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Why the Pandemic Pushed Me From Pot to Politics

May 11, 2023
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The pandemic made me question my place in pot so I joined the team at Reason

COVID is officially over. Last month President Biden signed a resolution to terminate the national emergency related to the pandemic and just days ago the World Health Organization declared an end to the global health emergency. After three years it’s beginning to look like life before COVID, but for many people life has changed forever. I’m one of those people.

During Covid, I saw the cannabis community I know and love transform into something I never fathomed. It’s no secret I was skeptical of government mandates. However, the backlash I faced for speaking up broke my spirit. The wrath of cancel culture impacted my income. I watched women bully women for beliefs in medical freedom. I felt anxiety every time I opened social media. I simply couldn’t do this anymore.

The pandemic and subsequent erosion of freedom made me feel like I need to use my voice for more. I set a goal to get at least one paid gig in the political realm and it turned out to be so much more. In September 2021, I went from pot to politics and joined the team at Reason.

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A Very Groovy Smoke Sesh with Budmaster

May 8, 2023
Budmaster terpene-infused cones

Rolling Around with Budmaster

What’s perfect for rolling and packs a punch? No, it’s not my friend Courtney’s VW Beetle. It’s Budmaster’s terpene-infused blunt wraps and cones!

We recently rolled around Richland for a very groovy afternoon. As someone who packs a lot of cones, I couldn’t wait to give Budmaster a try. These smooth, slow-burning papers elevate any trip, even if it’s just around your hometown.

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Feel the Love with Bud Love

March 30, 2023
Bud Love herbal mixer

Bud Love makes bud better

Do you ever mix other herbs with your favorite flower? I love to create herbal blends with my cannabis consumption. The combination of terpenes not only gives your hit a unique flavor, it also provides a more calming high. So when Bud Love asked me to try their new herbal mixer, I couldn’t wait to experience how it makes bud better.

Before I smoke anything, I need to know what’s in it. Bud Love is made up of marshmallow leaf, which is an ancient medicinal herb, CBG and terpenes. There is no cannabis or nicotine in these blends and it is nothing like spice. To help you spark assured, all ingredients and finished products are lab tested. Customers can even check their package’s certificate of analysis online for added peace of mind.

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Washington State Politicians Want to Ban “High-Potency” Cannabis Concentrates

February 9, 2023
Washington State politicians want to ban high-potency cannabis concentrates

All the State’s Problems Have Been Solved, So Politicians Now Target Cannabis Concentrates

Politicians who don’t understand cannabis concentrates are attempting to regulate cannabis concentrates, and this time it’s happening in Washington State. You won’t believe these bills.

HB 1641 is an act to address the public health challenges of high-potency cannabis products.

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Processors  /  Producers
Mt. Baker Gardens

January 18, 2023

Take a Tour of Mt. Baker Gardens

A while back I found myself specifically not allowed at an i502 event. I was so bummed because after more than year of COVID, I looked forward to connecting with the cannabis community again. When I posted about my experience on social media, Mt. Baker Gardens, one of the event’s sponsors, reached out. They didn’t know about this treatment so extended an offer to come tour their facility.

I’ve met the Mt. Baker Gardens team at past events and always enjoyed their energy, so gladly accepted the offer. This indoor grow produces award-winning flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls and concentrates. However, if you smoke solventless extracts, their hash rosin is a must-try. Click to read more about this beautiful Bellingham grow.

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Paris Cannabis Co Throws One Helluva Halloweed Party

October 30, 2022
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Paris Cannabis Co’s Light Up Halloweed Party

Over the last seven years, I’ve attended my fair share of cannabis events. Only a few have been blasé and most are a great time. But then there’s events like Paris Cannabis Co‘s Light Up Halloweed party, which will go down as one for the books.

Location is everything and I loved their Halloween decor. Good beats from DJ Sarkis Mikael set the vibe. A high quality guest list brought positive energy. And finally, no event is complete without a ton of cannabis. I connected with several Washington brands and lots of wonderful humans, for an all around unforgettable evening.

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Let’s Talk Mental Health

October 12, 2022
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Are we in a Mental Health crisis?

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. October 6 is National Depression Screening Day. October 10 is World Mental Health Day. With all the focus on mental health, you’d think society thriving. Instead, Americans struggle more than ever.

For over two years the pandemic isolated us. Political polarization divides us. Inflation contributes to financial stress and the endless scroll of social media leaves society in a constant state of comparison. Is it any surprise we are mentally sick?

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Why I Moved to an Illegal State

June 29, 2022
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During the pandemic, my priorities shifted so I took the plunge and moved to an illegal state

Hello blog readers, it’s been a while! After seven years in my home state, I said “so long” to cannabis-friendly Washington and made the move to an illegal state. Now I’m off to get highdaho in Idaho.

