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http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Copy-of-Copy-of-1456-x-180-LARGE-Leaderboard-Ads.png DUTCH VALLEY FARMS Family focused, BIPOC, Queer owned and woman run, Dutch Valley Farms is an Oregon-based cannabis farm that is upholds Oregon’s DANK craft cannabis reputation to the highest degree. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/7-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5-300x300.png In 2010, Dutch Valley Farms founder, Anthony Palacio’s family’s world was turned upside down when a neurologist uttered words that no parents hope to hear: “Your son is on the autism spectrum.” Tired of sleepless nights and the frustrations that come with seeing your child suffer, Anthony and his partner started to research tools that could help their son’s quality of life. One of the tools that seemed the most promising: CANNABIS! After countless hours of learning and exploring the benefits of this amazing plant, Anthony, like many parents of children with disabilities, came to the realization that without more research, this remarkable tool couldn’t reach its full potential. Anthony has been on a mission since to grow the best cannabis and to advocate for research on how cannabis can help people with disabilities. Dutch Valley Farms was born from this mission and they are setting an example for what the sustainable, craft cannabis industry should look like everywhere. “My family and what we have created here…. it is special. I have always believed it is best to go into battle with people you trust and we have been through Fires, Ice Storms, the pandemic and other issues together. We made it past the other side and we are stronger because of that. I think the Sky is the limit.” – Anthony Palacio, COO and owner of Dutch Valley Farms and Permaculture Solutions Honoring the land they reside on, Dutch Valley uses natural products, OMRI listed fertilizers, beneficial fungus, microbes and natural predatory insects for IPMS and sustainable farming practices to ensure their flower is free of toxins or chemicals, for both the consumer and the environment. Their sister brand, Permaculture Solutions, offers top quality rosin, bubble hash and soon a new edible line. Dutch Valley Cannabis is so on the cutting edge of sustainability that they even capture all rain storm water run off from the facility as well as the A/C and dehumidifier systems. In fact, the capture is large enough to water the entire grow operation that they bypass the need to pull from the local watershed. It doesn’t stop there, either! They capture the nutrient wastewater and use it to fertilize a vegetable garden. BELIEVE US when we tell you that this flower is DANK, sustainable, ethical and simply beautiful…the Tokeativity HQ Team did a visit to Dutch Valley Farms and we saw it with our own eyes! They even play music to their plants to keep the vibes high! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-300x300.png When I tried the Banana Puddintain strain by Dutch Valley Farms, I was immediately enamored with the gorgeous, chunky and sparkly presence of these big, beautiful buds! On the first puff of my bong my mouth watered with those delicious terpenes and flavonoids coming in strong. Easy on my lungs, this strain was a delight to toke and made me feel super relaxed and happy. Perfect for a wind down, the DVF Banana Punch had me chillin hard and feeling good. Their flower is just the kind of fire that we love here at Tokeativity, after a long day of smashing the patriarchy! Dutch Valley Cannabis is crushing it so hard that their craft grow operation is expanding! In late 2021, the team is thrilled to move up to Tier 2 licensing and they are expanding their production to a second facility! Their sister brand, Permaculture Solutions, is also expanding production of their top notch rosin, bubble hash and edibles! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3-300x300.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2-300x300.png We could not be more stoked to support craft, family farms like Dutch Valley. When you buy their flower, concentrates or edibles you know that you are 1. Getting a quality product that is free from toxins, pesticides and bull shit 2. Supporting a BIPOC, queer owned and woman operated farm 3. Supporting a family who is expanding and creating opportunity for their farm fam to make a real impact on the future of cannabis research and science, specifically for people with disabilities. When you are at the dispensary next time ask your budtender more about the farms that you are buying from! Know where your weed is grown, how and by whom! It makes a real difference in real people’s lives in this exciting time in the cannabis legalization movement. Read more about Dutch Valley Farms HERE and if you are in Oregon, make sure to try some Dutch Valley Cannabis and support their amazing farm. The post The Biz Buzz: Dutch Valley Farms appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

Social media has become a platform for the legal cannabis industry to not only display their brands but create a community revolving around the plant. Women, in particular, have found success in promoting brands, educating, and taking followers from all over the world on a journey of cannabis legalization creating relationships with these fans. Through this, they have a global reach to make a change and are jumping at the opportunity. A quick search on any popular social media site will bring up everything from Women Cannabis Business Owners, to Women’s Veterans Support Groups all based around this beautiful http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_4719-640x300-300x141.jpgfemale plant. But its more than just a group on social media, these women are there to lift each other up by making connections, supporting businesses, and offering resources to other female-run organizations with a desire for everyone to succeed. It is a new level of compassion being brought to the table that allows for collaboration benefiting all parties involved. Groups like Women Grow, Tokativity, Women Leaders in Cannabis, Grow Sisters and Women & Weed are actively pursuing a change and equality in the legal cannabis industry. Using meetups, online classes, educational events, lobbying, and support groups they are being the voice of not only gender equality in the industry but also help break the stigma of the traditional “stoner”. BY: Chelsea Smith IG: @thebakedunicornqueen Read the entire article over at Candid Chronicle The post Candid Chronicle: “Cannabis, Social Media, and the Women Behind it” by Chelsea Smith appeared first on Tokeativity® - The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. View the full post

.fusion-gallery-1 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;} The governor of Texas recently passed a heinous abortion bill that effectively bans abortions at SIX WEEKS — a timeline where many women may not even know they are pregnant yet.⁠ ⁠ Activists have vowed to fight this new law that is being said to be the strictest since the Roe V Wade decision…but in the meantime, women need help getting safe access to reproductive health care. We’ve teamed up with the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) to help spread the word and get donations coming in. WRRAP is a non-partisan, non-profit organization helping women gain access to safe, legal abortion services and emergency contraceptives that works directly with pre-qualified, reputable reproductive health clinics across the U.S. on behalf of disadvantaged women in need and gets them the funds within a week. “As the largest and only independent national abortion fund supporting folks in all 50 states, we hear every single day about the impact of state bans, and Texas is by far the most alarming. As more and more people will now be forced to leave their communities and get care at clinics in other states, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting folks who need abortions and the providers that are able to see them, no matter where folks seek care. Abortion care can’t wait and WRRAP is ready to help.” Sylvia Ghazarian, Executive Director/WRRAP Please consider supporting WRRAP today .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post What Do Abortion and Cannabis Have in Common? appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

Tokeativity Founders, Lisa Snyder and Samantha Montanaro, share a special message about their 5 years together in collaboration, since the launch of Tokeativity in Jan 2017. Join them on Wednesday, Jan 19th from 4-6pm PST / 7-9pm EST at their 5th Bday Bash! RSVP for free here to get connected into the global cannabis feminist community! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post A Special Message from the Founders of Tokeativity appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

For folks those of us living in Missouri, the November 2018 election will always mark a historical event. It was then that Article XIV of Missouri was amended to allow patients of the state of Missouri access medical Cannabis. By early spring of 2019, the MOCANN BIZCON Expo by Midwest Canna Expos, was held at Union Station in St. Louis, MO. This first of its kind convention and expo provided future patients and industry hopefuls the opportunity to connect with vendors as well as gain firsthand information on the emerging industry. Flash forward to 2021 when a fellow Tokeativity member, Leah Maurer, introduced me to Karin Chester-Spinks. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-Midwest-Canna-Expos-Karin-Chester-Spinks.pngKarin Chester-Spinks I found out that Karin was the woman behind Missouri’s first ever Cannabis Convention and Expo. I jumped at the opportunity to meet this woman that put on one of the most impactful and empowering events I’d ever had the opportunity to attend. We scheduled a 30-minute meet and greet; but two and a half hours later, I realized I had only scratched the surface on the impact Karin is having on the Missouri Medical Cannabis Industry. Karin played an integral role in the 2016 medical cannabis initiative in Missouri but was 200 signatures shy of getting the measure on the ballot. In 2018 Karin became the campaign coordinator for the ballot initiative that ultimately passed, allowing for medical cannabis to become legal in Missouri. It was during this time that Karin mastered the art of event planning and once Article XIV passed, it was a no-brainer that Karin needed to plan an event. I asked Karin what 5 things she was most excited about for this year’s upcoming expo on August 11 & 12, 2021: This year’s expo will be a hybrid event; held in person and virtually. Missouri Medical Patients will have the opportunity to attend the virtual patient track for free. We’re also pleased to announce the new addition of our industry career fair on August 12th. Network with potential employers, learn about the most prominent cannabis companies, and interact with others excited about this rapidly developing industry. This year attendees will receive demonstrations from Chef/ Chocolatier Christopher Elbow from The Funny Bone Chocolate out of Kansas City, MO. A career fair will be held at this year’s expo for a $25 fee. This includes a resume editing and distributing service at no additional cost! For the second year in a row, MOCANN BIZCON will hold the Greenway Industry Awards at the end of night one of the trade show. The Greenway Industry Awards recognizes those nominated and voted on by Greenway Magazine readers as being Leaders in Industry and Advocacy. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-MOCANN.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-MOCANN-2.pnghttp://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-MOCANN-3.png In wrapping up our talk Karin shared that one of her favorite things about what she does is “being able to employ people”, and shared upcoming career opportunities within her organization. “We’re looking for Brand Ambassadors”….“I’m excited about Midwest Canna Demos. Missouri Canna Demos will be hosting pop up events at licensed facilities throughout the state.” Anyone interested in learning more about the position can go to: https://midwestcannademos.com/services For more information on MOCANN BIZCON Convention and Expo, Midwest Canna Expos, and Midwest Canna Demos, go to: https://mocannbizcon.com https://www.midwestcannaexpos.com https://www.facebook.com/MidwestCannaDemos https://www.instagram.com/midwestcannademos #MOCANNBIZCONN #MISSOURICANNABIS The post Top 5 Most Exciting Things to Look Forward to at the Missouri Cannabis Business Conference (MOCANN BIZCON) this August appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} Do you have an opportunity you want to share with the Tokeativity community? Job, interview / press opp, etc? Send it here, we'll curate the best matches and share them. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post Pass it Forward appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

In July 2020, we joined The Floret Coalition, an anti-racist collective of small businesses in the cannabis and cannabis-adjacent space supporting and funding equity-oriented actions via monthly donations and social campaigns. Together, this collective raises funds and awareness for organizations prioritizing the needs of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities. To date, The Floret Coalition’s 135+ brand members have donated over $60,000 to organizations so far. “The wisdom and expertise of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous people are foundational to cannabis culture, yet they have been and continue to be disproportionately policed and punished for their participation in and contributions to it. Melanated communities bear the deepest scars of the misguided war on drugs. We can’t undo the past, but we must work diligently to ensure a fair and equitable future.” In March 2021, the coalition donated $10,470 to Soul Fire Farm, an Afro-Indigenous centered community farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty in the food system. Their food sovereignty programs reach over 60,000 people each year, including farmer training for Black and Brown growers, reparations and land return initiatives for northeast farmers, food justice workshops for urban youth, home gardens for city-dwellers living under food apartheid, doorstep harvest delivery for food insecure households, and systems and policy education for public decision-makers. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Equitable-Giving-Circle-Tokeativity.png This month, Tokeativity, along with other members of the Floret Coalition, are donating to Equitable Giving Circle,a community of people committed to creating peer-led, community-funded, transformational change. Their work aims to build immediate and increased equity throughout Portland’s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities through a combination of fund development and network building opportunities that center economic equity. Currently, EGCs main initiative is feeding BIPOC community members with fresh weekly CSA boxes purchased from local BIPOC Farmers. If you want to become a part of The Floret Coalition’s efforts to give back to Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities, getting in touch with Broccoli Mag. Shout out to the Floret board @mennlay, @shop_shaw, @msgoodegg for highlighting this month’s organization. The post This month, we’re donating to Equitable Giving Circle with The Floret Coalition appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

By Chiara Juster http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/4.png Tokeativity is the global cannabis feminist community, you’d be hard pressed to find a member who isn’t close friends with a cannabis consuming mama if they aren’t one themself. This story is about a Canna Mama and her partner who are in need some support – please take action below! Maria (Juanita Maria Kinsey) is a cannamama like so many of us. Maria grew up in Florida, a place as different from the PNW & Northern California as one can imagine. As a seventeen-year-old Maria had a daughter, like many kids that age the allure of her friends and their fast Florida lifestyle prevented her from being the parent her family would have preferred. Her family made the decision to raise that child, the child of a child. She was still young and turned her life around heading west to the fabled lands of Mendocino. In Mendocino she found her soulmate. Colby Standley was a generational grower, the type of guy they only make in the mountains. She was in love. He was in love. The love that people only dream of. Colby & Maria grew a beautiful life together, and beautiful flower too. Maria saw firsthand how cannabis medicinally benefits people. She watched as those suffering from cancer were provided unspeakable relief. She made the moral decision to disseminate medication to those who were suffering free of charge. Not like anyone could charge much in Mendocino, cannabis was the biggest industry in the area. While the grey market evolved Maria & Colby remained compliant with guidance from the Sheriff. She grew to appreciate the quality of all things that enter her body, fruits & greens alike. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Blog-Long-Images.png Maria suffered from secondary infertility. Colby and Maria longed for a baby, they tried and tried. Colby’s heart broke watching his wife repeatedly miscarry over eight long years as they struggled to grow their family. Though enchanted with the beauty of Mendocino Maria did not forget her family back in Florida. Her elderly grandmother required a home health aide which was incredibly expensive. She wanted to help her family. In Northern California cannabis grew like the weed it is, in less fortunate states the price of flower easily demanded five times what it did back West. An ill fated decision was made and flower diverted out of state. Maria and Colby loved their dogs, they had four dogs. Colby considered his parents his best friends, beside his wife, and left two dogs with his parents when he and Maria took an RV trip to Florida with the other two dogs and fifty pounds of Mendo flower in August 2017. While Maria was out shopping in Tallahassee, Colby was relaxing at the RV with the dogs when suddenly he was surrounded by heavily armed authorities, his first thought was for his dogs as he pleaded for them not to be shot. The dogs were hauled away to the pound and Colby to jail. When Maria went to bail him out she was taken into custody. Fortunately, Maria’s daughter from her teens was now an adult and rushed to successfully rescue the dogs. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/3.png Maria and Colby were allowed to return to California while on bail. The requirements were very restrictive including drug testing twice a week which could only be conducted 120 miles from where they lived at the cost of $240 a week. This was a huge burden both logistically and financially. They were unable to comply with the restrictions and bond was rescinded. In March of 2018 Colby turned himself in, unable to comply with the burdensome restrictions. Three weeks later Maria found out she was expecting. At last!! This excitement never dissipated though she was taken into custody a month after her husband. Maria gave birth behind bars November 27, 2018. She was shackled as she was transported from jail to the hospital. When people give birth while incarcerated their families are not informed. Maria had an amazing older brother, he and his wife, themselves doting grandparents, eagerly anticipated the birth of this child that they would lovingly welcome into their home. They knew the time had come when they didn’t hear from Maria. The absence of the daily call sent a message louder than any voice could. They waited three long days before receiving a call from the hospital that Maria had given birth and was transported back to jail, and that Rainbow (her real name shall remain anonymous per request of her guardians) was waiting for them to take her home. Maria had been lucky in a way that parents on the outside would never deem as lucky, she had a cesarean section meaning that she was able to stay with her baby for those three too short days instead of having her newborn ripped from her arms that very day. When Maria’s brother and sister-in-law arrived at the hospital they were overwhelmed with how kind everyone was, it was unanticipated and over the top. He asked why everyone was being so nice and was hit with a sad truth. Most babies weren’t as lucky as little Rainbow, having a loving family to take her in set her apart for the vast majority of babies that were born to the incarcerated and the hospital staff was filled with joy knowing that this baby was loved. It wasn’t until sentencing, in May, 2019, that Colby laid eyes upon his daughter for the first time and Maria saw her for the second time. Their attorney advised them that a sympathetic substitute judge was on the bench that day who would likely make them an offer better than they would see again, well below what the prosecutor was offering and far below the 75 years they were facing had they been convicted at trial on charges of cannabis trafficking, conspiracy to traffic, and using the RV to traffic . This Judge, true to their attorney’s words, offered Maria 6 years 3 months and 2 weeks, Colby received one less year due to his clean record. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-1.png Today Maria and Colby sit behind bars longing for the day that they will be reunited with one another and their little Rainbow. Maria’s first daughter as well as her brother and sister-in-law regularly bring the now toddler to visit her parents. “That’s mommy’s house,” the child cries out with glee when they approach the institution. Mommy and daddy aren’t allowed any communication given that they were co-defendants, yet their love continues to grow. Maria has taken her time behind bars to better herself as best she can. She formally studies horticulture– the food they grow is for staff not inmates. One of the things that Colby has always loved about Maria is that she isn’t vain, makeup isn’t her thing, but taking care of her body is important to her. Sunblock isn’t provided behind bars. Laboring in the Florida sun takes its toll on one’s skin. One of the things she uses her scarce commissary funds on is sunblock. As someone who appreciates sungrown food she laments what counts as food behind bars. For her recents birthday her friends made her a cake using crushed up commissary cookies mixed with creamer. A far cry from prior birthdays for the organic loving foodie who loves Thai food. As a dog lover Maria has been fortunate to participate in canine training. This gives her the opportunity to touch something warm and loving, though who she truly longs to hold is her little Rainbow. Colby was recently transferred to a community release program where he works in craft service– this doesn’t mean he gets even a morsel of extra food. As a guy who loves to cook (he admittedly loves to cook and clean!) he can’t wait for the opportunity to prepare meals for his own family. He has said that nothing is more gratifying than cooking a meal for his family and watching them enjoy it. True to the spirit of Tokeativity, Maria and her fellow inmates operate as a collective. The hygiene products provided to inmates aren’t the best for their skin and hair. There’s no shame in a little dandruff for which the inmates must spend $10.85 for a bottle of Head and Shoulders. Maria and her friends share shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and the like that they purchase at vastly inflated prices at the commissary. When there is an indigent female in their group they make sure she is included and suffers no further indginties for lack of funds. They all suffer enough as it is. When released before the winter holidays 2023 Maria will be reunited with her husband and child. Thanks to her brother there won’t be a custody battle. Most women who give birth behind bars face an uphill battle upon their release. Is it within the best interests of the child to return them to a mother in name only? Maria is the best mom that she can be while behind bars, she has always had constant communication with her daughter and is very much a part of the toddlers life. As a community we must come together and call attention to the fact that women continue to be arrested for cannabis. As mothers and daughters we have a moral obligation to ensure better conditions for those of us who are incarcerated including massive reform of the system that tears families apart and rips babies from their mothers arms. Maria will never be able to breastfeed her baby, Colby will never stay up nights changing diapers and soothing his baby, invaluable time has been lost. What we can do is let them know that they are not forgotten and help smooth the path for when they are released. Please consider supporting their Go Fund Me Incarcerated for Marijuana- Family Needs Help. Tonight when you tuck in your sweet one, or when you pass a child on the street, think of Rainbow and her parents who want nothing more than to be reunited. If you’d like to write to Maria (her first name, Juanita, must be included) or Colby they can be reached at: Juanita Maria Kinsey N10929 Gadsden Correctional Facility 6044 Greensboro Highway Quincy, Florida 32351-9100 Colby Standley K30356 Tallahassee CRC 2616A Springhill Road Tallahassee, Florida 32305-6739 The post Birth Behind Bars: Let’s Support This Canna Mom! appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

An Oregon-based business accelerator that’s designed to bolster the skills of female cannabis entrepreneurs, boost their opportunities and make their young marijuana firms “investment-ready” has kicked off. The Initiative launched its first intensive three-month program last week, focused on providing advanced business skills and expert advice to nine early-stage cannabis companies founded or co-founded by women. “The goal is to accelerate these businesses – help them get exposure and become national brands, and help grow their revenue while in the program,” said Amy Margolis, founder of Portland-based The Initiative. The program will conclude with the entrepreneurs making pitches for further funding to potential investors. […] The following is a list of the marijuana companies the first group of entrepreneurs represent, and who is being trained: Barbari: Meryl Montgomery and Valarie Cooley Hana Medicinals: Amy Risch Leif Goods: Carrie Solomon and Jody Ake Ma’at Botanicals: Delia Olsen and Luke Olsen Make and Mary: Yvonne Perez Emerson Stoned Free: Heidi Marks The Teapad: Raven Duckett Tokeativity: Samantha Montanaro and Lisa Snyder Verte Essentials: Blair Lauren Brown Read the rest of this post over at Marijuana Business Daily’s website. The post MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY “Female-focused cannabis business accelerator launches first training program” by Jeff Smith appeared first on Tokeativity® - The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. View the full post

Tokeativity members are a bad ass community of movers and shakers in all different stages of personal and professional development within the plant medicine and feminist movements around the globe. We have found each other because we see the vision of what a different world could look like and we want to make that vision a reality. Here at Tokeativity HQ, it is a top priority to hear the needs of the community and create spaces for forward momentum, where everyone can connect, create and learn. Together, we are the movement and collaboration is essential! We survey our members twice a year to get feedback on the direction of our efforts and we are so excited to share with you what the feedback was from our Summer 2021 Survey! Check out the results from the first survey that was sent in December of 2020 here and keep reading below for the most recent findings! We know that CONNECTION is a core need of all humans and during this pivotal time in herstory, Tokeativity is working hard to support the connection of our members. As stated in our Womanifesto, we envision a world in which the cannabis, psychedelic and intersectional feminist movements heal our communities and our Earth and there is a thriving, supportive community for all cannabis loving women to know one another. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;} Download the Tokeativity Summer 2021 Member Survey Report >> http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2.jpghttp://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/5.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/6.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/7.jpg http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8.jpg .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post The Future of Tokeativity: Member Summer Survey Results! appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

I used to be a Wine Mom… Until I Replaced Wine with Drinkable CBD By Samantha Montanaro http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-2-1024x1024.png If you are anything like me you have been drinking alcohol more often during the pandemic. I know many of you are like me, in fact, because numerous studies have shown that middle aged women have had the most dramatic increase in alcohol consumption during pandemic times in comparison to any other demographic. We know why – this shit is stressful! Life was already stressful for parents who are juggling kids, careers, homes, friends and everything else. Add uncertain pandemic times to that mix and we are all one mishap away from a total breakdown. My (conservative, non cannabis consuming) neighbor told me the other day that she was cracking a bottle of wine at noon nearly everyday simply to deal with parenting two kids under the age of 7, schooling and working from home all at the same time. She also spoke to how crappy and stressed she feels and how it is not helping anything…. but she is desperate for relief every single day. Drinking is so ingrained in the fabric of our society, it is hard to imagine our lives without it. It was my pure pleasure to give her a couple bottles of my not-so-secret weapon to productivity, health, relaxation, joy and sanity: Danodan, a USDA Certified Organic, water soluble CBD elixir and ZV Botanicals CBD Bitters (organic, 100% woman owned) to add to any drink of her choice. Have your cake and eat it too, sister friend! Refreshing, relaxing cocktails without hangover, inflammation and all of the other negative side effects of alcohol. Pinch me! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-1-300x300.png I love drinking delicious things and I know so many other people who do too! I am so incredibly stoked about CBD cocktails for this reason! I don’t have to stop drinking altogether – I am just changing what it is that I am drinking. Here is my go-to recipe for a CBD cocktail that has endless possibilities: http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/4-1-1024x1024.png I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE COCKTAILS! And my body, mind and spirit are thanking me for it! Cannabis asks us to take our healing into our own hands. Cannabis asks us to listen deeper to what our body and spirit is telling us. Cannabis is gentle and loving to our bodies and that is something that any mom can get behind! No payment was exchanged for this promotion, ya’ll. I really just love these products that much. They are changing my life and I am excited to watch companies like ZV Botanicals and Danodan innovate consumption for future generations! CHEERS TO THAT The post I used to be a Wine Mom… Until I Replaced Wine with Drinkable CBD appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

All across Oregon, women are taking leadership roles in the emerging cannabis industry http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/caef12af-0c51-4f20-956c-91e434a3d66e-large16x9_TheFactory1-300x169.jpg Southern Oregon is well on its way to enjoying more of the legal cannabis lifestyle as new women-led and women-focused events encourage community, education, normalization and, of course, fun. Tokeativity, a Portland-based cannabis community for women that hosts everything from socials to business workshops, is expanding down to the Eugene area. Co-owners Lisa Snyder and Samantha Montanaro are launching the chapter June 1 and are working with the board of Women Leaders in Cannabis, a women-run, women-focused group led by Heidi Fikstad, owner of Moss Crossing, and Anna Kaplan, operations manager at Sugartop Buddery. “Southern Oregon will be our sister cities,” says Snyder, who is also the founder of Tokeativity. “We are excited to support and start branding outside of Portland.” The post MAIL TRIBUNE “Women and weed” by Liz Gold appeared first on Tokeativity® - The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. View the full post

