Mindy Segal always fantasized about being a chef. When she was a child, long before the Food Network existed, she and her brother managed imaginary restaurants and invented their own television culinary show. They often pretended they had the privilege … Continue reading →
Most of the time, people search out specific career paths. But sometimes, passion for a specific career path eventually finds the person. For Margo Vesely, Illinois NORML Executive Director, working in the cannabis industry was not always a career goal. … Continue reading →
Chris Lee always had an interest in film and photography from childhood. One of his earliest memories was asking his parents if he could use their camera. His parents told him it would be a waste of film. Lee’s inclination … Continue reading →
When dispensary licensing stalled last year, many applicants and entrepreneurs had to adapt or dissolve. For The Doobie Room dispensary applicants, the adaption started when one of them had the idea to start a podcast, as an extension of The … Continue reading →
“All advocacy is, at its core, an exercise in empathy,” said former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Podcast host Mr. Cannabis Sativa, aka Dan Scotland, founded I am Cannabis Sativa Podcast as a peer oriented space … Continue reading →
The dream goal for many artists is to earn a living on the work they create. For the last eight years, Chris Bigalke, known as the artist Showdeer, has been living the dream. Showdeer, owner of I Heart Weed, designs … Continue reading →
We are pleased to introduce Triple Hippie to our “Cannabis Art” series. Triple Hippie, located in southern Illinois, has been using art in one form or another as an outlet for creative energy and emotional expression for nearly their entire … Continue reading →
They may not be your normal superheroes, but if you’re on the South Side of Chicago and in emergency need of a lifesaving smoke shesh with some conversation, Mr. and Mrs. WeedMan are there to save the day. Mr. and … Continue reading →
Losing her job at a dispensary was a massive shock to Justine. Her career goal always had been to involve herself in the cannabis industry. To provide support, Justine’s friend Shawnae visited. While there, Justine’s life partner, Cole (host of … Continue reading →
After a smoke session with her husband, The Sesh Queen noticed a “Lifted Convos” to the topic of discussion. That was the moment she thought, Why not record what my guests and I are talking about for others to listen … Continue reading →
