Written by Dustin Hoxworth, Lindsey Gunter

When most people hear the name Montel Williams, they immediately think of daytime TV, and not necessarily his reputation as one of the strongest cannabis advocates of our time. For Gen Xers and some Millennials, “The Montel Williams Show” was a staple in our households. The show ran for 17 years, the topics were sometimes sensational in nature and his guests at times controversial, which makes a lot of sense, as Montel was always someone who used his show to discuss the things he wanted. The show also provided the beginnings of a platform he needed to take on something even bigger, life changing, and life saving for so many people around the world; but before we get into Montel the cannabis advocate, there’s a lot you might not know about Montel Williams the person. Fat Nugs Magazine was privileged enough to interview and get to know him, his cannabis journey, and his predictions for the future.

Written By Brian Cruz

“Hi, I’m Brian, a new writer for FNM. 

Lately, I’ve been following cool celebrities online and manifesting friendships through requests for interviews. One of the kindest celebrities to have responded by far was Laganja Estranja (Jay Jackson). 

At first, Laganja and I messaged about being from Dallas TX. I hoped to recruit her talents for an event in the Lower Greenville neighborhood. Then, my path intertwined with Dustin, Lindsey, Melanie, and the fine folk of Fat Nugs Magazine. 

In December, I joined an FNM contributor call and then…

Alas, here I am; a bonafide writer. 

Or something…

Long story short, in mid-February I sat down for a virtual interview with world renowned dancer, choreographer, drag artist, and cannabis advocate – Laganja Estranja. 

Here is how it went: