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As the Garden Grows

As the Garden Grows

By I & I Rose Garden

Join entrepreneurs Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale as they detail the BTS journey of growing the budding black woman-owned cannabis wellness brand I & I Rose Garden. Listen as they laugh while detailing the opening of their first Boston retail space and be sure to stay tuned as the vision and brand continue to expand. Episodes also feature astrology advice, canna-news, interviews, Marvel movie reviews & more.
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As the Garden GrowsMar 27, 2021

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Just Keep Growing

Just Keep Growing

New Growth aplenty this week as Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale return to detail the anticlimactic product manufacturing final approval vote (after a week to cool down) along with some new previously undisclosed hurdles to jump, of course. On the bright side there were also some milestones achieved and I & I Rose Garden is closer than ever to launch! Kijana and Ryan also announce a slew of new programing and offerings from Team I & I so be sure to listen for all the updates PLUS a look into the astrology transits of the week in the Starcast. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Oct 24, 202237:60
Yogi Power Hour (w/Shaun Leonard)

Yogi Power Hour (w/Shaun Leonard)

The journey to meet the I & I executive team wraps this week as Kijana and Ryan introduce business strategist & High 5 founding member Shaun Leonard. Shaun details his journey in joining this crew (even after a very bumpy first conversation,) reflects on his time studying yoga in India and describes how he lives that yogi life mostly off the mat. BONUS: the trio describes the new yoga teacher training offering for January 2023, available for sign up now with an early bird discount - see the website for details. Outside of the inspiring yogi chat, Kijana and Ryan also dive into the astrology for the week ahead AND reveal big news about their cannabis product manufacturing license! Naturally, there's a catch so be sure to listen for the latest scoop. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Oct 17, 202257:50
Don't Rush or Brush It (Libra Season)

Don't Rush or Brush It (Libra Season)

Libra season is the topic of the week with Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale back at it to chat balance, aesthetic and all the cute girl vibes akin to this time of year. They also dive into the differences between the sun, moon and rising expressions of the sign before tackling some assorted Pot Topics, chatting with COO Sara Robertson and their mantras for the week in Root To Rise. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Oct 10, 202254:14
Edibles Dosing & Parents Toking (Pot Topics Returns!)

Edibles Dosing & Parents Toking (Pot Topics Returns!)

Kijana and Ryan are diving into a full episode of POT TOPICS this week aka the latest, greatest (and, unfortunately, often lamest) in cannabis news. Topics covered include an illuminating edibles dosing chart, canna-accessory products being pulled from Amazon, drug testing policy conundrums & the unnecessarily-taboo topic of parents utilizing cannabis. Before closing out Kijana and Ryan also discuss a few astrology transits for the upcoming week in the Starcast as well as their mantras for the week in Root to Rise. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Oct 03, 202242:27
D23 & Meeting Baby (w/Angela Driscoll)

D23 & Meeting Baby (w/Angela Driscoll)

Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale tackle the upcoming astrology transits for the week, the colossal disappointment that was D23 and other Marvel off-topics before chatting with unanimous favorite team member and Chief Financial Officer of I & I Rose Garden Angela Driscoll. She chats about what brought her to the team, how cannabis revenue is so tightly regulated and what she's learned from working with friends/fellow yogis. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Sep 26, 202243:04
Meeting Stagnation & Chaos Coordination (w/Sara Robertson)

Meeting Stagnation & Chaos Coordination (w/Sara Robertson)

This week marks the first ever repeat guest in ATGG history, Sara Robertson - the COO aka Chaos Coordinator of all things I & I Rose Garden. She joins Kijana and Ryan to chat about her path to the role, her views on working with friends and an important Root to Rise lesson she's taken away from Team I & I. This episode also marks the return of the Starcast, our astrology forecast segment (just in time for a wild week ahead) plus some disappointing New Growth...but, as always, a lot of laughs! Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com.

Sep 19, 202234:45
Garden Growing & Virgo Flowing

Garden Growing & Virgo Flowing

Cannabis entrepreneurs Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale return for a fresh season of As The Garden Grows, taking you behind the scenes of building a new age weed wellness brand. In the month away a lot has transpired down at I & I Rose Garden including but not limited to: successful inspections, unexplained explosions and potential litigation. Outside of the business our hosts then dive into the intricacies of Virgo season and the differences between the sun, moon and ascendant expressions of the meticulous sign. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandirosegarden.com. 

