The Cannabis Hangout

Hey friends! In this episode Sabah and Brannan share where they're at in life, personal journies, reminiscing on episodes over the last few years, providing a platform to learn and share stories with intention to break stigmas and shed light, and what it feels like stepping into a new season in your life, while confidentially welcoming change and staying open to the unique journeys were all on. Tune in, while they break it down for you one final time!

Meet Emir. He's the owner of the Dabhali mats that are made in Turkey. Hitting 19 countries in 3 years of business, these mats are sure to add warmth to your home and come in different sizes used for glass rigs and more. He's always been hustling from basketball cards, to shoes, to weed, he comes from a hard working family. He opens up about using cannabis for a sleep aid, digestion, and appetite help and how we're still explaining to our parents that a 9-5 job isn't what we're interested in settling for.

Meet Bri and James. Friends of ours that are a husband and wife power couple. There's a lot of depth in this episode with new perspectives to be found. We talk about the importance of being armed with knowledge and education, how cannabis is a superfood, using cannabis during pregnancy as needed, the history and experience of giving natural birth and being a Doula, and shopping for your cannabis, like you do organic vegetables. Tune in, while we share stories and get to know James and Bri on a deeper level.

Meet Calvin. Originally growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma he graduated from OSU and is a father who is passionate about creating, following his intuition and helping others. Always having the job throughout school of being an athlete, he shares with us what the journey has been like for him personally growing and finding himself after football was life. We have lots of nail on the head conversations in this episode, with solid advice and gratitude reflections. We talk about his love for pitbull cuddle bugs, being a father, tapping into your creative side, and getting out of the boxes that society and tradition puts us in. Tune in, while we get to know Calvin as he shares how cannabis slows down his overthinking, why there's power in talking to your plants and having the confidence to quit that 9-5 job and taking leaps of faith .

In this episode, we have the pleasure of circling back around with our friend Omeed who owns Evok cannabis. If you want to get to know him better, you can go back and listen to his first debut episode #184, where we chopped it up about his personal journey with cannabis and what the plant Evoks in you. Today, we're here to circle back around for an update! Now, there's a thriving business in Oklahoma, with around 45 employees, every single one being vital team members. We chat about their new volume based brand that's getting even more exposure to the people and community. Geared towards the everyday smoker, getting meds to patients who need them while making it more affordable, how we can do way more together than by ourselves and the beauty of full circle things happening around us. To learn more and connect with them, you can visit www.neighborhoodflower.com.

Meet Emily. She's the CEO of Grayline Supply in Edmond, Oklahoma. Having a background in nursing previously, she's used to wearing many hats. In this episode, we talk about the process of hiring good people on your team, crazy nurse stories, not making cannabis taboo for your children, along with some really solid life advice that she would go back and give her younger self, if she could. Tune in, while we talk about the packaging and supply industry, going international, and always focusing on detail and quality.

Meet Walter. He's always on the grind doing business and has his hands in cannabis banking and the processing side of the industry. He's a former championship athlete in football for the University of Tulsa, a college football coach and grew up in the “DARE” program as a kid from Shawnee, OK. We talk about Native American culture and the tribe he's a part of, how cannabis helps irritability and why packaging your product should be seen as an intention and how it goes a long way. Walter is very well spoken and was a delight to get to know, so don't miss it! Tune in, while we break it ALL down.

Meet Tyler. He's a husband and a dad and also the dispensary manager at Dazed on Route 66 in OKC. In this episode, he shares with us vivid memories from the first time he came in contact with the cannabis plant, first time experiences with his homegrow and the benefits of psychedelics, along with the importance of trying something different and being creatures of habit. Tune in, while we hear profound stories, the joy of freely sharing your cannabis knowledge with others to help them succeed and telling your mom weed will be legal one day when you are young. You're in for an insightful treat!

