High On Feminism

We’re kicking off Season 2 of High on Feminism with an amazing woman you might remember from TT the Artist's Season 1 episode — Doreen Sullivan, the Founder of My Bud Vase!
With almost seven years in the cannabis industry, Doreen breaks down how her creative background in previous careers has shaped her to be a woman leader in the cannabis space. As the cannabis industry continues to grow, Doreen and Jess discuss women entrepreneurship in the space as well as where there is room to grow.

Pre-show episode featuring Veda Warrior (@vedawarrior) , AFG Suga (@afgsuga_usa), and Empire Glassworks (@empireglassworks) products.

After professionally treating locs since 2006, Chimere Faulk joins High On Feminism to discuss how she founded her business, Dr. Locs. As a proud natural hair wearer herself, she noticed a gap in the natural hair product market specifically for locs and used her previous career experience to leverage herself in the natural hair market. Jess and Chimere discuss their evolving relationships with their hair, especially as two Black woman entrepreneurs navigating the stigmas of Black hair in the professional realm.

Sponsored by: Tonic, Empire Glasswork, AFG Suga

Before she became the Director of Community and Strategy for Cannaclusive and Co-Founder of Black X Film Festival, Kassia Graham had long been involved with cannabis. In this episode of High On Feminism, Kassia tells Jess about her introduction to cannabis in her home country of Jamaica, and using the plant as treatment for medical issues, and how this nuanced relationship with marijuana led her to becoming a leading woman in the cannabis space.

Sponsored by: Potli, Empire Glasswork, AFG Suga

Co-Founder of Goodekind, Kayla Croft joins High On Feminism to discuss her start within the cannabis industry after switching from an unfulfilling career. The inspiration for starting Goodekind with her brother-in-law came from shared passions in philanthropy and sustainability. As Kayla navigates the changing cannabis industry, she discusses with Jess the components of a conscious business model as well as the importance of giving back to the community.

Sponsored by: UNOIA, Empire Glasswork, AFG Suga

In this episode, Mary Jane Oatman, the Founder of Indigenous Cannabis Coalition and member of Nez Perce Tribe sheds light on the different ways Indigenous communities face disparities when it comes to federal legalization of marijuana and the importance of preserving legacy in legalization. Mary Jane also talks about the different roles she’s played to advocate for the rights of Indigenous people and their relationship to plant medicine. Oatman, also the founder of THC Magazine, discusses the need for more tribal media, and how to elevate Native-American stories.

Sponsored by: Empire Glassworks, AFG Suga, Buena Botanicals