MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis.
By Khadisha Thornhill aka MsWeedWiki
MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis.Jun 06, 2021
“You gotta get in where you fit in” discussing the transition from legacy to legal weed with brand wizard Shooks Dynamo aka Shaka Wright
For our 31st episode I was joined by the amazingly charismatic Shaka Wright aka Shooks Dynamo. Shooks is a self-professed ganja baby who comes from a long line of cannabis dealers in Jamaica. Growing up around weed meant he had a very normalized view of cannabis which has followed him throughout life.
“Half of my crew got their names off of something that happened when we were high”
In this discussion we learned about Shooks’ early days of distributing cannabis and you might be surprised to hear how vividly he remembers the very first time he got high. Having grown up watching his dad and uncles running cannabis, Shooks described the time police came to arrest his dad for dealing and the impact it made on his life thereafter.
“I saw how convictions changed a lot of peoples’ lives”
When legalization arrived, he knew he had to get into the cannabis game however the Canadian emerging industry didn’t make it easy. He applied literally everywhere and started to question his value until a glance in his junk folder changed things for the better.
“I wanna see these big players, I wanna see everybody get their returns and get out the way so that we can see the real growers”
“I wanna bring pride back into growing”
Today Shooks works for an LP promoting several different brands throughout Ontario's cannabis retailers. He also does brand consulting and marketing promotion on the side. You can find Shooks and his company Shooks Dynamo Marketing on Instagram at @shooksdynamo and @ganjababy.420
“I used to be so discreet. Now? I’m boasty as shit, you could smell YOU COULD TELL”
#summerof93 #boysofsummer #howtosellweed #crackgamerapgame #jool #buildingrelationships #cannavolve #LambsBreath #legalweeddealer #cannabisinOntario #BlackCannabisinCanada #socialequity #thereisnosocialequityprogram #cannabisincanada #jayzfans #hiphopandcannabis #flow935 #spexdaboss
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"I began to find my power" a conversation with legacy CannaQueen Miz D (Danielle Jackson)
I'm thrilled to be joined by a such a powerhouse pioneer in the Canadian canna-tourism space for our THIRTIETH episode. Miz D is a not only a long time cannabis enthusiast, but she’s been a Vancouver-based cannabis educator, activist and consultant for decades. Having used cannabis since 1977, we learn extensively about the challenges and obstacles she’s faced as a Black woman using cannabis in western Canada in the 70s & 80s. Our listeners can expect to hear about both the bitter and sweet of Miz D’s cannabis journey. From her early days as a street kid in Vancouver, to hitchhiking across the country, you can just imagine the types of characters, and situations she would encounter in her efforts to secure cannabis during its prohibition. Her past careers include managing casinos on cruise lines, certified hypnotherapist and she’s also a reggae musician.
“I feel the approach is what creates the problem”
Miz D shares with us her thoughts on what Canada did wrong in their federal legalization process and current reality. We also learn of how she entered the cannabis industry in the previously nonexistent cannatourism market. Miz D is a true pioneer in the medical canna-tourism field and is currently in the Yucatan Mexico.
“Cannabis was a therapeutic tool, whether your intention or not was to use it that way”
While often dubbed the CannaQueen of Canada, Miz D also embraces her Stoner Chick culture fully. Our discussion really allows the listeners to hear about the importance of embracing the culture of cannabis when using the plant. When a neurological condition caused her to have to leave her career at sea, she began to look at what entrepreneurship looked like. She took things she was passionate about, like holistic wellness and combined it with her love for travel and cannabis.
“My kids and grandkids have a different upbringing with cannabis, it’s normal for them”
You can find Miz D and her cannabis tourism company Canna Travel Life on social media at
Instagram @Dvibz
Twitter @Dvibz
Clubhouse @Dvibz
www.dvibz.com
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#cannabiseducation #cannabisincanada #globalcitizen #clusterheadaches #purplespacecookies #BCgrown #BCweed #Vancouveryouth #VanCitycannabis #MeridaMexico #Mexicancannabislegalization #cannatravellife #mycannatherapy #mizDvibz #smithfallsresort #cannatourism #cannabiswithintention #stonerchic #OGstonergirl #CannaQueen #legacycannabisowner #legacycannabis #clusterheadaches #cannabisforneuropathicpain #Canadiancannabislegalization #problemiswiththeapproach
“I feel that I’m fluent in duck” a conversation with Bobby Sharma of the Big Sharm Show
For my 29th podcast episode I was joined by the amazing cannabis enthusiast, fitness personal trainer, media personality and host of the Bigg Sharm Show on the Clubhouse App: Bobby Sharma.
It seems only fitting that Bobby’s cannabis journey literally started over 1500 miles away from his Scarborough, Ontario home, on a high school spring break trip in Daytona Beach, Florida. As a long time media personality & talk show host, Bobby is such an interesting guest who’s authentic about his cannabis experiences and growth.
His love of hip hop, NBA basketball and passion for adventure and learning makes both talking and listening to him, tremendous fun. Some examples of where our topics included WHO he would smoke with if he had the chance.
One of my favourite discoveries in our episode was learning how Bobby wakes & bakes each morning by a local neighborhood pond with an amazing regular smoke buddy, a duck.
Bobby Sharma can be found on Clubhouse, in the Big Sharm Show Club which features the popular Big Sharm Show’s Weed Wednesdays on Wednesday nights at 10pm. On this show you’ll hear all kinds of crazy cool things – so make sure to check it out!
