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He\'s A Guy PodcastHe's A Guy PodcastCan Weed Make You a Better Mom? | Khadisha Thornhill on Mother Wounds, Stigma & Single ParentingSingle Mom. Cannabis Educator. Cycle Breaker. Khadisha Thornhill gets REAL about all of it in this powerful podcast episode. Forget the filters, we're diving deep into the unfiltered experiences of a Black single mother navigating life, the surprising role of weed in her self-care routine, and the hard work of understanding and breaking free from generational patterns. If you've ever felt the weight of family history, the challenges of single parenting, or the need for honest conversations about well-being, you'll find connection and insight in Khadisha's story. ⏳ Ti...2025-04-151h 31Canna-sis SeshCanna-sis SeshCanna-Sis Sesh Ep.22 Ms Weed wikiHey Canna-besties you won't guess who we caught up with it's MsWeedWiki. My girl is always busy between her MsWeedWiki podcast and Afro Cannada Budsista. Afro Cannada Budsistas, is a private online space created for Black women to discuss and normalize cannabis use. Primarily in Ontario and Quebec, with members joining daily from all across Canada. Through specified theme days, informational videos, live video feed interactions and virtual smaller group chats, they manage to provide a safe space for Black women to discuss everything from how to roll a joint for beginners, to where to buy cannabis and most...2021-11-271h 03It\'s A WondHERful WorldIt's A WondHERful WorldA conversation with Ms. Khadisha Thornhill aka Ms. WeedwikiMs. Thornhill’s and Ms.Natalie Cox’s Afro Cannada Budsistas’ online space has a community of more than 800 members. Ms. Thornhill is also a board member of EduCanNation-an organization dedicated to medical cannabis education and advocacy.2021-07-0324 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“You gotta get in where you fit in” discussing the transition from legacy to legal weed with brand wizard Shooks Dynamo aka Shaka WrightFor our 31st episode I was joined by the amazingly charismatic Shaka Wright aka Shooks Dynamo.  Shooks is a self-professed ganja baby who comes from a long line of cannabis dealers in Jamaica.  Growing up around weed meant he had a very normalized view of cannabis which has followed him throughout life.“Half of my crew got their names off of something that happened when we were high”In this discussion we learned about Shooks’ early days of distributing cannabis and you might be surprised to hear how vividly he remembers the very first time he got h...2021-06-0648 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."I began to find my power" a conversation with legacy CannaQueen Miz D (Danielle Jackson)I'm thrilled to be joined by a such a powerhouse pioneer in the Canadian canna-tourism space for our THIRTIETH episode. Miz D is a not only a long time cannabis enthusiast, but she’s been a Vancouver-based cannabis educator, activist and consultant for decades. Having used cannabis since 1977, we learn extensively about the challenges and obstacles she’s faced as a Black woman using cannabis in western Canada in the 70s & 80s. Our listeners can expect to hear about both the bitter and sweet of Miz D’s cannabis journey. From her early days as a street kid in...2021-05-301h 02MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“I feel that I’m fluent in duck” a conversation with Bobby Sharma of the Big Sharm ShowFor my 29th podcast episode I was joined by the amazing cannabis enthusiast, fitness personal trainer, media personality and host of the Bigg Sharm Show on the Clubhouse App: Bobby Sharma.It seems only fitting that Bobby’s cannabis journey literally started over 1500 miles away from his Scarborough, Ontario home, on a high school spring break trip in Daytona Beach, Florida.  As a long time media personality & talk show host, Bobby is such an interesting guest who’s authentic about his cannabis experiences and growth.  His love of hip hop, NBA basketball and passio...2021-05-2351 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."That's your healing calling" discussing multi-generational medical cannabis use in Florida with Nikki RouseFor our 28th episode we were joined by Nikki Rouse, not only a fellow Budsista, but also a photographer, cannabis patient and doula-in-training. She’s also a mentor/facilitator of the all-women online community called The Porch. During our discussion we learned about Nikki’s journey in cannabis which started as a sort of family undertaking when her son first approached her as a teenager about his cannabis use while self-medicating for anxiety.  