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Aeriz Arizona Facility Tour

June 15, 2021
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Take a Peek Inside Aeriz, an Arizona Cannabis Grow

On a recent Phoenix trip I got an opportunity to visit Aeriz, an aeroponic indoor cannabis grow. However this isn’t just any indoor grow, and it certainly isn’t just any tour host. Aeriz marks my first Arizona grow tour, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

Before I delve into tour details, let me share some backstory. Social media is an amazing place. I’ve known people online for years and never met. Yet it’s awesome to support their work and see channels grow. My Aeriz tour guide Jason, also known as @hip2thecrop, is one of those people. A great grower, talented photographer and #PlantsOverPills advocate, I feel so fortunate to tour this facility with a longtime cannabis creative.

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Cannabliss Organic Skincare

May 25, 2021
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Skin Is In with Cannabliss Organic Skincare

I’ve never been a woman to wear lots of makeup. It’s why it is so important to keep skin clean and clear. As I approach my mid-30’s and start to develop fine lines from life’s adventures, it’s even more vital to maintain the skin I’m in. So when Cannabliss Organic reached out to try their new line, I couldn’t wait.

From foaming face wash to eye serums and body oil, they have everything you need for your daily routine. Best of all, Cannabliss Organic products are cruelty free, all natural and eco-friendly. So not only does your skin look good, it feels good to look good.

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Full Spec Fresh Frozen Live Resin

May 19, 2021
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Control the Full Spectrum with Full Spec’s Fresh Frozen Live Resin

It’s no secret I love extracts. From flavorful carts to saucy dabs, this is my preferred consumption method. So when Full Spec reached out to share their fresh frozen live resin, I couldn’t wait to see the process.

Full Spec is a line of live resin extracts in Washington State. They are made from fresh frozen single-source cannabis extracted at ultra low temps. Some of Full Spec’s products include badder, crumble and sugar. If you love concentrates, keep reading.

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Heather Lake

May 18, 2021
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High in the North Cascades at Heather Lake

My friend Keti and I recently set out to hike Lake Serene. After a few stops for coffee and gas, I plug in GPS and follow the map. Well, somehow the map takes us to a past hike and we find ourselves at the Heather Lake trailhead.

How? Seriously, did I not pay attention? Didn’t I pick the right location? At first I felt so mad at myself but everything happens for a reason. Lake Serene is a beast of a trail. We got a late start. Keti is slightly hungover. I guess this is the universe guiding our day!

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Emerald Jane’s

May 10, 2021
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Seeing Green at Emerald Jane’s

Remember the delicious Emerald Jane’s rosin I recently photographed on my Granite Falls cabin trip? Well after emailing those photos to their team, Emerald Jane’s extended an invite to their facility. You know what I did next? Scoop up that opportunity faster than a dab of their solventless!

I first learned about this indoor grow I worked for a company called Grassworks Digital. In fact, we toured their old facility in 2016. However, a lot has changed.

Emerald Jane’s specialize in small-batch, craft cannabis. I love to smoke their frosty flower, but it’s the solvent-free Cookies and Cream rosin which has me hooked. I cannot wait for a behind-the-scenes look at their new farm.

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Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Lifestyle  /  Travel
Baker Hot Springs

May 7, 2021
Baker Hot Springs

Please Mind the Mess at Baker Hot Springs

Lately I’ve done a lot of hot springs hunting. From Oregon to Idaho and now back to my home state of Washington, I love to check these scenic locations off my list. It’s why I couldn’t believe the mess at beautiful Baker Hot Springs.

My friend and talented photographer Keti tipped me off to this hot spot. After dodging endless potholes up a windy road and we arrived to the trailhead. So what did we see?

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Seedsman Seeds

May 3, 2021
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Grow Your Own with Seedsman Cannabis Seeds

I recently visited the home grow of my best friend’s Papa for Seedsman. Papa home grows for his Parkinson’s Disease. It’s one of many reasons access to quality genetics is so important.

Seedsman’s mission is to preserve cannabis genetics for future generations. They believe a diverse gene pool makes the plant less susceptible to disease and pests. It also provides a larger scope for research. Most important though, a wide array of strains means more access to medicine for the people who need it most.

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CBD  /  Edibles
Kick Back with Caliper

April 14, 2021
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Kick Back with Caliper in an Idaho Hot Springs

Lately I’ve worked long days, late nights and weekends. It’s safe to say I’m slightly stressed. So when Caliper reached out to sample their CBD, I knew just what to do. Kick back and relax in an Idaho hot springs.

I’m always on-the-go, which is why these portable 20mg packets are convenient for travel. We drove seven hours east to a small town near the Sawtooth Mountains. Air temperatures in the teens and water temps over one hundred, I couldn’t wait to decompress with Mother Nature’s best — CBD and hot springs.