Bobby can also be found on IG @thebiggsharmshow
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#cellulosepapers #cellulosejoints #slowburningpaper #cypresshill #glasstipfilters #cannabisconnaisseur #bougiedoobies #weedwednesdays #cypresshillglass #breal #westcoasthiphop #snoopdogg #snoopsbluntroller #professionalbluntroller #terpenes #freetheterpenes #joeydiaz #ctvnetwork #fitnesstrainer #fitnessgoals #cannabisandfitness #howtoroll
"That's your healing calling" discussing multi-generational medical cannabis in Florida with Nikki Rouse
For our 28th episode we were joined by Nikki Rouse, not only a fellow Budsista, but also a photographer, cannabis patient and doula-in-training. She’s also a mentor/facilitator of the all-women online community called The Porch. During our discussion we learned about Nikki’s journey in cannabis which started as a sort of family undertaking when her son first approached her as a teenager about his cannabis use while self-medicating for anxiety. Those early discussions led to deciding as a family to pursue obtaining their medical cannabis cards and Niki describes the family affair of collectively going to their scheduled clinic appointments.
While getting medical cards for three generations of family members was a somewhat easy decision to come to, obtaining them brought along its own challenges. For example, when Nikki’s mom became a medical cannabis patient, her healthcare providers elected to reduce her chronic pain medications without consulting her or providing alternative options.
Listeners will also learn about Nikki’s work in photography and her passion for learning about becoming a birth and transition doula and her amazing plans to integrate the two.
NOTED QUOTES
“Personally for me it was a re-education”
“As a young Black man, I didn’t want him getting weed from anyone and having interactions with police. I did not want that for him”
“It became a family healing journey”
“We’re rationalizing something that isn’t normal, racial trauma”
“The doctors were like ‘if you don’t like you can find another doctor’”
“Cannabis makes you re-prioritize time”
“If it draws you to it, that’s your healing calling”
You can find Nikki Rouse on Instagram @sitbreathesip and on the website www.theporch.xyz
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#medicalcannabispatients #patientsneedtomatter #medicalcannabisinFlorida #daytonabeachcannabis #orlandomedicalcannabis #howtogetyourmedicalcannabiscard #cannabisinFlorida #indicahybridgirl #ninepoundhammer #strainoftheday #fueledbyTHC #cannabisforanxiety #cannabisforchronicpain #cannabisforpainmanagement #painmanagement #cannabiseducation #medicalcannabisadvocacy
“There’s a ritual to smoking a spliff” discussing joint-rolling & navigating the Weed Man with entrepreneur Erica Edwards.
I’m really glad I was able to get together with my fellow Budsista, entrepreneur and long-time cannabis smoker Erica Edwards. In discussing her journey listeners hear firsthand the challenges that so many Black women faced when using cannabis, such as securing cannabis safely AND being able to find reliable product.
“Navigating the weed man was I would say a big challenge”
Since legalization in Canada women can now not only grow their own cannabis plants for personal use but we can also walk into dispensaries and make our own purchases instead of relying solely on the long-fabled Weed Man.
“One of the best things that happened was when my weed man was a woman”
Our discussion together allowed us to reflect on how significantly male-dominated cannabis sources and spaces have been in our community and how this can now change following legalization. In addition we learned about what inspires her on her various entrepreneurial businesses such as her cannabis pre-roll company Diva Dose and Embellished Dreams.
“The things we do are often ghetto or marginalized until white people do them”
“There’s a ritual to smoking a spliff”
“Diva Dose was started because I love fancy things, I love beautiful things but I also love practical.”
You can find Erica Edwards on Instagram: @the_ericae @embellisheddreams @divadose
Erica Edwards can also be found on Facebook.
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#budsistas #afrocannadabudistas #msweedwiki #theericaedwardsshow #divadose #embellisheddreams #blackwomenandcannabis #blackwomenincannabs #cannabisincanada #blackwomenandmentalhealth #womenbosses #bossmoms #entrepreneurs #blackentrepreneurs #fueledbyTHC #sherbertmints #indica #sativa #howtoroll #rollingjoints #rollingblunts #spliffrollers #getyouawomandealer #buyweedfromwomen #growyourowncannabis #cannabisautonomy #budsistasrollingcontest #womenrollspliffstoo #growingwithnatalie #prettythings #blingandthings #embellishedspliffs #cannabisdivapacks #cannabisweddings #cannabacheloretteparties #cannabisthemedevents #premiumweedprerolls
"I was looking for alternative ways to partake" with reiki healer & herbal tea company owner Tianna Brown
For our 26th episode I was pleased to be join by cannabis enthusiast, reiki healer and owner of the Autumn Sky tea company Tianna Brown
We discussed Tianna’s journey with cannabis and how becoming a mother prompted her to alter the way she consumed. While smoking is still her favourite way to consume, she also enjoys drinking her cannabis by incorporating it with her artisanal tea blends. Her favourite herbs to smoke and steep as tea include damiana, lavender, passionflower and rose.
Tianna is a mother, wife, reiki healer and while the pandemic has certainly had its impact, she’s become a pretty good cook and has mastered a way to infuse my favourite Moxies dessert: the white chocolate brownie.
You can find Tianna on Instagram @autumnskyreiki
And via her website: www.autumnskyco.ca currently offering (4) herbal tea blends:
Let it Go
Spice it Up
Midday
Stimulate your Mind
#Blackwomenincannabis #reikihealer #womenincannabis #howyoublendyourtea #blendedherbs #artisanalteas #teaandcannabis #OGKush #lavenderanddamiana #damiana #raspberryleaftea #autumnskyco #msweedwiki #wearebudsistas #blendedteas #howyoudrinkcannabis #yeswesmoke #cannabisandwellness #cannabisandreiki #weedinLondon #beedicigarettes #bidicigarettes #cannabisculture #wesmokeweed #cannabisliteracy #normalizingcannabis #womenandcannabis #womenwhousecannabis #cannabisinyourtea
“Don’t worry about it, just enjoy the trip” with psilocybin therapy advocate Aleja Alchemy
“Where did you get this (in south Utah)?”
