Sensi Magazine Oklahoma - Summer 2023 Publication

OFF-GRID GETAWAYS

Canna-friendly outdoor resorts

ANSWERING THE CALL

Women+Weed=New opportunities

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

The biggest names in OK cannabis

IN A CLASS ALL ITS OWN!

DIME INDUSTRIES brings a sophistication to consuming concentrates to all of its local markets.

No OMMA Card Required Artists and more

24 In A Class of Its Own Dime Industries brings the luxury experience to vapes.

DEPARTMENTS

11 EDITOR’S NOTE

12 THE BUZZ News, tips, and tidbits to keep you in the loop

COUNTERCULTURE

CHOCOLATES Midnight Bars’ tasty cannabis treats

W33D LIC3NS3 Cannabis license plate auction bene ts disabled community

HIGH TEHC New ways to enjoy THC more quickly AZUCA Latest products use cannabinoids in its natural form.

CLOUD CAMP The staycation of a lifetime.

SUMMER LOVIN’ Terp Float Oklahoma makes its grand return.

18 THE LIFE

Contributing to your health and happiness

OFF-GRID GETAWAYS

Check out these cannabis- and naturefriendly spots on your summer vacation.

30 THE SCENE

Hot happenings and hip hangouts around town

ANSWERING THE CALL

Women + Weed guides women on their medical cannabis journeys.

50 THE END

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OKLAHOMA SENSI MAGAZINE SUMMER 2023

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Jamie Cooper President jamie.cooper@sensimag.com

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Tyler Tarr Market Director, Colorado

Jamie Cooper Market Director, Michigan

Richard Guerra Market Director, Massachusetts

Jake Boynton Market Director, Massachusetts

Keely Thornhill Market Director, Oklahoma

EDITORIAL

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Mike DiPaola Copy Editor Mike.Dipaola@sensimag.com

Elana Frankel National Contributor

Robyn Griggs Lawrence National Contributor

Aaron Bible Contributor, Colorado

Claire Barber Contributor, Colorado

Leland Rucker Contributor, Colorado

Meredith Freed Contributor, Massachusetts

Gretchen VanMonette Contributor, Michigan

Debbie Hall Contributor, Oklahoma

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This particular summer holds even more significance for us as we unveil our exciting new programs in every market we serve. Since 2020, we have been compelled to re-evaluate our business and adapt to changing circumstances.

In late 2020, we transitioned to a digital platform. However, by the summer of 2021, our partners expressed a desire for tangible magazines they could hold in their hands. As a result, we introduced four regional magazines (Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Oklahoma) and organized four events: two Sensi Nights and two Sensi Connects. These programs continued successfully throughout the year until a new opportunity presented itself.

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Within this issue, you will discover captivating stories around cannabis-focused events and summer tourism, such as foraging for mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest, the return of Terp Float Oklahoma and the Sooner State’s best cannabis-friendly vacation spots.

This particular summer holds even more significance for us as we unveil our exciting new programs in every market we serve.

Counterculture Chocolates

In a world of bland, cardboard-tasting supermarket chocolates, why not treat your tastebuds to artisan chocolate cannabis bars and discs from Midnight Bars?

There are 14 combinations to select from, each handcrafted in small batches. Try their traditional creamy milk chocolate or indulge in one of their more unique flavors. The Key Lime Pie white chocolate and S’mores are popular, while the seasonal Pumpkin Spice and Strawberry-Lemonade milk chocolates must be tried to be believed. The line also includes

dark chocolate and two sugar-free options. Each bar has 200 mg of THC, conveniently scored for portion control.

Try one of their Full Moon bites for a smaller portion with maximum dosage. Made with the same high-quality ingredients and THC, these chocolate discs are packed with 200 mg of THC and come in various flavors — Thin Mint, Strawberry Milkshake, and Orange Chocolate — as well as sugar-free versions.

Midnight Bars and Full Moons were created by grower Jacob

Greba, winner of 12 High Times awards, and produced and distributed through a partnership with Highway Horticulture.

— Gretchen VanMonette

Satisfy your sweet tooth and pick up a Midnight Bar or a couple Full Moon bites from the candy counter at your favorite dispensary or visit

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Cannabis license plate auction bene ts disabled community

As if your standard green Colorado license plate doesn’t already say what it needs to say, you can up your chances of getting pulled over out of state with these new, fundraising MJ-themed license plates.

Last month, the state held its third annual cannabis-themed license plate auction, allowing fans to rep con gurations such as “DANK,” the creative “FRTWNTY,” and simply “MJ” on their whips. Proceeds support Colorado’s disabled community through the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, raising more than $40,000 yearly since its inception. Last year the plate con guration “420” went for $10,000.

The 2023 auction wrapped up at the end of April. Now you’ll see the unique personalized plates around town, or winners can purchase a novelty plate for display in their home or o ce while retaining the rights to the unique wording.

But cannabis isn’t the only star of this unique fundraising show. Star Wars-themed plates spelling out “ANAKIN,” “OBIWAN,” and “CHEWY” were also auctioned o , along with plates commemorating the long-anticipated re-opening of Casa Bonita (the cli diving-themed Mexican restaurant), purchased in 2021 by Matt Stone and Trey Parker of South Park fame.

Others may opt for something classic yet low-key: the original “greenie” plate background, used from 1962 to 1999, whose purchase also goes to support the state’s disability funding committee. — Aaron Bible

BY THE NUMBERS

46.2 PERCENT

Percentage of cannabis sales from millennial consumers (people born between 1981 and 1996); Next is Generation X (born between the mid1960s and 1980) at 23.9%; Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2010) at 16.8%; and Bab Boomers (born between 1946 and the mid-1960s) at 13.1%.

SOURCE: Headset Demographics Report 2023

0.5

Amount of every dollar spent in the U.S. on cannabis topical products during the rst two months of 2023 that came from female consumers.

SOURCE: Headset Demographics Report 2023

HIGH TeHC TOKE

Looking for new ways to enjoy THC more quickly? This product line has you covered.

Their next generation of products springs from a proprietary technology that improves the way THC and other cannabinoids enter the body. The 28 global patents provide fast and accurate dosing, allowing a discreet high with an average onset time of 15 minutes.

