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Bullying Prevention and Women in Weed

October 29, 2019
national bullying prevention month

Bulling Prevention and why women in weed need to lead by example

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. People tend to think of the cannabis community as open minded, progressive, accepting and tolerant. However, in my almost five years in the industry, I have seen a LOT of bullying in the industry. Today I want to speak out about my experiences being bullied by women in weed. I hope this post helps other victims of bullying know they are not alone, life will get better and to have the courage to speak out.

Before I go any further, I’d like to clarify a couple things. I felt torn sharing usernames of women involved. While the dominant Aries in me wants to call out everyone’s shit, what good does that do? When women hate on women, everyone loses. So lucky for those who hid behind their devices. I’m sharing my story, and helping save face in the process. I don’t want women to receive the same bullying I did. I also don’t want women to gain clout off their actions. So sit back, spark up and get ready for the most anxiety filled blog I’ve ever written.

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Fashion  /  Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Lifestyle
Three Amazon Spheres, One Cannabess

October 4, 2019
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Checking Out Jeff’s Balls at the Amazon Spheres

Around this time last year I found myself in a deactivation battle with Instagram. I debated my career in cannabis. Heck, I even considered applying at more corporate jobs. Even though the idea of working in a place like the Amazon Spheres sounds appealing, I can’t fathom doing anything besides work in weed.

I’m the product of a small business owner. My dad spent 17 years working at a government funded nuclear facility. Despite good pay and benefits, you know what? He hated it. My dad eventually pursued his own dreams, starting a niche model airplane magazine. Similar to what I do for cannabis, he shoots photos, writes articles, sends email newsletters

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Fashion  /  Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Travel
Blazing Trees in a Fig Tree at Balboa Park

October 1, 2019
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Honey, I Shrunk Myself Smoking at Balboa Park

Do you ever think about how small humans are in the scheme of things? The observable universe is estimated to contain 200 billion to 2 trillion galaxies. Heck, even fig trees like this can live up to 200 years. Needless to say, while blazing up at Balboa Park, my existence on Earth feels like a microcosm.

During my last trip to San Diego, I reconnected with Arielle Levy, one of my favorite fashion and beauty photographers. I’ve wanted to shoot at Balboa Park for awhile, especially since I knew it entailed a majestic cactus garden. However, once I saw this gargantuan fig tree, knew it Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s must-shot locations.

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Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Hiking  /  Travel
Getting Baked Through Banff

September 26, 2019
banff canada roadtrip

From Kelowna to Calgary, We Got Baked Through Banff

It seems like just yesterday, Melissa and I made our way across Canada in an epic road trip. I’d just wrapped a shoot at Vitalis Extraction Technology. We couldn’t wait to see the big mountains and blue waters of Banff.

We started our road trip with a surprise car rental. By surprise, I mean they charge you a $300 fee to drop the car off in another province. Apparently it doesn’t matter if the car needs to be returned to Calgary. They’ll charge you anyway. Alas, with no other option, we kicked off our Banff adventure.

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Girls Who Smoke Weed  /  Politics
Why I’m a Loud, Proud, Libertarian

July 30, 2019
cannabess libertarian

Ditch the two party paradigm and vote Libertarian

Tonight marks the second Democratic presidential debate. While most Americans gear up for 2020 by fighting over the two-party establishment, I can’t. I believe our country needs a third party, one that promotes liberty, limited government and bodily autonomy. That’s why I am a loud, proud, pot smoking, freedom loving Libertarian.

After college, I spent a year in socialist China and it changed my life. Living overseas woke me up to issues like the US national debt, government spying and suppression of free speech. China represented a turning point in my life, and it’s why I’m so vocal about politics today.

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Extracts  /  Processors
Vitalis: A Leader in Responsible Extraction Manufacturing

July 25, 2019
Responsible Extraction Manufacturing

My visit to Vitalis, a Leader in Responsible Extraction Manufacturing

Sure we all think about what’s in our extracts. But do you ever think about the technology used to make them? I recently visited Vitalis Extraction Technology, to learn more about this leader in responsible extraction manufacturing.