“Don’t worry about it, just enjoy the trip”
For my 25th episode I was blessed to be joined by the amazing psiolocybin therapy advocate, vegan cannabis chef and entrepreneur Aleja of Aleja Alchemy. In our discussion we learned of Aleja’s journey with cannabis and psilocybin which began in South Utah (of all places). We learned a little bit of what brought her back to the east coast as well as the ways she teaches her students the benefits of psilocybin therapy.
Listeners will hear how passionate Aleja is about the importance of keeping access psilocybin mushrooms barrier-free as well as the need for us all to be intentional in our psilocybin use if we want to see psilocybin acknowledged and legitimized as a self-medication tool.
Aleja works with men and women looking to use psilocybin therapy to help regain perspective and self-confidence. You can find Aleja on INSTAGRAM: @aleja.alchemy
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“I had started talking to my ancestors”
“Psilocybin helped me break through a barrier that I never thought would be lifted”
“I’m sick and tired of being disrespected by men of colour when all they want is a hug”
“the main obstacle is being believed and that’s just the plight of the typical Black woman”
“We are sometimes so grateful for the attention and support that we get versus what we need that we don’t speak up for others like we should”
“We just need to recognize that we are magical and amazing and we’re just trying to reach that place where we’re actually just comfortable with it…”
#psilocybin #psychonaut #psilocybintherapy #magicmushrooms #shrooms #cannabiseducation #cannabisjourney #gorillaglue #bluedream #microdosing #microdosingshrooms #microdosingpsilocybin #thejourneywithin #healingtrauma #lionsmane #penisenvy #bplus #goldenteacher
“It’s about time because EVERYBODY smokes weed” discussing multi-generational cannabis use with cannabis enthusiast Jason Mr. Burgz Fraser
Have you ever asked yourself how long it would take you to smoke an entire ounce of weed? When asked, my next guest said he could smoke an ounce in 4 days. For our 24th episode I’m joined by one of my oldest longtime friends, Jason Mr. Burgz Fraser. I met Jason back in the ninth grade and our dads, grew up together too!
Our listeners will learn about Jason’s file-long relationship with cannabis which actually spans generations. A multi-generational Black Canadian with deep roots throughout Nova Scotia, Jason grew up around cannabis seeing his dad, and uncles smoking together in the front room. We talked about his excitement at achieving the family milestone of getting to smoke cannabis with the ‘adults’ once he turned 18 years old. That family tradition has passed on to his own children, and now Jason is cohost of a new podcast debuting this month called Gas Station Montreal where he and his cohost have every kind of conversation while using cannabis.
You can find Jason on social media at:
IG: @shambz_aka_mrBurgz AND @the_gas_station_mtl
*We apologize for the less optimal audio quality of this recording. We are doing our very best and will try to have this episode re-mixed in the near future.
#cannabisinmontreal #mrBurgz #oldschoolMontreal #littleBurgundy #cannabismilestones #smokingwithgrownups #novascotiaproud #multigenerational #weallusecannabis #familytraditions #cannabisrituals #bluegelato #GasStationMTLPodcast #Blackpodcasters #MountReal #514to416 #friendsfromtime #jamaicangum #weedandgum #oldtimeweedheads
"A lot of folks were unaware" discussing cannabis amnesty and more with cannabis activist & entrepreneur Reena Rampersad
For our 23rd episode I was so thrilled to finally meet our fellow Budsista and renown legacy cannabis activist Reena Rampersad that we had to spend at least a full 30 minutes just to sesh and catch up BEFORE we even started recording. Reena is a restauranteur, infused dining chef, cannabis event producer and long-time cannabis educator based in Hamilton Ontario.
You’ll hear about the deep cultural ties Reena has to the ganja community beginning with her own family, ultimately intertwining her ganja culture to produce such amazing events such as the legendary Hamilton #cannacrawl.
We also learn why Reena is so passionate about cannabis amnesty as she highlights for our listeners the early struggles and triumphs of pioneers who’ve inspired her such as the first Black-owned federally licensed cannabis cultivation company owner Ashley Athill and cannabis activist and lawyer Annamaria Enenajor.
I’m very glad our listeners get to learn about the cannabis journey of High Society Supper Club’s Reena Rampersad
Reena Rampersad can be found on social media at:
IG @Highsocietysupperclub
highsocietysupperclub@gmail.com
Reena Rampersad is producer of such amazing events as the Hamilton CannaCrawl, and has worked tirelessly with the Organja Society & Campaign Cannabis Amnesty.
NOTABLE Quotes:
“There weren’t many people or any people who looked like me in this space”
“It’s not like we were invited to these spaces… I’d just kinda show up”
“To see people step out and show their allyship is big to me”
“This being the opportunity for specifically Black & racialized communities to experience a paradigm shift because we have an opportunity to get in here and do some things”
#cannabispioneers #cannabisadvocacy #cannabisactivists #legacyroots #AshleyAthill #TracyCurley #smashingceilings #Blackpeoplesmashingceilings #organja #hamiltoncannabis #legacycannabis #annamariaenenajor #campaignforcannabisamnesty #cannabisamnesty #favourablelendinglaws #infuseddining #infusedroti #doublesdeliveries #topicals #paincream #makemyownpaincream #plantmedicine #makeyourownmeds #growyourown #cannacrawl #cannatourism #retreats #somethingniceandsticky #grapegorillaglue #710 #welikeoil #welove710 #organjasociety #highsocietysupperclub #cannacrawl #legacymarket
“Because how can you fly if you’re tied down” the cannabis journey of Sabrina the Vegan Villain
For our 22nd episode we were joined by my fellow Budsista: Sabrina the Vegan Villain and founder of the natural care product line called As Intended All Natural. Sabrina is a deeply spiritual Cannasista who began using cannabis for pain management as a medical cannabis patient 6 years ago and she’s never looked back.