Take High TeHC’s versatile Elev8 powder, for example. Scooping out five milligrams of the lightly honeyed-flavored powder at a time adds a healthy dose of THC to anything, with no weed taste. The DeHydr8 food science team has seen Elev8 dosed in mocktails, soda, salad dressing, BBQ sauce, ice cream, or just dropped on the tongue. “As a beverage enhancer, it’s a way to enjoy the social aspect of drinking without the alcohol,” says DeHydr8 founder Todd Webber. “You can still be the life of the party, but without a hangover.”

HIGH TeHC also offers naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free gummies known as the TeHC Stack by HIGH TeHC. They are already racking up rave reviews for their beneficial ingredients, great taste, and quick onset. Coming soon to retail shelves is their Tic TeHCs (think Tic Tacs) featuring flavors like Mellow Melon, Lemon Haze, Vanilla Mint, and Grape. These dissolving treats provide a quick, predictable microdose of 2.5 mg of THC per piece, allowing anyone to find the best dose to fit their lifestyle. “We’re finding that many users are looking to microdose, not get blown out of their minds. Weekday enjoyment is often different from weekend use,” says Webber. — GV

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Azuca launches breakthrough edibles innovation

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

Take the staycation of a lifetime at Cloud Camp, part of the Broadmoor Wilderness Experiences.

Azuca, known for leading the fast-acting and D9 effects edibles category, has launched an industry-changing innovation: WholePlant ACTiVATOR®. The newest application creates an entirely new category for consumers. Their edibles and beverages without extraction contain the whole cannabinoid and terpene profile of the cannabis flower. Whole-Plant ACTiVATOR encapsulates active cannabinoids in natural cannabis flower form, eliminating extraction while delivering whole-spectrum, strain-specific edibles. Azuca products are chef-created, science-forward, and powered by its patent-pending TiME INFUSION® process. Other innovative delights include Wana Quick Gummies, Columbia Care’s Hedy Edibles, and The Botanist Fast-Acting Gummies. — Debbie Hall

Originally opened in 1926 with great fanfare of marching bands, exotic animals, cowboys, and wealthy in uencers of the day, the Cheyenne Mountain Highway must have seemed extremely steep, windy, and treacherous when it rst opened to bring guests to the top of Cheyenne Mountain, high above the greater Pikes Peak region.

Remotely and privately located above Olympic City, USA—otherwise known as Colorado Springs—Cloud Camp is owned and operated by the famed Broadmoor Hotel, an international upscale destination hotel and resort continuously operating since 1918.

Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose built the road as well as the camp’s original lodge. The exotic animals he was so fond of and that once roamed the grounds of the Broadmoor and up above at Cheyenne Lodge eventually found their home at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (the highest zoo in North America). The gateway to the Cheyenne Mountain Highway, the stunning Will Rogers Shrine (with its unusual tower and daily chimes sending vibes out across the city since 1937), and on up 3,000 vertical feet to Cloud Camp, was rebuilt and reopened by the Broadmoor in 2014.

The timber frame 8,500-square-foot main lodge with wrapped decks is stunning, the art is incredible and haunting, and the views of Pikes Peak and the southern Front Range are breathtaking, with a private,

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Summer Lovin’

Terp Float Oklahoma returns to the Sooner State Aug. 3-5. Celebrate with three days of live music, river float trips on the Illinois River, camping, the best canna brands, and more than 10 food trucks. Dance to the musical mix of multiple genres, such as funk, blues, jam, funk, bass, and electro-funk.

Diamondhead Resort is the place for camping, floats, kayaking, and rafting on the Illinois River in Tahlequah. It does not allow personal boats on the property, but all float gear is provided, including craft, paddles, and life vests. If staying off-property, guests can use public river access points, bring their own floats, and still attend the festival. Guests are then welcome to stay and enjoy its facilities, including picnic areas, sand volleyball pits, horseshoes, a basketball court, and a playing field.

Diamondhead Resort also features the best campgrounds on the Illinois River, motel rooms, and bunkhouses with air conditioning. Campgrounds feature 30 amp/50 amp RV sites, campsites with electricity access, bathrooms, and primitive camping with extra privacy. Camps can be set up on the banks of the Illinois River. — DH www.terp oatoklahoma.com / diamondheadresort.us.

unobstructed vantage point. A modern overlook meeting room for private events doubles as a yoga studio.

We all know there’s more than one way to get high in Colorado, and this is denitely one of the best and most exclusive. It is highly recommended for large private groups or intimate personal getaways, whether it’s a top-secret corporate strategy meeting, a writing retreat, or the celebration of an important anniversary.

Even though parts of “The Springs” can sometimes feel like you’ve been transported back to the early 1990s into a Beavis and Butt-head cartoon, the Broadmoor and the surrounding foothills are a shining beacon of serenity and access for an otherwise lesser celebrated area of Colorado’s beauty and recreational opportunities.

The Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and other natural wonders add to the region's spectacle, history, and inspiration, just an hour south of Denver. The all-inclusive Wilderness Experiences operate from April through October and o er exceptional natural settings, outdoor sports like archery and y shing, and one-of-a-kind stays seamlessly blended with the Broadmoor’s signature luxury hospitality. — AB

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Off-Grid Getaways

Check out these cannabis- and naturefriendly spots on your summer vacation.

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The Sooner State features natural beauty, festivals, and mid-century culture for Oklahomans and out-of-state travelers. Staying at weedfriendly places adds to

the fun and experience. So whether you are enjoying a vacation or a staycation, here are some of the best spots to enjoy the sights—and your cannabis.

Great Outdoors:

Thousand Oaks Resort

A short drive to South Grand Lake and the Disney Dam off-roading area, Thousand Oaks Resort is a cannabis-friendly, adults-only resort in Mayes County. Guests may consume cannabis anywhere on the property, including in the cabins. The resort also features gravity bongs and other smoking devices available for rent. A medical card is not required to book a cabin or visit the resort. The property offers ample parking space for

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Thousand Oaks Resort elevates the rural experience.

all water and off-roading toys. Guests can access the Disney Dam from the resort without using the Dam bridge.

Surrounded by 30 acres of woods to explore, the resort features 16 cabins (private hot tubs in six of them), RV park, saltwater swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, and fire pits. Relax in the spa room, which offers various services and in-room massage. A 2,000-square-foot event barn accommodates cannabis-friendly parties, classes, weddings, family reunions, and corporate meetings. It is also pet-friendly (for pets 30 pounds and under).

