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

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

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#cannabis #grindngrow #chicago #holisticliving #cannabiswellness #smokingweedinchicago #cannabislegalization #cannabisbreaks #mindfulness #socialequity #hushchicago #nomad #capoeira #wellness #cityofGod #cantdocouchlock #undergroundcannabis #legacymarket #prelegalization #existentialasthmatic #meetingpeoplewheretheyare 

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

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

"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

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: [email protected]

#normalizingcannabis #medicalcannabis #naturalhealth #speaktotheplant #auroracannabis #graymarket #dispensaries #vancouvercannabis #loudertogether #peoplesallianceofcannabis #BIPOC #fadedliving #cannabisindustry #BIPOCinclusion #cannabisamnesty

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 +

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 [email protected]

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