Listening to Sabrina, we learn that it took her just under a year to experiment with different types of cannabis strains as well as methods of ingestion to find out what worked best for her. I think our listeners will really enjoy learning from her the different ways she benefits from incorporating cannabis throughout her life.
Sabrina can be found on social media at:
IG: Asintended_allnatural
website: www.aian.ca
Facebook: As Intended All Natural
#cannabiseducation #cannabisforpain #painmanagement #backpain #bipolardisorder #mentalhealth #anxietysupport #mentalhealthsupport #cannabisforwellness #allnaturalhealthproducts #cannawarrior #medicalcannabis #healthcaresupport #medicalcannabisinQuebec #womenusingcannabis #Blackwomenandcannabis
QUOTES from this episode:
"What we deny persists, when you smoke you can’t deny"
“I put that bad boy on EVERYTHING”
“It is a holy plant I’m telling you”
“I’m talking to God, so when you get elevated you’re able to have a better conversation with the spirits”
"Pay people a living wage" a conversation with Bernardo & Tefinha Castro of Green Team Solutions
My guests for our 21st episode are the husband and wife owner operators of Green Team Solutions, a mobile cannabis trimming company based out of the Kootenays surrounding Nelson, BC. We learn about Bernardo’s journey from Brazil to Vancouver BC in search of a career in cannabis as well as how he and his amazing partner Tefinha first met while skateboarding. Listening to how their individual lives merged together will leave you inspired about some of the best relationships began with a bit of shared cannabis.
In addition to learning about their cannabis trimming company we also discussed the barriers facing legacy cannabis workers, and how huge the contributions of women are to the overall success of BC bud! Green Team Solutions operates in Sinixt territory… Find out what territory your dispensary or cannabis grower operates on today!
Bernardo & Tefinha Castro can be found on social media at:
IG: green_team_cannabis
Clubhouse: @greenteamcanna
The MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast acknowledges the land on which it is recorded on which is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Given the virtual nature of medium, the MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast also wishes to acknowledge all of the indigenous nations and territories across North America.
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#indigenouscannabis #sinixtnation #cannabisincanada #legacytrimmers #Mobiletrimcompany #cannabiscultivation #KootenaysBC #BCflower #BCBud #BIPOCinclusionincannabis #barrierstoaccess #plantmedicine #planthealing #fromBraziltoBC #canadiancannabis #cannabiseducation
"If history has shown us anything..." discussing cannabis prohibition & much more with Tiffany Watkins of Vanguard Media Online
“There is more work to be done when it comes to this beautiful plant”
For our TWENTIETH Episode I'm proud to feature Tiffany Watkins, founder of Vanguard Media Online, a magazine & event company that celebrates the achievements of women in cannabis.
This Vancouver Washington based media maven shares with us her early journey with cannabis, her long time history of cannabis activism and advocacy and her passion for uplifting women in cannabis space.
I loved and appreciated talking with Tiffany about the wrongs that need correcting with cannabis amnesty and robust social equity programs or policies wherever cannabis is legalized. Preferably from the start of the adult use legalization process.
“Let’s not open a AU (adult use) state without understanding that a social equity format program, whatever you want to call it, needs to be in place”
This and so many other great takeaways can be found to think about and even get behind. If our discussion encourages you to look into what social equity programs look like in your particular jurisdiction, even better!
“Be knowledgeable about why social equity needs to exist”
“Vanguard stands as a movement to push women forward for us to be listened to.”
“We need to solidify that we’re serving the proper interests”
Our audience also was introduced to Vanguard Media’s upcoming 710 Event. For those who want to know what 710 stands for you’ll need to listen t our episode together to find out, or check out Vanguard Media Online for their 710 Event details happening this summer.
You can find Tiffany Watkins on social media:
IG: vanguard_media_online
FB: @Vanguardmediaonline
Twitter: @vanguardmedia
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#vanguardmediaonline #vanguardmedia #empoweringwomenincannabis #pacificnorthwest #cannabiseducation #cannabissocialequity #cannabisprohibition #freetheplant #stepsofthecapitol #cannabisactivist #blackwomenincannabis #upliftingwomen #msweedwikiSPEAKS #blackwomenpodcasters #blackwomeninmedia #womenincannabis #whatareconcentrates #710event #whatis710
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“You can’t get higher than high” a discussion on the Alberta cannabis scene with Anisha of HighKu Co.
In our nineteenth MsWeedWiki SPEAKS episode I’m joined by Edmonton-based cannabis entrepreneur and educator Anisha who is owner of the vegan & gluten free cannabis lifestyle company called HighKu Co. that offers everything from edibles to topicals & sensual oils.
We learned about Anisha’s very own journey with cannabis use “my dad had MS and used to medicate with cannabis” and how she’s practices intention with her cannabis use. I really feel our listeners will get ground-level sense of why “Right now Alberta is killing the game” in Canadian cannabis.
