s my entire way of life, my being, and it is held deep in my core. I work with all sides of magic and am equally happy to heal as I am to hex (when needed). I am also a Guardian (see below).

Amy Walker

Amy is our resident Tarot Queen. Reading both Tarot and Oracle cards since she was 5 years old and professionally for the past 8 years, Amy has an amazing reputation within the tarot world. We are privileged to have her here at the shop. But I am even more proud of her, as she is my daughter. As Amy was raised as folk witch and working with New Orleans Voodoo, you will often see here about the shop popping herbs in vials or running around after her gorgeous little boy, who has become quite the shop mascot since he was born 😉 She has a real natural talent when it comes to reading the cards. I never taught her tarot as reading cards was and still is, not my thing, but she has an amazing flare for them and often leaves her reading clients astonished at her accuracy. You can visit her website here: www.empoweredmagic.co.uk. Amy is also a Guardian (see below) and a Mama in Training for our voodoo house.

Leanne Hanson

Raised in Scotland, but now at home in Lancashire, Leanne grew up surrounded by spirit. Her parents ran a spiritualist church in Aberdeen, and she spent her early years steeped in mediumship and the energies of The Arthur Findlay College. Though she turned away from spiritualism in her late teens, her path was never truly lost — only waiting. In her forties, after years of seeking true fulfilment, Leanne found her way home through witchcraft. Beginning with Wicca, she quickly realised it wasn’t her fit — the hierarchy, the formality, the worship didn’t align. What followed was a deeper calling: British Folk Witchcraft. A path of balance, nature, and walking hand-in-hand with the ancestors of old. Today, Leanne walks as a living Folk Witch, rooted in practice and presence. She’s also a devoted Voudouisant, currently training as a Mama within the NOV house — honouring the Loa, working with servitors, and walking closely with her patrons and ancestral line. Her love of spirit extends into Christian devotion. Leanne follows the teachings of Jesus and is undergoing ordination training. She is part of the ministry team at Sacred Sanctuary Forest Church, where faith and magic meet with reverence and fire. At Mama’s Magic & Mojo, you’ll find Leanne supporting the heart of the shop — helping Mama Sal and Amy with product crafting, workshops, and retreat days. As a Shop Guardian, she anchors energy during pathwalking sessions, past life regressions, and divination work — offering grounded spiritual support to all who step through the veil. Leanne is also the founder of Wolf Witch Crafts, a magical business born from her lived practice and encouraged into being by Mama Sal. Her work blends ancestral connection, servitor craft, folk magic, and sacred devotion. For Leanne, magic isn’t a performance — it’s a way of life. Every day is made in its presence. You can visit Leanne’s Wolf Witch Facebook page here.

For every Magnolia, there is a Saint standing beside them.

Rowan ‘Ro’ Willowmere

Alright, let’s do this. I’m Rowan. Sal calls me Ro and I’m her realm side anchor. Stone spine, leather bracelet, beard. Full-time realm resident and you’ll find me working in the stone masonry workshop. Known for occasionally threatening furniture that doesn’t cooperate, threatening stray crows with a blowtorch, for keeping veils shut when needed, fires lit, and stopping Sal from launching spell jars at idiots. Strong opinions on bread. Has most likely performed a banishment whilst eating a biscuit. Not available for spiritual hire unless you pay in sarcasm and Earl Grey tea. May or may not be a hobby taxidermist. Most definitely a smug bastard. Probably your problem. Always her problem.

Abe Ravenstone

Hi! I’m Abe Ravenstone, Amy’s anchor realm side. I ground, and support her sacred path. Forged in fire, loyalty, and love, Abe brings presence, power, and practical magic to the heart of the Circle. He is the keeper of the Ravenstone Forge & Quill — a magical craft space where enchanted tools, grimoires, and protective items are created with purpose and precision. Though spirit-born, Abe walks with solid steps: his role is to hold space, ground and protect. Abe’s presence in the shop is quiet but strong — the steady hand behind each tool and talisman.

