Gillian Wray

One of my absolute favourite fairytales growing up was Rumpelstiltskin. I’ve always had a soft spot for an underestimated heroine who uses her wits to escape a tight spot, but what truly hooked me was the magic of spinning straw into gold. The idea of transforming something ordinary into something valuable is a story I keep returning to—in myths, in books, and in real life. Naturally, that same curiosity led me to the alchemists of old and their legendary quest to turn base metals into...

In the latest episode of the Beyond The Good Girl Podcast, I sat down with purpose coach and SpeakEasy member Gabi Da Gama to debrief our recent journaling session on Snow White. Together, we explore why this childhood fairy tale triggers such strong reactions in modern women, what the Evil Queen teaches us about envy, and how journaling serves as a mirror to our inner power. Listen to the Full Episode The Trigger of the "Passive Princess" Fairy tales are deeply embedded in our collective...

(🎧 Listen to the full episode using the player above, or read the article and journal prompts below!) Once upon a time, in a castle on the edge of an enchanted forest, lived a sorceress of great power. She possessed a magic mirror that spoke absolute truth to any question asked of it. Most of us know the classic retelling of Snow White. It's usually framed as an innocent child who escapes a murderous stepmother through sheer beauty, cleans up after seven dwarfs, and gets rescued by a prince...