High On Feminism

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

Julianna Rose, founder and illustrator of Four Twenty Tarot, grew up in a community with stigmas against tarot and cannabis, now working at breaking the stigmas around the two. In the latest episode of HOF, Julianna opens up about breaking into the cannabis industry as a female entrepreneur and how tarot has served as a tool to help with her decision-making. She shares stories about how she started doing readings, the creative process and life experiences that contributed to the creation of her decks, and where she sees herself going next. Jess and Julianna also discuss the ethics and cultural stigmas around tarot readings.

Sponsored by: Empire Glasswork, Tonic (Chill & Chronic)

Jess' longtime mentor, Ashley Brooke Jones, joins the HOF hot seat to talk the duo's come up in the Media industry as women of color, their branch out into the CEO/entrepreneur space, and their goals for the future. Longtime friends since crossing paths twice in their professional careers, Ashley is now the owner of her brand consultant agency, Ashley Brooke CS. A cultural curator, Ashley has worked with brands such as IMG, MILK Studios, Alexander Wang, DKNY, NYLON, Frends Headphones and more.
Episode sponsored by @randluxury @empireglassworks and @stashlogix.