Stories

What Cannabis Yoga on a Santa Monica Rooftop is Like

Richard casually asked me: "Hey Chingwa, there's a cannabis yoga event happening this Sunday and I have an extra pass. You want to come?" I have not attended a formal yoga class in years. But as a fervent sto... Read More...

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend the 420 Games in L.A.

The 420 Games' motto is "achieve, support, and educate". Focused around the main event, a 4.20-mile running course, it also had a series physical events such as: BMX, yoga, skateboarding and mini-competitions. ... Read More...

21 Savage Reasons Dope Magazine’s Cannabis Event was Legendary

DOPE Magazine hosted the Budtender Appreciation Day (B.A.D.) Party in Los Angeles. The B.A.D. event was a special invite party for sponsors, collectives, brands and budtenders. The goal and message of the ... Read More...

‘Hollyweed’ Prankster Surprises Us at ShowGrow’s Cannabis Event

While attending Get Lifted, a cannabis event hosted by ShowGrow's LA Dispensary, the Hollyweed Prankster, Jesus Hands, showed up and took us by surprise. Located in the downtown core, the event venue was p... Read More...

How The Founder of Dope Magazine Got Me High

The CannaCool Lounge was an Award show honoring Emmy Award-winning TV personality Montel Williams. He was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for using his celebrity status to bring awareness to medical... Read More...

A Beginner’s Guide to Marijuana and Yoga

I recently read something on creativity... "There could be a thousand ways to be happier, healthier, and creatively richer, but because we find ourselves comfortable in our beliefs, we fail to ... Read More...

Why Lola Lola’s Co-Founder is a Branding Wizard

Meeting Michael Garganese, founder of the Cannabis brand Lola Lola, reminded me of Roy Choi, the Owner of Kogi Food Trucks. If you don’t know Kogi BBQ, their empire revolutionized the food truck industry. ... Read More...

Who Were the Stand-out Vendors at the Big Industry Show?

I arrived at the L.A. Convention Center 30 minutes early for the BIG Industry Show. The Staples Center is next door, I had time, so I quickly ran over to see if the Shaq Statue was up (it wasn't). I got inside ... Read More...

Who Were The Superstars at The High Times Business Summit?

Pre-Event Thoughts As a relative newcomer to the cannabis industry, I was pretty damn excited, but also a little nervous. It's kind of intimidating when you feel like you have so much to learn before you ca... Read More...

Should You Join the Marijuana Industry?

Past Everyone remembers their first time. For me, I was a skinny, pimply kid in high-school. It was right after my exam at the start of summer vacation. This would be my reward and I was always curious, so why... Read More...

How to Act Less Stoned at Cannabis Business and Networking Events

Entrepreneur Insights: Founder, Maxim Zavet of Emblem Cannabis LP

Simon Sinek, Lewis Howes and Daymond John talk Entrepreneurship

Leaf Toronto launches Canada’s first business accelerator program

Influencer Marketing Strategies for Cannabis Brands

Do you have a proper business goal for your cannabis startup?

Setting up a Corporate Structure for your Cannabis Businesses

What Cannabis Infused Poutine at a Secret Pop-Up Dinner Looks Like

See Inside the Green Market Toronto Pop-up Event

Cannabis smokers come out to their Asian-American parents

L.A’s First Ever High Gamer Tournament

10 Awesome Matching Gift Ideas for the Cannabis Couple

Checking Your Phone Before You ‘Wake and Bake’?

How Virtual Reality and Cannabis Are Intersecting