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Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Lifestyle
Five Years Running a Cannabis Instagram

March 2, 2021
Five Years Running a Cannabis Instagram

What I’ve Learned After Five Years of a Cannabis Instagram

“Do people call you Cannabess?”

“No, but they’re about to.”

It is this very conversation which sparked the idea of a cannabis Instagram and absolutely transformed my career. Five years ago I kicked off @imcannabess, completely unaware what lie ahead.

Since then I have connected with countless producers, processors, retailers, ancillary brands and cannabis creatives all looking to make a difference in this space. I feel so blessed for the opportunities over the years but more important, the lessons learned. So today I want to share what I’ve discovered after five years running a cannabis Instagram.

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Edibles  /  Travel
CBD Cocktails at Amara Resort

February 26, 2021
CBD cocktails at Amara Resort

Sip CBD Cocktails and Soak up the Sunset at Amara Resort

To celebrate my dad’s 71st birthday we spent a week in Sedona. We made sure to soak up the sun, see the sights and sip CBD cocktails at Amara Resort and Spa. The resort’s SaltRock Southwest Kitchen is a must-try for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but definitely drinks.

Since entering the cannabis industry, I’ve found my alcohol consumption on the decline. So I couldn’t wait to try these boozy CBD cocktails. SaltRock’s master mixologist Danny made us three infused concoctions, each unique in its own regard and absolutely delicious.

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    Hi, my name is… Bess! But people call me Cannabe Hi, my name is… Bess! But people call me Cannabess. 

There’s a few new faces following lately so thought I’d reintroduce myself.

I have been in the industry since 2015, when I got my start working in a grow doing everything from cloning and trimming to sales and marketing.

From there, I transitioned to a digital marketing agency. Around that time, I wanted to differentiate my cannabis photography from everything else I did, like fashion, travel, hiking, etc. I went on a Tinder date with a guy who also worked in the industry and told him about my desire to rebrand. He asked, “Do people call you Cannabess?” 

Alas, Cannabess was born.

I did a quick stint at a VERY corporate cannabis company and HATED it. There was no culture, people didn’t understand the plant, and when I overheard the head of marketing talking to the head of legal about how to sell moldy weed, I’d had it. That is what propelled me to start my own agency.

Since 2018 I have been my own boss, working with producer, processor, retailer and ancillary clients. I focus on social media marketing, photography, videography, website development and SEO.

In 2020, things changed for me along with most people. I saw the suppression of speech and having previously lived in a communist country, it didn’t bode well with my intuition. Naturally I spoke out against the narrative. And naturally people tried to cancel me. The “plants over pills” community morphed into “joints for jabs” and I realized it’s time for politics again.

By mid-2021, I joined the marketing team at one of my favorite libertarian organizations. Today I work on their social media and vertical video team. I absolutely love it and feel like I learn something new every day.

So do I still work in weed? YES!

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    As we head into Thanksgiving, here are a few thing As we head into Thanksgiving, here are a few things I’m thankful for:

I’m thankful for the love and support of the cannabis community, not just on my latest video but on all my creative endeavors.

I’m thankful for friends who are always down to play dress-up and smoke copious amounts of cannabis.

I’m thankful for the brands I work with and the freedom they give me to help bring their content to life.

I’m thankful for so many scenic spots to spark up in.

I’m thankful for my health, because I know for many people cannabis is medicine.

Finally, I’m thankful for the freedom to consume this plant (even if I do live in an illegal state) because I know there are people still wrongfully in prison for the same plant I get paid to promote.

What is something you’re thankful for not just this week, but always? 🍁🙏🏼💨 #Cannabess

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    Dear @instagram, We need to talk about the doubl Dear @instagram, 

We need to talk about the double standard with your guidelines. You say cannabis content can’t be recommended, yet provide four different Reels topics for alcohol. Alcohol kills 140,000 times more people annually than cannabis does. Why do you prevent a plant yet promote poison?

So please, get it together and tell @mosseri we don’t need any more features like @threads or Reels for close-friends. We just want cannabis content allowed, and preferably chronological timeline again. 🌿🙏🏼📱

Sincerely, 

#Cannabess

#instagram #socialmedia #alcohol #greenscreen #creators
    Do you ever feel stupid creating content? There h Do you ever feel stupid creating content?

There have been times I felt stupid in my content creation and I’ve realized that energy shows on camera. I recently had an experience where someone laughed while I was filming a video and it really affected me. I saw myself shrink. My posture went from confident to insecure. My movements became less animated and I ended up hating the end product. In hindsight, I wish I didn’t let it get to me as much as it did.

If you’re like me, most likely smoking weed in public wearing an elaborate outfit, not everyone’s going to get it. People might think you’re stupid. People might judge you. People might laugh. Heck, I’ve had people try to cancel me (twice!) for the content I create. But guess what? Those people don’t pay your bills, those people don’t live your life, and those people are most likely jealous because you have the confidence to put yourself out there in a way they don’t.