Meet Kristin. She's the COO of Tribe, which is an Oklahoma owned creative cannabis company. With an attorney background, she takes us through what she does day to day and her passion behind a well oiled company that's thriving. Located in Eastern Oklahoma in the Canadian river valley, Tribe focuses on quality from farm, to kitchen, to community. We chat about using cannabis for sleep and anxiety, soft serve Braum's cheat codes, along with startup businesses in Oklahoma. We get lots of insightful conversation in this episode, so tune in to hear from a woman who wears many hats and does it well!

Meet Emily. She's a freelance creative in the cannabis industry here in Oklahoma. She specializes in video production, photography, social media management and more! In this episode, we talk about taking a break from the Backwoods, using cannabis to get rid of her seizures, getting off antidepressants and anxiety medicine, along with setting a price for your value and being confident in the creative work you do. We also touch on starting from the bottom and working your way up to the position you're in now. Tune in, while we get to know Emily better and have insightful conversation.

Meet Lucas. He's with Spring Fed Farms, red river grown cannabis in southern Oklahoma. In this episode, he shares with us what it was like diving into the industry as a family business in Love County and how the dream of cultivating cannabis and having a business from it was once just a romantic thought that actually came to life. We also touch on how cannabis can teach you how dedicated you can be and not the lazy stigma. Tune in, while we get to know Lucas and his passion, along with the beautiful flower Spring Fed Farms provides to Oklahoma patients.

Meet Jon Kelley. He's the founder of Kavva brands here in Oklahoma. Whether you're ready to elevate your energy and increase your focus or quiet your restless mind and get some much needed sleep, Kavva has something for you! You can purchase their Joy and Sleep gummy's online and have it legally shipped to your door! In this episode, we get to hear from the perspective of a farmer, growing hemp and having control from the grow to the gummy directly, being around John Deere tractors all your life and having soybeans as a favorite to grow. We get to learn from Jon, along with his passion for farming and creating quality hemp products for people. So, tune in while we break it all down! www.kavvabrands.com Use discount code HANGOUT25 for 25% off your purchase to try out for yourself. Expires 12/15/23.

The Cowboy cup is Oklahoma's premier Cannabis Championship and arts festival happening December 8th & 9th in Tulsa Oklahoma! This event has all of the connections in one place, whether you're a grower, processor, or an artist. In this episode, we chat with the owners of The Cowboy Cup, Daniel & Greg. They share stories with us, while we get to hear how this festival came to life and the passion, with intention that's behind it. We're excited to be a part of this yearly event and can't wait to see it at a new location this December!

Meet Gerald. He's a celebrity photographer and videographer in the rap and hip hop world, cannabis space and lifestyle photography. He used to be a chef and loves a good grilling session and hanging out with other creative people. In this episode, we get to know him better as he shares times of having great opportunities with his career, while also using cannabis medicinally and recreationally and truly loving the work you do.

Meet Tessy. She's part owner of a family and female owned mom and pop brand, with a small commercial kitchen here in Oklahoma. Mittie's Medicinals is for the people, making each product with a purpose, passion and a story. Tune in, while we get to know Tessy and how she grew up surrounded by cannabis consumption with her own family and how she has helped heal loved ones with Opiod addiction, through cannabis. In this episode, we talk about the issues with government overreach in our state and we also take a spin to chat about micro dosing throughout your day and using functional mushrooms to better our lives and mental health. You don't want to miss this one!

Meet Alec. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee and Texas, he's one of the owners of Jagged Quail cannabis grow here in Edmond, Oklahoma. In this episode, we get to know him as Alec shares with us his first good time smoking in middle school, the importance of having support in what you do, along with sharing stories about “bringing the trap to life” for them now and doing what you love.