Cabins with kitchens are fully stocked with utensils, dishware, pots, and pans. The RV pads include 30-amp power, water, sewer, and Wi-Fi. The property has several grills around the resort. While charcoal and oth-

er grilling supplies are not provided, its general store carries many items for a fun-filled day. The saltwater pool remains open for guests until Labor Day weekend. thousandoaksresort.com.

Center of Attraction:

The Hemp Hotel

Conveniently located 4½ miles from Oklahoma City’s bustling downtown, the state’s first cannabis-friendly motel is near many popular local attractions, such as the Paycom Center (which hosts events and concerts), Oklahoma Science Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo, Six Flags Frontier Theme Park, Cowboy Western Heritage Museum, Remington Race Track & Casino, and Bricktown Neighborhood. As a bonus, guests with an OMMA Patient card and verification are treated

with complimentary medicinal cannabis pre-rolls. hemphotel.us.

Camping in Style: Wilderness Homestead

This “Indica Inn & Sativa Suite” is in a private country setting outside the small city of Jay. Located southeast of Grand Lake of the Cherokees and northeast of Lake Eucha, Jay is celebrated as the Huckleberry Capital of the World and hosts the annual Huckleberry Festival each July 4. A new one-mile wilderness hiking trail was recently added. While embracing the great out-

Top: Oklahoma’s First Cannabis-Friendly Bnb o ers a home away from home in Boiling Springs, Woodward.

Below: The Hemp Hotel in Oklahoma City beckons locals and visitors.

doors, campers can enjoy the chiminea, fire pit, and scenic cave. Other amenities include a new spa, outdoor TV, Wi-Fi, kitchen, and washer/ dryer. ATVs are also welcome. While cannabis is allowed, smoking indoors is prohibited.

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lists this private residence (with a Superhost status on Airbnb) as available in Woodward, in the northwest region just south of the panhandle. For local flavor, there is the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of nearby Boiling Springs State Park. Golfers can tee off at Boiling Springs Golf Club. Or you can explore the local culture at the restored 1920s Woodward Arts Theatre, and history at the Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum.

The listing is for the entire top floor, with the homeowners living downstairs. The spacious area includes two bedrooms, a family room, a dining nook, a bathroom, and a fun kids’ nook. Sleeping arrangements include one queen bed, a twin bed, and a queen

hide-a-bed. The primary bedroom consists of a closet with built-in drawers. The second bedroom features a small closet and storage cubes. Smoking and vaping are allowed outside.

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theword “dime” has been used synonymously with cannabis culture and as one of the coolest ways to describe something with a 10/10 rating. Dime Industries, a leading producer of vape pens, cartridges, and specialized cannabis oil blends, has lived up to that moniker.

Through its unique product design, innovative products, hardworking team, and involvement in the community, the company has curated a luxury cannabis experience that everyone can enjoy.

Before officially forming Dime Industries in 2016 the founders began manufacturing concentrates and distillates in early 2013. At the time, vape pens solidified a new market and Dime began

white-labeling cartridges for other brands as a way to sell their own formulations.

The result was a vape cartridge with high-quality tank hardware that delivers large vapor clouds while preserving authentic flavors from the extract. From start to finish, the zero-waste atomizer (which ensures no oil is wasted), inverted dual ceramic plates (for optimal combustion), and foodgrade stainless steel work seamlessly with the company’s unique cannabis formulations.

Their cartridges are paired with the company’s fourth-generation variable heat setting battery creating a stylish combo with their Signature Line Tanks and Live Reserve Tanks.

“The founders wanted to take vape cartridges to a new level, and even to this day, upgrades are made to the hardware to keep it top of the line,” says Sarah Edwards, director of operations for Dime Oklahoma. “For instance, our All-in-One device takes our original hardware with a few upgrades along the way and combines the tank and battery in one.”

a big sooner state welcome

Dime proved to be so successful in California that they used that momentum to expand into two states: Arizona and Oklahoma.

Dime Industries hit the Oklahoma market in March 2020 but faced two immediate challenges: an evolving local cannabis community and a global pandemic. Team Dime Oklahoma navigated both and is now one of the top brands and products in the state.

Edwards was tasked with leading Team Dime Oklahoma as director of operations. She brought a diverse background to the company, including serving as a medic in the U.S. Army Reserves while pursuing an MBA. She pivoted into the pharmaceutical industry and became an entrepreneur, including owning a winery in Oklahoma City.

“I had been in the industry following the passing of 788 (the bill that legalized medical cannabis in Oklahoma) and understood the market well and what it could mean for Dime,” says Edwards. “Everyone in the industry has had its share of bumps and bruises during COVID, but we learn from it and keep moving forward.

“What amazes me is hearing from total strangers and friends how much they enjoy the product,” she adds. “I am stopped in a store because I am wearing a Dime T-shirt, and the person will smile and pull their Dime out of their pocket.”

Madi Saum, a sales rep at Dime Oklahoma, echoes this: “The most rewarding feedback I have received is how our products help the people in our community,” she says. “Nothing feels better than helping a patient find a product that makes a difference in their everyday life.”

a growth mindset

Team Dime Oklahoma continues to grow. In March 2023, they moved to a new production and warehouse facility in Oklahoma City. They are run in part by a small but mighty 16-member team, most born and raised in Oklahoma, known as the Dime Oklahomies!

The Oklahomies! include three members with a combined 15 years of military service and a veteran of 28 years. Other team members include parents of special needs children, volunteers who serve nonprofits in the community, and the younger generation learning new business practices about the cannabis industry, including taking relevant college courses.

The group also supports various local charities and nonprofits. It could be a financial donation, labor, or something as simple as installing a popup tent to block the sun during an event. A few of its past and current community partners include a foster care organization for Christmas, various veterans programs, Plaza Walls, High in Heelz, Dope Women + Weed, OKC Pride,

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OKC Humane Society, and an ongoing stuffed-backpack drive for people experiencing homelessness.

This year, Dime Oklahoma plans to collaborate with a women’s group to work on a breast cancer awareness project and expand its community outreach and involvement. They also offer product education initiatives for vendors and consumers on why Dime products are unique compared to most vape tanks.

what’s in store

Dime’s has expanded its original Signature Line of 10 strains to include new ones like Forbidden Apple, Cantaloupe Dream, Banana Punch, Sour Grape, and King Louis XIII. The most popular strains purchased in the Oklahoma market include Blueberry Lemon Haze, Pink Lemon Haze, and Limited Editions, which are dropped quarterly.