Those early discussions led to deciding as a family to pursue obtaining their medical cannabis cards and Niki describes the family affair of co...2021-05-1634 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“There’s a ritual to smoking a spliff” discussing joint-rolling & navigating the Weed Man with entrepreneur Erica Edwards.I’m really glad I was able to get together with my fellow Budsista and long-time cannabis smoker Erica Edwards.  In discussing her journey listeners hear firsthand the challenges that so many Black women faced when using cannabis, such as securing cannabis safely AND being able to find reliable product.“Navigating the weed man was I would say a big challenge”Since legalization in Canada women can now not only grow their own cannabis plants for personal use but we can also walk into dispensaries and make our own purchases instead of relying solely...2021-05-0933 minSlay It With Flowers PodcastSlay It With Flowers PodcastSlay It With Flowers: The Julius Erving EditionOn this weeks episode, I sit down with Khadisha T. {@melanated_hockey_mom a.k.a. @ms_weedwiki part of @afrocannadabudsistas} & Shalise G. {@the1shalise} to discuss: Mother’s Day Versuz w/ SWV vs. Xscape, what happened to Girl Groups (unsung SHERoes), Cheating Jamz, different types of White Boi Crushes, Black Women Dating Outside their race, Malcolm & Marie redux, Do women still date for looks after a certain age.  You Tube Channel: @SlayItWithFlowersPodcastInstagram: @Slay_It_With_FlowersTwitter: @SlayWithFlowersFacebook: @SlayItWithFlowersPodcast Streaming On All MAJOR Platfor...2021-05-081h 00MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."I was looking for alternative ways to partake" with reiki healer & herbal tea company owner Tianna BrownFor our 26th episode I was pleased to be join by cannabis enthusiast, reiki healer and owner of the Autumn Sky tea company Tianna BrownWe discussed Tianna’s journey with cannabis and how becoming a mother prompted her to alter the way she consumed. While smoking is still her favourite way to consume, she also enjoys drinking her cannabis by incorporating it with her artisanal tea blends. Her favourite herbs to smoke and steep as tea include damiana, lavender, passionflower and rose.Tianna is a mother, wife, reiki healer and while the pandemic has ce...2021-05-0221 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“Don’t worry about it, just enjoy the trip” with psilocybin therapy advocate Aleja Alchemy“Where did you get this (in south Utah)?”"Don’t worry about it, just enjoy the trip” For my 25th episode I was blessed to be joined by the amazing psilocybin therapy advocate, vegan cannabis chef and entrepreneur Aleja of Aleja Alchemy.  In our discussion we learned of Aleja’s journey with cannabis and psilocybin which began in South Utah (of all places).  We learned a little bit of what brought her back to the east coast as well as the ways she teaches her students the benefits of psilocybin therapy.Listeners will hear how passionat...2021-04-2538 minSlay It With Flowers PodcastSlay It With Flowers PodcastSlay It With Flowers: The Joe Dumars EditionIn this week’s episode, I sit down with Khadisha T. {@melanated_hockey_mom a.k.a. @ms_weedwiki part of @afrocannadabudsistas} to discuss: The Stigma of Mental Health & Therapy in the Black Community also a “somewhat, kinda, sorta” hip-hop lightning round. Tune in and you will see what I mean!  You Tube Channel: @SlayItWithFlowersPodcastInstagram: @Slay_It_With_FlowersTwitter: @SlayWithFlowersFacebook: @SlayItWithFlowersPodcast Streaming On All MAJOR Platforms (Amazon, Spotify, Google, Apple, et.al) Taped at: 1990 Studios Check them o...2021-04-241h 00Suzette\'s Guilty PleasuresSuzette's Guilty PleasuresGetting High Off My Own SupplyI am joined by Khadisha aka Ms.WeedWiki this week as we talk all about Cannabis. I know that I had quite a bit of questions to get a better understanding on the benefits of Cannabis. What are yours?2021-04-2248 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“It’s about time because EVERYBODY smokes weed” discussing multi-generational cannabis use with cannabis enthusiast Jason Mr. Burgz FraserHave you ever asked yourself how long it would take you to smoke an entire ounce of weed?  When asked, my next guest said he could smoke an ounce in 4 days.  For our 24th episode I’m joined by one of my oldest longtime friends, Jason Mr. Burgz Fraser.  