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In this video, recorded live at The Pride & Equity Tokeativity Social on June 12th, 2021, Lisa Snyder & Nickia Delaware of Tokeativity interview Jay Jackson, aka Laganja Estranja, a world-renowned choreographer, artist, cannabis advocate and LGBTQ+ icon. 0:00 Tokeativity’s Lisa Snyder & Nickia Delaware kick things off 0:58 Lisa & Nickia Welcome Laganja Estranja 2:52 What kind of relationship do you have with cannabis? 3:45 What is your favorite consumption method? 4:39 How did you get started in the drag space? 6:29 How has being yourself helped you in your career? 7:59 How did your drag life cross over into cannabis? 11:36 What advice would you give to someone in the queer community who is looking to break into the cannabis industry? 14:20 Thank you! 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 LAGANJA ESTRANJA Jay Jackson, aka Laganja Estranja, is a world-renowned choreographer, artist, cannabis advocate and LGBTQ+ icon. A U.S. Presidential Scholar in The Arts, Jackson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance and choreography from the California Institute of the Arts and launched to stardom after being selected to compete on LogoTV’s Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Today, Jackson’s television and film credits include Heidi Klum’s Queen of Drags (2019), So You Think You Can Dance (2018 & 2019), Latin American Music Awards (2019), Germany’s Next Top Model (2018), Bong Appetite (2017 & 2019), America’s Got Talent (2016), RuPaul’s Green Screen Christmas (2015), Skin Wars (2015), MTV’s Video Music Awards (Miley Cyrus/2015), RuPaul’s Drag Race (2014) and the American Music Awards (Christina Aguilera/2012). Jackson was featured on the cover of New York Magazine’s June 2019 issue The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America. Laganja has also been featured in High Times Magazine as well as Dope Magazine, making her the first LGBTQ+ entertainer to appear on the cover of a cannabis magazine.The 2017 Dope Magazine feature story, “Balancing Gay Rights, Cannabis, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” covered Jackson’s road to fame and cannabis’ integral role in mitigating pain from the rigors of dance and performance. In 2020, Laganja was featured as the cover star for Hotpot Magazine. Jackson regularly performs at festivals and events across the world. Jackson has performed in 14 countries spanning 5 continents and has walked the runways of the Melange Brazil Fashion Show in Rio de Janeiro and Marco Marco in Los Angeles and New York. FOLLOW LAGANJA ESTRANJA: @laganjaestranja https://laganjaestranja.com/ .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 Tokeativity Q & A with Laganja Estranja, American Drag Queen, Choreographer & Cannabis Activist seen on Ru Paul’s Drag Race appeared first on Tokeativity®. 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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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@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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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

.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;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;} .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;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%;}} We're excited to announce the kick off our TokeativiTours with the WOW: The Woman Owned Weed Tour! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.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%;}} Tokeativity HQ is traveling around North America and other parts of the world to meet, interview and toke with female trailblazers in cannabis. The number of women who own businesses in cannabis has decreased significantly as institutional money has flowed into this new, exciting industry. WOW shines a light on female pioneers in cannabis who make it known that women can not only be successful leaders, but also help the world heal through the plant medicine revolution! Catch us in person at one of our WOW pop up events in a city near you! Visit tokeativity.com/tours to learn more >> .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.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;}.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;}.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;} .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .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-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%;}} We're excited to announce the kick off our TokeativiTours with the WOW: The Woman Owned Weed Tour! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .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-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} Tokeativity HQ is traveling around North America and other parts of the world to meet, interview and toke with female trailblazers in cannabis. The number of women who own businesses in cannabis has decreased significantly as institutional money has flowed into this new, exciting industry. WOW shines a light on female pioneers in cannabis who make it known that women can not only be successful leaders, but also help the world heal through the plant medicine revolution! Catch us in person at one of our WOW pop up events in a city near you! Visit tokeativity.com/tours to learn more >> .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .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-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .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 Tokeativity Announces WOW: The Women Owned Weed Tour! appeared first on Tokeativity®. 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Article by: Talya Mayfield http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Grinder-tokeativity-talya-mayfield.pngI had the pleasure of attending Missouri’s Midwest Canna Conference and Expo in early august, and I think it’s safe to say Missouri women are creating their own path in this new, emerging market. I attended several sessions, but spent a fair amount of my time walking the expo floor to meet with Missouri’s Medical Marijuana industry pioneers. The first friendly face I found was that of Alexis Simmons of The Flower MIll USA. Alexis has reinvented the grinder by replacing the traditional metal on metal grinding device with a milling process that allows for uniform milling and fluffy results. You can view the live demo of this product at….