Meet Zach, AKA Hugh Glass. He's a local rap artist born in Woodward, Oklahoma and he just got done going on tour in the US with Jelly Roll & Afroman. In this episode, we get to know Zach a lot better as we understand how he grew up, where he came from and what motivated him. From moving around a lot growing up, being raised by a single mother, working hard for what your dreams are and fighting the balance of believing in yourself and more in this episode! Tune in, while we take him back to memories he hasn't visited in a while. You don't want to miss this one! @hughthedukeglass

Meet Shane. He owns 77 Extracts here in Oklahoma, which is a growing and processing company. They are slangin' terps in all 77 counties! He shares with us what it was like growing up in Wisconsin, hunting and fishing in the woods and building resilience as a young boy. Shane also tells us stories about what it was like buying his first 40 acres ever, growing cannabis in basements, learning about cloning and growing and harvesting your first quarter pound. We also talk about how important the standards are that we set, always seeing the best in people while knowing that anything is possible.

Meet Brittany. She was an RN for 10 years and initially was against cannabis. In this episode, she shares a vast amount of knowledge with us on pharmaceuticals and cannabis together, how to transition from the Big Pharma life to a more holistic approach, using the plant while pregnant and breastfeeding and what it's been like figuring out her own health battles with a healing plant. She's a student learning from The Cannabis Holistic Institute and she literally got off 7 different pain meds over a course of 6 months! She's a huge advocate for clean cannabis, growing in living soil and passionate about the importance CBD is to all of our bodies! Tune in, while we all learn a lot together with different perspectives. @brittanysandovalrn

Meet Lila. She's creative in many different ways, she's a mother, a plant medicine lover and so much more. In this episode we talk about using cannabis for anxiety and stress, having talks with your kids about cannabis consumption, and why CBD is entirely beneficial for supporting kids hormones and benefiting their Endocannabinoid system, which we all have. Lila owns Mimosa Creek Mixology, where she makes plant based libations and hemp infused treats, while bringing a visual presentation to her pop ups. Tune in, while we talk about certain cannabinoids that can reduce nausea, and the importance of training your bud-tenders to truly help patients. @mimosacreekmixology

Meet Alexandria. Aka Queen of the Sungrown on IG. She has rich knowledge through diverse experiences and has a big love for the outdoors and sungrown cannabis. She helps others step into their own unique paths with their skills and resources, while she loves her community and sharing what she knows. Calling in from Washington, Alex shares with us her Mormon upbringing, transitioning from Prozac to cannabis when she was younger and how her mom is her ride or die. In this episode, we talk about making bubble hash organic gummies, having a holistic approach to your health, the importance of taking time to play, homesteading dreams, microdosing cannabis and mushrooms, and believing in yourself to be a sovereign individual. @queenofthesungrown

Meet Katie. She's a lover of the cannabis plant, bees and fitness and the owner of Katie's Baebees here in Oklahoma. In this episode, Katie shares with us what it was like having thyroid cancer and undergoing multiple throat surgeries, taking RSO to heal, along with her answering all of the questions that we have about bees and the importance of sustaining healthy colonies and why raw organic honey, is the BEST. Tune in, to be inspired by Katie and to learn a lot that you didn't know before about bees!

Meet Jacob. He's behind the brand, Oklahoma Fungi, which is the #1 supplier of mushroom grow supply and education here in our state. He supplies over 20 stores throughout Oklahoma and sells directly to consumers online. In this episode, Jacob shares with us what it was like growing up in a private catholic school, with his personal evolution with Cannabis. We touch on getting incredibly stoned on danksgiving, paying it forward, how to tell if the mushroom is magic, how to store your mushrooms, and getting your whole family introduced to a healing plant and off prescription drugs.

Meet Drew. He's the owner of High Rise Wellness in Oklahoma City. They produce single sourced, solvent-less hash rosin and some quality flower in our home state! Drew went to Oklahoma State University and studied Horticulture, with intentions of growing cannabis. He was the first cannabis approved internship in Oklahoma too. We talk about hand watering plants twice a day, having connoisseurs from top to bottom on your team, and getting kicked out of the house for smoking weed at a young age. Tune in, while we break it all down!