I met Jason back in the ninth grade and our dads, grew up together too! Our listeners will learn about Jason’s file-long relationship with cannabis which actually spans generations. A multi-generational Black Canadian with deep roots throughout Nova Scotia, Jason grew up around cannabis seeing his dad...2021-04-1830 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."A lot of folks were unaware" discussing cannabis amnesty & more with Reena RampersadFor our 23rd episode I was so thrilled to finally meet our fellow Budsista and renown legacy cannabis activist Reena Rampersad that we had to spend at least a full 30 minutes just to sesh and catch up BEFORE we even started recording. Reena is a restauranteur, infused dining chef, cannabis event producer and long-time cannabis educator based in Hamilton Ontario.You’ll hear about the deep cultural ties Reena has to the ganja community beginning with her own family, ultimately intertwining her ganja culture to produce such amazing events such as the legendary Hamilton #cannacrawl....2021-04-1139 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Because how can you fly if you're tied down" the cannabis journey of Sabrina the Vegan VillainFor our 22nd episode we were joined by my fellow Budsista: Sabrina the Vegan Villain and founder of the natural care product line called As Intended All Natural.  Sabrina is a deeply spiritual Cannasista who began using cannabis for pain management as a medical cannabis patient 6 years ago and she’s never looked back.Listening to Sabrina, we learn that it took her just under a year to experiment with different types of cannabis strains as well as methods of ingestion to find out what worked best for her. I think our listeners will really enj...2021-04-0432 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Pay people a living wage" a conversation with Bernardo & Tefinha Castro of Green Team SolutionsMy guests for our 21st episode are the husband and wife owner operators of Green Team Solutions, a mobile cannabis trimming company based out of the Kootenays surrounding Nelson, BC. We learn about Bernardo’s journey from Brazil to Vancouver BC in search of a career in cannabis as well as how he and his amazing partner Tefinha first met while skateboarding. Listening to how their individual lives merged together will leave you inspired about some of the best relationships began with a bit of shared cannabis.In addition to learning about their cannabis trimming co...2021-03-2848 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“If history has shown us anything…” discussing cannabis prohibition & so much more with Tiffany Watkins of Vanguard Media Online“There is more work to be done when it comes to this beautiful plant” Our TWENTIETH episode is proud to feature Tiffany Watkins, founder of Vanguard Media Online, a magazine & event company that celebrates the achievements of women in cannabis.This Vancouver Washington based media maven shares with us her early journey with cannabis, her long time history of cannabis activism and advocacy and her passion for uplifting women in cannabis space.I loved talking with Tiffany about the wrongs that need correcting with cannabis amnesty and robust social equity programs or policies where...2021-03-2134 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Disjointed with her Bong featuring LA cannabis advocate & influencer InDEE from the Disjointed Show on YouTubeOn today's episode I discuss all things cannabis with LA cannabis advocate and influencer InDEE.  InDEE is host of the Disjointed Show found on YouTube.   Our discussion touches on her journey in cannabis, the legal cannabis environment in California, her love of sports and coaching youth basketball and her secret penchant for cannabis gadgets and innovative devices.  Thanks to InDEE, our audience learns about selecting bongs to ingest your cannabis as well as the advantages associated with their various characteristics.  We hope you take advantage of what you've learned and check out her social media page...2021-03-1531 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Discussing the current state of cannabis in New York City with The Mature Canna, a cannabis enthusiast and influencerMy guest today is the vibrant Des, also known as The Mature CannaDes is a professional (born & raised queen in Queens) who has lived the majority of her life in New York City.  She's a long time cannabis enthusiast and up-and-coming influencer.  We discussed the current issues facing New York residents trying to access cannabis, the limitations of the current New York medical cannabis laws, and what legalization of recreational adult-use could look like in the not-too-distant future.Des can be reached on Instagram at @thematurecanna where you can follow her cannabis jo...2021-03-1540 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Discussing cannabis concentrates with Nicole Palmer, entrepreneur & certified Life & Wellness CoachIn Episode 2 MsWeedWiki discusses cannabis concentrates with guest Nicole F. PalmerNicole F Palmer is an entrepreneur, a certified Life & Wellness Coach & founder of The Slay Up blogNicole is also owner of Champagne Desserts Co.IG:  @spiritualhortiqueen  @champagnedessertscoFacebook:  Nicole F PalmerMsWW photo by Malik Xavier CoxMsWW logo by @TheOnyxGuyOutro song:  "Falling Higher" by Gaidaa (with gratitude)2021-03-1551 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Cannabis & Spirituality with Joanne Gaskins, a clairaudient intuitive healer & reiki practitioner.On today's episode I discuss cannabis and spirituality with my first ever MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast guest:  Joanne Gaskins Joanne is a clairaudient Intuitive healer and reiki practitioner. "Joanne is an advocate for liberating the conversations that bind us. Prevent us from knowing and remembering why we are here so we can add value to ourselves and other beings." - from her website www.joannegaskin.com Joanne's social media:  IG: infinite_potential_spirit Twitter: @jogaspetWebsite: www.joannegaskin.com Photo Credit:  Malik Xavier Cox Logo Credit:  @theonyxguy Outro: Gaidaa “Falling Higher” 🙏🏾2021-03-151h 26MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“You can’t get higher than high” a discussion on the Alberta cannabis scene with Anisha of HighKu Co.In our nineteenth MsWeedWiki SPEAKS episode I’m joined by Edmonton-based cannabis entrepreneur and educator Anisha who is owner of the vegan & gluten free cannabis lifestyle company called HighKu Co. that offers everything from edibles to topicals & sensual oils.We learned about Anisha’s very own journey with cannabis use “my dad had MS and used to medicate with cannabis” and how she’s practices intention with her cannabis use. I really feel our listeners will get ground-level sense of why “Right now Alberta is killing the game” in Canadian canna...2021-03-1522 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“From nothing to something here we are” discussing the Boston cannabis scene with Erica Ricky Blaze of the Blaze EstateIn this our 18th episode, I’m joined by the Boston cannabis influencer, educator and entrepreneur Erica Ricky Blaze.  Erica is the owner of the CBD beauty wellness boutique Yitty Committee as well as producer of the Blaze Estate, a YouTube show elevating and amplifying cannabis brands and products from the Boston area cannabis scene. She also discusses the cannabis stocks and investments she’s following in her very own cannabis investment guide called Smoke the Market.In our chat we learned her journey with cannabis as well her experiences using cannabis following legalization. I found she provi...2021-03-0734 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.“I kept my eye on the prize of learning” discussing medical cannabis education with Stacy BobakFor this episode I was thrilled to be joined by one of my colleagues, certified cannabis educator, patient advocate and founding member of the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada (PACC) and EduCanNation Stacy Bobak. Together we discussed her with medical cannabis, the founding of her cannabis education company called CannaDent and why she’s just as passionate about the cannabis plant as she is about oral health.Early on in the podcast the listener learns of the impacts of the negative stigmas associated on a patient’s ability to access qual...2021-02-2828 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Pleasure is your birthright" with serial cannabis entrepreneur Antuanette Gomez, founder of the Green Rush ProgramIn episode 16 we sat down with self-confessed serial entrepreneur and cannabis sex coach Antuanette Gomez. As founder of the Green Rush Program, a 30 day education program which helps students to launch a legal cannabis business. We learned a little of Antuanette's journey with cannabis as well as her addiction to starting cannabis businesses such as the Pleasure Peaks cannabis sexual health brand and the cannabis jewellery line called Acapulco Gold.  Listeners can expect to hear plenty of business insights from this long-time entrepreneur in the Canadian cannabis space.  I found her de...2021-02-2138 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Maybe Lemme Try Weed" with Loud Mouth Brown Girl's Devon Hall, an authentic discussion about cannabis, growing up Black in Canada and mental health"It was easier for them [doctors] to believe a woman is psychotic..."TRIGGER WARNINGIn this episode I am joined by Devon Hall who is a published author, mental health champion, cannabis advocate and owner of the cannabis-themed clothing line called Loud Mouth Brown Girl. I was previously a guest on her amazing podcast called Comfortably Uncomfortable Conversations which I encourage you to check out, either on Spotify or by checking my website: www.afrocannadabudsistas.com The Trigger Warning inclusion for this episode is with respect to some of the subject m...2021-02-1441 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.How "Work was getting in the way" with Necole Hines of cannabis lifestyle brand Faded LivingIn this episode, we are joined by Necole Hines, who is owner of the cannabis lifestyle brand Faded Living.  