Hash Rosin at Sunset: A Work Trip to Boston, Made Magical
There’s something about arriving in a new city for work that always gives me a quiet thrill. It’s like slipping into a parallel life for a few days–one where you know the streets just well enough to feel a bit like a local, but still get to see everything with fresh eyes. This time, the…
From Hidden Gem to Major Player: Unpacking the Texas Hemp Summit
The Texas Hemp Summit is more than just another industry conference—it’s a front-row seat to a rapidly evolving market that’s quietly making waves in one of the country’s most unexpected places. Texas may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think about cannabis, but with a thriving hemp market, an engaged…
The Beating Heart of MJBizCon: Equity Row and the Fight for Cannabis Justice
The Paradox of Cannabis Success and Injustice The smell of success in the cannabis industry is unmistakable—billions of dollars wafting through convention halls, celebrated in glossy marketing campaigns, and toasted with craft-infused cocktails. Yet, just beyond this thriving market lies a far darker truth: a legacy of injustice. For decades, the War on Drugs devastated…
Elevated in the Midwest: A Texas Girl’s Journey Through Michigan’s Budding Cannabis Scene
Touchdown in the Great Lakes State Stepping off the plane in Detroit in the middle of August, I was surprised by how cool the air was. As a Texas girl used to scorching summer heat, the change was refreshing and set the tone for what would be a week unlike any other. I was here…
Higher Conference Review
Photos Courtesy of Corey Moore Before we start, let me just give the disclaimer that this is a very biased review. This review of the Higher Conference is from the perspective of a black woman who has been searching for a space just like this. The Higher Conference, created by Sheena Roberson of Cannabis Noire,…