Editor’s Sample Hot Box: 420 Edition
Art By Rebekah Jenks One of the many perks of being editors here at Fat Nugs Magazine is that we regularly receive samples. Samples, you say? Yes, LOTS of them. From candles, to prerolls, edibles, and flower, these samples provide us with first-hand knowledge of the latest products on the market, and by staying on…
No-No Berries at The Nearby Nowhere Private Dragon School
The piece you are about to read originates from a small group of rebellious teenagers in 1972 while attending the American school in Sao Paulo, Brazil called “Graded” or “Escola Graduada.” These kids had a small, independent publication small enough to be slid into the lockers of their peers called “Ergo,” in which they voiced…
From Red to Pink – Part VIII: Hot Pink mess
In Part VII of this series, we delve into the day-to-day challenges, surreal experiences, and the ethical gray areas of working at Pink Dispensary. Ownership decisions and understaffing caused frequent disruptions. One memorable incident involved me being asked to move a delivery vehicle, a task I was uncomfortable with, resulting in an unfortunate scratch on…
From Red to Pink – Part VII: Pink & Red Flags
Unqualified Leaders and the Challenges of Cannabis Retail In the cannabis industry, unqualified individuals often end up in critical roles. At Pink Dispensary, I saw people unwilling to ask for help or delegate tasks, creating unnecessary strain and high turnover. Unlike Red, where solving problems took precedence over ego, Pink seemed to prioritize loyalty over…
From Red to Pink – Part VI: The Pink Era Begins
As my layoff date at Red approached, I found myself in a shabby, dust-covered room in the middle of construction, interviewing for a new dispensary role. My resume had been shared on The Blacklist, and “Gold,” as someone called it, had caught their attention. We connected over shared values for a feminine, inclusive dispensary model,…
Women Are Now Networking Over Blunts & Brunch: Next stop – Vegas!
WANTED: A Woman of Cannabis If you are a lady/femme/woman in cannabis, you have A LOT thrown at you. This is probably because it’s difficult to define a woman in cannabis, you know, since there are just so many. I mean, would you know if a woman smoked cannabis by looking at her? Some yes,…
From Red to Pink – Part V: SPIES, SUCCULENTS & LOOK DAD I’M ON TV
After our first town hall, the office vibe took a hit. To lift spirits, I bought baby succulents for the team—a small token to remind us of growth and resilience. But just as we settled in, word came down from leadership: the succulents had to go. Apparently, they weren’t “the aesthetic.” Finding Humor in…
From Red to Pink – Part IV: THE BINARY, MY FIRST TOWNHALL, & PARTIES
The Dispensary Binary: Trap vs. Corporate During my early days in the cannabis industry, I attended many cannabis events—dubbed as joint-overloaded, alcohol-free activations. These parties exposed me to the deep divide in the industry: “Trap” versus “Corporate.” I witnessed how dispensaries either leaned heavily into a legacy “Trap” style or adopted corporate aesthetics, creating a…
From Red to Pink – Part III: THE STARTUP
Some say cannabis will become like wine or beer—an industry controlled by giants. But companies like Bedrocan prove that cannabis can be scientific, precise, and therapeutic. Cannabis isn’t just recreation; it offers healthier consumption options, from dry herb vaporizers like the Magic Flight Launch Box to prescription “Flos.” Working in a cannabis startup feels surreal….
From Red to Pink – Part II: The Backstory
IN THE BEGINNING Read Part I, THE BEGINNING. THE BACKSTORY: I’ve been a performing artist since childhood, attending conservatories and extracurricular programs, primarily in musical theatre. As an only child, I often performed alongside adults, using performance to gain approval where my academic performance lacked. My father, an academic linguist turned businessman, struggled with…
From Red to Pink – Part I: The Beginning
THE BEGINNING: I’ll never forget a co-worker asking to meet for a break that day. This was strange, since he hadn’t for quite some time. We had both been promoted to managing different states on different teams, and were effectively on almost different schedules entirely as a result. I came in two hours sooner because…