@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important;}} Now that’s what I call a CANNA MOM event!! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tokeativity-Canna-Moms-May-2021-Mommies-and-Mary-Jane-Panel.pngMommies & Mary Jane group talk all things canna moms WOW! HUGE THANK YOU to all the folks that joined us from around the globe with us on May 8th to celebrate CANNA MOMS! Together, we shattered stigmas, discussed political and civic action around parental and cannabis user’s rights, and set the stage for cannabis consuming mothers and parents around the world to learn from one another, ask questions, connect and get inspired by industry leaders and pioneers from around the world. This event was produced by Lisa Snyder, Wendy Mintey, Samantha Montanaro, Nickia Delware & Casey Wiser, aka Tokeativity HQ. We are a global community of active cannabis consumers and business owners that believe in cannabis normalization, equity and empowerment of a modern consumption culture. Our community connects through creative, social, and political, intersectional feminist forward activities and marketing campaigns that work to create radical, positive change. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tokeativity-Canna-Moms-May-2021-Tokeativity-HQ.pngFrom left to right Samantha Montanaro, Lisa Snyder, Casey Wiser, Wendy Mintey, Nickia Delware & aka Tokeativity HQ We appreciate all the support from our Corporate Members, Herbl, Pax, Sensi Magazine, our main event sponsor, Weed Mom, our collaborators & media partners (see full list below). We had 4 back to back hours of panels, discussions, Q&As, networking, dancing, seshing! Not all sessions are recorded, so you joining the live event is a must to really get all the juice, connections and high vibes we put out at these events! Check out our MUSIC TO TOKE TO, inspired by our Canna Moms event, curated by Nickia Delaware and the photo booth pix below! Here’s a list of all the magic that happened. If the session did have a successful recording, it will be available in our video library in the weeks after. Check back on the Tokeativity Video Library often for updates on this AND past events you might have missed! LIVE / NON RECORDED SESSIONS & GUESTS Dancing with DJ Frenchie Speed Networking, brought to you by Women Empowered in Cannabis Hang and Sesh with Tokeativity Industry Leaders – Beth van Elswyk, the Hemp Huntress of Hoi Polloi Advisors Black Mothers and Cannabis with Tiffany Watkins, Founder of Vanguard Media Online and Bianca Prachyl, Founder of Bliss Molecules. Tarot Readings with Coco Bridges: Conversations about Race, Equity & Inclusion with Mskindness B. Ramirez RECORDED SESSIONS & GUESTS http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tokeativity-Canna-Moms-May-2021-Gee-Williams.pngGee Williams Founder of RUMEDII & Black British Autistic Autism, Children & PCOS with Gee Williams, Founder of RUMEDII & Black British Autistic Talking to your kids about Cannabis with Mskindness B. Ramirez, Author The Roots Family’s Very Special Garden Learning to Write for Print & Web with Katy Isben, Founder of Sweet Jane Magazine The High Guide hosted by Creative Cannabis Entrepreneur and Vanderpop Founder, April Pride New York Legalization Update with Tanya Osborne, Founder of The Canna Diva & Event Director of Women Grow Cannamom Social Media Influencer 101 with The Mommy Jane Herbal Care Ritual Workshop for Moms with Women Weed Wifi (Amanya Maloba & Janice Ibarra) Confident Activism: How To Use Your Canna Mom Voice for Consistent Change with Leah Maurer, Co- Owner of The Weed Blog Talking To Your Kids About Cannabis A group discussion with Canna Parent network Mommies and Mary Jane How to talk to medical staff about your pregnancy with Kelley Bruce, Founder of Cannamommy.org http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tokeativity-Canna-Moms-May-2021-Mskindness-B-Ramirez.pngMskindess B. Ramirez in her new “Canna Mom Get a Light?” T shirt The Dark Side of the Womb: Mother Wounds, Mother Loss with Tokeativity Chief Creative Officer Nickia Delaware and Tokeativity Co-Founder Lisa Snyder Cannabis and Pregnancy Loss Moderated by Tokeativity Co-Founder Samantha Montanaro, with guest panelists Adelia Carrillo, CMO of EventHI, Chiara Juster, ESQ and Celia Behar, Co-Host of I’d never thought I’d say this, Co – Founder of The Lil Mamas and Mellow Out Mama Being the Mom You Want to Be… with Cannabis Hosted by Danielle Simone Brand, Author of “Weed Mom: The Canna-Curious Woman’s Guide to Healthier Relaxation, Happier Parenting, and Chilling TF Out” and special guests Marissa Fratoni, Ishqa Hillman & Xandrea James Canna Mom Inspo with Jade Daniels, Co-Founder of Ladies of Paradise Comedy with Angie Stocker Live Crafting with Angela Stocker, Founder of Highly Crafty http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tokeativity-Canna-Moms-May-2021-Pregnancy-Loss.pngCannabis & Pregnancy Loss Panel Blunt Blown’ Mama Live Podcast Hosted by Shonitria Anthony with special guest Keira Sumimoto, founder of Cannabis & Parenthood How We Normalize Cannabis for Mothers through CBD hosted by Bianca Snyder, Founder of High Society Mama and special guests Jennifer Skog, MJ Lifestyle, Jessica Bates, Moon Mother Hemp, Whitney Beaty Self-Love & The Path of Enlightenment with Lucid Kween – Self-Love & Energy Mastery Coach Tokeativity continues to lead the charge in bringing the feminist and women’s cannabis community together, no matter where someone lives at our Community Events. Attendees can be as “out” or as anonymous as they want on our platform – this ain’t no zoom call! Guests can listen in or share their screens and interact. Anyone 21+ can register and claim their sliding scale, starting with free, tickets at Tokeativity.com/events Participate in the movement and become a supporting member! A portion of our proceeds go to non-profits we care about. Tokeativity hosts monthly socials covering taboo topics as the cannabis and psychedelic movements pick up speed. Every event features 25+ guest speakers & sesh rooms like Canna Moms, Hemp Talk, Black Women In Cannabis, Music, Movement, Live Podcast Recordings, Conversations about Plant Medicine, Self Healing & More! For more information on Tokeativity and this event, we encourage you to follow @Tokeativity on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn or AND – become a member through our membership website, Tokeativity Connect. HUGE THANK YOU TO Our Community Sponsors Our Community Contributors CannaNurseHeal Hand Crafted Hemp Teas, Tinctures and Roll-ons Sierre Siemens MommaE Carlton 13 Rose Glow Tea Room Yvonne Brown Front Row Travels EmilyJane Susie Sativa .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;} @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important;}} Music to Toke to .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important;}} Photo Booth Pix – Scroll to find yours! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;} Join us at an upcoming event! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 5% !important;padding-right : 5% !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 5% !important;padding-left : 5% !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;} The post The Canna Moms Tokeativity Social 2021: Recap, Photo Booth Pix & Music to Toke to appeared first on Tokeativity®. 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In this video, recorded live at The Psychedelics & Plant Medicine Tokeativity Social on March 13, 2021, Libby Cooper, President & Co-founder, Space Coyote talks about weaving the psychedelic experience into design and branding. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 About Libby Cooper 1:37 What does Space Coyote make? 3:08 Libby Cooper is a designer by trade 4:56 What is the psychedelic experience? 10:00 Drawing inspiration 15:15 Space Coyote in Canada? 21:40 Ethics 26:45 Samantha Montanaro joins the conversation 38:51 Using plant medicine for wellness ABOUT TOKEATIVITY: Tokeativity is The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. We are a global community of active cannabis consumers and business owners that believe in cannabis normalization, equity and empowerment of a modern consumption culture. We connect through creative, social, and political, intersectional feminist forward activations that work to create radical, positive change. Participate in the movement and become a supporting Corporate, Business or Grassroots member at tokeativity.com/members! Save 20% off your Business or Grassroots membership with coupon code news20. Learn more about our Corporate Membership offerings at Tokeativity.com/collaborate and contact us directly to get your company connected to our global community. Add this video to your own Tokeativity Member Library FOLLOW TOKEATIVITY: https://instagram.com/tokeativity Tokeativity on YouTube https://joinclubhouse.com/club/tokeativity https://twitter.com/tokeativity https://instagram.com/tokeativity https://tiktok.com/@tokeativity https://pinterest.com/tokeativity https://medium.com/@tokeativity ABOUT THE TOKEATIVITY SOCIAL: Coined “A Beehive of Actives” by Rolling Stone, this digital event will feature speed networking, guest speakers & sesh rooms like Black Women & Cannabis, Cannamoms, Hemp Talk, Movement, Live Podcast Recordings, Conversations about Plant Medicine, Self Healing & More! Be as out or as anonymous as you want! Listen in or join via video and connect with women across the globe! RSVP to an upcoming event at http://Tokeativity.com/events ABOUT LIBBY COOPER Libby is the President & Co-founder of Space Coyote. In less than 2 years, Libby has led Space Coyote to be a top 20 preroll brand in California. Space Coyote is now one of the fastest growing woman owned / operated cannabis companies, and is sold in over 350 dispensaries. Before founding Space Coyote, Libby was the Creative Director at Eaze, California’s largest cannabis retail platform. While at Eaze , Libby built and launched multiple cannabis brands. Libby truly believes in smokable, potent products, affirming that women can be stoners and being a stoner is celebratory. ⁠ Learn more about Space Coyote at https://spacecoyote.org. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post An Exploration of the Psychedelic Experience through Design & Branding with Libby Cooper, Co-Founder of Space Coyote appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