Dime Industries, through collaborations, also introduced a full line of concentrates in various consistencies, which dispensaries in Oklahoma now carry: rosin, sugar, badder, crumble, and diamonds.

Dime Industries is also known for its unique crossing of strains.

“My favorite Dime strain is Mango Diesel,” says local artist and Dime brand ambassador DJ LiTEBRiTE.

“The cross of sour diesel and mango gives a tropical flavor while allowing me to focus. The battery and tank are such an aesthetic.”

As for the coming year, Dime is expected to introduce an encore of a fan-fav limited edition and a completely balanced new release.

“Also, on the list is a pop-blast from my past I cannot wait to unleash,” says Edwards. For more information, visit dimeindustries.com.

“What amazes me is hearing from total strangers and friends how much they enjoy the product. I’m stopped in a store because I’m wearing a Dime T-shirt, and the person will smile and pull their Dime out of their pocket.”

—Sarah Edwards, Director of Operations, Dime

Oklahoma City

Answering the Call

Women + Weed guides women on their medical cannabis journeys.

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In 2018, Oklahoma voted to approve the medicinal use of cannabis. The state continues to have one of the country’s most accessible medical marijuana programs and has seen a surge in dispensaries and growing operations. An estimated 10% of residents have a medical marijuana card. (However, a vote to legalize recreational cannabis in Oklahoma was defeated in March 2023.)

Still, many people have questions about how medical cannabis works. What conditions can it help with? How do you take it? Are there legal ramifications attached to possessing it? Then there is the lingering stigma of using cannabis.

One demographic that raises their hand most is the so-called “cannabis-curious” crowd, which is made up mostly of women of all ages and backgrounds.

One organization in the Sooner State—Women + Weed—is helping women fi nd answers to their most pressing questions. They host free events around the state, focusing on education and networking with top medical-cannabis experts.

“Our mission is to break the stigma and mystery surrounding cannabis and plant medicine,” says Women + Weed by founder and CEO Jeana Acosta. “We needed an organization like ours to help women. I know this from experience since I am also a cannabis user. And as a business professional, I felt I could combine my experience with my personal story.”

Acosta’s story with medical cannabis began in 2007 when she was diagnosed with PTSD from severe childhood

trauma. “There are no pharmaceuticals on the market to treat PTSD, and my psychiatrist would give me several prescription cocktails a month trying to make something work,” says Acosta. “It made me feel worse mentally, so I stopped taking all the medication.”

She began searching for a solution and found a peer-reviewed study on how cannabis helped people with PTSD. She then started researching the different types of cannabis and where to get them.

“I set off to Colorado and often traveled there to get cannabis products for myself and others,” says Acosta. “Since I started using cannabis for my PTSD, I have had a better quality of life. I have also been able to give back to my community in many ways.”

“One of the things that was very important to me was for women to see themselves in other women, make connections, and build friendships. We must have community and connections to build us up and empower us to build up others.”

— Jeana Acosta, Founder & CEO, Women + Weed

Then an epiphany occurred in 2016.

“I attended Women Grow in Denver. There were around 500 women in the same room, all wanting to break the stigma surrounding cannabis, and most were in the industry,” says Acosta. “I heard Melissa Etheridge speak about her use of cannabis battling breast cancer. The woman who opened the fi rst medical cannabis dispensary spoke about how she did it through legislation. It was the fi rst time I had smoked cannabis in a public place. It was the fi rst time for many of us, and it was such a liberating experience to smoke

cannabis openly—a plant that has saved and improved my life and so many others.”

After returning home to Tulsa, Acosta wanted to share that experience with her community. Women + Weed hosted their fi rst event—HERstory—in July 2019.

“One of the things that was very important to me was for women to see themselves in other women, make connections, and build friendships,” says Acosta. “We must have community and connections to build us up and empower us to build up others.”

Soon, Women + Weed hosted monthly events in Tulsa (where Acosta

lives) and once a month in Oklahoma City, with around 250 people attending each event. When the pandemic struck, Women + Women hosted their events online.

In December 2021, as the country opened back up, Women + Weed hosted its annual Kushmas Event. The events continued in 2022 when they partnered with Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance in a Cannabis is Harm Reduction Campaign. In 2023, the fi rst Cannabis + Motherhood series was held where Pepper Hernandez spoke about cannabis use and motherhood. Other speakers

“It was the first time I had smoked cannabis in a public place… it was such a liberating experience to smoke cannabis openly—a plant that has saved and improved my life and so many others.”

— Jeana Acosta, Founder & CEO, Women + Weed

have included Regina Nelson, founder of ECS Therapy, which offers one of three cannabis education courses for healthcare providers, and medical cannabis pharmacist Simi Burn. Acosta’s healthcare marketing and community advocacy background has helped shape the organization. She served on a committee for the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma and Dress For Success Tulsa’s executive board of directors. She also served as the Chapter Chair for Bixby, Oklahoma, and Committee for Turn Tulsa Pink. Acosta was a mentor for Women in Recovery, a nonprofit

that helps women facing incarceration to receive an alternative treatment program.

Women + Weed supports all women, those who identify as women, and the queer community. The organization also partners with Leidy Torres of FIKA Cultivation for a Spanish-speaking initiative, helping those who speak Spanish access medical cannabis, doctor recommendations, and cannabis education in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Knowledge is power, and the more women Women + Weed can reach, the more they can help. “I’ve seen the

medicinal and healing potential of cannabis and other plant medicine for so many people,” says medical cannabis pharmacist Simi Burn. “Compared to many pharmaceutical options in my career, the safety and effectiveness of cannabis are life changers for many people. But there isn’t enough education and support. It’s wonderful that Women + Weed are helping to change that.”

“Since I started using cannabis for my PTSD, I have had a better quality of life. I have also been able to give back to my community in many ways.”

— Jeana Acosta, Founder & CEO, Women + Weed

BLUE SKY BANK

@BLUE_SKY_BANK / BLUESKY.BANK/CANNABIS-BANKING /

What is the name of your business and when did you start?

Blue Sky Bank started our Cannabis Banking program on March 1st of 2021 and onboarded our first customer on 4/20.

