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.

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Welcome back to Terp Trends, where we connect with the innovators and trailblazers shaping the future of cannabis.

Today, we’ve got a true pioneer joining the show

Eric Steenstra, co-founder and COO of Skyworld, a New York-based brand rooted in Indigenous tradition and inspired by the Skyworld , a place of origin and unity in Native creation stories.

Eric’s been pushing this movement forward for decades. He co-founded Ecolution, one of the first hemp lifestyle brands, and led Vote Hemp, helping pass the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills that brought legal hemp cultivation back to the U.S.

He’s also guided tribal hemp programs, led the Hemp Industries Association, and helped countless communities build sustainable, ethical cannabis businesses.

Eric’s a visionary, a leader, and a living piece of hemp history and today we’re talking Skyworld, legacy, and the deeper purpose driving this new chapter of cannabis culture.

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On this episode of Terp Trends, we’re bringing together two worlds that ride waves: surfing and hash. Our guest today is Travis Dauria, an educator with Higher Function, where he’s known for breaking down premium concentrate education and elevating budtender knowledge across the East Coast.

Travis is as passionate about hash as he is about surfing, and that’s saying something. When he’s not in the classroom or on the sales floor teaching about terpenes and solventless, you can find him chasing waves down at the Jersey Shore. His career spans time in cultivation, concentrates, and retail, giving him a 360° perspective of the cannabis industry.

Today, we’ll dig into the art of hash, the parallels between surf culture and cannabis culture, and why education is the backbone of this industry. Travis’s mission is clear: help both staff and consumers ride the wave of knowledge with confidence.

On today’s episode of Terp Trends, I’m sitting down with someone who’s been stacking wins in every lane he touches. Jeff Miller is a Peabody Award–winning storyteller, which already tells you he knows how to capture an audience and deliver something powerful. But instead of just riding that wave, Jeff brought that same creativity and drive into cannabis—showing that success isn’t just about one industry, it’s about vision, authenticity, and the ability to keep building.

Jeff is one of the minds behind The Honey Projects, the crew responsible for shops like Honey Grove and Honey Stash. These aren’t your typical dispensaries—they’re spots that feel alive with culture, connection, and community. People come in not only to grab great product, but to be part of something. And if you’ve been listening to Terp Trends, you already know his partner Dave, who dropped by a while back. Together, Jeff and Dave are creating a new model for what cannabis retail can look like when it’s built around people first.

From winning one of the biggest awards in media to opening doors for the community through The Honey Projects, Jeff’s story shows us how far hustle and vision can take you. He’s got the accolades, the shops, and the cool factor that makes him stand out in any room.

Today on Terp Trends, we’re joined by someone who’s been shaking up the cannabis space with energy, creativity, and community vision — Lulu Tsui. Lulu is the Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of On The Revel, the force behind Revelry — New York’s most inclusive cannabis conference series built to promote education, foster connection, and celebrate the people truly shaping this industry.

With over 15 years in experience and user design, Lulu has worked with giants like Bloomberg, Mastercard, Johns Hopkins, and McGraw-Hill — and she’s brought that same design-thinking into cannabis, building platforms like Chill for e-commerce delivery and Root Sciences’ extraction software. At On The Revel, she’s created a space and model that uplifts diversity, culture, and collaboration — playing a key role in New York’s legalization movement and setting the gold standard for what this industry can look like.

Beyond cannabis, Lulu is also a UX and research advisor at Oakland Hyphae, working on projects like the Psilocybin Cup and Psychedelic Conference, continuing her mission to normalize and destigmatize both cannabis and psychedelics .

So let’s get into it — from design systems to community ecosystems, this is Lulu Tsui -

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Welcome back to Terp Trends! Today we’re taking things a little deeper — into the world where ancient wisdom meets modern cannabis.

Our guest is Smrita Choubey, the founder and CEO of Veda Warrior. Smrita started out on Wall Street, working in healthcare investment banking, but she realized something big: the system wasn’t really built for healing. So she turned back to her roots — six generations of Ayurvedic farming and medicine-making in India — and brought that knowledge forward into the modern cannabis space.

Through Veda Warrior, Smrita is creating products that combine Ayurveda and cannabis in ways that feel natural, functional, and totally aligned with wellness. From infused oils to everyday plant-based remedies, she’s helping people rethink how cannabis fits into their lifestyle — not just for recreation, but for true balance and health.

We’re gonna get into her journey, the overlap between Ayurveda and cannabis, and what it means to reclaim plant medicine in today’s world. This one’s about legacy, culture, and a whole new vision for wellness.

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On this episode of Terp Trends, we’re diving into the science of the sesh with someone who’s redefining how we learn about concentrates — Erik, the founder of The Higher Function.

With a strong foundation in education and a passion for the plant, Erik has made it his mission to make dabbing less intimidating and more accessible. He’s taken his background in teaching and applied it to cannabis in a way that connects — breaking down complicated processes like extraction, terpene chemistry, and tech into digestible, entertaining content that resonates with both newcomers and seasoned heads.

Through The Higher Function, Erik is creating a space where curiosity meets clarity — and where knowledge is power, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your rig.

Let’s get into the journey, the science, and the future of informed cannabis consumption with Erik from The Higher Function..

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On this episode of Terp Trends, we’re honored to sit down with one of Jersey’s real ones — Dave Valese from Honey Grove.

Before the laws, before the licenses, Dave was already doing the work. He’s a legacy operator in every sense — cultivating fire, building community, and pushing the plant forward long before the market had a name for it. His roots run deep in the culture, and his transition into the legal side is a testament to resilience, knowledge, and staying true to the craft.

Now leading the charge at Honey Grove, Big Dave is helping shape what New Jersey cannabis should look like — authentic, community-driven, and quality first.

We’re diving into his come-up, the lessons from the legacy market, and how he’s bringing those same values into the licensed world. This one’s all about real talk, real flower, and real legacy — let’s get into it with Big Dave.

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Today on Terp Trends, we’re tapping in with one of the sharpest young minds merging cannabis chemistry, content creation, and community education — Alex Eckman, aka @alexeckmancanna.

Currently studying at Lake Superior State University, Alex is part of the next wave of scientifically minded cannabis professionals. But he’s not just in the lab — he’s breaking it all down for the culture. Whether it’s scanning electron microscope shots of cannabis samples, conference clips, or his educational YouTube channel, Alex is on a mission to make the science behind the plant digestible, exciting, and real.

We’re diving into how he found his passion for the plant, what inspired him to blend chemistry with content, and why educating the consumer is just as important as growing fire flower.

On this episode of Terp Trends, we’re diving into the science of the sesh with someone who’s redefining how we learn about concentrates — Erik, the founder of The Higher Function.

With a strong foundation in education and a passion for the plant, Erik has made it his mission to make dabbing less intimidating and more accessible. He’s taken his background in teaching and applied it to cannabis in a way that connects — breaking down complicated processes like extraction, terpene chemistry, and tech into digestible, entertaining content that resonates with both newcomers and seasoned heads.

Through The Higher Function, Erik is creating a space where curiosity meets clarity — and where knowledge is power, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your rig.

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