This interview first appeared in the Prisoners issue of Fat Nugs Magazine, published February 2025. If you are over 40 years old, you can probably recall the propaganda of D.A.R.E., Just Say No, and other anti-drug campaigns of the last…
Division President | Canopy HR | Growth Mindset Leader in Cannabis The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or…
One writer’s experience consuming cannabis on her wedding day, without having a weed wedding. This article first appeared in the Weddings edition, a digital version of FNM published in October 2022 The sun was shining on a warm Friday. A…
Cannabis COO | Large-Scale Operator | Industry Pioneer | OG The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads or copy-paste…
Part 1: You Found Mold, Remediated It, and Passed Testing. So, You’re Covered… Right? Not Always In the cannabis industry, compliance is often treated as the finish line. You identify an issue, remediate it, pass state-mandated testing, and move the…
The cannabis industry has spent the last decade obsessing over potency. THC percentages dominate menus, packaging, and marketing conversations, often treated as the primary indicator of quality. But as the market matures and competition tightens, potency alone no longer tells…
Founder and CEO, The Source Marketing • Group Marketing Architect • Email Jedi • Empathy Driven Leader The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for….
Fashion and psychedelics have long glided in parallel: the wild prints, the altered perceptions, the boundary-breaking aesthetics. But now, high fashion is leaning in more overtly—Gucci’s The Tiger, Stella McCartney’s mushroom campaign, and capsule collections inspired by visionary states are…
I love this industry. I wouldn’t still be here if I didn’t. Through all of the wild experiences and cannabis PTSD, these are my people. We (the cannabis industry) love to talk about progress. We talk about legalization wins, market…
Founder | CEO | Artist | Community Builder | The Plug Society The Hotbox with Dustin Hoxworth isn’t your polished PR interview. It’s me getting stoned and asking people the questions they probably aren’t ready for. These aren’t cold reads…
In Louisiana, alcohol is not something people debate very much. Living here, you notice how naturally it fits into everyday moments. It is present at the table, at the bar, and woven into community gatherings without much explanation. That makes…
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. Megan Mbengue is the revolutionary force behind EntheaCare (formerly Trusted Canna Nurse). Recognizing a gap in the healthcare system, Megan set out to bridge the…