Where can people nd you?

The best way to find us is online at bluesky. bank/cannabis-banking. Please complete the inquiry form at the

bottom of the page and one of our Cannabis Bankers will reach out to schedule a call to learn more about your business, discuss details of our services, and find solutions for your banking needs.

How many employees do you have?

Blue Sky Bank has a team of 160 employees across Oklahoma and Texas. Our dedicated Cannabis Team of seven

serves cannabis businesses in 11 states.

What services or products do you o er?

Commercial checking accounts, mobile and online banking, mobile deposit, checks and debit cards, ACH origination for direct deposit, vendor payments, etc. We partner with vendors who provide secure cash transport, merchant payments, ATM terminals, smart

safes, recyclers, and other tools you may need to manage your cash and your financial transactions.

What was your mission at the start of your company?

Blue Sky Bank was originally chartered in Osage County, Oklahoma in 1905 as the Bank of Commerce in Pawhuska. Over the last 118 years, it has grown and changed names

several times, known as the National Bank of Commerce, NBC Bank and, most recently, Citizens Bank of Oklahoma. Although the name has changed over time, Blue Sky Bank is and has always been Oklahoma-owned with a focus on commercial lending and community banking. Our vision is to be the best bank for individuals and businesses who share our

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values and seek a longterm financial partner. Our daily mission is to capture the loyalty and imagination of businesses and individuals as we create financial solutions.

What makes your business unique?

Choosing a compliant banking partner is an important part of running a successful cannabis or cannabisrelated business. Blue Sky Bank utilizes secure online onboarding and ongoing compliance so that you can bank on your terms, on your schedule, from your home or office. Visit our website to find out how to conveniently apply online. Supply the necessary documentation and open your account without ever visiting a bank location.

What made you choose to start a company in this industry?

Several of our existing customers were entering into the cannabis industry once SQ 788 [the 2018 ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana] was passed; they inquired if we would be able to provide them banking services. Conducting a cash-only business without a safe place for your funds creates security risks for the company, their employees, their families, and

their communities. Can you imagine running any household or business without a bank account? Neither can we.

Licensed cannabis companies are legitimate businesses who deserve the same access to banking services that any other industry takes for granted. Blue Sky Bank has thoughtfully created a compliant cannabis banking program to offer these businesses the services they need to operate, as well as the tools needed to pay their expenses and employees.

How would you describe your company’s workplace culture?

We have a fun but professional culture here at Blue Sky Bank. All our team members have the same commitment to our core values: A willingness to work hard and be the best you can be; making a handshake matter; being a person of high character; finding creative solutions to problems; and supporting the work and success of others.

Why do you feel your business is important to the community?

The communities we serve are the heart of Blue Sky Bank. We understand the importance of safety and the best business practices. Operating solely on cash for your

daily operations is risky and we wanted to provide tailored banking solutions to cannabis businesses so they can function just like any other business.

How does your business give back to your community?

Blue Sky Bank is very active in the communities we serve. We participate in several outreach programs, volunteer time at local food banks, provide scholarships for students, and sponsor events and charities that benefit many local organizations.

Describe your ideal customer.

Our perfect customer is a like-minded business owner who understands the importance of banking and transparency as it relates to a high-risk account type such as cannabis. We support all licensed

cannabis and cannabis-adjacent businesses in the industry. We take the time to understand their business needs, educate them regarding the compliance requirements, and then walk them through our application process.

What three things do you want people to know about you?

1. Not all banks are cannabis friendly. Some will not even provide consumer services to those working for or associated with a cannabis operation. Find a bank with a dedicated program and be transparent with them about the details of your business.

2. Compliance is very important to us. We have State and Federal regulations we must adhere to in order to provide financial services to our cannabis customers. Cannabis

banking is only possible when we follow the rules, and we will need your help during the lifetime of the relationship.

3. Joining two highly regulated industries –banking and cannabis – takes some expertise. Our dedicated team is experienced and offers the specialized service you need. Do your homework and find a bank that has a dedicated team of people who understand your business.

What are you looking forward to in 2023?

Seeing our cannabis community thrive in an environment in which Blue Sky Bank understands what their needs are and continuously works to find viable solutions for their success. Nothing is more satisfying than being their “joint partner in banking” and “helping grow their green.”

BURNS CANNABIS EXPERIENCE

Here at Burns Cannabis Experience, we try to hit all of the bases, such as high quality flower from growers like Tea H Sea Cannabis co, Charly’s, Well Rooted, and Spring Farms. We love to support brands, and so we try to bring in as many as we can. We have a hash spread that may surprise you with brands like Hilltop Gardens, Zenoa, Evok, or Pressure Extracts. Don’t even get us started on our edibles –

Uncle Terp and the Fruit Logics are having a tough time staying on the shelves! Most of all, we offer education. We want all patients to be aware of what they are medicating with and the proper ways to medicate with them. Stop by and grab one of our simple butter recipes; if you have ever been curious to make some at home, we want to help everyone learn as much as possible. We still learn new things every day, let’s share!

@BURNSCANNABISEXP / 8703 N WESTERN AVE., OKLAHOMA CITY

What made you choose to start a company in this industry?

We created Burns Cannabis Experience in June 2022 with the intention to educate and spread awareness of the many benefits that cannabis offers. We want to help educate our patients on the benefits of terpenes and other cannabinoids located inside the plant and how they can benefit them.

What makes your business unique?

We pride ourselves in offering not only the best quality products, but also the knowledge on how to properly medicate with them at home. We want all of our patients to be able to get the quality they want but at a price they can go home feeling comfortable with.

What was your mission at the start of your company?

One of our mottos is “For the community, by the community.” We here at Burns want to spread the love, care, and knowledge cannabis brings to our community and share that with the community that our store is located in and the surrounding areas. Describe your workplace culture. Our storefront – three garage doors – is unique. We try to leave

two of them open at all open hours to create what we call the “open door policy.” We want everyone who walks into our location to immediately feel welcome and to leave as an Honorary Burner.

How many employees do you have?

We have a pretty tight crew over here at Burns. The store as well as purchasing manager is Melissa N; make sure to follow her Instagram @melissa_cannabiscure. The social media and marketing manager is Zach M, also known as @rubrdcky on Instagram. That said, we are looking to add a few more Burners to the team if interested!

What three things do you want people to know about you?