In addition, because HighKu.Co services clients across Canada we were given a peek at her insights on the cannabis buying habits of Canadians everywhere…
“In Ontario most of our customers really just like flower. Not so much edibles”
“BC is very sexual, very edible. They’re kinda freeminded”
“Manitoba is strictly edibles, they don’t want anything else”
“Nova Scotia they love their edibles, they love their juices and teas”
We also got a sneak peek of the products she’s most proud of including her Revive Elixir & Cramps Be Gone. You can find Anisha’s brand HighKu.Co on social media at:
Instagram: @Levels.of_ambrosia
Tiktok & Twitter @HighKU.co
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#cannabiseducation #edmontoncannabis #cannabisincanada #levelsofambrosia #HighKuCo #Blackwomenincannabis #womenincannabis #albertacannabis #aglc #betterthanBC #BCbud #AlbertaBud #JackHerer #WhiteWidow #WhiteRhino #ReviveElixir #MsWeedWikiSPEAKS #cannabisadvocacy #glutenfreeproducts #veganedibles #crueltyfree #animalfree #noporkhere #fueledbyTHC #cannabinoids
“From nothing to something here we are” discussing the Boston cannabis scene with Erica Ricky Blaze of the Blaze Estate
In this our 18th episode, I’m joined by the Boston cannabis influencer, educator and entrepreneur Erica Ricky Blaze. Erica is the owner of the CBD beauty wellness boutique Yitty Committee as well as producer of the Blaze Estate, a YouTube show elevating and amplifying cannabis brands and products from the Boston area cannabis scene. She also discusses the cannabis stocks and investments she’s following in her very own cannabis investment guide called Smoke the Market.
In our chat we learned her journey with cannabis as well her experiences using cannabis following legalization. I found she provided some high level insights as to how social equity is being challenged in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We also learned a bit about the Commonwealth Dispensary Association and the nuance of how the legacy and legal markets coexist. As Erica says herself “I’m not going to paint Boston like a utopian paradise because it’s not”.
Take a listen to our newest podcast episode together and I’ve no doubt you’ll love Erica’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the cannabis plant as much as I do.
Erica Ricky Blaze can be found on social media at:
IG: @ericarickyblaze @ericarickyblaze twitter & CH
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#bostoncannabis #bostoncannabae #shopyitty #holdyouryits #bostonlingo #bostonslang #CBDwellness #CBDhealthproducts #theblazeestate #yittycommittee #smokethemarket #msweedwikiSPEAKS #Blackwomenpodcasters #usingcannabisinBoston #Bostondispensaries #Commonwealthdispensaryassociation #Blackwomenincannabis #cannabisentrepreneurs #socialequity #budsistas #torontocannabana #budsistastakeover #budsistascaribanatakeover
“I kept my eye on the prize of learning” discussing medical cannabis education with Stacy Bobak
For this episode I was thrilled to be joined by one of my colleagues, certified cannabis educator, patient advocate and founding member of the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada (PACC) and EduCanNation Stacy Bobak. Together we discussed her with medical cannabis, the founding of her cannabis education company called CannaDent and why she’s just as passionate about the cannabis plant as she is about oral health.
Early on in the podcast the listener learns of the impacts of the negative stigmas associated on a patient’s ability to access quality or any real medical cannabis education. We also learned about the important work she’s doing both in her own business CannaDent, as well as her work with both EduCanNation and PACC.
Some of the ways and things we can do to reverse the stigma about cannabis with healthcare professionals are:
a) Talk about your medical cannabis use with your all your health providers. I know you may draw an awkward reaction from your health care provider however this informs your practitioner of your usage and will prompt them to have to learn more about to stay informed on how to support your care.
b) Ask your doctor to learn more about the endocannabinoid system and how it works with cannabinoids in cannabis, even better if you do some research on your own and tell them about it.
c) Push our provincial government, particularly the ministry of health to cover the cost of cannabis educator visits through provincial health insurance plans.
You can find Stacy Bobak on social media at www.stacybobak.com and on Facebook through the EduCanNation Facebook group
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#msweedwiki #cannabis #cannabiseducation #cannabisadvocate #cancersurvivor #EduCanNation #cancerwarrior #PACC #peoplesallianceofcannabisincanada #healthcoverageforcannabiseducation #standardizedcannabiseducation #certifiedcannabiseducators #cannabisistoonew #rootedinalifeofhiding #reversethestigma #cannabisislegal
"Pleasure is your birthright" with serial cannabis entrepreneur Antuanette Gomez, founder of the Green Rush Program
In episode 16 we sat down with self-confessed serial entrepreneur and cannabis sex coach Antuanette Gomez. As founder of the Green Rush Program, a 30 day education program which helps students to launch a legal cannabis business. We learned a little of Antuanette's journey with cannabis as well as her addiction to starting cannabis businesses such as the Pleasure Peaks cannabis sexual health brand and the cannabis jewellery line called Acapulco Gold.
Listeners can expect to hear plenty of business insights from this long-time entrepreneur in the Canadian cannabis space. I found her description of the Green Rush Program inspiring and her Tantric Cannabis Couple Retreats intriguing. You can learn more about Antuanette Gomez by listening to this podcast and make sure to check out her important social equity initiatives such as the Cannabis Built By Blacks Expo happening February 26-28, 2021.
You can find Antuanette Gomez on social media:
www.antuanettegomez.com
Instagram: @antuanetteg
Twitter: @itsAntuanette
Some QUOTES from our episode:
“CBD is an ingredient in our products it’s not a trending topic it is an INGREDIENT”
“I think I like to think of it as having a relationship with mary jane in a way”
“the stigma is alive and well… I see all the things”
“We don’t have the complexion for our protection”
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#cannabiseducation #cannabissocialequity #cannabisadvocacy #sexpositive #antuanetteG #cannabissexcoach #pleasurepeaks #greenrushprogram #acapulcogold #msweedwiki #blackwomenincannabis #cannabisinCanada #BlackOwnedBusinesses #BlackWomenOwned #cannabisbuiltbyBlacks
“It’s not that I don’t care but I DON’T CARE” a conversation with entrepreneur Natalie Sophia about succeeding in the Canadian cannabis space on her own terms
In this 15th episode of MsWeedWiki SPEAKS I connect with my fellow Afro Cannada Budsista and cannabis biz Nattily Attired Skincare’s owner Natalie Sophia. We discussed her journey into the Canadian cannabis industry and the challenges she faces like reversing the negative stigmas, and dealing with unfair bans & censorship from US social media giants like Facebook & Instagram.
