High Ladies Podcast is a Canadian, female led podcast for both the cannabis user and the curious. We aim to educate, have a laugh and end the stigma around cannabis use. Weekly episodes drop on Tuesdays! Hosted by Mom friends, Annie and Amanda who live in central Ontario. Find us on Instagram @highladiespodcast email us at highladiespodcast@gmail.com and buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/highladies
We are back in the Hot Box for another amazing season! This week we catch up and talk about the season ahead and we celebrate the last sales of High Ladies cannabis by CannJah in Ontario. Be sure to check out one of our favorite podcasts, How To Do the Pot on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you listen to you favorite podcasts https://dothepot.com/ StratCann article by David Brownhttps://stratcann.com/news/ocs-launches-more-detailed-sales-metrics-for-producers/Support the show
This week we recap our meet up with Tommy Chong at the GrowUp Conference and share all about Camp Canna Ontario.Tickets are still available for Camp Canna Alberta August 16-18, 2024 Visit campcanna.ca for details and tickets Support the Show.
This week in the Hotbox, Annie & Amanda discuss recent articles in the news about the overconsumption of cannabis. Support the Show.
This week in the Hotbox, we chat about what you should expect to make $$ in the cannabis industry. Graydon from White Ash Group, a recruitment firm that specializes in the cannabis industry, has some insights.Are we well compensated? Are we happy?You will be surprised!We chat about all things employment and take a sneak peek at compensation and benefits in the cannabis industry. Connect with Graydon and the White Ash Group on Instagram @whiteashgroupincIf you are looking to enter or move within the cannabis space, visit https://www.whiteashgroup.com/ for job postings and to check out the 2024 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide. #highladies #highladiespodcast #podcasts #podcasting Support the Show.
This week in the Hotbox, we speak with the fantastic people behind EQUA insurance brokerage and risk management company. Loretta and Khadisha help us to understand insurance and the unique barriers that the cannabis industry faces since legalization. Follow EQUA on LinkedIn & visit their website: https://equaspecialty.com/Support the Show.
This week in the Hotbox, we are joined by Jesse Lavoie to share exciting news about the recent changes in Manitoba.Support the Show.
This week in the Hotbox, we chat with cannabis activist, television personality and a name known in most homes in North America, Montel Williams. Find Let's Be Blunt with Montel on all listening platforms.Support the Show.
This week we in the Hotbox, we chat with cannabis advocate, Dave Pantano about accessibility in the cannabis industry. Connect with and follow Dave on IG @dopendisabledproductionsSupport the show
Welcome back to the Hotbox for Season 10!This week for 420, we celebrate a few true High Ladies who helped pave the way for us and the road to legalization. Join us while we learn about Margaret Mead, "Brownie Mary" Rathbun & Allyn Howlett. Support the show
This week in the hotbox we celebrate international women's day and recap the season. We discuss some incredible events from this past week. We were finalists for the Visionary award at the Women in Business Awards hosted by the @barriechamberofcommerce. We also attended the @radiclefemmes women in cannabis event, hosted by @marigoldagency Lastly, are trying something new, and giving listeners a taste of another podcast @the.smokingspot where we chat with incredible women in cannabis.Thank you so much you this seasons guests:@ProfDanBear on X (formerly twitter)@bluntsandbeans on Instagram @stewartfarmslife on Instagram @cannabistourismcanada on InstagramSupport the show
This week in the HotBox, we chat with Jeremy Smith, the Director of Government Relations for the Canadian Cannabis Tourism Alliance (CCTA). We discuss the significance of cannabis tourism and on all sectors of our economy. Canada has the opportunity to become the world's number one cannabis tourism destination if done right. The CCTA is doing the hard work to make that happen. Follow the CCTA on IG @CannabisTourismCanadaSupport the show
This week in the Hotbox Annie and Amanda are joined by Alexis from Blunts&Beans. We discuss the concept of dignified consumption and plan our trip to Ontario's first Camp Canna See you there May 31st - June 2nd, 2024Find out more! See you there!https://campcanna.ca/ontarioSupport the show
This week in the hotbox, Annie and Amanda share some updates on past episodes and discuss a few current news items. Please consider buying us a coffee ArticlesOCS earnings https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/november-2023/ontario-cannabis-revenues/Increase to store limit - Ontariohttps://mjbizdaily.com/ontario-canada-looks-to-double-cannabis-store-cap-to-150/Leamington light pollutionhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/leamington-greenhouse-lights-charges-1.6759395Women in Business Nominationhttps://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/barrie-chamber-announces-women-in-business-awards-nominees-8283490LinksPetition to increase edible limits https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4643Support the show
This week we speak with Tanner and Catrina of Stewart Farms. Stewart Farms is best known for their line of natural wellness products including salves, creams and Canada's #1 infused bath bombs. Visit them online at www.Stewartfarms.life and on Instagram @stewartfarmslifeSupport the show
This week we interview Dr. Daniel Bear, Director of the Centre for Social Innovation at Humber College. We chat with Dr. Bear about the importance of weeding out misinformation and the challenges that poses after years of prohibition and misleading information. He oversaw the creation of the weedoutmisinfomation.com campaign. Take the surveys to see how much you know www.weedoutmissinformation.caThe center for social innovation recently received $360,000 from the Natural sciences and engineering research council of Canada (NSERC) to build new cannabis harm reduction, education materials that will be made freely available to every single one of the 48,000 pharmacists in Canada. Support the show
This week in the hotbox, we pay tribute to our amazing and faithful listeners.Thank you to those who sent us stories and notes of love @primeaucannabis@plancnow@kellysgreenlounge @Strictly_Hippie@Canadian_StonerGirl@dopendisabledproductionsSupport the show
Annie and Amanda are back in the Hotbox for season 9!Today, we reflect on the past 100 episodes and the amazing guests who have taught us so much along the way.Support the show
This week we reflect on the past season and share a ton of laughs. Find your local MP: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/enSign the House of Commons petition:https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4643&fbclid=PAAaZQKZ1fv4xIaibNCn5YEQCkwRRn6SlkEfcGtNopyWHLWvMWz3bSu9bm7H4Support the show
This week, Annie and Amanda talk about the journey of creating a brand of cannabis and bringing it to market. Support the show
This week we are joined by Macky, host of High on HomeGrown Grown, the premier cannabis growing podcast. He shares his insights on the state of cannabis in the UK and we learn a little history along the way. Watch High on Home Grown on YouTube https://youtube.com/@HighonHomeGrown?si=HqHMXEoHQhNmCcANListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or where tou Listen to your favourite podcasts Support the show
This week we have our friend, Jess virtually in the hotbox to chat about what legalization looks like on the East Coast of Canada. We also chat about the role of "Influencer" in the cannabis space and her online magazine HIGH MOONConnect with Jess on IG @higherlivingjess and @highmoonmagazineSupport the show
This week, we recap our time in Ottawa with the Cannabis Council of Canada. We share what we learned what we did and why this event is so important to us. Support the show
This week in the HotBox, we welcome a true High Lady, Anna Sophia Kouparanis, of the Bloomwell group. She joins us to discuss the medical cannabis space in Germany and what adult use/recreational cannabis legalization will look like for Germany. Support the show
This week in the hotbox, we welcome back George Smitherman, President of the Cannabis Council of Canada (C3). We will be joining George and the C3 this year as the official podcast of their annual event, Grass on the Hill (GOTH) in Ottawa. We discuss the C3's involvement in tangible changes to the Cannabis Act in Canada and what changes need to be made to support and grow a thriving Cannabis industry. Support the show
This week in the hotbox, we are joined by Jen Meyers, producer of Manna. A quinisentially Canadian product, Infused Maple Sugar with a focus on minor cannabinoids. Recently, this Alberta Micro Processor was in the crosshairs of the AGLC and Jen shares that journey with us.Support the show
This week, we welcome Ousman Nauffer, founder and Master Grower at CannJah Pharm. Ousman shares his incredible journey of navigating the medical cannabis space and how he turned his passion for helping people into Barrie's first licensed cannabis grow. Find all CannJah on the OCS Flow Through. Support the show
We are back for Season 8!This season we are exploring cannabis on a Micro and Macro level. Micro, by learning about the varying laws across Canada and Macro, by examining cannabis legalization across the globe (and what other nations are learning from Canada) This week we chat about our summer break, and announce our newest partnership with our neighbour CannJah! Look for their products on store shelves now!Support the show
This week in the HotBox, we recount our 2023 visit to @Liftandco Toronto where we made new friends and visited with old friends like George Smitherman and Timmy and MaryJane and Brenda , Wallace and Spencer and we introduce a few exciting things for next season and of course, we share a few laughs. @Cann.Canada@thenoobieandthedoobie@canadian_stonergirl@primeaucannabis@cratercraterSupport the show
This week, Annie and Amanda have Nikki Lawley in the Hotbox. We catch up on the amazing work Nikki is doing and get deeper into the conversation about terpenes Listen to our first Interview with Nikki Season 4 ep. 43 to learn more about Nikki's Journey.@NikkiandtheplantSupport the show
This week in the Hot Box, we are joined by Collin Palmer, the Master Formulator of PAX.From terpenes to cannabanoids, we learn how temperature influences the consumption experience and how #PAX harnesses the power of high quality inputs for the ultimate vaping experience. Do not forget to enter our giveaway to win you very own PAX Plus! Details in the episode If you would like to support High Ladies Podcast, consider buying us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/HighLadies.Support the show
This week, we talk about the many places in the world where a person can lose their life over the possession, trafficking or even consumption of the cannabis plant. If you would like to learn more about cannabis incarceration in North America, follow @lastprisonerproject If you would like to support the podcast, consider buying us a coffee at buyusacoffee.com/highladiespodcastSupport the show
This week we have our old friend, Tommy Chong chat with us about his life legacy and 85th birthday Support the show
This week we reflect on goals and the growth of High Ladies Podcast. We disect our recent appearance on Canada's #1 Morning show Breakfast Television. What it means for our entire community and how we felt in the aftermath.Please like and leave a comment on YouTube so media everywhere begin to adopt the discussion as well.https://youtu.be/wh_4gWMOcXELet's make positive media coverage around cannabis the norm!If you would like to support High Ladies Podcast please consider buying us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/highladiespodcast#positivity #highladies #highladiespodcast #breakfasttelevision #morningtv #spotify podcast #podcasting #media #goals #impostersyndromeSupport the show
This week in the Hot Box, Annie and Amanda catch up with Jessie Lavoie, cannabis activist and founder of TobaGrown. Jesse updates us on the fight to grow four cannabis plants in Manitoba and helps unpack the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the ban on homegrown cannabis in Quebec.If you would like to support High Ladies Podcast, consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/highladies Support the show
This week in the hotboxAnnie and Amanda are joined by Dr. Echo, one of the toxicologists at PAX. Pax is the leader in Vape technology, both in flower vaporization and cartridges. We discuss why PAX is taking the extra steps to deliver the cleanest and safest vaporization experiences. *Giveaway* Connect with us on Instagram @hughaldiespodcast or send us an email at highladiespodcast@gmail.com for your chance to win a PAX PLUS (value over $300) courtesy of PAX. Connect with PAX on Instagram @PAX_officialBuy us a coffee @buyusacoffee.com/highladiespodcastSupport the show
This week Annie and Amanda take you all the way to Australia to learn about their fight to legalize cannabis. We are joined in the Hotbox by William Stolk @willysworld69 from the 'Who are We Hurting Army'. Cannabis is not legal in Australia, the medical market is difficult to access and there is no recreational market. William and his comrades have found some very creative ways to get their message out. Risking their freedom to free the plant they love!To follow along with the cannabis movement in Australia please follow @willysworld69 Follow Will's podcast @WillysWorldPodcast And connect with the team @byronbaycbdIf you would like to support High Ladies Podcast, consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/highladiesSupport the show