I landed in Wallace, Idaho, a historic mining town with a population of (now) 961 people. It’s nestled in the Silver Valley between two ski resorts, Silver Mountain and Lookout Pass. The entire town could be a movie set. In fact, they filmed Dante’s Peak here.

I passed through Wallace a couple times on past trips, but something about the town kept drawing me in. It’s quiet. The air is fresh. I can leave my bike on the porch without a crackhead stealing it. Small town living is the life.

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Hot Tub Boating with Airo Brands

October 24, 2021
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Airo Brands is the Buzz in Washington State

Years ago, maybe four or five, my friend Masha told me about a new vape company. She made a dirty joke about the pen vibrating, but in all reality it hit like a champ. That was my first introduction to Airo Brands and one I still remember to this day.

At the time, it felt like revolutionary vape technology. Magnetic cartridges paired with branded batteries in a convenient travel case we hadn’t seen before. Over the course of the next few years I often vaped these oils, whether by myself or with friends. So when Airo Brands reached out to partner for Washington State content, I couldn’t wait to buzz around South Lake Union in a hot tub boat.

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Girls Day at Lake Ingalls with PLUGplay

October 14, 2021

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with PLUGplay in Washington State

PLUGplay takes fun seriously. So when they reached out to parter on their Washington State launch I didn’t hesitate to go hiking. One of my favorite things to do is play in the mountains. The Pacific Northwest is packed with scenic smoke spots and cannabis keeps me plugged in on the trail.

I called up my friend Keti, a fellow wander babe, who suggested Lake Ingalls. Its vibrant fall colors pair well with pot, which amplifies the epic views. We filled our bags, loaded the car and definitely couldn’t forget the plugs for an unforgettable day with PLUGplay. As an added bonus, Sarah—a fellow cannabis creative—just moved from Michigan to Portland, so she met up with us too for her first Washington State hike.

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    What happens when engineers smoke pot? They automa What happens when engineers smoke pot? They automate the perfect infused pre-roll!

@piccplatform’s process is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The ground full-flower goes down a conveyer belt, gets weighed, then put into a cone. Air is puffed into the cone so flower is evenly distributed. Next, the cone is packed and punched with what’s dubbed the “hash hole.” Then the pre-roll moves down the belt to be infused with high quality extracts like hash rosin or liquid diamond sauce. Finally it’s packaged and sealed, so it can be sent to your favorite i502 retailer.

The time and engineering Picc spent to perfect the pre-roll is not only mind blowing, but worth it. I’ve smoked more of these than I can count and every single one has the same even burn, delicious flavor and hard hitting high.

Want to see what their team is working on next? Head to my stories to see their new Hydra machine, which is getting a few final tweaks before heading to their production facility!

Have you ever seen a pre-roll process like this? How many people and how many years do you think it took to design their machine? 🍁🤯⚙️ #cannabess

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    If this is your vibe, let’s be friends and share If this is your vibe, let’s be friends and share @smoke.plaid together!

#TBT to this amazing outdoor tub sesh. I smoke in a lot of scenic spots but this is definitely one for the books. I’ve had this location saved for several years, so to kick back, relax and light up in the rain felt like a dream.

Where’s a smoke spot on your bucket list? 🍁🛀🏼💨 #Cannabess
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#pnw #pnwonderland #plaidjacket #smokeplaid #bath #nature #washingtonstate
    Walking into the weekend with a little help from Walking into the weekend with a little help  from  @bodhi.high.extracts!

It might be spring, but it certainly feels like summer with temps in the upper 90s, which made me think of this shoot we did last year. It was (no joke) 115 on the day we shot this, and by the time we got to our location it was still 106 outside. I couldn’t stop sweating! 

So here’s a fun flashback because who doesn’t love #FashionFriday? Have a wonderful weekend and let me know where you’re smoking, vaping or dabbing. I’ll be on the river paddling around with my mom! ☀️💨 #cannabess

📸: @CourtneyJette
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#FBF #FlashbackFriday #OOTD #Fashion #minimaleanimale #vintage #junkyard #boots
    How our Cabo trips started versus how they go afte How our Cabo trips started versus how they go after getting into the industry:

Photo 1 - Taken in 2006 when I thought my mom was sleeping. This turned out to be my first pipe purchase.

Photo 2 - Taken in 2019 wearing one of my favorite swimwear brands, @seaqueenswim, and puffing clouds with the help of @vessel_brand.