Vitalis produces more than extraction technology. They manufacture the most sophisticated Supercritical CO2 extraction system in the world. So what does that mean?

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Celebrate 710 with Pearl Extracts

July 10, 2019
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Stop and Smell the Terpenes with Pearl Extracts

Not all extracts are created equal. Some contain cannabis terpenes, others use plant derived. Some extracts are Clean Green Certified, while others, well… They just aren’t. It’s why with all the extracts on the market, I know I can trust Pearl Extracts.

Pearl Extracts is one of the first processors I worked with upon entering the i502 industry. They ran material for Western Cultured, before transitioning their focus to sungrown cannabis. Fast forward four years, and I feel blessed to call them one of my clients.

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Fashion  /  Girls Who Smoke Weed
Mary Jane Swim’s Summer ’19 Cannabis Swimwear

July 8, 2019
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Diving in to Summer with my Favorite Cannabis Swimwear

It’s no secret I love swimwear. One-pieces, bikinis, solids or prints — if it’s swimwear, I’ll take it. Last fall I shared a new cannabis swimwear line called Mary Jane Swim. I instantly fell in love with their long-sleeve one-piece, so couldn’t wait to share their new 2019 line.

What stands out most this season is Mary Jane Swim now makes more than cannabis swimwear. Co-founders Stacey and Diane have expanded to include their cannabis prints on leggings and workout bags. Don’t ask how (ok, it was 85 degrees and we smoked a few joints) but we forgot to photograph the leggings I hiked here in. Alas, they’ve got the same cute swimwear prints now on leggings.

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BRNT Designs

June 15, 2019
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What better way to kick off the weekend than a wake and bake with BRNT Designs? From the Hexagon ceramic water pipe to the Ascend concrete rolling tray, these products seamlessly fit into my mid-century home decor. It’s just one of many reasons I love their products.

The concept for BRNT Designs sparked in 2017. Founder Simon Grigenas found himself dissatisfied with fragile and stigma-loaded accessories on the Canadian cannabis market. BRNT grew out of a single crowdfunded campaign, and surpassed their original fundraising goal of $20,000 within a month.

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Lifestyle  /  Travel
San Diego Bud and Breakfast

June 13, 2019
San Diego bud and breakfast

No need to hide your cannabis consumption at this cannabis friendly BNB. La Casita Bonita has your San Diego bud and breakfast covered. Hosts Nikki and Alec will even provide the glass. If you’ve ever wanted to stay at a super cute cannabis friendly BNB, you’ll want to keep reading.

The house is situated on a hill, overlooking a beautiful natural valley. Sunsets are unreal. The front door is the original stained glass and you’re greeted by a big, bright living room. They say the house is influenced by Escondido’s Latino history and culture, mixed with other cultures influenced by their travels.

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    When #FourthOfJuly becomes Fourth of Jul-HIGH! It’s no secret this holiday is centered around alcohol which leads to blackouts and bad choices. It’s one of the many things I love about cannabis. I can smoke all day and still remember the day’s events, it doesn’t make you throw up (unless you’ve eaten too many edibles), and there’s no morning-after regret due to drunken choices.

It’s wild to me that in 2022 alcohol is so widely accepted but in many states, it’s still vilified. So today, celebrate your freedom and spark up a fatty. After all, our Founding Fathers didn’t fight the British over a three-percent tax on import tea so the federal government could outlaw a flower. 🧨🍁🇺🇸 #cannabess
📷: @courtneyjette
👕🩳: @theredclutch
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#july4 #summer #summervibes #ootd #redwhiteandblue
    "It’s 'cause I love you babe, in every kind of w "It’s 'cause I love you babe, in every kind of way, just a little taste…” 

Is @harrystyles singing about cannabis or am I just high? Either way, have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. I’ll be soaking up the sun, skating around town and smoking joints every step of the way. ❤️🍁🇺🇸 #cannabess
📷: @courtneyjette
🛼🧢🩳: @theredclutch
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#fourthofjuly #rollerskating #ootd #fashion #fashionfriday #vintage #adidas #reels #reelsinstagram
    Rolling into Fourth of July weekend with a little Rolling into Fourth of July weekend with a little red, white, blue—and green! While in my hometown last weekend @courtneyjette reached out to see if I wanted to take photos. I always love working with this talented photographer and stylist, so said "heck yes" to a summer-inspired shoot. 