The first and most important thing about us is that we are community driven. We aren’t in this for money, fame, or popularity, and we strive to provide the products our patients want and request. We are here for them and we want to help any way we can.

Second, our location is unique in that our merch room is open to any Oklahoma companies who need an outlet or shelving space for their products. Currently we have merch from Tea H Sea Cannabis CO, Hugh “The Duke” Glass, Oryon Cannabis, and Brews’n’doobs! We

they are looking for. We take great pride in making sure all of our testing is on hand and accessible.

Why do you feel your business is important to the community? We try to give our patients not only the best quality of products possible, and at affordable prices. We want nothing less than to help our patients in any way we can. Feedback is always welcome, via our suggestion box!

have more coming, and would like to offer this option to everyone in the area!

Lastly, we are a newer store. We are still building out our shelves and would love suggestions from the community –what you would like to see in our store or have us pick up! We love meeting new companies as well as the OG groups of the city!

Describe your ideal customer. Our perfect patient would be someone who comes in and asks us about our terpene testing or our lab numbers, so that they can see what cannabinoids are present and we can help them locate what

How does your business give back to your community? Our way of giving back to the community is information. We want to educate everyone who walks in our doors, and we want to provide all options for them to medicate and get the best experience we can offer. We want our Burners to come in and ask us questions and drill us on terpenes or what we have in house that can help them with certain symptoms. Knowledge is power!

What are you looking forward to in 2023?

The main thing we are looking forward to in 2023 is getting more involved in the cannabis community and getting as many Burners as possible! We want all of you to be a part of our family and come hang out with us!

We want our Burners to come in and ask us questions and drill us on terpenes or what we have in house that can help them with certain symptoms. Knowledge is power!

illtop takes pride in sourcing and growing the best cannabis Oklahoma has to offer. We hand-wash every batch and gram to order, which preserves it for the best possible product and patient experience.

Where can people nd your products?

We can be found at your favorite rosin dispensaries across the state. Additionally, we can be found on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Reddit.

How many employees do you have?

We have a close-knit team of four people.

What services or products do you o er?

We are a cultivation and solventless processing facility. We are excited to announce our expansion into solventless carts as well as solventless edibles, which we anticipate releasing in the coming months.

What made you choose to start a company in this industry? When did you start?

Hilltop Gardens was founded in 2018 to produce the best quality solventless products possible. We are patients first, and we only release products that align with our elevated level of standards.

HHow would you describe your company’s workplace culture?

Our passion for the plant, alongside wanting to help a close family member find safer and healthier alternatives to pharmaceuticals.

Describe your ideal customer.

One that prioritizes a hand-crafted and clean product. We provide a unique variety of strains to give all patients something to suit their palate and desired experience.

Why do you feel your business is important to the community?

We are very family oriented and laid back. We all share a passion for cannabis and producing products that we personally would want to consume. We spend hours a day discussing new tech within the industry, the strains in development, and ways to convert others to solventless products. We are all hash nerds here at Hilltop.

How does your business give back to your community?

We are passionate about building and growing the rosin community in Oklahoma and educating others on the differences in quality medicine.

What three things do you want people to know about you?

We take pride in regularly hosting events throughout the year to bring people together and to promote the conversation about solventless concentrates in Oklahoma. We have golf tournaments, rosin dinner pairings, and most notably, we have our second yearly rosin competition/ campout in October called Hash Camp. We are family owned and operated with our roots firmly planted in Oklahoma. In a world of automation, we still hand-wash our hash

to bring you the best product, consistently. We have an entire line of rosin carts, solventless edibles, and even new merch and apparel that we will be dropping very soon!

What are you looking forward to in 2023?

We are excited to bring a new line of singlesource strains in 2023. We have been working hard in the garden to breed a flight of new genetics that the state has yet to see. From fruit to funk to gas and back. If you are a hash or craft-flower connoisseur, you will definitely want to keep your eye on Hilltop this year.

We spend hours a day discussing new tech within the industry, the strains in development, and ways to convert others to solventless products. We are all hash nerds here at Hilltop.

MVP WEED

MVP Weed is a smallbatch, craft indoor farm. We offer a variety of premium strains with branded bags and stickers for each order. You can expect amazing quality from seed to sale.

What made you choose to start a company in this industry? When did you start?

I chose to start a company in this industry because I was intrigued by the entire process of cultivating cannabis. The legalization of medical cannabis opened up the opportunity to be a trailblazer for the entire market in Oklahoma. I couldn’t think of anything better than that. So, I opened MVP Weed in 2020.

Where can people nd your products?

Oasis Moore, Picky Sticks (Coming Soon), Evergreen, Tha Spot,

How High, Tokelahoma, Natural Healing Remedies, Prestige, Everything Green, Sparrow Jane, Phresh OTD … just to name a few.

How many employees do you have?

Our workforce is small but mighty. It is important to note that we have outside help in the way of sales, trimmers, friends, and family. Nothing would be possible without the support of everyone involved.

What was your mission at the start of your company?

My mission was to offer Oklahoma great flower from a womanowned/Oklahoma Native source.

How would you describe your company’s workplace culture?

We are like a small family. We’ve got each other’s best interests in mind every day.

@MVPOKC / MVPWEED.COM

I couldn’t ask for a better team to build this brand and to work with every day. They truly are the best!

What three things do you want people to know about you?

We love what we do. There is so much passion for growing inside our four walls. I believe our passion, love, and dedication shows in the product

we are sharing with the patients.

Describe your ideal customer. Our perfect customer is a store that understands the amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into growing cannabis. We love customers that value the product and aren’t just about bottom lines and dollar signs. We love to work with

customers that want to educate their patients on the strains and benefits of each cultivar.

Why do you feel your business is important to the community? Because it’s crucial for more women to get involved in this industry. I hope our story will encourage more women to take a leap of faith and start or become more active in businesses

within this space. There is an endless supply of opportunity in this industry.

How does your business give back to your community? We are a brand-new business, so available time to focus on anything but the garden has been impossible. However, we are giving back to the community by growing clean,

affordable medicine for Oklahoma medical patients. We give back by spending all of our time and efforts growing to help those who need this plant to better their daily lives.

What are you looking forward to in 2023? Lots of new flavors and maybe even some new products. Keep your eyes peeled. I’m always on the hunt.