Sep 12, 202250:19
Mourning The Choco Taco

Mourning The Choco Taco

Last day of school vibes are in full swing for this fun episode before a little summer hiatus. Kijana and Ryan have a hilarious off-topic chat all about the explosive Marvel news at San Diego Comic-Con and the tragic passing of American icon: The Choco Taco. They also dive into the astrology transits for the upcoming week in the Starcast and close out with gratitude in Root to Rise. Continue following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden - ATGG will be back before you know it!

Jul 29, 202243:51
Lion Pride (Leo Season)

Lion Pride (Leo Season)

Tis the season to SHINE so Kijana and Ryan are here to chat about all things Leo! How to get the most out of this high vibe time, comparisons between the sun, moon and rising expressions of Leo AND, as always, a bunch of laughs. What do Blake Lively and OJ Simpson have in common? Listen to find out! We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jul 22, 202238:45
Inner Child Chat

Inner Child Chat

Leave it to the Ms. Marvel finale to unleash Kijana and Ryan's inner children so this week they dive into a chat all about them! They talk through the psychology, physicality and spirituality of the inner child presence within all of us and ways we can embrace the echoes of our younger selves. Also listen for some big bake sale news (see you this weekend!) and the weekly astro transits in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jul 15, 202250:15
Let The Bubble Burst

Let The Bubble Burst

Catch up on some cannabusiness news with Kijana and Ryan this week as they discuss bakery small steps, summer events and, unfortunately but unsurprisingly, more red tape to cut through. They'll also talk through some Pot Topics aka the latest canna-news and, as always, prepare you for the astro week ahead with the Starcast. Spoiler alert: Wednesday is a BIG day! We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jul 09, 202245:00
Marvel Power Hour

Marvel Power Hour

For the long weekend Kijana and Ryan are giving you fun and laughs about their greatest shared passion...Marvel! They dive deep into some of the current MCU controversies, review and rank the latest adventures AND pontificate on which Avengers would be stoners. Sprinklings of business news (aka bureaucratic bullsh*t) and astrology advice for the week ahead round out the episode. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jul 01, 202255:44
All The Feelings (Cancer Season)

All The Feelings (Cancer Season)

Get out your feelings and get into your bag, as Marlo Hampton would say, because it's cancer season! Kijana and Ryan have plenty of notes for how to enjoy this first month of summer, how the major three astro placements differ AND how a historic Real Housewives of Beverly Hills conflict was, in fact, a battle of cancer sun v. moon v. rising. Also catch some new growth with the cannabusiness and, as always, the Starcast featuring the astrology transits for the week ahead. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jun 24, 202237:55
Do You Even Juno, Bro? (Asteroid Series)

Do You Even Juno, Bro? (Asteroid Series)

The Garden continues to grow with Kijana and Ryan diving into the second episode of their astro asteroid series, focusing on Juno. They talk through what the queen of the gods represents for us generally and also for each of the house placements, plus some Pride merch follow-up and a smattering of Pot Topics. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jun 17, 202243:27
Enhanced Flowers & Summer Yoga Hours

Enhanced Flowers & Summer Yoga Hours

After a working hiatus (the vault is painted!) Kijana and Ryan are back in the growing garden to catch you up on all the latest new growth related to the Roslindale Bakery AND the some backyard summer yoga offerings! They also get into an array of subjects both on and off topic, including: genetically improved cannabis in Israel, Pride month ads, New York label requirements and The Real Housewives of Dubai. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

Jun 10, 202244:58
GNO: Grown Night Out

GNO: Grown Night Out

I & I Rose Garden edibles + psilocybin = a fabulous Friday night out for Kijana and Ryan who start the episode by going Off Topic. They cover their night out including an all-too-familiar dose of Boston racism before shifting hard to dissect the full-length Thor: Love and Thunder trailer. Pot Topics are also covered including R.I. legalization, a new marketing study about canna-influencers and a truly STUPID editorial letter our hosts rip right through. Come for the laughs, stay for the learning! We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube. 

May 27, 202249:12
Embracing Duality (Gemini Season)

Embracing Duality (Gemini Season)

Gemini season begins TODAY so Kijana and Ryan are here to talk all about it - and even chattier than usual with the energy of the twins in the air! Following the format of season two they focus on the different expressions of Gemini in the sun, moon, and ascendant before giving tips for getting the most out of this time. Duality is the name of the game this cycle! Plus a look into the other astro transits of the week in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

May 20, 202241:15
Exploring Vesta (Asteroid Series)

Exploring Vesta (Asteroid Series)

After some technical difficulties (thanks Mercury in retrograde) Kijana and Ryan are back to debut the first episode of their new asteroid series! This week is all about Vesta, the asteroid of spirituality - listen to find out what Vesta represents in your chart and how to utilize her energy to maintain your personal eternal flame. Also get some updates on the Roslindale bakery, including the latest proverbial middle-finger from the Massachusetts Cannabis Commission, and astrological advice for the upcoming week in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.