In less than 24 hours Courtney pulled together a couple patriotic looks and brought this vintage roller girl vibe to life. I've been going to "adult skate night" at the Richland roller rink the last few months and man, this outfit really has me itching to go back. I was also told I look like a character on @strangerthingstv, which wasn't intended with the styling but I'll take as a compliment.

While we didn't see Vecna, we did get absolutely annihilated by mosquitos, which might also explain why I'm itching... Either way, 14 mosquito bites are well worth it for our roller skate summer collab. I haven't been in front of the lens lately so this adventure is exactly what I needed to get those creative juices flowing again.

Where are you smoking for the holiday weekend and any tips to keep mosquitos away? 🛼🇺🇸 #cannabess
📷: @courtneyjette
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#ootd #vintage #rollerskates #rollergirl #richland #fourthofjuly #patriotic #fashion #vintagestyle
    Hello Instagram, nice to see you again! My two-wee Hello Instagram, nice to see you again! My two-week hiatus turned into two months, and here's the reason why. After seven years in my home state of Washington, I said "so long" to the expanding socialist dumpster fire and in May made the move to Wallace, Idaho. 

The pandemic put a lot of things in check for me. I saw friends, family and businesses I love cave to authoritarian vaccine mandates. Politicians used the Federal Reserve to print $5 trillion in new debt which devalued the dollar further and drastically increased food prices (along with pretty much everything else). In the city, store shelves sat empty due to fears of supply chain shortages. I watched as both Republicans and Democrats perpetuated the divide felt in this country. I realized so many of the things we live for on social media don't really matter. AT ALL. So I packed my bags, peaced out, and headed for the hills. Well, more like the mountains...

Wallace is a historic mining town with a population of (now) 961 people and is nestled in Idaho's Silver Valley between two ski resorts. The entire town looks like a movie set. It's quiet, the air is fresh and I can leave my bike on the porch without concerns a crackhead is going to steal it seconds later. Small town living is the life.

You probably wonder how a woman who works in weed can move to an illegal state, but that's another post for another day. I'll just say I don't fear prohibition in Idaho and defiance of unjust laws runs in my blood. Heck, Wallace had brothels operating until 1986, so the state isn't as conservative as some might think!

I look forward to exploring my new state, sharing its rich history and blazing every step of the way. If you find yourself on I-90 between Spokane and Missoula, shoot me a DM. I'll be here, possibly playing dress-up, probably biking mountain trails and absolutely puffing fat clouds. Idaho, you already feel like home! 🌲🍁💨 #cannabess
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#idaho #idahome #wallace #cbd #ladyjays #ootd #givenchy #gucci #joahbrown #silvervalley
    How I feel knowing my shirt is environmentally fri How I feel knowing my shirt is environmentally friendly! The fashion industry is one of the worst polluters of our planet which is why I am excited to see more companies look towards #hemp. @BoIdealClothing gifted me one of their hemp t-shirts and I am obsessed. I love a classic black T, but make it #sustainable with ethically sourced fibers and I am sold. I wear this one on the regular and love the thick fabric, it's easy to dress up or dress down. Tap the link in my stories to shop this #NYC-based company's premium hemp basics and use the code CANNABESS for 35% off! 🍁👚✨ #cannabess
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#earthday #fashionfriday #ootd #reels #vintage #levis #ecofriendly
    I heard about this drug and guess what? It changed I heard about this drug and guess what? It changed my life. #Cannabis opened career opportunities I never fathomed. It connected me with some of the most amazing friends, creatives and companies. It’s allowed me to not just pay my bills, but become a business owner. Cannabis led me back to my passion for politics. I heard about this drug and realized it’s not a drug, but a plant that represents healing, health, hope and happiness for millions of people.