Natalie described to us how she made key partnerships with industry members like Mrs Fudgemaker & Masterchef Canada’s Danny Raposo and how her work with the Wellness Cooks really inspires her to push her business further and level-up. We also learned about her newly updated product catalogue and what makes her bestsellers like the Pain B Gone Balm & her bath bombs resonate with her clients.
We hope you’ll enjoy our episode together AND if inspired, take look and sign the anti-Facebook Censorship petition being circulated by the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada (PACC) Together we can work to push back against unfair censorship targeting cannabis advocates, educators and business owners who are running federally legal and legitimate Canadian businesses.
Natalie Sophia can be found on social media at Nattily Attired Body Polish on Facebook
@nattilyattiredbodypolish
PACC Petition to stop Facebook's unfair cannabis censorship can be found at www.peoplesallianceofcannabisincanada.ca
#cannabis #cannabiseducation #cannabisadvocacy #abusiverelationships #socialmedia #StopFacebookcensorship #signourpetition #nattilyattired #infusedskincare #fueledbyTHC #afrocannadaBudsistas #blackwomenincannabis #canadiancannabis #tracylamourie #dannyraposo #mrsfudgmaker #wellnesscooks #tracylamourie #publicist #painBgone #infusedbathbombs #ukcheese #bananapudding #strainsandcultivars #CBD #cbdhealthproducts
"Cannabis to heal, psilocybin to grow" with Reverend Kelly Addison of Kelly's Green Lounge
On this episode of the MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast I had the lovely opportunity to sit with Reverend Kelly Addison, who is a minister of the first ever church of cannabis in Canada. Not only is she a huge cannabis advocate and reiki practitioner but she also operates the first licensed cannabis lounge in Durham region Ontario called Kelly's Green Lounge.
Getting to know Kelly through our work on the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada meant that I learned pretty early on that she’d be a wonderful resource to introduce to not only my listening audience but for cannabis enthusiasts worldwide. In our discussion we learned of her journey with cannabis, and her deep connection with the plant. Her voice will warm and lull your spirits while she drops amazing gems of knowledge about the cannabis plant and psilocybin.
Some of my favourite quotes from our session together are:
“You just have to think of Porno without the P. That’s how I want you to always remember my tiny little village.”
“The lounge became a church”
“When you consume cannabis that is actually who you are.”
“When you ask me if I’m going down the path of psilocybin 100 percent I am there”
I’m really glad I was able to introduce such a staunch advocate for the cannabis plant to my listening audience.
Even more thrilled we were able to clarify that she’s not interested in marrying Aquaman’s Jason Momoa. LOL
As owner operator of Kelly’s Green Lounge, you can find Reverend Kelly online at www.kellysgreenlounge.ca
IG: @kellysgreenlounge
And through her Facebook group: Kelly’s Green Lounge
I highly recommend you check out the various education materials and programs she offers to educate everyone on cannabis including her critically acclaimed Homeostasis Hippie program.
If you enjoy this episode, please don't forget to hit "SUBSCRIBE" and share it with your friends! Send us your feedback as well as any suggestions of future guests you would like us to explore together.
#kellysgreenlounge #cannabiseducation #cannabisadvocacy #churchofcannabis #pornowithoutthep #oronoontario #cannabistoheal #fueledbyTHC #psilocybin #CBD #homeostasishippie #cannabiscommunity #womenincannabis #peoplesallianceofcannabisincanada #pacc #endocannabinoidsystem
"The Fun Thing About Being a Drug Dealer" with the Master of Marijuana Chantel Phillpotts
Our discussion with the amazing Ontario-based cannabis sommelier begins with her initial love for cannabis. You may find yourself struck as I was by this young woman's vulnerability and strength in sharing how she struggled to overcome an unhealthy addiction to mixing tobacco with cannabis. Chantel’s extensive research (both professional and experiential) has helped her to become not only an amazing budtender but a true educator and retail professional on the cannabis plant and its properties. Listeners can expect to come away from this episode with a deeper knowledge of cannabis, terpene profiles, what she likes about the licensed producers she praises as well as the type of value she brings to her retail customers, and some of the brands she loves. Chantel’s passion for cannabis is so unmistakable that by the end of the 45 minute discussion you’ll have zero doubts as to why she IS the Master of Marijuana.
Chantel Phillpotts can be found on social media at
INSTAGRAM, SNAPCHAT & YouTube: @masterofmarijuana
And at her website: www.masterofmarijuana.org
If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to hit "SUBSCRIBE" and share it with your friends! Send us your feedback as well as any suggestions of future guests you would like us to explore together. Visit www.afrocannadabudsistas for this kind of content and MORE.
TIME-STAMPED NOTABLE CONTENT:
12:56 Debunking indica / sativa myths
15:13 How do you feel about terpenes on the [product] packaging
16:50 Terpenes are described: myrcene, pinene, linalool, “Wanna know what that fire is? It’s that spice in beta caryophyllene
18:40 Terpene profiles change based on the environment it’s grown in (LP’s don’t want you to know that)
20:44 Not all budtenders are extremely educated on what they are doing
22:05 Too much licensed producers, too many dispensaries saturating the market and all of them selling the same thing
24:30 Needs to be better quality control (a discussion about product degradation)
26:17 One I’ll always shout out is Simply Bare Organics
27:40 When budtenders don’t consume cannabis themselves…
33:02 Cannabis basically saved Hamilton in a way
34:00 Budtender vs. Cannista which do you prefer to be called?
