In this episode of The Lead Lamp Podcast, Brett sits down with Ash Zimmerman, the creative mind behind The Plant Witch, a new shop in the heart of downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square. Ash shares her journey from casually thrifting plants and pots to unexpectedly launching a brick-and-mortar business built around sustainability, mindfulness, and self-expression.

She opens up about what inspired her to bring a retail experience back to downtown Harrisburg, how she sources ethically and locally, and her vision for The Plant Witch as more than a store — a community space for healing, creativity, and connection. From piano music drifting through her shop to workshops on plant care, tarot, and self-love, Ash blends the metaphysical and the practical in an approachable, uplifting way.

The conversation explores the courage it takes to start fresh, the importance of following intuition, and how slowing down — even for five minutes — can help us reconnect with ourselves.