Registration is open!
- One Day Class, October 30, 2026
- 6pm-8pm CST
- Register now
You thought Halloween was scary?!
What about Coco Chanel? JK Rowling? Phyllis Schlafly? Axis Sally? Let’s learn what NOT to do because of complex creatures of history.
Join live on October 30 for ghoulish tales, problematic choices, and lessons not yet learned. There is wisdom in the wickedry (for us, not them). Those registered will also receive the video recording on or before Monday, Nov 2. Students will have access to the recorded classes and class materials for 1 year.
Gals Guide teaches in an ancient method sometimes called “The Three Levels of a House of a Happy Person.” Students will have a listening portion, a contemplation portion, and a meditation. This structure is to allow the student time to find the personal wisdom in the class.
Part of our Mother Castle class series.
Takeaways
- Courage to talk about things that scare us
- Turning poison into wisdom
- We potentially are the wrongs that harmed us
- Survival and morality conflicts
- Being the only woman in the room
- Being brave enough to not cancel a chance to find great wisdom
- Peacocks!
People love our classes
“The lessons and meditations sparked my creativity so much. The teachings were original.”
“The atmosphere created was uplifting and wonderful.”
“The meditation style was wonderful and brought a relaxing break to my week.”
“Leah has a way of making a space so warm and encouraging. This class embraced a mantra of there is no right or wrong way to write and I loved that message.”
“I loved the camaraderie within the group! And of course, all the information to help me feel more comfortable in my writing and submitting.”
“It was more than just ‘how to write’ – it was about unlocking the writer within.”
“This workshop helped me to open up my brain to writing and not getting stuck on tangents or get discouraged. It has helped my writing bloom a bit more. I would take any other workshops Leah and Gals Guide have to offer!”
“Leah was amazing! Best writing teacher I’ve had in a long time.”
Part of the Mother Castle
The Mother Castle is the book that Leah has been working on for years. (Yes, we wish she’d publish it too!!!)
Mother Castle method is a tool developed by Dr. Leah “Riwo” Leach that utilizes women’s history, mythology, Buddhist meditation, and compassion. It is a writing and meditation method to heal emotional wounds so that creativity can flourish.
“It’s a way to bring all the wise women into the room to learn from them, so you get to work healing yourself and then healing others with your creativity,” says Leah. “Each time you enter the Mother Castle is a different experience. It’s a method you can return to again and again. It’s a different experience because you are always learning and processing; in short, you are a wiser person each time you return to the castle.”
The Mother Castle is the foundation of the 12-week class that Gals Guide offers every year called Feminine Healing and Creativity Writing Workshop.
The last time Leah taught the “Complex Creatures Room” of the Mother Castle was December 2023.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Leah “Riwo” Leach is the founder of Gals Guide which was awarded 2022 Organization of the Year by Advancing Noblesville and received Congressional Recognition for their outstanding and invaluable service to the community. In 2024, Leah was awarded Arts Leader by Noblesville Creates.
Leah is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and podcaster with multiple (silly) honorary doctorates. She has been published in The Polk Street Review, Pattern, Comic Book in a Day, as well as Gal’s Guide Anthology. She’s published 4 books under the name Kate Chaplin. Her work has been shown on MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, Sci-Fi Channel, ABC, and FOX. She is a Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years. Leah has adapted her storytelling training into the unique way Gals Guide teaches and writes about history. Leah has taught the Mother Castle Method at the Indiana Writer’s Center, InConjunction Sci-Fi Fantasy Convention, and Indiana Comic Con. She has recently moved from Noblesville, Indiana to Moorhead, Minnesota.
Tuition Rates
- Tuition is $25 per person
- Class is live online on October 30, 2026
- 6pm-8pm CST
- Tuition includes the live online session, recorded session, email reminders, and digital materials.
- Students aged 18+ encouraged to register
- Patreon members in the Large Dragon Tier get 30% off this class. Enter your code at checkout.
Scholarships
In previous years, Gals Guide was awarded grants that made economic space to offer financial resources to students. Due to federal funding limitations, many grants are on pause. Gals Guide is currently applying to grants that are a right fit in hopes to offer accessible classes, free classes, and more scholarship opportunities.
Gals Guide intention is to provide meaningful services as well as keep Gals Guide financially a float. We want to be accessible but we also want to keep our doors open – it’s a rough balance.
We do offer:
Patreon members in the Large Dragon Tier get 30% off this class.
A small amount of scholarships are available for this class.
Application deadline: October 7, 2026
Decisions emailed October 15, 2026
Sponsor A Student
We’ve set up a scholarship fund. You can donate any amount to this fund to help offset the costs for a student.