Meet Colby and Stacy. A sister duo from Clinton, Oklahoma. They own and operate The Velvet Tiger dispensary in OKC, along with Talking Headz Coop. In this episode, you get to hear from two passionate and hilarious good souls that give off great energy. We talk about growing up in retail, being meditative with the plant and how it changes you, helping each other out and inspiring one another, while being a business owner, wearing many hats and loving what you're doing all at the same time! You definitely don't want to miss this one!

Meet Megan. She's a cannabis and psychedelic nurse consultant in Virginia. In this episode, Brannan picks her brain on how the laws are in Virginia with Cannabis and how she guides people with micro dosing and where her passion lies with helping people find affordable, quality medicine, and what patients can expect from Megan and A Higher Experience.

Hey friends! This is a Solo Sunday episode with yours truly, Brannan! While Sabah is away in the green lands of Ireland, Brannan catches ya'll up on a little bit about herself, the season of consumption she's in, what brands and products she's into right now, what her hobbies look like, and to answer some random questions, give you some freaky facts and maybe inspire you just a bit! So, tune in while she shares her heart and passion, all while getting to know Brannan better!

Meet Rand & Joe with Kuwalla Craft Garden. In this diverse episode full of knowledge, we talk about how the cannabis plant helps us view life and shift perspective properly and why the plant is crucial for mental well being and healing trauma. We also touch on the popularity of living soil, fertilization and microbes, building hugle beds, and break down what that actually means, along with questions you may have yourself! These two are a great duo that balance each other out with their skill sets and passions for life and what they do. Tune in, while we share laughs and stories about the herb, stinging nettle!

Meet Alana, aka Lala. She runs a women owned, organic living soil grow here in OKC. Tune in, while we get to know Alana on a deeper level, how she grew up and what brought her here with Banana Seat Botanicals and where the special name came from. We talk about using cannabis at a young age to cope with trauma, being drawn to healing with the land, a background in permaculture and making affordable medicine for the people!

Meet Keely. She's a community builder, a mamma, a vet, and the Oklahoma Marketing Director for Sensi Magazine. In this episode, we get to know Keely on a deeper level, her time spent in the military, breaking the stigma with her girls and her cannabis consumption as medicine, the OKC and Tulsa market, along with lots of solid advice from her too! Tune in, while we break it all down!

Meet Clint Walker. A professional skateboarder from Altus, Oklahoma. He also owns Green Bloc dispensaries here too. He has created a really cool culture around skating and cannabis has always organically been a part of it. Tune in, while we get to know more about Clint and talk about his first time experience smoking and ripping a bong, how he started skating at age 12, not letting others ever rain on your parade and how it's good to always learn a little bit about everything. In this episode, he shares lots of rad stories, being a great storyteller! So, tune in while we break it all down!

Meet Omeed & Josh. They are with Evok cannabis here in Oklahoma. In this episode, we talk about the perspective shifts this plant provides us, growing up in a Middle Eastern home, being rebels of the family, and showing your parents that cannabis is good. The boys share with us personal stories, how they came up with the name Evok, and maturing the industry by being legit and doing good business with good people and how your thoughts turn off upon entering a flower room. Tune in, you don't want to miss it!

Meet Bethany. She grew up in Oklahoma, currently residing in WA. This is an episode you don't want to miss! She's diverse, intelligent and successful. In this diverse episode, Bethany shares with us her personal journey with the plant, the rehabilitation facility for falcons and raptors, going through different stages with cannabis in your life, breeding in house for many years, starting her first grow in a trailer, and organically growing enough food to last you for the year. Tune in, while we get to know Falcanna as a wonderful and thriving company to work for, and where it started from.

Join us for another intelligent conversation with Alex Ritter, owner of Hermetic Flower Company here in Oklahoma. We tap into the history of cannabis, how the journey of the plant has evolved over the years and throughout ancient history, things we aren't totally familiar with, but lots of good insight to where one can learn more about the history of cannabis, in a whole different perspective.

