Last week, I stepped into something rare: a space where cannabis culture, commerce, and creativity weren’t just invited—they were the main event. Revelry Buyers Club took over Hudson, NY, with a curated collision of legacy, luxury, and loud ideas. And I was right there in the thick of it, representing The CannaJo!nt Creator House and capturing the vibe for Fat Nugs Magazine.
Hudson is the kind of town that feels like a movie set: cobblestone streets, art galleries, tucked-away cafés—and for a few days, an epicenter for the cannabis industry’s most intentional players. We weren’t here to just network. We were here to build. To vibe. To make things happen.
This wasn’t a massive, anonymous convention center. It was intimate, elevated, and tastefully rebellious. The moment I arrived, I knew this would be something different. The space was curated with intention, and the energy matched. It was a room full of people who don’t just work in cannabis—they live it, breathe it, fight for it.
From the Green Room to the Show Floor
Revelry Buyers Club isn’t your average trade show—and thank God for that. Yes, there were rows of booths, but the energy was completely different. It didn’t feel transactional. It felt intentional. Brands weren’t just displaying products—they were showing up with passion, purpose, and personality.
Every table had a story. Every interaction felt real. This wasn’t about catching a trend. It was about leading one.
One of my favorite parts? The conversations. I wasn’t pitched to—I was invited in. I watched new relationships spark in real time. Buyers leaned in. Creators took notes. Legacy operators swapped ideas with next-gen disruptors. And for those of us who live in the gray area between consumer and industry voice, this was fertile ground.
The CannaJo!nt Creator House: Behind the Scenes, In the Scene
This was also the debut of The CannaJo!nt Creator House at a major industry event—made possible by the powerhouse vision of Kelly Riddle, CEO of The CannaJo!nt; Ishqa Hillman, CEO of The Canna Boss Babes; and Lulu Cohen, owner of Lulu Cohen Media and Rogue Arena. These women are doing more than producing events—they’re redefining what it looks like to build platforms with purpose.
The CannaJo!nt Creator House wasn’t a sideshow. It was a stage. A content engine. A creator-first storytelling ecosystem embedded directly into the pulse of the event. We were there with cameras, mics, and questions—but also with curiosity, care, and community.
We interviewed founders. We captured b-roll of genuine moments—unscripted laughter, whispered ideas, spontaneous creative bursts. We weren’t chasing clicks. We were documenting the culture as it unfolds, in real time.
It’s a rare thing to feel fully seen at an industry event. But that’s what Kelly, Ishqa, and Lulu did for all of us. They carved out space, they handed us the mic, and they trusted us to use it well.
Moments that Mattered at the Revelry Buyer’s Club Spring 2025
There were so many highlights, but a few deserve their own spotlight.
First, the infused dinner with Chef Louisa Rodriguez-Diaz of Durga’s Om Cooking and owner of Karmalife Holistic Wellness, NJ, hosted by The CannaJo!nt, the night before the show.
It was one of the most elegant, elevated pre-event experiences I’ve ever attended. The location? Secret. The ambiance? Candlelit and cozy. The meal? Unforgettable. Each course was a story, each infusion subtle and sublime. No one was overly stoned—we were perfectly elevated, floating in the warm glow of shared experience and real connection.
That dinner set the tone: this wasn’t about overindulgence. It was about intention. About showing how cannabis, when done well, can be luxurious, medicinal, creative, and soulful all at once.
And then there were the people. The people were the vibe.
You had legacy growers sharing stories that would never make it onto a panel but absolutely deserve a documentary. You had social equity founders with products that could stand toe-to-toe with any premium brand on the market. You had media makers, educators, and culture-shifters. And everywhere you turned, you could feel the urgency: not just to sell, but to build something that lasts.
A Personal Note
For me, events like Revelry hit on a deeper level. I’ve been in this space a long time. I’ve seen the shifts, the trends, the hype cycles. But Revelry reminded me why I do this. Why I tell these stories. Why I chase these moments, and these people, and this plant.
There’s something beautiful happening at the intersection of culture and commerce. Something real. Something worth protecting.
As a creator, I came back creatively refueled. As a professional, I came back with more clarity. As a woman in cannabis—I came back with community. And that’s the part you don’t always get to see on social. But it’s everything.
Final Puff on the Revel
So here’s the truth: Revelry Buyers Club isn’t just an event. It’s a signal. A nod to where the industry is headed—and a reminder of where it started.
It’s what happens when the right people are put in the right room with the right energy. It’s what happens when legacy meets luxury and culture meets commerce. And it’s what happens when creators aren’t just invited—but centered.
This is my only official drop on this event—because it says everything I need it to. If you weren’t there, consider this your window. And if you were, I hope you felt what I felt: that cannabis culture is alive, evolving, and still full of magic.