Welcome back for Season 7This week in the Hot Box Annie and Amanda catch up from the season break and discuss the Grandfathe of Cannabis Research, Professor Raphael Mechoulam. If you would like to learn more about Professor Mechoulam, please watch "The Scientist" on YouTube at https://youtu.be/csbJnBKqwIwIf you would like to support High Ladies Podcast, consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/highladies Support the show
This week in the hotbox, Annie takes us back to the beginning of podcasts. We talk garbage nuts and raising families. Special thanks to this Season's sponsor, Pop's Cannabis Stores in Ontario. With convenient locations and knowledgeable staff, look for one popping into your neighbourhood! Support the show
This week in the Hot Box, we chat with Kath Reilly, CEO of CannExpo Toronto. We chat about the history of Trade shows and the importance of bringing people together at these events. You can buy your tickets for CannExpo here --> Use code HighLadies3 at checkout for a $3 discount Special thanks to Pop's Cannabis stores in Ontario for sponsoring this season of High Ladies Podcast. Follow Pop's on Instagram @popscannabisFollow along with CannExpo events on Instagram @CannExpoTorontoSupport the show
This week in the Hot Box, we are joined by Krysten and Dave from Mad Hatter OG to learn about Delta-8 THC, how it came and left the Canadian market and hopes for the future. To learn more even about Delta-8 visit madhatterog.ca For more information about Organigrow's Cannabis Medicine course, register for the FREE webinar at https://organigrowcanada.ac-page.com/cannabis-medicine-webinarWebinar is on Monday March 13th at 7pm ESTThis season of High Ladies Podcast is sponsored by Pop's cannabis stores in Ontario. Watch out for a Pop's popping into your neighborhood. Connect with them on IG @popscannabisSupport the show
This week in the Hot Box, Annie and Amanda begin peeling off the layers of excise taxation in Canada. With the help of Dan Sutton, Founder and CEO of Tantalus Labs, we learn about taxation, where our money goes and talk about a better way to structure the system.Follow Tantalus Labs on IG @tantalus_labsFollow Dan Sutton on Twitter @DSutton1986Season 6 of High Ladies Podcast is sponsored by Pop's Cannabis Stores in Ontario. Follow them on Instagram @popscannabis to see when a store will be popping in to your neighborhood. Support the show
This week in the Hot Box, Annie & Amanda discuss the amount of waste, particularly consumer packaging, being produced by the recreational cannabis industry. Only a few more days to vote for High Ladies Podcast at the Toronto CannExpo Influencer awards! Voting is open February 1st-28th and you can cast your vote at https://cannexpo.ca/the-cannabis-community-influencer-awards/Special thanks to this Season's sponsor, Pop's Cannabis stores. With 22 locations across Ontario, their friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help! Use discount code HIGHLADIES6 at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount, Valid throughout Season 6 of High Ladies Podcast Check out Spencer Charles cannabis artwork on Instagram @cratercraterCheck out these awesome organizations doing right by the environment!@herbalistfamily@rewaste.ca@aqualitasinc@wyld.caSources & awesome articles https://www.leafly.ca/news/canada/single-use-plastics-are-a-plague-on-canadas-legal-cannabis-industryhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6687271- link to Ryerson research paper by Dorotea Bajic in articlehttps://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-packaging-sector-can-lead-way-out-of-environmental-tragedy/https://mjbizdaily.com/how-canadian-cannabis-companies-are-handllng-packaging-problems/Support the show
This week in the Hotbox, Annie and Amanda read some listeners notes and discuss love in all it's forms. Also we have share a special announcement with listeners.This season of High Ladies Podcast is sponsored by Pop's Cannabis Stores in Ontario. Pop into your local store and mention HighLadies6 for a special 10% discount on your purchase! Valid for all of season 6!High Ladies Podcast has been nominated for the Best Cannabis Related Podcast Influencer Award @CannExpoToronto! Voting is open February 1st-28th and you can cast your vote at https://cannexpo.ca/the-cannabis-community-influencer-awards/Support the show