May 14, 202245:11
Weed Pizza & White House Wimps

Weed Pizza & White House Wimps

Kijana and Ryan are back with great news as a direct result of losing their cool last week PLUS a dive into the latest Pot Topics aka everything going on in the cannabis world. Legal infused pizza in NY, a disappointing 420 update from the White House and more. Get some updates and, as always, astrology advice for the following week in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.
May 06, 202246:40
Happy Friday Vibes
Apr 29, 202251:47
Snacks & Naps (Taurus Season)
Apr 22, 202243:43
Spring Cleansing
Apr 20, 202248:33
The (We Need) MORE Act
Apr 08, 202246:08
Cosmic Guidance
Apr 01, 202238:07
Emergency Mode
Mar 25, 202244:44
Astro New Year (Aries Season)
Mar 19, 202256:52
New Humans & The Salmon Incident
Mar 11, 202242:03
Celebrating Small Steps
Mar 05, 202253:29
Not Well Bitch (Pisces Season)
Feb 26, 202243:02
Foolia Fox, Dr. Strange & THC Bevs
Feb 18, 202246:39
Notes on Pain & Golden Teeth
Feb 11, 202254:57
We're Not on CBS (Aquarius Season)
Jan 29, 202254:55
Weed-Smoking Nuns & Reparenting
Jan 21, 202201:12:17
Back to Work

Back to Work

Kijana and Ryan are back for a fresh season (with video too) and ready to talk all things Capricorn! Back to work energy to the MAX, friends. Our hosts catch y'all up on all the latest in their canna-bakery developments, give some astrology advice for the upcoming week and manage to review Spider-Man: No Way Home because their Marvel addiction is out of control. 

Listen for more fun to come each Friday on As The Garden Grows, available wherever you podcast & now on YouTube. Keep up with us at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden

Jan 15, 202201:06:57
Zero Intentions Achieved (Season One Finale)
Dec 10, 202146:12
Steamy Sagittarius Season
Dec 03, 202156:53
Small Business Saturday
Nov 26, 202146:03
Hot Takes & Giving Thanks

Hot Takes & Giving Thanks

Kijana and Ryan are talking about gratitude, exciting licensing news and some incredible investment progress in this week's THANKSGIVING episode. Thankful shoutouts, tears and some truly wild takes make up this hilarious hour - we love a holiday episode in this Garden!

https://mainvest.com/b/ii-rose-garden-roslindale

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Nov 19, 202152:11
"LIVE" with Kijana and Ryan!
Nov 12, 202142:14
Community Opportunity: Invest in I&I

Community Opportunity: Invest in I&I

Looking for a new incredible investment opportunity AND a way to support your favorite local cannabis company? Search no further because Kijana and Ryan have an exciting announcement - I & I Rose Garden has officially launched a MAINVEST CAMPAIGN! Listen to learn why The Garden needs to raise some cash to get operational, how it’ll be used PLUS how you can get involved with a fabulous return. (There’s also some BTS drama you’ll love to hear about!) This business was built by the community and it feels so right to grow together, please listen to learn and reach out with any questions. We appreciate you!

https://mainvest.com/b/ii-rose-garden-roslindale

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Nov 05, 202143:11
Shadows Revealed (Scorpio Season)

Shadows Revealed (Scorpio Season)

Basically, its spooky season continued this week as Kijana and Ryan explore all things SCORPIO! It's time to unpack the darkness, look into the shadows and finally talk about all the taboo stuff we're afraid to share. Our hosts discuss the sexy witchy sign before dispensing advice for getting the most out of the season. Hint: hit up your ancestors immediately!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Oct 29, 202145:15
Spooky Season "LIVE"

Spooky Season "LIVE"

In honor of the nearly invisible spiritual veil, Kijana and Ryan are riffing on all things SPOOKY including but not limited to witches, ouija boards, the Bermuda Triangle, aliens, Stonehenge, Bigfoot, ghosts, and the damn devil himself. A little bonus? This episode is "LIVE" meaning it was recorded Friday morning right before the upload - no edits this week, y'all, enjoy our hosts: UNFILTERED (a warning!)