I hope that our story will encourage more women to take a leap of faith and become more active/start businesses within this space. There is an endless supply of opportunity in this industry.

Where can people nd you or your products?

DAZED

@_DAZEDINOKC / DAZEDINOKC.COM

Dazed is the name, staying groovy is the game! We have had a love for cannabis for over a decade. We created Dazed in late 2020 but didn’t officially launch until summer 2021.

Up until not that long ago, we would have never imagined being able to work with the plant every day and sharing our knowledge

with all. What we do is a dream come true!

What products does your company o er?

We offer white labeling and consulting for grows and processing. For our brand Dazed we make live resin carts, distillate carts, and live resin infused pre-rolls.

Last year we bought our first grow and began to cultivate our own flower, and this year we added another grow!

Our first processing facility is in Newcastle, and our new second facility is inside our new dispensary, Dazed on Route 66. You can find us in our dispensary of course, but also all over Oklahoma! Especially in OKC, Edmond, Tulsa, and Norman.

What was your mission at the start of your company?

Ultimately our mission is to be a truly local born-and-raised brand that can offer quality products at reasonable prices for patients. From there our social presence developed, as did a new mission to create a brand that everyone could relate to and feel included in, which adheres nicely

to our original goal of offering affordable, safe, quality products.

How many employees do you have?

This is hard to give an exact answer to. We have a huge supportive family and friends, and they are always willing to help in any way possible. We feel more like all of our people work with us rather than for us. And for that we are lucky!

Why do you feel your business is important to the community? For us that feeling comes from the patients whose testimonials and direct appreciation we are lucky to witness every day in our store. (Not to mention the amazing dispensaries out there who keep Dazed on the shelves.) We have a true passion for serving the community and for always providing safe,

quality products. To us, that is very important.

How does your business give back to your community?

We are an Oklahoma-based brand, born and raised, so it’s only right that we give back to our community. The dispensary we own is in the heart of OKC, just down the street from where a lot of us grew up. We love being out and about in the community at every event we can make, where we can interact with the members of the community/patients who love us and who want to see how our products are grown/ made. We love just making sure that Dazed is known as an Oklahoma-based brand, giving back to the community in every way we can!

We love just making sure that Dazed is known as an Oklahoma-based brand, giving back to the community in every way that we can!

NORTH STAR CANNABIS

@NORTH_STAR_CANNABIS / NORTH-STAR-CANNABIS.COM

We are obsessed with quality. Founded outside Norman, OK in spring of 2020, our philosophy towards cultivating cannabis is deeply rooted in doing everything the right way: meticulously selected genetics, minimal organic inputs, fresh air and clean water, hand-trimmed and slow-cured. Regenerative soil practices including the use of cover crops, biodynamic planting schedules, and brewing compost teas containing beneficial microbes allow our gardens to flourish.

Ask about our KNF style to making our own full-spectrum bloom ferments and carbon/ amino based nutrition for dense, loud smelling potent flowers, rich with terpenes for a tasteful and smooth experience. Our Integrated Pest Management program uses only 100% OMRI-listed inputs, so you don’t have to worry about any residual pesticides, showcasing that sustainable practices are not only better for the

planet but are economically feasible at scale commercially as well.

We are a craft brand driven by the dedication of our two owner/operators, Erik Jenkins, who runs Organic Meds dispensary in Durant, OK, while the cultivation facility for North Star Cannabis is operated by Jack

Nelson. We are currently offering a suite of wholesale products available for dispensaries, including: top shelf organically cultivated flower, 100% flower pre rolls (multipacks and infused), and concentrates. We are constantly searching for unique cultivars with flavors that have a complexity to the palate and layers of depth.

Our vision has always been to offer uncompromising quality at competitive pricing. Medical patients should have access to truly medicinal and well cared for cannabis. Cannabis education has come a long way and we are excited to play our role in the pursuit of deeper understanding as we continue to learn more.

The desire to own a cannabis business for me began more than 10 years ago in Humboldt, CA where a love for cultivation was born. I’ve heard someone else say that the soil is their canvas and I thought that was such a perfect metaphor for the process and connection

because each garden is such an entirely original work of art. Being connected to a living ecosystem in harmony is a special experience and being able to share mindful medicine that offers healing to those that need it is a cool thing too. It’s important to enjoy the process.

Having a focus on our community and patients is in our roots. We foster education through community engagement at our dispensary, where the lounge hosts events

regularly, and we participate in other local events. We are part of several community associations, including the Oklahoma Cannabis Industry Association, to act as a voice between business owners and legislators. It’s not just about the cannabis community. We hire locally, vote locally, and spend our money locally. Building community is about finding shared interests with everyone and uniting to work towards something.

We are constantly searching for unique cultivars with flavors that have a complexity to the palate and layers of depth.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION

RECREATIONAL HABITS

JOE FLEMING - 405-627-5328 / 3015 S INTERSTATE DR NORMAN, OK 73072

tomer base and reach new patients who are looking for high quality medical marijuana.

providing employment opportunities to the local community. Additionally, we run a dog

Recreational Habits is a medical marijuana cultivation business that has been licensed for five years and operating since October 2022. The inspiration for this business came from the need to provide high quality medicine to patients at an affordable price. The company’s goal is to use long term sustainable farming practices

to become a trusted brand for Oklahoma patients.

What sets Recreational Habits apart from other marijuana cultivators is our commitment to quality.

Even though we run a large-scale facility, we are still able to produce a craft product that the patients can trust. This commitment to quality is a result of our focus on sustainability, which

ensures that the product is clean and healthy for patients.

Recreational Habits target market are all medical patients seeking Oklahoma’s best, and who value the care that has gone into producing it. We market the business through word of mouth, collaborations with other brands, and social media accounts. By doing this we are able to build a loyal cus-

However, running a medical marijuana cultivation business is not without its challenges. Recreational Habits has faced several, including pests and pathogens, as well as the sporadic prices of Oklahoma’s medical marijuana market. Additionally, the company faced a difficult beginning due to a poor build-out.

Despite these challenges, Recreational Habits has had several recent successes. We have been able to produce clean and stable cannabis to the market and bring the hottest and newest strains. The company has also assembled a team that has won multiple awards from various cannabis cups.

Recreational Habits is not only focused on the success of the business, we are also committed to giving back to the community. The business employs over 20 employees at any given time,

rescue in Dibble, Oklahoma, which adopts and rehomes upwards of forty dogs a month that would otherwise be euthanized.