So remember, feeling stupid is a choice. Life is about confidence and sometimes you’ve gotta fake it ’til you make it. 🍁🙌🏼❤️ #Cannabess

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    #FBF to that time I met Tommy Chong! I was fresh i #FBF to that time I met Tommy Chong! I was fresh in the industry and made a flower crown for my first major event. I remember the excitement of going solo and asking Tommy for a photo. It felt surreal to meet such a legend and made me realize how much growth the industry is about to see.

Flash forward eight years and 21 more states legalized, @cheechandchong’s Dispensoria has its grand opening in Massachusetts this Saturday, November 11 from 2 to 6 PM! Stop in from 3 to 5 PM for a meet and greet with @cheechmarin and @heytommychong. There will be tons of deals and everyone’s favorite — giveaways.

Swipe to see more grand opening details and if you attend, let me know what you think of the new Dispensoria! 🍁🙌🏼💨 #Cannabess

#Massachusetts #cheech #chong #tommychong #grandopening #flowercrown

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    So I’m addicted to… My @selkbag! I love the o So I’m addicted to… My @selkbag!

I love the outdoors but do NOT enjoy being cold, so when I discovered Selk’bag this summer, I scooped one up in a heartbeat. I took it backpacking in September and stayed so cozy in the mountains. Seriously, it was the warmest I’ve ever been and it drastically improved my experience. When I posted a Reel wearing my Selk’bag, everyone wanted to know where they could purchase their own wearable sleeping bag.

Selk’bag saw your comments and reached out with the generous offer of a giveaway! 

Want to win your own Selk’bag Lite and Selk’bag blanket? Here’s how:

1. Sign up using the link in my bio (you must enter here to win)
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The giveaway will close Friday, November 17 at 11:59pm PT. The winner will be randomly chosen and contacted via email from Selk’bag. Participants will not be contacted by any account other than those officially listed above. This giveaway is only open to US and Canadian residents and is no way sponsored by Instagram, Meta, or Facebook. Must be 18 years or older to participate. No purchase necessary.

Where will you wear your Selk’bag? 🏕️🔥 #cannabess

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    Show me a beautiful view! #TrueStory: I bought my Show me a beautiful view!

#TrueStory: I bought my @insta360 a couple years ago, mostly for snowboarding and roller skating, but the views it captured on my recent farm visit make me think it’s got an even better use. Where should I take it next? 🌿😍 #Cannabess

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    From busy moms and those struggling with mental he From busy moms and those struggling with mental health, to tech bros and celebrities, microdosing is making major waves.

But what is microdosing and why is it so popular?

Microdosing is taking a small dose of a substance, whether it’s cannabis, mushrooms or LSD, to provide non-psychoactive effects that still elicit a positive response.

To learn more, visit @MonkoDC and email rsvp@monko.co to join the class tomorrow from 6 to 8PM ET in D.C. If you microdose, what was your experience and what are some of your recommendations for beginners? 🍁🍄✨ #Cannabess

#Monko #microdose #plantmedicine #healing #health #mentalhealth #wellness 

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    The location versus the shot! When I started my a The location versus the shot!

When I started my account in 2016, I posted macro shots almost daily. They received engagement unlike anything I ever got on my personal page. As the algorithm changed, so did the content Instagram prioritized. I found myself posting less macros and more lifestyle content. Today, the app repeatedly reminds me my content “can’t be recommended to non-followers” every time I post a photo or video from a grow. 

And you know what? I. DON’T. CARE. 

The longer I post here, the less I worry about engagement (well, on non-sponsored content anyway) and more about posting what makes me happy. Macros make me happy. Being in a garden makes me happy. I’m a photographer, not an *influencer* and flower photos are what helped make my page what it is today. So screw guidelines, post what you love and remember this app is not reality. 

Have you been forced to change your content over the years? If so, how and how have you evolved? 📸🌿 #cannabess

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    Cannabis Photographer. 📷 Digital Marketing. 💻 #Libertarian. 🇺🇸 #Cannabess

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    lpnational Libertarian Party @lpnational ·
    4 Dec

    Accumulating wealth for yourself and your family isn’t greed.

    Stealing wealth from some and redistributing it to others via government isn’t benevolence.

    Trust no one telling you otherwise.

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    imcannabess Bess Byers @imcannabess ·
    6 Dec

    It's the failed criminal justice reform and tolerance for homeless fentanyl addicts pushed by far left politicians. Criminals are no longer held accountable for crimes and in cases like this, the perpetrator profits off it.

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    6 Dec

    I recently learned a fellow woman in weed, whom I've never interacted with, has blocked my Cannabess Instagram account, my personal account, my agency account AND EVEN MY CAT.

    A thread on what is really the biggest threat to women in weed.

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