This week, Alex, founder of the United Weed Worker Canada joins us to chat more about labour unions and employee rightsFollow United Weed Workers on Instagram @unitedwwcaAccess the United Weed Workers Resources at www.unitedweedworkers.comConnect with Green Team Solutions on IG @green_team_cannabis and at their website www.greenteamcannabis.comThis season of High Ladies Podcast is sponsored by Pop's Cannabis Stores in Ontario. Pop into your local store and mention HighLadies6 for a special 10% discount on your purchase! Valid for all of season 6!High Ladies Podcast has been nominated for the Best Cannabis Related Podcast Influencer Award @CannExpoToronto! Voting is open February 1st-28th and you can cast your vote at https://cannexpo.ca/the-cannabis-community-influencer-awards/Support the show
Health and Safety should be a top priority in any industry. No matter your views, we can all agree that everyone has the right to be safe at work. This week, we are joined in the Hot Box by Industry Labour Consultant and Cannabis Advocate, Stacey Watrobski @staceofbase85 from Detroit, Michigan. We discuss efforts being made on both sides of the border to protect workers in the cannabis industry from seed to sale. High Ladies Podcast has been nominated for the Best Cannabis Related Podcast Influencer Award @CannExpoToronto! Voting is open February 1st-28th and you can cast your vote at https://cannexpo.ca/the-cannabis-community-influencer-awards/Support the show
This week, Annie and Amanda recount their visit to ERBN Green Modern Market in Toronto. Creative Director, Mel Bozzo joins us in the Hotbox to discuss the future of cannabis friendly spaces. Visit ERBN Green Modern Market in person at 844 Dundas St W Follow on Instagram @erbngreenmodernmarketThis season is brought to you by Pop's Cannabis stores, in Ontario. Visit them online at popscannabis.comFollow Pop's Cannabis on Instagram @popscannabisSupport the show
Welcome back for Season 6 of High Ladies Podcast!This week in the Hotbox, we celebrate a few personal and industry wins, chat about the season ahead and debut the (soon to be hit) song CannaMom by Fendown.Season 6 is sponsored by Pop's Cannabis stores in Ontario, Canada. With 22 stores across Ontario, their knowledgeable staff and carefully curated menus have something for every consumer. Pop in to your local store! Visit them online at popscannabis.caFollow Pop's Cannabis on Instagram @popscannabisLyrics for CannaMom by FendownBig hips and cannabis She doesn't wear a braDirtiest feet that you've ever seen but it keeps her garden greenShe's got some kids that always need shoes, lunches made, clothing cleanShe knows of snakes and snails, puppy dogs tails, little girls with piggy tailsYet she hides in the closet just to smoke her marijuna And her husband calls her pretty and her kids still make her laughThey know that Sunday morning is not the time to wake herSometimes they don't fight and even pick some flowersBig hips and cannabisShe doesn't wear a braHair back in a ponytail, but down when she plays her manHere she comes in her minivan not thinking she's an outlawGotta get gotta get somewhere, gotta take someone to somewhere else. Support the show
The holiday season is just around the corner, and this week we share some of our favourite cannabis accessories and devices. If looking for ideas for your wishlist or for a friend or loved one, you'll find something for every canna lover on your list!@cdnlumber@grandmas_cottage_books@northernheightsco@highkoalatysmokeware@flowerstampede.buzz@nuveevwellness@blushleafbox@officialaerogarden@pulsegrow@thezencolife@naturelionmushroom ****USE DISCOUNT CODE HIGH15 at checkout****@tcheck.official ****USE DISCOUNT CIDE HIGH25 at checkout****Support the show
Annie and Amanda are talking CBD in the Hotbox this week with @reallycbdesiree from @medipharmlabs.Our most requested topic is, "What is CBD... and what are the benefits?"This is an @highladiespodcast intro to CBD!You can find @medipharmlabs products across Canada in both recreational and medical markets.Listen to High Ladies Podcast on all listening platforms. Support the show
This week Annie and Amanda have some fun in the hotbox. We share listener stories, go coast to coast with cannabis news and test some local homegrown cannabis with our #tcheck devicesRegister to attend Know your CBDs event here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/now-i-know-my-cbds-consumer-info-session-tickets-436134739747Huge thanks to @simcoecannabisshowcase@highonhomegrown@bitmepodcastSupport the show
This week, we are joined by the President of Cannabis Council of Canada to talk about activism and having your voice heard by our elected officials. Find the C3 at https://cannabis-council.ca/Support the show