Thank you to everyone who attended The Pride & Equity Tokeativity Social and to all of our amazing collaborators! For those who want to support them, we’ve linked their accounts below, please give them a follow. We had an amazing time with some incredible folks in the industry! Below is a list of all the sessions we had. If they were recorded, they will be available in our video library, accessable to Tokeativity members, the weeks to follow. Make sure you are a member on the site to get alerts on access to the videos. Grassroots, Business & Corporate Members get free access to all video content! You can upgrade your account at any time to get access to all of our videos. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-Pride-Equity-Dawsheeda-Dawson.pngDasheeda Dawson, Global Cannabis Advocate & Founder of The WeedHead http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-Pride-Equity-Laganja-Estranja.pngQ & A with Laganja Estranja, American Drag Queen, Choreographer & Cannabis Activist, Seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race with Lisa Snyder & Nickia Delaware http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-Pride-Equity-Keilo-Beatie-Coral-Cove-Wellness.pngKeiko Beatie, Director of Education & Outreach Coral Cove Wellness Retreat RECORDED MAIN STAGE Q & A with Laganja Estranja, American Drag Queen, Choreographer & Cannabis Activist, Seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race with Lisa Snyder & Nickia Delaware Dasheeda Dawson, Global Cannabis Advocate & Founder of The WeedHead Keiko Beatie, Director of Education & Outreach Coral Cove Wellness Retreat RECORDED SESSIONS Accessible Edibles with LEVO How to Get Your Business Funded with Khadijah Adams, Cannabis Investor & Founder of “Girl Get That Money How to Write a Cannabis Industry Resume with Samantha Montanaro, CEO & Co-Founder of Tokeativity How to Apply for a Social Equity License with Timeka Drew, Founder of Biko Flower How to Build a Luxury Cannabis Empire” with Susan Hwang, CEO of BEST Dispensary and President of Daily Dose, Mama Su Luxury Bongtique and Bonnie & Clyde Black Women in Cannabis Open Mic Hosted by Bianca Prachyl, Founder of Bliss Molecules Live Crafting! Learn to Make A Pendant Banner with Angie Stocker, Founder of Highly Crafty Stories from the Dyke Frontline hosted by Beth van Elswyk, Co-Founder of Hoi Polloi Advisors & Jenae Williams, Tokeativity Chicago Lea The Intersectionality of Pride & Cannabis with Marie Montmarquet, Co-founder of MD Numbers, Inc. Story Telling Roundtable with Barbari & Sway Blunts The Secret History of African American uses of Psychedelics with Loretta Mary, Founder of Canna Tunes http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tokeativity-Pride-Equity-Social-Accessibles-Edibles-with-Levo.pngAccessible Edibles with LEVO NON RECORDED SESSIONS & CONVERSATIONS – AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE LIVE EVENT Dancing w/ DJ Joy! Hang and Sesh with Tokeativity Industry Leaders – Beth van Elswyk, the Hemp Huntress of Hoi Polloi Advisors Canna Moms hosted by Katy Isben, Founder of Sweet Jane Magazine & Lori Lord, Founder of Natural High Company & Co-Founder of Fully Integrated BRIDGES: Conversations about Race, Equity & Inclusion – White Privilege with Mskindness B. Ramirez Fat Kid Dance Party with Bevin – 30 min movement & sesh Check out the photos from the event! Here’s the link to the photo booth – Download yours if you snapped one and tag us in it @tokeativity. Thank yous! Congratulations to the winners of our giveaways! If you missed the presentation by LĒVO, they are doing a discount this weekend only for TOKEATIVITY – use code TOKEATIVITY for 15% off a Levo II now until Sunday at midnight! – https://levooil.com. We’ll be working on the recordings over the next few weeks. Check out the video library from previous events and stay tuned to email and social for updates on all things TOKEATIVITY! HUGE THANK YOU TO our corporate members, Herbl, PAX & Sensi Mag and all of their employees in attendance, our Business Hour partner Women Empowered in Cannabis, and our event sponsors LEVO & Pleasure Peaks. Thank you to our supporting Business & Grassroots members, the support that you are providing with your monthly contribution helps bring these community events to life! Upgrade your membership today and support the movement – Tokeativity.com/members. Shout out to our Business Members that were in attendance LEVO Fenix Feathers Danielle Simone Brand Tiffany Watkins // Vanguard Media Online SWAY BLUNTS Bianca Prachyl Our Grassroots Members in attendance Adrienne Dean, Esq. HighFelicia Freddi Mary Jane Virtual Chiara Skittlez Dana Miller Anna Wolfson Our Community Contributors for this event Hybrid Social Haumea Provides Boutique Style CBD Products Canipreneur Fenix Feathers Athena and Rebecca Snow Dr. Leah-Cannabis Educator Jeana Flávia timeka highsocietymama Kaya Harvest Want to contribute? Use the “add link or logo to page” during at our next event! 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Use code news20 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 5% !important;padding-right : 5% !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 5% !important;padding-left : 5% !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post The Pride & Equity Tokeativity Social 2021: Recap, Photo Booth Pix & Music to Toke to appeared first on Tokeativity®. 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.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} April 28, 2021 06:02 ET | Source: Marigold Marketing & PR Toronto, ON, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning cannabis marketing and PR firm, Marigold PR, today announced the agenda for its second annual Womxn, Wellness and Cannabis Conference (WWC Conference) on May 26-27, 2021. Hosted in celebration of the feminine cannabis and psychedelic experience, the largest free event of its kind provides a unique opportunity to network with industry trailblazers, in an inclusive, fun and educational online environment. In association with Platinum Partner Lift & Co. Expo, North America’s largest cannabis industry conference and tradeshow, WWC Conference will feature two full days of engaging panel discussions, keynotes and live Q&As, with day one committed to cannabis and day two dedicated to psychedelics. Highlights of this year’s event include talks on: The International Cannabis Industry: Charlotte Bowyer (Head of Consulting, Hanway Associates), Priya Mishra (Hempvati), Barinder Rasode (CEO of Grow Tech Labs), Maya Glogowski (Vice President, Cannabilog & Business Development, WomenCanCann) and Ulla Haaning Singapuri (CSO, KannaSwiss) Compliant Marketing: Sarah Clowater (Cannabis Consultant), Alison Gordon (Founder and former CEO, 48North), Heather Schurr (Director of Operations, CFN Media Group) and Katie Pringle (Co-Founder & CEO, Marigold PR) Evolution of the Psychedelics Industry: Barinder Rasode (Co-Founder, Havn Life), Salimeh Tabrizi (Co-Founder, Canadian Psychedelic Association) and Stacey Wallin (CSO & Co-Founder, Numinus) Patient Insights: Ashleigh Brown (Founder, SheCann), Ashley Keenan (Journalist & Communications Specialist), Sabrina Ramkellawan (Co-founder, Knowde Group), and Dr. Jenna Valleriani (Director Patient Advocacy, Canopy Growth Corporation). Cannabis Operations: Loretta Eldridge (Marketing Leader, EQUA Specialty Risk Partners Corporation), Kayla Mann (CFO, Habitat), Dr. Toni Rinow (CFO and Global Operating Officer, Neptune Wellness Solutions) and Theresa Robert (Vice President Finance, Mariwell), Spearheaded by Marigold PR, with assistance from an advisory committee of industry experts, this year’s conference is sponsored by VIP Partners Flow Scientific and VIVO Cannabis. Flow Scientific supplies therapeutic naturally sourced terpenes, while VIVO Cannabis provides medical and adult-use cannabis products and services. Katie Miller, Sales and Business Development at Flow Scientific, comments, “Flow Scientific is proud to partner with WWC Conference and promote industry inclusivity. As the wellness landscape continues to develop, participating in thoughtful discussions with passionate contributors is essential to support product innovation”. Attendees are encouraged to register to claim their free ticket here. In addition to comprehensive free programming, WWC Conference provides participants unparalleled opportunities to forge relationships with industry influencers, through exclusive ticketed networking events. VIVO Cannabis’ Carole Chan, Chief Commercial & People Officer, says, “We’re excited to collaborate with WWC Conference this year. Now more than ever, women coming together during the peak of a global pandemic is critical to supporting mental health and wellness. Patient, consumer and employee needs have changed dramatically over the last year, and its impact is shaping the future of the cannabis industry.” WWC Conference is supported by media partnerships across the cannabis and psychedelic industries, with CFN Media Group, PsyIndex, CannabisNewswire, PsychedelicNewswire, Truffle Report, Cannabis Retailer, StratCann, Flush, Canndora, ADCANN, Tokeativity, WEiC and Cannabis Prospect Magazine championing this year’s event. For more information on WWC Conference, please follow #WWCConference on Twitter and Instagram, or visit https://wwcconference.com. About Marigold Marketing & PR Marigold Marketing & PR is an award-winning marketing and PR firm for licensed producers and national brands. Marigold offers full-service packages to clients that include branding, social media, PR and publicity and integrated marketing. Marigold creates results-driven marketing campaigns of all sizes, leveraging paid, owned and earned media. Marigold makes an impact for clients through awareness-building campaigns, industry focus and excellent service. Learn more about Marigold’s all-encompassing services here. The post Marigold PR Announces Agenda and Expert-Driven Lineup for Second Annual Womxn, Wellness, and Cannabis Conference appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AndreaBeaulieu_CreativeLadyDirectory-300x300.jpegImage courtesy of creativeladydirectory.com “I have to make a big change now” said Studio Linear founder, Andrea Beaulieu, as she was laying next to her daughter at bed time, feeling heart race uncontrollably. She felt like she was about to die. Enough was enough. Most adults have experienced a moment similar to this. That “AHA” moment where you realize that you, and only you, are going to make the change that needs to happen for your physical, emotional and spiritual health. That moment, for Andrea, wasn’t the usual and all-too-common-these-days “I have to stop drinking alcohol now” moment. This moment was loaded with many layers of choices that were about to affect Andrea’s business and her ability to provide for her family of four. This was complicated. Big Alcohol, after-all, was funding Andrea’s business and as the Creative Director for wine and beverage campaigns geared towards moms it was Andrea’s job to know and love that alcohol she was creating designs. “This really pissed me off. It really started to bother me that the messaging for these alcoholic beverages, targeted to women and mothers, was that as moms we couldn’t deal with it ourselves…that we need alcohol to manage the stress of parenting.” – Andrea Beaulieu In this compelling interview below, Tokeativity Co-Founder and CEO, Samantha Montanaro talks with Andrea about going from Wine Mom to Canna Mom, as well as how Andrea pivoted her creative agency, Studio Linear, from alcohol to Cannabis! As Cannabis is legalized and marketed to massive audiences of new consumers, innovative cannabis and CBD brands are re-defining the stoner stigma and changing the world with their beautiful imagery absent of tie dye, stoner bros and women in skimpy clothes. Andrea and her team at Studio Linear are on the cutting edge of futuristic, beautiful and clever Cannabis branding, design and content creation that is genuinely changing the way consumers feel about weed, CBD and the array of many products. “The future of cannabis branding is about a lifestyle. It will become so normal that we will start seeing incredibly packaged brands on the shelves of Target” – Andrea Beaulieu Packaging, advertisements, billboards – this imagery really does influence the way people feel about everything. Behavioral data is worth more than oil these days. Brands have incredible power over human behavior. Cannabis branding has so much power and Studio Linear is using this power for good. The self healing revolution is HERE and women like Andrea are leading the way. .fusion-gallery-1 .fusion-gallery-image {border:0px solid #f6f6f6;} Studio Linear is accepting new clients who are looking for design services for new brands (or an existing company rebrand), logos, package design, websites, social media content and more. Check out studiolinear.com for more information and listen in on this inspiring story of how Andrea turned her pain into power. ALSO: Watch this recording of Andrea telling her story Live at the CBD Tokeativity Social in September 2021. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post Quit Like a Woman: From Wine Mom to Canna Mom appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