Meet Mark. He's a military veteran and a previous police officer. Calling in from Vermont, he shares with us what the rules and regulations are like in his state, with him and his wife being cannabis cultivators in their small batch, living soil grow. In this episode, we discuss the disconnect there is with some of our parents generation with the view of recreational vs medical use. Tune in, while we get to hear another perspective from a new person in a place we've never visited.

Meet Ladye. She's a mother and a local cannabis creative photographer here in OKC and really enjoys supporting other businesses in the industry. She shares with us how and where her journey started with having the opportunity to capture the beauty of a plant, along with using cannabis to get off antidepressants and other meds she was previously taking. Ladye emphasizes that she counts on this plant for a perspective shift while cannabis has played a huge role on her mental and spiritual well being, impacting her greatly.

Meet Keti. She's from the country of Georgia, now living in Seattle, Washington. She's known as the @immigrantstoner on Instagram and we've always admired her for her beautiful aesthetic with her photos and creativity, with cannabis in the mix. In this episode we talk about how Keti likes to switch to CBD more on some days, what setting up a photoshoot entails, why you should only be following inspiring accounts on Instagram and how cannabis is seen very medicinal and a part of her lifestyle. Tune in while we get to know her and her passions more!

Meet Lauren and Wes. They own Friendly Market dispensaries here in Oklahoma. In this episode, Lauren shares with us what her addiction to Adderall was like and going to rehab, getting sober and allowing her cannabis journey to truly begin. She received her Masters in Addiction Counseling from UCO and they both live a vegan lifestyle with products that reflect that in their stores. Their also opening a cute little cafe in their dispensaries. We talk about how SQ788 originally came on the docket in Oklahoma with Wes's dad almost going to prison for weed. Tune in, to hear more about their new GemX app that's going to benefit the cannabis community in lots of different ways.

Meet Valin. He's a soil scientist and owner of Environmentals, which is a local soil production company here in Oklahoma. Originally from the Bahamas, his educational background is a Bachelors of Science from Oral Roberts University and he is passionate about teaching individuals about sustainability as a whole, but more specifically soil. Valin does soil quality consulting and production. In this episode, we learn a lot about regenerative farming and the importance of soil. You will want to hear this!

Meet Nick & Matt. They are Founder and Co-Owner of Leaf Logic Concentrates, a single source, solvent-less concentrate company based out of Edmond, Oklahoma. In this episode, we talk about what it's like slinging hash daily and taking care of the ladies at the grow. They elaborate on the hash making process and what that looks like, how music and cannabis really work together, and continuously having hash rosin thats always fresh. They share with us the vision behind the brand, how the logo came about and how their dreams are coming to life. Tune in, you don't want to miss this one!

Meet Roy. He studied biochemistry, is a scientist and dove into the entrepreneurial life at age 25. Calling in from San Diego today, he's the CEO of Bud Love, which is an herbal mixer that you can pair with your favorite cannabis flower and customize your experience, with 8 different flavors with over 13 different terpenes that are based off of different kinds of cannabis strains. In this episode, we talk about how marshmallow leaves are beneficial when inhaling, finding your own ratio and how CBG compliments THC. Tune in, while we get to know Roy's background and more about the brand Bud Love!

Meet Taylor. In this episode, Taylor shares about using cannabis for sleep, stomach issues and playing hockey growing up. We also talk about how he got his foot in the Oklahoma cannabis industry, how being with plants teaches you patience, and what it's like being happy with the entrepreneur's life and not compromising jobs for what you actually want to do.

Meet Mercedez. She's a part of Green Gorilla smoke shop here in Oklahoma City and she loves glass trade shows and enjoys creating rugs as a hobby. She loves to bake her own edibles and is known for her strawberry brownies. In this episode, Mercedez shares with us what sparks cannabis sabbaticals, how this plant helps her shut off intrusive thoughts and helps you turn inward and more in between!