( link video provided). Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisflowermillusa or lowermillusa.com. I ran into another pair of Sally and Amy from the Trimmer Store. These ladies saw an opportunity in the post harvest sector of cannabis cultivation, and began renting processing equipment to cultivators throughout the state. The ladies of The Trimmer Store are evidence that the cannabis industry is just like any other. There are goods and services to be acquired and provided. If you’re wanting to be a part of this industry, you must find your niche, and jump in! For more information on the The Trimmer Store go to, https://www.thetrimmerstore.com. My key takeaways from the 2021, Midwest Canna Convention and Expo: Women in Missouri are dominating the ancillary cannabis business game! While I was hard pressed to find diversity amongst license facility operators, it is obvious that women in Missouri have figured out how to turn their past experience and practices into a necessary commodity in the cannabis industry. Social equity and diversity do not appear to have played a factor in determining who would be awarded state licensure. However, the market is young enough, and adult use rumors keep Missouri residents hopeful of an inclusive and equitable adult use market in 2022. There were multiple speakers, vendors and presenters from throughout the country which tells me that there are still opportunities for Missouri natives interested in getting into the industry, to find their role and take a seat at the table. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .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-8{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post Talya Mayfield visits the 2021 Midwest Canna Expo appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

On the WOW (Woman Owned Weed) Tokeativi-TOUR of the Midwest, Tokeativity had the immense pleasure of meeting up with Bianca Snyder of High Society Mama and Society’s Plant! Bianca is changing the way the world sees Canna Moms not only in her local communities of Chicago, Illinois and also Benton Harbor, Michigan, but around the world with her massive social media presence. Watch the video below and make sure to FOLLOW and SUPPORT Bianca and her businesses – High Society Mama and Society’s Plant! The post When We Normalize Cannabis for Moms, We Normalize Cannabis for All – Samantha Montanaro appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

SB 519 Summary Introduced by Sen. Weiner Co-authors: Assembly Members Kamlager, Low and Quirk What it does: This bill would make lawful the possession for personal use and the social sharing, (see below), of psilocybin, psilocyn, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), ibogaine, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), by and with persons 21 years of age or older. The bill would provide penalties for possession of these substance on school grounds, or possession by, or sharing with, persons under 21 years of age. The bill would also provide for the dismissal and sealing of pending and prior convictions for offenses that would be made lawful by the passage of this bill, as specified. The bill would require the Department of Justice to identify those records and provide them to local jurisdictions to initiate the required proceedings. This bill would require the State Department of Public Health to convene a working group, as specified, to research and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding, among other things, the regulation and therapeutic use of these substances, as specified. Existing law prohibits the possession of drug paraphernalia, as defined. This bill would exempt from this prohibition, paraphernalia related to these specific substances. The bill would also exempt from the prohibition items used for the testing and analysis of controlled substances. “Personal use” means for the personal ingestion or other personal and noncommercial use by the person in possession. “Social sharing” means the giving away or consensual administering of a controlled substance by a person 21 years of age or older, to another person 21 years of age or older, not for financial gain, including in the context of group counseling, spiritual guidance, community-based healing, or related services. How you can help: .fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#f7f7f7;background-color:#f7f7f7;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#ffffff;border-top-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#f7f7f7;} Individuals Organizations & Medical Specialists Individuals If you are an individual living in California and would like to show your support of this bill: Use the template below, cut and paste, and edit/add your own language Submit it on https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/ – if you have never written a letter before, you will have to create an account, and then submit. LETTER TEMPLATE DATE Honorable Scott Wiener State Capitol, Room 5100 Sacramento, CA 95818 Submitted via webportal: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/ RE: Support for SB 519 (Wiener) re: decriminalizing possession and use of psychedelic substances Dear Senator Wiener, I am writing in strong support of SB 519 by Senator Scott Wiener, to decriminalize the possession and personal use of the following substances: psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline (from non-peyote sources) and ibogaine as an incremental step to dismantle failed War on Drugs policies. This legislation will also expunge any criminal records for people convicted of possession and personal use of these substances. In light of ongoing clinical trials and research, and their use by many communities for their healing properties, SB 519 will also establish a working group that will provide recommendations to the Legislature on how we can thoughtfully and allow for personal and therapeutic use of these substances in a manner that maximizes public health, safety and healing. [Anything you want to add about you and