Erica Fuller has been an active Grassroots Member since February 2018 and has attended over 37 Tokeativity events! She is the Founder of Fuller Strategies, a Political Consulting Firm and is passionate about being a major dot connector in Oregon and beyond. She is running for Centennial School Board At-large Director Position 6. If you live in the centennial district in Gresham, OR, Please Vote for her on 5/18! Follow her on Instagram! The post Tokeativity Member of the Month – Erica Fuller appeared first on The Global Feminist Community. View the full post

Social Equity Policy Initiatives in Cannabis Are All the Buzz… by Allison Holmes http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-1024x576.png THE COMPLEXITIES OF SOCIAL EQUITY I started this project looking to make a list of “The Top 10 Equity Bills and Initiatives” being implemented around the country and quickly discovered that claims of equitable legislation live on a pretty broad spectrum. So what is equity, exactly, and how do we ensure it through policy? WHAT IS SOCIAL EQUITY Equitable cannabis policy acknowledges that historically persecuted populations have limited access to the knowledge, money, and support they need to successfully conduct business within the cannabis industry. Equity focuses on dividing resources proportionally to the needs of those involved in order to achieve a fair outcome, so any equitable program must provide a boost into the industry for people who may not have the same capital, connections, or education as their white, male, able-bodied counterparts. According to the Social Equity Legislation in Cannabis: A National Study of State and Local Programming, “less than ⅕ of cannabis business owners identify as being a person of color” and 100% of the respondents to this study said that state and local governments aren’t doing enough to change this. It’s not enough to simply expunge the records of folks who faced criminal charges for marijuana possession, while that is an important step, it leaves the rest of the staircase totally unaccounted for. Equitable drug policy means undoing the harms caused by the War on Drugs and offering direct and specific support to the people most impacted by marijuana prohibition, disproportionate arrests, and incarceration. Programs that aim to be equitable must include a pathway to prosperity that creates opportunities for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander and other people of color who face economic marginalization and have been most profoundly impacted by the failed drug war. HOW EQUITY IS BEING LEGISLATED “Without considering real estate support, legal support, securing operating capital (without losing equity), normalization campaigns, and a focus on real community reinvestment, social equity programs will not be able to support economic development in disproportionately impacted communities.” – Timeka Drew, operating social equity license holder and seasoned cannabis industry executive Establishing equity through legislation requires a nuanced understanding and a truly holistic approach. It must account for access to funding, specialized licensing programs, ongoing training and professional support, and reinvestment into black and brown communities. Access to Capital The Social Equity Legislation in Cannabis: A National Study of State and Local Programming surveyed equity programs and operators about the barriers that prevent entry into the industry, “100% of the respondents said that access to capital was the biggest need and challenge.” The study goes on to say that access to fairly structured capital, in non-predatory form, is essential, ‘It is crucial that social equity applicants have access to start-up and ongoing funding… in order to survive.” Examples of funding include reducing or eliminating application fees, grants, low or no interest loans, free rent, and rent assistance. Licensing “”Equity applicants” are a very specific form of equitable policy that is supposed to be narrowly targeted toward ensuring the ownership of the legal industry includes those who have been disproportionately impacted. Because of crony capitalism making licenses very limited, we have to force the government to allow us to own our piece through the law, which mandates a certain number or % of licenses go to impacted people.”” – Jason Ortiz, Minority Cannabis Business Association There is no one single way to set eligibility for equity applicants, each state and locality devise different ways of determining specific eligibility requirements. Most legislation requires equity applicants to have long-term residency in certain zip codes that had high numbers of cannabis-related arrests, a maximum income, and to have had a cannabis-related conviction or arrest. Equity applicant eligibility should be specific and tailored to the context of the community in which it is being implemented. *** Don’t miss Timeka Drew’s talk about “How to Apply for an Equity Lisence” streaming live from the Pride & Equity Tokeativity Social happening on Saturday, June 12. RSVP for free today! Professional Support “Equity applicants are by definition impacted individuals who are often expected to have a level of business acumen that’s comparable to an MBA. If an equity applicant doesn’t have the resources to properly vet a predatory operating agreement or what it takes to stand up a business, then how are they supposed to have a shot at retaining any upside let alone open their doors?” – Hilary Yu with Our Academy It is imperative that programs provide equity applicants with direct support throughout the process of application and continued mentorship into business ownership. Examples include: professional support in navigating the application process, education on ownership rights to prevent exploitation, business coaching, mentorship, and ongoing access to training, and legal services. Community Reinvestment “The War on Drugs devastated communities by stealing opportunities connected to jobs, housing and education. Without projects and funding focused specifically on addressing these harms created by racist and classist policies, social equity programs will continue to fall short in connecting the dots between the wrongs created by the War on Drugs and the revolutionary concept of an industry that is invested in righting those wrongs.” – Timeka Drew, operating social equity license holder and seasoned cannabis industry executive Because the harms of the drug war have been so exhaustive and far-reaching, there is a great need for expansive and in-depth reinvestment into black and brown communities. Equity programs use their platform to ensure the reallocation of cannabis tax revenue be funneled into impacted communities in the form of direct investment. Funding for restorative justice, equal education, access to health care, affordable housing, and home ownership, etc… IMPACT AND RESPONSIBILITY White folks who have benefited from the use of cannabis or profited off of a legal cannabis market should be using their privilege to advocate for those most harmed by the War on Drugs. This is an opportunity to repair the damage that was done. Legalization cannot be equitable unless it starts off as equitable, the intention is to give the communities most impacted by prohibition a head start in an industry that will take off. Utilize our platforms and privilege to increase awareness, get involved politically, share generational wealth, invest in a support structure to help Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander and other people of color prosper in this community. CONCLUSION I’m writing this piece to leverage my whiteness and my access to social capital to encourage Tokeativity members to understand and support equitability within the cannabis industry as legalization sweeps across the United States. It’s important to acknowledge that cannabis equity legislation can only do so much; we must work together to create pathways to prosperity in all aspects of our society. It’s overdue, but I’m excited to see the cannabis-loving community upholding this conversation and doing something about it. The attention being paid to equity and the diligent activists of color refusing to settle for anything less has me feeling hopeful about the impact this industry will have in this world. So look into what’s happening in your state and in your community and get involved! I’ll end this piece with a reflective statement from the cofounder of The Social Impact Center, Kristen Lovell: “Social Equity is a struggle that may not ever be won, but must alway be fought for. There are 48,000 collateral consequences of a conviction. Simple things, like housing, employment, and voting rights are affected when an individual undergoes incarceration. Families are broken. Education is withheld. Neighborhoods terrorized. Black and brown bodies profiled. Lives change course forever. There might never be adequate reparation, but healing from the War on Drugs is a process we must all dedicate ourselves to if we wish to consider ourselves cannabis community members. You can be a colonist or a community member. A community member can not fight for licensing without expungement, or for banking without refunding recompension, or for taxation without community reinvestment.” – Kristen Lovell, long time cannabis activist and head of brand at Biko Flower The post Social Equity Policy Initiatives in Cannabis Are All the Buzz… But, What Defines Equitable Policy? appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