Meet Nancy. She's a mother, a blunt rolling lover, and a wonderful plant mom with over 200 house plants! She went viral on Instagram for smoking a blunt in her plant room that has disco balls in it. Nancy enjoys creating moments, cannabis activism and worked on the campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan. In this episode, we touch on the importance of educating your kids about cannabis and not being shy about it and how this plant allows you to be more present with your feelings.

Meet Chet. He's the owner of The Lettuce bar, which is a dispensary in the heart of Oklahoma, in Choctaw. He grew up in northern California, Houston and Oklahoma. The vibe of his spot is an apothecary meets saloon, with premium medicinals at a fair buck. Chet's a creative and likes photography, to write, design art and to travel. In this episode, he goes down memory lane with stories from the past, the health benefits of cannabis, consuming raw cannabis, and what it would have been like if we had legal access to cannabis when we were in school.

Meet Randon. He operates Well Rooted Genetics here in Oklahoma and he's a connoisseur of consumption, with food and cannabis! He's a big foodie and has a memory with smells that take him back, while he just finished hosting a “Seed to Bud” dinner event in his home. In this episode, Randon shares with us what it was like being prescribed Marinol as a young teenager for severe migraines and other issues he was having. We talk about the importance of setting a leadership tone, how there's beautiful diversity in the Oklahoma cannabis market and how he enjoys a good cannabis salad mix, smoking different strains throughout the day. We even touch on recreational marijuana not passing in our state. This conversation has a lot of depth to it you'll want to hear!

Meet Dan & Christie. Owner and marketer of The Laughing Goat Cannabis Co. here in Oklahoma. In this episode, Dan shares his experience on what it's like having ruptured discs and getting off meds and smoking weed instead of taking pain pills. They both share how this plant has benefited their lives in many ways. We discuss how there's limitations on buying flower but you can go into a liquor store and buy however much alcohol you want to. Also, there's some fun facts about goats you don't want to miss!

Meet Mel. She's a passionate advocate for the Cannabis plant, a Cannician trainer, a mother and a part of Papa Jesus Farms here in Oklahoma. She's always spreading the love and we appreciate that! In this episode, Mel shares with us how her parents sent her to a drug rehab and counseling for cannabis back in the day, getting off prescription drugs and self medicating with cannabis, how she benefited from using cannabis while pregnant, and using the plant for social anxiety, along with her dreams to make hash someday, that she's manifesting.

Meet Nathan & Joe. Nathan is a Veteran and the founder and CEO of Nature's Key. Joe is the co-founder and is interested in cannabis research, innovation and development. In this episode, we get their perspective on the bill for recreational cannabis passing in Oklahoma, the Battle Buddy formula and why it's so powerful, lab testing in our state, how to stay consistent in an inconsistent market and what it's like guiding patients from the beginning of their journey with products they can rely on. They share with us the importance of gratitude and harnessing the power of your own thoughts. Tune in, to get to hear more about what you can look forward to in 2023 from Nature's Key. www.natureskey.us

Meet Nikki. She's a traumatic brain injury survivor, and LPN and a very passionate cannabis advocate. Calling in from Buffalo, New York, she shares with us what patient licenses look like there and how she had to go to Canada to be able to get her medicine. Nikki grew up on the war on drugs and was a previous Dare program graduate, at one time. She shares with us how she was able to come off 16 different medications, how she journals about her experience with cannabis, and what it's like to be turned on by the terpenes! You don't want to miss this episode.

Meet Kennedy. She's a Cannabis advocate and a local bud tender at Mosaic dispensary in OKC. In this episode, she shares with us her favorite terpenes and the importance of education, using cannabis as a crutch vs medicine, the bond of smoking with your partner and it being a love language, how this plant can help prepare you to socialize and the power of micro dosing with psilocybin mushrooms.