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Oct 22, 202153:45
I&Ibrary: The Untethered Soul

I&Ibrary: The Untethered Soul

BOOK CLUB TIME! If you haven't read it yet, Kijana and Ryan will do their best to convince you to go out and grab a copy of The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. Little. GEMS. Everywhere. Find out why this has become an instant classic for our hosts, how it aligns with the spirit and practice of yoga PLUS get a bunch of practical tools for finding enjoyment on this wild ride we call human life. Need a little outlook boost and positivity for your perspective today? Give this episode a listen.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Oct 15, 202152:26
Unpacking Mercury Retrograde

Unpacking Mercury Retrograde

You've been societally trained to fear it 3-4 times a year but what exactly is Mercury Retrograde? Kijana and Ryan unpack it all: is Mercury really moving backwards? What is the message we need to receive? How do we deal with this cosmic drama? What happened to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday? How do we wake up and STAY awake? Answers to these questions and more PLUS a surprise Pot Topic and a tiny bit of New Growth because this Garden is always growing!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always, please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Oct 08, 202153:39
Love Yourself (Libra Season)

Love Yourself (Libra Season)

Time to look cute, mend relationships and turn that love in towards yourself because it is LIBRA SEASON! Kijana and Ryan have a very balanced (get it?) discussion about this astrological time and how to make the most of it PLUS some Libra notions that may surprise you. The duo also discusses their latest interactions with the Cannabis Control Commission and even throw in a few Pot Topics for some laughs. 

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Oct 01, 202153:49
Keepin' It COVID Positive

Keepin' It COVID Positive

Kijana and Ryan are back for another week but apart physically because COVID has entered the chat! That little trip to NECANN (or was it Eataly?) really did Ryan in but luckily he's healed up and here to share some laughs about it. Finding laughs are crucial these days as our hosts detail the latest setbacks in opening the cannabis bakery before addressing a crucial question hitting the Boston streets these days - can anyone actually get weed delivered? Like, today? Listen for some answers and some giggles as Kijana and Ryan desperately try to keep things positive!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday. Follow along at @iandirosegarden and iandirosegarden.com. As always please leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions to improve ATGT. Thank you for supporting The Garden!

Sep 24, 202157:09
Cannabis Convention Reporting

Cannabis Convention Reporting

First submission to the state and Kijana and Ryan have already heard back - two in the queue, baby! They discuss the next steps for proceeding with MA licensing before digging deep into their past weekend at NECANN - the largest B2B cannabis convention in the country. Between missing panelists, canceled speeches, and great questions the team had quite the time and more than a few laughs. Catch all the stories plus some new details about our fall session of Yoga Teacher Training, if anyone is interested! (Please be!)

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday! Follow us at @iandirosegarden on Instagram. As always, leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions & thanks for supporting the Garden!

Sep 17, 202153:57
Mushroom Trips & Pot Topics

Mushroom Trips & Pot Topics

Kijana and Ryan are back from a little vacation this week...courtesy of PSILOCYBIN! The hosts recap their profound experiences of the mind all within the confines of Ryan's one-bedroom apartment including a ton of emotion, bathroom portals and extra senses. Our bodies can do so much, y'all! They also dive into some New Growth for the storefront before discussing a few Pot Topics: is the Biden admin REALLY making it easier to study cannabis? What did Amazon change about its cannabis policy for employees? Listen to find out!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday! Follow us at @iandirosegarden on Instagram. As always, leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions & thanks for supporting the Garden!

Sep 10, 202154:13
Check Those Boxes: Virgo Season

Check Those Boxes: Virgo Season

They're back! After a surprise week off (apologies and explanations ahead) Kijana and Ryan are back to update y'all on some EXCITING New Growth before chatting all about Virgo season! Kijana explains the ins and outs of Virgo energy while Ryan tries (and fails) to find some connection to the sign. Listen for some scoop on how to best take advantage of this new-school-year energy and definitely some laughs as our hosts unpack their nightmare past week. 

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions. Follow us at @iandirosegarden on Instagram & thanks for listening and supporting the Garden!

Sep 03, 202156:48
Power

Power

Kijana and Ryan are back to talk all things POWER - what they believe constitutes power and how that has changed through the years, how powerLESS the licensing process feels, where to find power in your astrological chart (hint: look for Pluto) and so much more. How can you expand your personal power? Why are your hosts bummed to reach a new "milestone" in the Boston licensing process? What mayhem went on during their past lives? Listen to learn.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions. Follow us at @iandirosegarden on Instagram & thanks for listening and supporting the Garden!

Aug 20, 202153:28