In addition to sharing her journey with the cannabis plant, Necole provides valuable insights and perspectives as someone who has been working in the Vancouver cannabis industry for the past three years.Necole has lived in 3 provinces, is a former restauranteur & caterer and is passionate about educating patients and recreational cannabis consumers on cannabis-infused dining options and experiences.  She's also a founder of the cannabis amnesty organization  Louder Together and an advisory board member of...2021-02-1441 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Le cannabis saves lives, Quebec are you listening? Discussing the shortcomings of cannabis legalization in Montreal, with self-help blogger Miss TrishIn this episode I'm joined by the wonderfully engaging Miss Trish, the popular Montreal blogger who manages an amazing website dedicated to self-love and inspiring and motivating others:  www.allthingsmisstrish.comWe discussed her journey with cannabis, her passion for all things relating to teaching the importance of self-love, and the rather alarming differences in the legal cannabis retail market of Quebec as compared to Ontario.Miss Trish can be found on social media at:Facebook: Miss TrishInstagram: @allthingsmisstrishand on her website:  www.allthingsmisstrish.comAl...2021-02-1437 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.Cannabis Investments, anxiety & cannabinol (CBN) with Gina Ayanna of Black Canadian Investors Group on FacebookIn this episode Ms WeedWiki features successful photographer and blogger Gina Ayanna.  We discuss Gina's journey into using cannabis to help with anxiety and insomnia. Gina shared how she discovered the amazing function of cannabinol (CBN) which ultimately helped her symptoms of anxiety and reduced insomnia.  Gina explained how she undertook control of her pension on the eve of her second maternity leave and began her journey of self-directed investing.  She has founded an amazingly helpful online space on Facebook: Black Canadian Investors and is also a talented photographer.  You can find Gina Ayanna at www.ginaayanna.com Instagram: @gina...2021-02-1424 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."It's not that I don't care BUT I DON'T CARE" a conversation with entrepreneur Natalie Sophia about succeeding in the Canadian cannabis space on her own terms.In this 15th episode of MsWeedWiki SPEAKS I connect with my fellow Afro Cannada Budsista and cannabis biz Nattily Attired Skincare’s owner Natalie Sophia. We discussed her journey into the Canadian cannabis industry and the challenges she faces like reversing the negative stigmas, and dealing with unfair bans & censorship from US social media giants like Facebook & Instagram.Natalie described to us how she made key partnerships with industry members like Mrs Fudgemaker & Masterchef Canada’s Danny Raposo the Stoner Chef and how her work with the Wellness Cooks really inspires her to push her busi...2021-02-1432 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Cannabis to heal, psilocybin to grow" with Reverend Kelly Addison of Kelly's Green LoungeOn this episode of the MsWeedWiki SPEAKS Podcast I had the lovely opportunity to sit with Reverend Kelly Addison, who is a minister of the first ever church of cannabis in Canada. Not only is she a huge cannabis advocate and reiki practitioner but she also operates the first licensed cannabis lounge in Durham region Ontario called Kelly's Green Lounge.Getting to know Kelly through our work on the Peoples Alliance of Cannabis in Canada meant that I learned pretty early on that she’d be a wonderful resource to introduce to not on...2021-02-0734 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."The Fun Thing About Being a Drug Dealer" with the Master of Marijuana Chantel PhillpottsOur discussion with the amazing Ontario-based cannabis sommelier begins with her initial love for cannabis. You may find yourself struck as I was by this young woman's vulnerability and strength in sharing how she struggled to overcome an unhealthy addiction to mixing tobacco with cannabis. Chantel’s extensive research (both professional and experiential) has helped her to become not only an amazing budtender but a true educator and retail professional on the cannabis plant and its properties. Listeners can expect to come away from this episode with a deeper knowledge of cannabis, terpene profiles, what she likes ab...2021-01-3146 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."I wanna heal myself with cannabis" a conversation about cannabis & professional sports with Ras CottreezyIn this episode I'm joined by cannabis musician and entrepreneur Ras Cottreezy.  