5 Queer Musicians to Listen to Today by Nickia Delaware 1. Arlo Parks http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2-1-300x300.png Born Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho, Arlo Parks is an openly Bisexual British indie-pop singer/songwriter & poet. Album – Collapsed in Sunbeams (2021). Listen to “Cola” 2. Chanti Darling http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-300x300.png A Portland, OR Retrofuturist electro-soul group fronted by Chanticleer Trü, who you may know from their former band Magic Mouth. Album- RNB VOL 1. (2018). Listen to ” Casual” ft The Last Artful Dodger 3. Leikeli47 http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/5-artists-to-follow-300x300.png VA born, NY raised advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. Known for being super private, she always performs with a balaclava or facemask and has not released her real name to the public. Album – Wash & Set (2017), Acrylic (2018). Listen to “Money” 4. Tash Sultana http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/5-300x300.png Gender fluid Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and engineer. Known for her viral bedroom recording of their single “Jungle” Album – Flow State (2017), Terra Firma (2020). Listen to “Free Mind” 5. Steve Lacy http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1-300x300.png Bisexual singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer from Compton,CA. Best known for his work with the band The Internet. Solo Album – Apollo XXI (2019). Listen to “Dark Red” The post 5 Queer Musicians to Listen to Today appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} This week, we are celebrating the huge victories in New York, New Mexico and Virginia, as they become the next 3 states to legalize adult use cannabis! More than 40 percent of Americans now live in states — 18 in total — that have embraced full legalization. Roughly two-thirds of Americans back legal weed, according to polls. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} Virginia The state made history as the first in the Old South to approve a recreational legalization bill in February. But it also sparked sharp criticism from both legalization supporters and opponents by delaying implementation until 2024. Last Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam called on the legislature to speed up the legalization timeline, proposing amendments to allow possession and home cultivation starting July 1. New York After years of near-misses, New York legalized adult-use cannabis last week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act” into law just hours after it cleared the Legislature. New Yorkers aged 21 and older can now legally possess and consume cannabis, but dispensaries are not expected to open until at least 2022 under the new regulatory structure. New Mexico New Mexico required a special session to get marijuana legalization legislation over the finish line after three years of trying, but both legislative chambers ultimately passed a bill last Wednesday. Debate over scrapping old marijuana-related convictions and caps on plant counts dominated discussions, and Republicans dug in their heels at the end of the regular legislative session — ultimately leading Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to call the special session to address weed. Source: Politico If you are in these states and are curious about how to get into the cannabis industry, join us at one of our upcoming Tokeativity events, and make sure you attend SPEED NETWORKING and the BUSINESS HOUR! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post Welcome to Adult Use, New York, New Mexico & Virginia! appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Actually-Equitable-Policies-Tokeativity-Allison-Holmes-Nickia-Delaware.png by Allison Holmes I started this project looking to make a list of “The Top Equity Bills and Initiatives” being implemented around the country and quickly discovered that claims of equitable legislation live on a pretty broad spectrum. So what is it and how do we ensure it through policy? Is just expungement enough to be considered equitable? I ended up writing this piece on What Defines Social Equity where we did a deeper dive into this issue. Now that we know what equitable policy can really look like, I compiled this list of 5 states who have initiatives in motion that are actually equitable. It is essential that we rally support around these measures! Check it out and TAKE ACTION! Connecticut Medical Marijuana has been legal in Connecticut since 2012. This year there are two bills that would legalize an adult use market, SB888 and HB6377. SB888 was proposed by the governor, but the bill has been highly criticized by the community and equity activists. In response, HB6377 has been introduced by Connecticut United for Reform and Equity (CURE) and Chairwoman Robyn Porter in order to provide a more equitable approach to legalizing adult use cannabis in the state. HB6377 Sponsored by Robyn Porter and CURE “Pipeline to Prosperity” – funding for Modern Cannabis Workforce Development Early registration for equity license applicants Funding for low-interest business loans Labor peace agreements – choice of joining a union for all cannabis workers Equity Task Force – to assess the most effective strategies for community reinvestment Partners with the University of Connecticut for ongoing business support for equity applicants Massachusetts The state of Massachusetts has had a legalized market for adult use cannabis since the end 2016 and has been making strides toward equitability ever since. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission created the Social Equity Program in 2018 to provide technical assistance and education for those most impacted by the War on Drugs. The commission also implemented the Economic Empowerment Priority Program, which gave licensing priority to Social Equity applicants. Currently, there is a bill in the state house (HB 178) that seeks to reallocate cannabis tax revenue into the Cannabis Community Empowerment Fund to provide direct access to capital for Social Equity Applicants. Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Social Equity Program provides free technical assistance and education for its participants Economic Empowerment Priority Program gives priority to eligible applicants provides financial support in the form of fee reduction and waivers House Bill 178 Equitable Empowerment of Minority-Owned Business… Cannabis Community Empowerment Fund – offers low or no interest loans to eligible businesses including Social Equity and Economic Empowerment Applicants Requires the state transfer $10 million from the Marijuana Regulation Fund to the Cannabis Community Empowerment Fund by Oct. 1, 2021 New York New York just enacted an adult use cannabis law which will be fully realized in the next year or so. The state gained national attention for including social equity in its original legislation. As New York moves toward the implementation of cannabis legalization, here’s what social equity efforts we should expect to see: Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Set a goal to award 50% of licenses to social equity applicants Financial support to social equity applicants Low or no interest loans, fee reductions or waivers Professional assistance provided in application process, and continued support into business operation 40% of tax revenues generated by adult use sales to be reinvested into communities impacted by the War on Drugs Oregon The state of Oregon has had a legalized market for adult use cannabis since 2015. Activists have been working to legislate equity into the market ever since. Currently there is a bill in the house (HB 3112) that would provide a structure for social equity to be implemented. HB 3112 The Oregon Equity Investment Act Calls for cannabis tax revenues to provide for direct investment in the form of home ownership, health care, and expungement of marijuana related charges Creation of equity licenses to support BIPOC cannabis business owners On-premises consumption for equity licensees only, for ten years Delivery licenses for equity licensees only, for ten years Capital and technical support License fee reductions Faster processing of equity licenses California’s Decentralized Approach The California Cannabis Equity Act of 2018 allocated funding for cities and counties to develop and operate cannabis equity programs. Within California there are many different approaches being taken, each one tailored to fit the context of the specific community. Oakland has been a local stand out in implementing a functional social equity process. Oakland Cannabis Equity Program Equity Permit Program Incubator program – general applicants providing equity applicants with funding and property, incubator receives permitting priority over other general applicants “By reserving permits for equity applicants and incentivizing general applicants to support equity program participants, Oakland’s program has succeeded in increasing the number of cannabis entrepreneurs of color in the city.” (Social Equity Legislation in Cannabis: A National Study…) Workforce Development Grant Program – designed to recruit, train, and employ individuals impacted by the drug war Collaboration with Supernova Women – aims to provide avenues for individuals to benefit from the cannabis industry outside of business ownership Join us at the Pride and Equity Tokeativity Social on Saturday, June 12 from 2-6pm PST for a “digital beehive of activities” including discussions and panels on important topics like Social Equity in Cannabis. 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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 19, 2021 CONTACT: Danielle Cohen – 202-805-4737 Blumenauer Lauds House Passage of Federal Legislation to Give Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services Under SAFE Banking Act, cannabis businesses would not have to operate in cash, which has made Portland-area stores and workers a target for violent robberies. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed federal legislation to provide legitimate cannabis businesses access to banking services, an issue that has long been championed by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The bipartisan passage of the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the 117th Congress comes as Portland-area cannabis businesses and their workers continue to be targeted with violent robberies that have been linked to a system that forces cannabis businesses to deal almost exclusively in cash. “Cannabis will soon be a $20 billion industry and is overwhelmingly supported by the American public. The insane prohibition on banking services serves no one’s interest, except for money launderers, tax evaders, or those who are going to rob these cash-rich businesses,” Blumenauer said. “As we continue to push forward with full legalization, addressing this irrational, unfair, and unsafe denial of banking services to state-legal cannabis businesses is a top priority. This is a critical element of reform that can’t wait, and I urge our cannabis champions in the Senate to take up this legislation as soon as possible.” Under the federal prohibition on cannabis, banks and credit unions are currently prohibited from serving cannabis businesses, even with financial products as simple as savings accounts or payroll checks. Notwithstanding the financial and practical hardships facing legal cannabis businesses, forcing these businesses to operate on a cash-only basis creates a public safety risk and makes tracking revenue more difficult for tax purposes. The cash-only nature of cannabis businesses also makes them easy and frequent targets for robberies, which puts workers at risk. According to a March 2021 report by Willamette Week, in the preceding 10 months, Portland cannabis shops were robbed, burglarized, or looted 95 times – often at gunpoint – resulting in one tragic fatality. The legislation passed in the House would prohibit federal regulators from taking punitive measures against depository institutions that provide banking services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and ancillary businesses like the electricians, plumbers, and the landlords that serve them. The SAFE Banking Act also requires a GAO study and annual regulator reports to Congress to ensure equal access to credit and to reduce barriers to marketplace entry for potential and existing minority- and women-owned cannabis-related businesses. Full text of the SAFE Banking Act can be found here. The post Blumenauer Lauds House Passage of Federal Legislation to Give Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

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Portland, OR 5/6/2021 Tokeativity announced a massive line up of renowned featured speakers and special guests for the Tokeativity Canna Mom Social happening on Saturday, May 8th from 2pm-6pm PST online. Hosted with the intention to shatter stigmas and organize political and civic action around parental and cannabis user’s rights, this digital event provides cannabis consuming mothers and parents around the world a place to learn, ask questions, connect and be inspired by industry leaders and pioneers from around the world. Coined “A Beehive of Activities” by Rolling Stone, the Tokeativity Canna Mom Social is in collaboration with Herbl, Pax, Sensi Magazine and the new book any canna mom needs: Weed Mom. Boasting 4 hours of panels, discussions, Q&As, networking, dancing, seshing and so much more, highlights of this event include: Blunt Blown’ Mama Live Podcast Hosted by Shonitria Anthony with special guest Keira Sumimoto, founder of Cannabis & Parenthood. Confident Activism: How To Use Your Canna Mom Voice for Consistent Change with Leah Maurer, Co- Owner of The Weed Blog Talking To Your Kids About Cannabis A group discussion with Canna Parent network Mommies and Mary Jane Cannabis and Pregnancy Loss Moderated by Tokeativity Co-Founder Samantha Montanaro, with guest panelists Adelia Carrillo, CMO of EventHI, Chiara Juster, ESQ and Celia Behar, Co-Host of I’d never thought I’d say this, Co – Founder of The Lil Mamas and Mellow Out Mama How to talk to medical staff about your pregnancy with Kelley Bruce, Founder of Cannamommy.org The Dark Side of the Womb: Mother Wounds, Mother Loss with Tokeativity Chief Creative Officer Nickia Delaware and Tokeativity Co-Founder Lisa Snyder The High Guide Live Podcast with Creative Cannabis Entrepreneur and Vanderpop Founder, April Pride Black Mothers and Cannabis with Tiffany Watkins, Founder of Vanguard Media Online and Bianca Prachyl, Founder of Bliss Molecules. Attendees are encouraged to be as “out” or as anonymous as they want on the robust digital platform. Guests can listen in or share their screens and interact. Anyone 21+ can register and claim their free ticket HERE. Tokeativity continues to lead the charge in bringing the feminist and women’s cannabis community together, no matter where someone lives at their Community Events. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/35-300x300.pnghttp://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Canna-Moms-Brought-to-you-by-Weed-Mom-png-300x300.pnghttp://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/34-300x300.png This event is brought to you by Tokeativity, a global community of active cannabis consumers and business owners that believe in cannabis normalization, equity and empowerment of a modern consumption culture. The community connects through creative, social, and political, intersectional feminist forward activities and marketing campaigns that work to create radical, positive change. Participate in the movement and become a supporting member! A portion of their proceeds go to non-profits they care about. Tokeativity hosts monthly socials covering taboo topics as the cannabis and psychedelic movements pick up speed. Every event features 25+ guest speakers & sesh rooms like Canna Moms, Hemp Talk, Black Women & Cannabis, Music & Movement, Live Podcast Recordings, Conversations about Plant Medicine, Self Healing & More! For more information on Tokeativity and this event, please follow @Tokeativity on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn or visit Tokeativity.com. The post WEED LOVING MOMS ARE GATHERING TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD VIEWS THEIR CONSUMPTION appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post