83. From Film to Full Spectrum: Stephanie Wang’s Journey with Kanna Plant Medicine

How do you build a brand around a South African plant most people have never heard of—without losing its soul? In this episode, April Pride reconnects with Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA!, a company producing empathogenic tinctures and gummies made from Kanna. Stephanie shares how a heart-blasting first journey changed her life, how colonialism disrupted indigenous connection to Kanna, and why commercialization requires not just good intentions—but deep inquiry. You’ll also hear about her work at The Alchemist Kitchen, the soul of KA!’s design, and how KA! sources with reverence from Khoi and San communities. If you’re curious about psychedelic alternatives, ethical sourcing, or how to live a heart-led life—this one’s for you.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Kanna is a non-addictive, legal empathogen that promotes presence, peace, and heart-opening states.

-Stephanie Wang's journey with Kanna began with a profound emotional breakthrough that sparked her career pivot.

-KA! sources directly from South African stewards and reinvests into Khoi and San communities.

-Commercializing plant medicine ethically means navigating colonial history, cultural gaps, and giving back with integrity.

-KA!’s mission is to restore full-spectrum aliveness—not bypassing grief or rage, but embracing the entire human experience.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/kanna-plant-medicine-part-2

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