Ras Cottreezy is a fascinating guest who provided us deep insights from his career in professional football (having played both NFL & arena football) as well as his life travels including stints living in cities like Montreal, Rochester NY, as well as his deep ties to our brothers and sisters in the indigenous communities of North America. His commitment to cannabis social equity and cannabis amnesty permeates our discussion and will leave you wanting to know more about the projects and organizations he’s passionate about suc...2021-01-2442 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."I mix my herb like I mix my tea" using cannabis with intention with Will The Puffin Guru,In this episode I'm joined by holistic wellness coach and cannabis advocate Will the Puffin Guru of Chicago Illinois. Will owns the cannabis wellness brand Grind n Grow Chicago which produces the amazing Inhale & Stretch series on Instagram. In our discussion we touched on our first encounter when I was a guest last November on his Inhale & Stretch show and from there, delved into his journey with cannabis. As a longtime member of the underground cannabis scene pre-legalization Will has curated a variety of cannabis events in Chicago and is passionate about teaching...2021-01-1737 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use."Quebec is PETTY" with Montreal's urban radio morning show host Wizzy MoonchaserThis episode features the first Montreal urban radio show host to feature 8 weeks of giveaways on community radio Wizzy Moonchaser.  I first met Wizzy when I was a guest on his 85th episode of the Running With Wolves podcast.  (You can check that episode out at www.franklinarmstrong.com)In this episode I'm interviewing Wizzy (for a refreshing change) as he shares his cannabis journey, his plans & goals for Running With Wolves podcast in 2021 as well as his opinions on the legal cannabis retail infrastructure in Quebec.  It probably only took a matter of minutes for me to...2021-01-1048 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis use.TREATSANDTREATS owner Yannick Craigwell: "Think SMARTER put some weed in this" a discussion about cannabis in Canada's 3 major urban centresIn this episode, we talk with the cannabis baked edible business TREATSANDTREATS owner Yannick Craigwell about a variety of topics including his journey with cannabis and in the cannabis industry.  We learn about his growing up in Montreal Quebec and how cannabis is managed very differently in the 3 major urban centres of Canada: Montreal, Vancouver & Toronto.  Yannick was helpful in describing for the listener, what the cannabis scene in Vancouver was like pre-federal legalization vs. post-legalization as well as what 'White labelling' means for cannabis producers.  In addition to owning a growing national edibles business, Yannick is als...2021-01-0346 minMsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis.MsWeedwiki SPEAKS Podcast - An ongoing journey of education in cannabis. Normalizing cannabis.Cannabis Investments, anxiety & cannabinol (CBN) with Gina Ayanna of Black Canadian Investors Group on FacebookIn this episode Ms WeedWiki features successful photographer and blogger Gina Ayanna.  We discuss Gina's journey into using cannabis to help with anxiety and insomnia. Gina shared how she discovered the amazing function of cannabinol (CBN) which ultimately helped her symptoms of anxiety and reduced insomnia.  Gina explained how she undertook control of her pension on the eve of her second maternity leave and began her journey of self-directed investing.  She has founded an amazingly helpful online space on Facebook: Black Canadian Investors and is also a talented photographer.  You can find Gina Ayanna at www.ginaayanna.com Instagram: @ginaayanna2020-12-0624 minBlack Women in WellnessBlack Women in WellnessAll things Cannabis with Afro Cannada Budsistas Khadisha Thornhill and Natalie CoxToday's show is our season 2 finale and my first double interview. Today I had the pleasure to talk all things cannabis with Khadisha Thornhill and Natalie Cox of Afro Cannada Budsistas. Khadisha Thornhill is an outspoken co-founder of the important new Canadian collective. AFRO CANNADA BUDSISTAS. She developed an appreciation for cannabis approximately 4 years ago when she was dealing with some chronic shoulder pain issues and has recently been prescribed medical cannabis which has made her more adamant about advocating for better insurance health benefits coverage for medical cannabis to ensure end-user patient access.  Khadisha spent nearly 4 y...2020-12-0659 min