MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis.

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:

www.greenteamcannabis.com

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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“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

www.vanguardmediaonline.com

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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 

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

www.shopyitty.com

www.theblazeestate.co

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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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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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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

[email protected]

PACC Petition to stop Facebook's unfair cannabis censorship can be found at www.peoplesallianceofcannabisincanada.ca

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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.

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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

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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”

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