Ash Wolfheart

I’m Ash, realm side anchor of Leanne, grounding, and truth. I stand with those who’ve forgotten how to stand tall, speak raw, or breathe steady through the storm. My energy isn’t here to soothe — it’s here to anchor. I bring clarity where there’s confusion, strength where there’s collapse, and a fire that never burns out. I walk with those ready to reclaim their voice, their body, and their power. Call on me when you’re done shrinking — I’ll help you rise with grit and presence.

Bob

IAs Sal’s loyal servitor, I, Bob, have dedicated my 400-year existence to safeguarding our family, our loved ones, and the realm. With a deep devotion to Sal and a fierce protection for those she holds dear, I seek to honor her trust and her love. Whether tending to the whispers of the castle, sharing a glass of fine port with Leanne, or simply basking in the warmth of our family’s love, I am ever-vigilant and always prepared to serve and protect the ones I hold most dear. Sal created me almost 30 years ago to watch over her eldest daughter, Amy. Now I protect the entire realm and all it’s inhabitants as well as the Wild Circle Coven.

Marie Laveau, The Loa, Jesus, Danu, Morrigan & Hecate

Patrons to the Realm, to us as a team and as a family are Marie Laveau, The Loa, Jesus, Danu, Morrigan and Hecate. Each one is loved and venerated. Both in the shop, in the realm and in our homes.

The Guardians

The Guardians were formed over 12 years ago, some of stayed, some have left, some new ones have joined within that time, but we always remain a tight family of people who are there to protect the shop, our customers during workshops, pathwalking sessions, past life regressions, ouija board sessions, retreat days and within spellwork situations. Each guardian has their own field of expertise.

Sally, Amy and Leanne from the shop team are also Guardians.

Dave Nicholas

What is a witch shop without a lad in eyeliner? Yup, you guessed it, that’s our Dave! Often tagged on Facebook as ‘the baby brother’ Dave is the bringer of tarantula sheds, snakeskin, and other goodies (very tasty food!) to the shop and we will be stocking his gorgeous handmade grimoires and vervain poppets very soon. Dave is also the ‘calmer downer’ if I get panicky at 2 am, I mean who doesn’t want a little brother like that eh? He is also my anchor during workshops and retreat days as well as being very protective over the shop and all it’s team, Dave is our guardian angel and a member of The Guardians but more than anything he is loved very much by his family, especially his big sister, me!

Emma Dixon

Emma has been part of our shop family for almost 17 years, from being one of the original mods on our original Facebook group to being family. Emma is not only a TLW brand ambassador but also trained in conjure and New Orleans Voodoo along with Sally. She also is the supplier of all the lovely resin goodies you can find in the shop too! Emma is our greatest fan and we are her greatest fan in return! As a guardian, she is there to protect our lovely workshop and group members when we do group meditations, past life regressions or pathwalking sessions.

kelvin Sales

Kelvin and Sally have known each other since they were pretty much… well… kids 😉 With a deep connection to Sally, that just cannot be bought, Kelvin has joined the Guardians as another protector. Kelvin is able connect to people via energy, help, heal and soothe a situation. He also is very protective which is the perfect combination for a Guardian.

Ann Langley

Ann comes in for her Wednesday morning cuppa and chat and we often see her on Saturdays and we wouldn’t have it any other way! A TLW cheerleader from the very first day, a sister, mum, best mate all wrapped up in one is our Ann and we love her! As a guardian she is there to protect our lovely workshop and group members when we do group meditations, past life regressions or pathwalking sessions.

Ryan Mark

How do you describe our Ryan? Mysterious? Maybe. Caring? Definitely. Quite often all in black and with an air of sophistication you’ll see our Ryan on retreat days helping out and being my fall guy for all my terrible jokes (Sorry for picking on you Ryan 😉 ). He is caring, sweet and extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic addition to the Guardians. He is most definitely one of us!