That Budtender Podcast

On this episode I chat with the founder and CEO of Kush Queen, Olivia Alexander. We talk about her start in cannabis as a budtender, the very real highs and lows of running the Kush Queen empire, and her overall distaste for celebrities in cannabis (sorry, not sorry, Seth). Plus, we discuss cannabis activism, community engagement and the war on drugs. We also talk about social media's censorship of cannabis and other psychoactive substances; something Olivia is very familiar with.

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On this episode I chat with budtender and plant lover, Jordan Barnes Guild. We talk about his experience growing up on the West Coast; from partying in the OC to living in Portland and learning about cannabis from Oregon hippie goddesses. Plus, we briefly reminisce about our lives in the fashion industry and we go over his favorite style icons. We also share what it's like breaking down patients' walls to get to the "good stuff", listening without judgement on the sales floor, and doing things for joy. 

On this episode I chat with cannabis chef and wellness coach, Cole Lawson. We talk about her first experience with cannabis as a teen in Seattle, her transition into the Navy shortly after and her relationship with cannabis post-military. We also discuss breaking away from a colonized mindset towards plant medicine, specifically cannabis, and how she incorporates it into her overall lifestyle. Plus, she gives us the real tea on how long cannabis is stored in your body before a drug test.

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On this episode I chat with cannabis buyer and former budtender, Red Rodriguez. We talk about his life in the Coachella Valley where he first got his start in the cannabis industry during Prop 215. Plus, we discuss his experience working for the infamous Dr. Dina and the dispensary that inspired the Netflix series "Disjointed". We also chat about shrooms, what it's like buying for shops, the importance of cannabis branding, and the future of cannabis hospitality. 

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On our Season 2 premiere I chat with cannabis model and entrepreneur, Shay Navarro. We talk about her many jobs in the cannabis industry, her career with Suicide Girls and her take on OnlyFans. Plus, Shay and I dish about our dating lives, proper courtship and losing a boy to the state of Florida. We also talk about her clothing line, Bratty Wear, and we celebrate this newfound entrepreneurial narrative for womxn.

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On our season one finale (can you believe?!?) I chat with my friend and former boss, Mike Winderman. We talk about his 10-year span managing a dispensary in LA during the Prop 215 and Prop 64 eras. Plus, Mike and I reminisce about the good ole’ days, we chat about selling weed to random celebrities, eating edibles before work and the shop’s many break-ins. We also talk about his incredible weight-loss journey and his new healthy mindset! <3

On this episode I chat with budtender and voiceover actor, Irish Giron. We talk about his upbringing in stunning San Diego with his no-nonsense Latino parents. Plus, Irish explains how cannabis helps him process his emotions. We discuss the complexities of TikTok and he walks me through life as a content creator. We also perform the show’s first ever unboxing!! It's an aural treat :)

On this episode I chat with cannabis educator and fellow virgo rising, Bre Jernagin. We talk about our anxious nature and our affinity for over-thinking. We also reminisce about our time as flower hosts at the OG Cannabis Cafe, including some of the wild rumors that surfaced there #herpesgate. Plus, Bre shares about her academic journey in cannabis, and gives cannabis brands advice on how they can help budtenders sell more of their products!!

On this episode I chat with budtender and Australian treasure, Charlotte Jane. We talk about her move to the US, different dispensary cultures, and setting boundaries with creepy customers. Plus, Charlotte explains why smoking weed makes you a better person and how it'll probably save us all! We also share some of our own experiences with microdosing and macrodosing psychedelics, and we discuss the importance of plant medicine for healing trauma.

On this episode I chat with my buddy and progressive thinker, Daniel Cron. We talk about his beginnings at MedMen, both the good and the bad. We chat about some HIGHlarious cannabis myths, the importance of self-care, and the confusion around the term “live resin”. Danny also reveals a dirty little secret! It’s a pretty political episode, as well. We discuss everything from unemployment, the American healthcare system, our national defense budget, and the indoctrination of the education system… in case you didn’t know, the system is rigged against us.