Recreational Habits is a medical marijuana cultivation business committed to providing high quality, sustainable cannabis to Oklahoma patients. We take a lot of pride in our ability to create a preserved, structured, and untouched looking flower on a large scale. We achieve this quality with our diligence, new strains, lack of spraying, proper environment, and meticulous trimmers. We have faced several challenges in the past, but striving for quality has helped us overcome these obstacles. Our recent success is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Finally, our dedication to giving back to the community sets us apart from other businesses in our industry.

We have been able to produce clean and stable cannabis to the market and bring the hottest and newest strains.

REIGN GARDENS

@REIGN_GARDENS & REIGN.GARDENS.OK / BRETT@REIGNGARDENS.COM

What is the name of your business and when did you start?

Reign Gardens was established in 2020.

Where can people nd you or your products?

Our products, brand, and team can be found in a variety of different locations, including Instagram, Facebook, Leaf Link, and a ton of different dispensaries and retailers throughout the state.

How many employees do you have?

Our company houses 1820 full time employees.

What services or products do you o er?

We offer a large selection of products, from premium exotic flower to infused premium preroll to diamond/rosin disposable carts.

What made you choose to start a company in this industry?

When did you start?

When we started this company and our involvement in the industry, our primary goal and concern was to produce Grade-A products that our patients/consumers can know and trust! Our company standard is

held high, with anything that leaves our facility tested and proven to meet Reign Gardens expectations!

Why do you feel your business is important to the community?

We feel our company is important to the community because we provide jobs for Oklahoma, bring in tax revenue for the state, and we’re a brand patients can rely on for consistent top-shelf medicine.

How does your business give back to your community?

We give back to our communities and patients by providing pop-ups at our retail partners and by offering specials or giveaways to show our appreciation. We also attend four-to-six bigger events per year throughout the state, where we can mingle and interact with our patients and friends, always doing super cool things for them. Lastly, we love supporting our local youth sports. Having kids of our own, we love to help the kids and support different teams and organizations.

PRESSURE EXTRACTS

@PRESSURE_EXTRACTSOKC / PRESSURE.EXTRACTS@GMAIL.COM

Tell us a little about your business. We specialize in solventless extraction methods. We hit the market early in February 2023, so we’re new to the scene, but not to the green. Our team has a combined 15 years of experience.

What products or services do you o er? Currently we offer 3rd-party processing, utilizing premium fresh frozen indoor flower grown by reputable farmers. We provide hash rosin in different sku’s including cold cure badders, jams, rechargeable pods, with an edible line premiering summer of 2023.

Where can people nd you or your products?

We have product in six stores throughout the metro area of OKC, plus locations in Moore, Edmond, Enid, Mustang, Purcell, Ardmore, Tulsa, and growing. Follow us on Instagram for future drops and locations.

What was your mission at the start of your company?

To bring high quality rosin to the people of Oklahoma at a more affordable price point for dispensaries (to pass the savings on to patients). Our company plans to direct patients’ awareness to the benefits of solventless extraction.

How does your business give back to your community?

We attend pop-ups at dispensaries, offering promotions and education to help patients medicate with rosin at an affordable price.We also sponsor events and raise awareness around cannabis. We recently helped sponsor a local athlete in his supercross career.

We’re proud to say that our director is the leader of Break Bread Okc, a program that donates food and water to the less fortunate around the metro OKC area. Check out our Instagram @breakbreadokc to donate or to follow our progress.

PROVIDENCE PIZZA

Tell us a little about your business.

Providence Pizza first opened in Kansas City in 2014 and serves New York hand-tossed and Detroit deep dish pizzas with house-made dough, sauces and fresh ingredients. We opened our Oklahoma location in 2019.

Where can people nd you or your products? We are located inside Parlor OKC at 11 NE 6th Street, Oklahoma

City. You can order online at parlorokc.com or get deliveries though DoorDash.

What was your mission at the start of your company? Our mission was to bring great pizza to the Midwest. We strive to make every pizza the best you will find in Oklahoma City, so that when you bite into your first slice, you will put Providence Pizza on the top of your list.

How does your business give back to your community?

We have only been in Oklahoma for a short time, and the pandemic forced us to slow our growth for a while, so there hasn’t been as much the opportunity to reach out to the community as we would like. Now that we’re up and running again, we’re eager to forge great new relationships with the local community!

PIZZERIA

Summertime and the Reading is Easy

Catching up on your reading is part of enjoying the summer months. Looking for some books to deepen your education and relationship with cannabis? Add these three titles to your summer stack. TEXT MEREDITH FREED

Cannabis: A Big Sister’s Guide by Anna

May Meade

and Mary Meade. This easy-to-read introduction and guide to cannabis gives us the scoop on what it is, how to get it, how to use it, and why adding cannabis to your life could be beneficial. Learning the difference between strains and terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, the many forms of cannabis consumption, how to become a cannabis patient in an available state, and a very helpful appendix with images and charts for a visual breakdown of the information, helps the reader understand the basics of cannabis and how to incorporate this knowledge into our everyday lives. Cannabis advice from a universally caring big sister will benefit us all.

Seeing Through The Smoke, A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the Truth About Marijuana

by Peter

Grinspoon,

MD. Dr. Grinspoon takes us through the history of cannabis, the data on harms (real and political), and the emerging data on the benefits of cannabis, particularly as an alternative to opioid use. Dr. Grinspoon’s father, Lester Grinspoon, was a cannabis pioneer in the 1970s at Harvard who fueled Peter’s interest in the benefits and misconceptions of cannabis in the public realm. This book gives the reader a clear understanding of how we got to this point in the medical cannabis movement and what to expect in the future for cannabis wellness.

Weed Week: A Seven-Day Journaling Challenge by Lisa Capitani. A Connecticut cannabis nurse, Capitani’s wellness philosophy of awareness, understanding, change, and healing to alter patterns, perceptions, and behaviors will help the reader achieve a life filled with health, wellness, and wholeness. This book challenges the reader to practice intentional cannabis use, exploring the experience of different consumption methods and strains, tracking the information with prompts, and encouraging the user to build a relationship with the plant and its effects. Capitani embraces taking advantage of your cannabis habit as a tool for self-exploration and how cannabis can help improve your quality of life.