36:00 BizStart Program
37:00 I wanna help the journey of the consumers…
38:10 Protecting the youth: youth age 16-24 cannabis consumption has now doubled “Help youth be educated & not forgotten”
#potpioneers #cannista #cannabissommelier #budtender #cannabisconnoisseur #masterofmj #masterofmarijuana #terpenes #terpeneprofiles #hamiltoncannabis #cannabis #myrcene #entourageeffect #goodbrands #blkmrkt #simplybare #puresunfarms #sundial #redecan #thefriendlystranger #debunkingsativaindica #terpenesonpackaging #flowr #loveatfirstpuff
"I wanna heal myself with cannabis" a conversation about cannabis & professional sports with cannabis activist and musician Ras Cottreezy
"I mix my herb like I mix my tea" using cannabis with intention with cannabis advocate & wellness coach Will The_Puffin_Guru a from Chicago
In this episode I'm joined by holistic wellness coach and cannabis advocate Will the Puffin Guru of Chicago Illinois. Will owns the cannabis wellness brand Grind n Grow Chicago which produces the amazing Inhale & Stretch series on Instagram. In our discussion we touched on our first encounter when I was a guest last November on his Inhale & Stretch show and from there, delved into his journey with cannabis. As a longtime member of the underground cannabis scene pre-legalization Will has curated a variety of cannabis events in Chicago and is passionate about teaching his followers the benefits of using cannabis with mindfulness and intention.
We discussed the impact of adult use cannabis legalization in Chicago which has been in effect for just over one calendar year by the time of this podcast release on both his cannabis practice and on the greater Black and brown communities of Chicago on a whole. His passion for cannabis social equity will definitely resonate with our listeners. We also learned of his love for capoeira and the Brazilian series City of God.
Will The_Puffin_Guru can be found on social media:
Instagram: @grindngrowchicago with his Inhale & Stretch show broadcasting on IGTV Live every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning at 8:50am EST.
Twitter: @dichotomy361
If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to hit "SUBSCRIBE" and share it with your friends! Send us your feedback as well as any suggestions of future guests you would like us to explore together. Visit www.afrocannadabudsistas for this kind of content and MORE.
#cannabis #grindngrow #chicago #holisticliving #cannabiswellness #smokingweedinchicago #cannabislegalization #cannabisbreaks #mindfulness #socialequity #hushchicago #nomad #capoeira #wellness #cityofGod #cantdocouchlock #undergroundcannabis #legacymarket #prelegalization #existentialasthmatic #meetingpeoplewheretheyare
"Quebec is PETTY" with Montreal's urban radio morning show host Wizzy Moonchaser - an honest discussion about cannabis access in Montreal.
This episode features the first Montreal urban radio show host to feature 8 weeks of giveaways on community radio Wizzy Moonchaser. I first met Wizzy when I was a guest on his 85th episode of the Running With Wolves podcast. (You can check that episode out at www.franklinarmstrong.com)
In this episode I'm interviewing Wizzy (for a refreshing change) as he shares his cannabis journey, his plans & goals for Running With Wolves podcast in 2021 as well as his opinions on the legal cannabis retail infrastructure in Quebec. It probably only took a matter of minutes for me to end up scratching my head over the information collection practices & prices of the SQDC. While it is possible that Quebec had some plans for cannabis legalization & retailer framework, the execution of same remains lacking. The SQDC has yet to live up to its hopes of being "the Walmart of cannabis" in Quebec and long lineups outside of dispensaries are still a thing.
We also discussed the really important stuff, like Wizzy's favorite cultivars/strains, his favorite munchies (this MAY surprise you) and how he would love to be buried with an endless supply of Fanta or Hawaiian Punch - THC-infused I presume of course, to stay #onbrand.
Wizzy Moonchaser can be found on social media platforms at:
IG: @wmoonchaser
YouTube: Running With Wolves (its own channel)
website: www.franklinarmstrong.com
#normalizingcannabis #cannabis #cannabisincanada #cannabisinMontreal #514 #SQDC #petty #documentingcustomers #highTHC #northernlights #illegalmarket #fanta #radioshowhost #urbanradio #infuseddrinks #runningwithwolves #podcasting #voices #strains #cultivars
TREATSANDTREATS owner Yannick Craigwell: "Think SMARTER put some weed in this", a discussion about cannabis in Canada's 3 major urban centres
In this episode, we talk with the cannabis baked edible business TREATSANDTREATS owner Yannick Craigwell about a variety of topics including his journey with cannabis and in the cannabis industry. We learn about his growing up in Montreal Quebec and how cannabis is managed very differently in the 3 major urban centres of Canada: Montreal, Vancouver & Toronto. Yannick was helpful in describing for the listener, what the cannabis scene in Vancouver was like pre-federal legalization vs. post-legalization as well as what 'White labelling' means for cannabis producers.
In addition to owning a growing national edibles business, Yannick is also an active advisor member on the BIPOC Inclusion in Cannabis team of the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada (P.A.C.C.) and an avid ice hockey player. He's also planning to release much more content in 2021 so please make sure to follow him on his social media platforms.
Yannick can be found at
IG: gramsbytreats
Twitter: @tweetsbytreats
Official website: www.treatsandtreats.com
#cannabis #cannabisedibles #cannabisincanada #labelleprovince #legalization #whitelabelling #Mountreal #the6ix #weedmaps #icetime #vancouver #toronto #premiumedibles #costpergram #gramsbytreats
"Maybe Lemme Try Weed" with Loud Mouth Brown Girl's Devon Hall, an authentic discussion about cannabis, growing up Black in Canada and mental health
"It was easier for them [doctors] to believe a woman is psychotic..."