Talk about an evolution in both my swimwear and cannabis consumption! Do you ever look back at old photos just to see how far you’ve come? Seeing the first photo always gives me a laugh. Never in a million years would I (or my mom) guess I’d eventually work in weed! 🍁😂👙 #Cannabess

#FBF #flashback #cabo #cabosanlucas #travel #mexico #ootd #vidakush #vesselbrand #fashion #swimwear
    COVID is officially over. Last month President Bid COVID is officially over. Last month President Biden signed a resolution to terminate the national emergency and days ago the @WHO declared an end to the global health emergency. After three years it’s beginning to look like life before COVID, but for many people life has changed forever. I’m one of those people.

You might’ve noticed a decrease in the frequency of my content and there’s a reason for that. The pandemic and subsequent erosion of freedom made me feel like I need to use my voice for more. I set a goal to get at least one paid gig in the political realm and it turned out to be so much more. In September 2021, I expanded from pot to politics and joined the team at @reasonmagazine.

Reason advocates for free minds and free markets. They cover topics including the drug war, criminal justice, school choice, government, spending, sex work, crypto, free speech and more. If you’ve become disillusioned by the duopoly I highly recommend you check out their site.

So thank you Reason for the work you do. Thank you for helping me find my tribe when I needed it most. Thank you for trusting me with your platforms and allowing me the creative freedom to grow our libertarian audience.

But there’s one more group I also must thank: The liberals, socialists and communists who perpetuate cancel culture. Not only did you (once again) fail to take down my career, you unintentionally helped increase my income. The pandemic is over, my COVID predictions came true and brands are still working with me. So thank you!

Tap the link in my bio to read more about why the pandemic pushed me from pot to politics and if you have a free mind, give @reasonmagazine a follow! 📰 #cannabess

📸: @CourtneyJette

#libertarian #news #politics #freespeech
    It’s not a time warp, just a very groovy smoke s It’s not a time warp, just a very groovy smoke sesh with @budmasterblunts!

I am constantly stuffing cones, so when Budmaster asked if I wanted to try their terpene-infused wraps and cones, I couldn’t wait to puff, puff, pass the Blue Dream.

These cones add a subtle flavor to your flower but what stands out most is how slow they burn. I felt like this joint burned FOR-EV-ER. They’re perfect for photo shoots, solo smoke sessions or if you want to share with friends.

Budmaster’s organic papers are made with all natural ingredients, like chamomile leaves, and are tobacco and nicotine free. They’re such a game changer from what I used to smoke in college. So while our shoot might look like we’re stepping back in time, Budmaster’s papers are a major leap forward for rolling and stuffing technology.

Tap the link in bio to read more about our 60s-inspired shoot then head to my stories for a link to shop. Now the real question: Are you team Blue Dream or Purple Punch? 💜🍁💙 #Cannabess

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#budmaster #ootd #vintage #fashion #bluedream #purplepunch
    #TBT to the 2023 Craft Cup! I always love industry #TBT to the 2023 Craft Cup! I always love industry events, but this one holds a special place in my heart.

I’m a strong supporter of sungrown and craft farms, so to have this many brands I love in one location is a treat. Sungrown and craft farms are not only more sustainable, they are often small or family run businesses. These are the people who touch the plant from seed to sale. They’re also most impacted by erroneous government policies which do more harm than good. I believe you vote with your dollar, which is why I like giving mine to these farms.

Beyond the businesses, the 2023 Craft Cup was filled with so many smiling faces, some I haven’t seen since pre-pandemic. It was a wonderful day to connect with the community and served as a reminder why I’m here. I’m thankful to be in an industry with so many lovely humans and I look forward to future events. Thanks to the @washsungrown team for having me shoot and everyone I connected with at the Cup! 📸🙏🏼🏆

#sungrown #smallbusiness #seattle #events #awards #tbt #community
    Happy #EarthDay! Our planet is pretty dope. Natur Happy #EarthDay!

Our planet is pretty dope. Nature is without a doubt my favorite place to enjoy this plant. From vibrant teal rivers to rocky mountain peaks, and scalding hot springs to open meadows, something about herb makes me appreciate Mother Nature even more. So have an excellent environmental day, but remember to care for the planet the other 364 too. 

Where’s your favorite spot for a nature sesh? 🌲🌎⛰️ #cannabess

#pnw #pnwonderland #idaho #idahome #hotsprings #outdoors #nature
    Happy 4/20! I hope everyone has the highest of hol Happy 4/20! I hope everyone has the highest of holidays. 

Whether c@nn@b!$ is a side hobby or a full-time hustle, you are welcome and wanted in this space. I think back to celebrating 4/20 before legalization and the evolution of this industry still blows me away. I look forward to celebrating all weekend long and will be back in Washington to partake in a few events. What does your 4/20 look like and what’s everyone consuming? 🌿🙌🏼💚 #cannabess

#businessowner #photographer #entrepreneur #gardening #plantgoals #washingtonstate
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