However, today while we celebrate it’s important to remember the war on drugs rages on. People are still locked up. Police don’t just arrest people for this plant, they use laws to seize revenue of legal producers, processors and retailers. Pot shop employees are at risk of armed robbery because politicians aren’t capable of passing banking laws. Craft  legacy farmers  are being pushed out by major corporations with special interests. We might have legalization, but we still have a long way to go.

Happy 4/20 to the cannabis community, closet smokers and even those who don’t partake but support our right to do so. Today I’m taking a fat dab for you! 🍁🙏🏼❤️ #cannabess
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#legalization #travel #handtrim #hangdry #washingtongrown #pnweed
    Gearing up for 4/20 with a little help from @gpen! Gearing up for 4/20 with a little help from @gpen! Fun #throwback story: when I lived in Los Angeles, I met the founder of G Pen through the social circle I ran with. At the time I didn’t work in weed, or know much about cannabis beyond I liked to smoke it. So fast forward a decade and you can imagine my surprise to receive a goodie box from them in the mail.

The Roam is an all-in-one portable water filtered vaporizer. It makes it so easy to dab on-the-go or just lounging around the house. But there’s a bigger lesson here beyond how much I love my new G Pen—it’s to be kind to everyone. The world is a LOT smaller than you think, and even more-so in the cannabis industry. You never know who you’ll connect or cross paths with, and the universe is really good about bringing things full circle.

Now the big question—what’s everyone doing for 4/20 tomorrow!? 🔥🍯💨 #cannabess
📸: @immigrantstoner
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#gpen #vapelife #skims #peerspace
    How much weed I need to pay income #taxes to a gov How much weed I need to pay income #taxes to a government $30 trillion in debt with $130+ trillion in unfunded liabilities.

Did you know in 1895 the #SupremeCourt ruled the income tax unconstitutional? The federal income tax of 1894 was a two percent tax on all income over $4,000 (roughly $90,000 today) and marked America’s first peacetime national income tax. It was promptly challenged on grounds the Constitution requires direct taxes to be levied in proportion to each state’s population. In a 5-4 vote, #SCOTUS ruled the income tax is a direct tax and thus the 1894 law was void.

So how did we get stuck with the income tax anyway? In 1909 politicians passed a resolution to give Congress clear power to enact “taxes on incomes” without apportionment. Four years later, four-fifths of Congress ratified the 16th Amendment (IDK how, maybe they told people they’d get *free* stuff) which granted government the power to tax (cough, steal, cough) your income.

Today people say “taxes are the price we pay to live in a civilized society” while the U.S. government spends billions on the drug war, trillions to bomb the Middle East and wastes money like a drunk frat bro getting bottle service. Moreover, the IRS has a $13 billion annual budget, which speaks volumes about the abhorrent power of government.

If people want to ACTUALLY protest, stop giving government an interest free loan on your income. Refuse withholdings on your paycheck. Maximize deductions and make it as difficult as possible for the government to steal your wages. The income tax is oppressive, un-American and needs to be abolished. Our country was founded on tax rebellion, so sticking it to the tax man (or woman) is your patriotic duty. Have a happy Tax Day! 🍁🥲💸 #cannabess
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#taxationistheft #irs #incometax #abolishtheirs
    Happy International Women's Day! Today I'm lightin Happy International Women's Day! Today I'm lighting up a fatty for all the amazing ladies in this space.

For the longest time I felt unhappy in cannabis. After multiple failed attempts at #cancelculture coming for my career, I questioned if this is a community I want to be part of. As the pandemic picked up and I started to speak my truth, I realized I wasn't alone.

So today is a big THANK YOU—a thank you to the ladies (and gents) who've made me view this space as a community again, a thank you to the women who acknowledge we are free to disagree, and most importantly, a thank you to the friends who've supported me through thick and thin. I seriously wouldn't be where I'm at without you.

The biggest threat to women in weed isn’t corporate cannabis or white men, it’s the toxic collectivism of cancel culture and female bullying. This plant is meant to unite us, not divide us. So to all my females (and female plants), this one's for you. 🍁🙏🏼❤️
📷: @immigrantstoner // @ket.images
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