TRIGGER WARNING
In this episode I am joined by Devon Hall who is a published author, mental health champion, cannabis advocate and owner of the cannabis-themed clothing line called Loud Mouth Brown Girl. I was previously a guest on her amazing podcast called Comfortably Uncomfortable Conversations which I encourage you to check out, either on Spotify or by checking my website: www.afrocannadabudsistas.com
The Trigger Warning inclusion for this episode is with respect to some of the subject matter we discuss in this episode which include: sexual abuse, memory suppression, PTSD, panic attacks and child-grooming.
I'm grateful for our whole discussion which includes her journey with cannabis use, her struggles with finding mental health support and balance while living in Vancouver BC, and our collective pleasure in finding one another through the Afro Cannada Budsistas movement where we are normalizing cannabis and discussing mental health, wellness and so much more.
Devon Hall can be found on social media at:
IG: @lmbgempire
Twitter: @DevonJHall
www.loudmouthbrowngirl.com
How "Work was getting in the way" with Necole Hines of cannabis lifestyle brand Faded Living
In this episode, we are joined by Necole Hines, who is owner of the cannabis lifestyle brand Faded Living. In addition to sharing her journey with the cannabis plant, Necole provides valuable insights and perspectives as someone who has been working in the Vancouver cannabis industry for the past three years.
Necole has lived in 3 provinces, is a former restauranteur & caterer and is passionate about educating patients and recreational cannabis consumers on cannabis-infused dining options and experiences. She's also a founder of the cannabis amnesty organization Louder Together and an advisory board member of the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada aka P.A.C.C. Necole loves rocking to her own beat.
Necole can be found on all social media platforms as @fadedliving
Her website Faded Living can be found on Facebook
Email: fadedliving420@gmail.com
#normalizingcannabis #medicalcannabis #naturalhealth #speaktotheplant #auroracannabis #graymarket #dispensaries #vancouvercannabis #loudertogether #peoplesallianceofcannabis #BIPOC #fadedliving #cannabisindustry #BIPOCinclusion #cannabisamnesty
Le cannabis saves lives, Quebec are you listening? Discussing the shortcomings of cannabis legalization in Montreal, with self-help blogger Miss Trish
In this episode I'm joined by the wonderfully engaging Miss Trish, the popular Montreal blogger who manages an amazing website dedicated to self-love and inspiring and motivating others: www.allthingsmisstrish.com
We discussed her journey with cannabis, her passion for all things relating to teaching the importance of self-love, and the rather alarming differences in the legal cannabis retail market of Quebec as compared to Ontario.
Miss Trish can be found on social media at:
Facebook: Miss Trish
Instagram: @allthingsmisstrish
and on her website: www.allthingsmisstrish.com
All content is intended for audiences aged 19 +
Cannabis Investments, anxiety & cannabinol (CBN) with Gina Ayanna of Black Canadian Investors Group on Facebook
You can find Gina Ayanna at www.ginaayanna.com
Instagram: @ginaayanna
Disjointed with her Bong featuring LA cannabis advocate & influencer InDEE from the Disjointed Show on YouTube
On today's episode I discuss all things cannabis with LA cannabis advocate and influencer InDEE. InDEE is host of the Disjointed Show found on YouTube. Our discussion touches on her journey in cannabis, the legal cannabis environment in California, her love of sports and coaching youth basketball and her secret penchant for cannabis gadgets and innovative devices.
Thanks to InDEE, our audience learns about selecting bongs to ingest your cannabis as well as the advantages associated with their various characteristics. We hope you take advantage of what you've learned and check out her social media pages for more info. I'm especially intrigued to learn more about the gravity bong she teased!
InDEE's social media:
IG: @disjointedshow
Twitter: @Disjointedshow2
YouTube: DisjointedShow
Educational content is intended for audiences 19+ and over in Canada
If you would like learn more about my guest or would like to be featured on MsWeedWiki SPEAKS, email us at msweedwiki@gmail.com
Discussing the current state of cannabis in New York City with The Mature Canna, a cannabis enthusiast and influencer.
My guest today is the vibrant Des, also known as The Mature Canna
Des is a professional (born & raised queen in Queens) who has lived the majority of her life in New York City. She's a long time cannabis enthusiast and up-and-coming influencer. We discussed the current issues facing New York residents trying to access cannabis, the limitations of the current New York medical cannabis laws, and what legalization of recreational adult-use could look like in the not-too-distant future.
Des can be reached on Instagram at @thematurecanna
Discussing cannabis concentrates with Nicole Palmer, entrepreneur & certified Life & Wellness Coach
In Episode 2 MsWeedWiki discusses cannabis concentrates with guest Nicole F. Palmer
Nicole F Palmer is an entrepreneur, a certified Life & Wellness Coach & founder of The Slay Up blog
Nicole is also owner of Champagne Desserts Co.
IG: @spiritualhortiqueen @champagnedessertsco
Facebook: Nicole F Palmer
MsWW photo by Malik Xavier Cox
MsWW logo by @TheOnyxGuy
Outro song: "Falling Higher" by Gaidaa (with gratitude)
MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast - Episode 1: Cannabis & Spirituality with Joanne Gaskins, a clairaudient intuitive healer & reiki practitioner.
Joanne is a clairaudient Intuitive healer and reiki practitioner.
"Joanne is an advocate for liberating the conversations that bind us. Prevent us from knowing and remembering why we are here so we can add value to ourselves and other beings." - from her website www.joannegaskin.com
Joanne's social media:
IG: infinite_potential_spirit
Twitter: @jogaspet
Website: www.joannegaskin.com
Photo Credit: Malik Xavier Cox
Logo Credit: @theonyxguy
Outro: Gaidaa “Falling Higher” 🙏🏾