Today’s guest is someone I’ve been really looking forward to sitting down with — Alex Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Skyworld, a New York–based cannabis brand rooted deeply in Indigenous tradition.

Skyworld draws its name and inspiration from the Skyworld — a place of origin and unity found in Native creation stories — and that intention shows up in every layer of the brand. Alex is a proud member of the Tuscarora Nation, and he’s built Skyworld as a living expression of ancestral wisdom, cultural resilience, and a deep respect for the plant.

From cultivation philosophy to brand identity, everything Skyworld does is guided by stewardship, community, and care — blending tradition with innovation in a really meaningful way.

In this episode, we get into Alex’s journey, what life looked like before cannabis, how Skyworld came to be, and how the brand is working to uplift Indigenous voices while setting a new standard for intentional cannabis in New York.

Let’s Dive in!