your interest in this policy] The stigma behind psychedelic substances often overshadows its legitimate medicial value and promise. In the 1960s, researchers were conducting promising studies on the effectiveness of psychedelic substances to treat ailments such as depression and PTSD, until the War on Drugs halted this work. Modern research clearly demonstrates that these psychedelic substances can be a tool for healing and have a promising future for mental health treatment. Beyond halting this promising research, the War on Drugs also enacted the policy of criminalizing people for the possession or personal use of controlled substances. Today, we know this is a failed policy approach as it does not improve public safety, deter personal use, or help people may be experiencing substance use disorder. It is time that California stop criminalizing people that possess and use substances that have immense medicinal potential and look towards how California should thoughtfully regulate legal use to these substances. SB 519 is an incremental measure that relies on a more modern understanding of these substances, and provides space for California to start a more sensible conversation about how we really ought to treat people who are using psychedelic substances for their own personal and medical purposes. Our organization lends our voice to the broad coalition calling and specifically ask for your support for SB 519 by Senator Wiener. Thank you for considering our support for this important legislation. Respectfully, NAME CONTACT INFO cc: Office of Senator Scott Wiener c/o angela.hill@sen.ca.gov Organizations & Medical Specialists If you are a Plant Medicine Organization, a Medical Specialists or a NON-CANNABIS company in the United States and would like to show your support of this bill: Use the template below, cut and paste, and edit/add your own language Submit it on https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/ – if you have never written a letter before, you will have to create an account, and then submit. LETTER TEMPLATE LETTERHEARD DATE Honorable Scott Wiener State Capitol, Room 5100 Sacramento, CA 95818 Submitted via webportal: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/ RE: Support for SB 519 (Wiener) re: decrimanlizing possession and use of psychedelic substances Dear Senator Wiener, On behalf of ORGANIZATION, I write in strong support of SB 519 by Senator Scott Wiener, to decriminalize the possession and personal use of the following substances: psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline (from non-peyote sources) and ibogaine as an incremental step to dismantle failed War on Drugs policies. This legislation will also expunge any criminal records for people convicted of possession and personal use of these substances. In light of ongoing clinical trials and research, and their use by many communities for their healing properties, SB 519 will also establish a working group that will provide recommendations to the Legislature on how we can thoughtfully and allow for personal and therapeutic use of these substances in a manner that maximizes public health, safety and healing. [Anything you want to add about your organization and interest in this policy] The stigma behind psychedelic substances often overshadows its legitimate medicial value and promise. In the 1960s, researchers were conducting promising studies on the effectiveness of psychedelic substances to treat ailments such as depression and PTSD, until the War on Drugs halted this work. Modern research clearly demonstrates that these psychedelic substances can be a tool for healing and have a promising future for mental health treatment. Beyond halting this promising research, the War on Drugs also enacted the policy of criminalizing people for the possession or personal use of controlled substances. Today, we know this is a failed policy approach as it does not improve public safety, deter personal use, or help people may be experiencing substance use disorder. It is time that California stop criminalizing people that possess and use substances that have immense medicinal potential and look towards how California should thoughtfully regulate legal use to these substances. SB 519 is an incremental measure that relies on a more modern understanding of these substances, and provides space for California to start a more sensible conversation about how we really ought to treat people who are using psychedelic substances for their own personal and medical purposes. Our organization lends our voice to the broad coalition calling and specifically ask for your support for SB 519 by Senator Wiener. Thank you for considering our support for this important legislation. Respectfully, NAME TITLE, CONTACT INFO, ORGANIZATION cc: Office of Senator Scott Wiener c/o angela.hill@sen.ca.gov The post SB 519: Decriminalization and Healing for Californians appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

The Oregon Cannabis Equity Act provides equal opportunity for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx ownership in the growing cannabis industry and invests in communities disproportionately impacted by overpolicing and cannabis criminalization. SUMMARY As Oregon continues to see growth in the recreational cannabis market, the Oregon Cannabis Equity Act provides an opportunity for Oregon to pass the most comprehensive, holistic approach to cannabis equity in the United States. This Act focuses on widespread reinvestment in the communities that have been hurt most by racial profiling and the War on Drugs – Black, Indigenous and Latina/o/x communities. Passage of the Oregon Cannabis Equity Act would focus cannabis tax dollars and other relevant funds into repairing the damages done to Black and brown communities by providing business opportunities and support and meeting housing, education, and health care needs. The act also enacts free, automatic expungement of eligible cannabis crimes for everyone eliminating the hurdles that have kept 20,000+ Oregonians from expunging their cannabis record. .fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;} Sign the petition .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 Bills We Support: HB 3112 – The Oregon Cannabis Equity Act appeared first on The Global Feminist Community. 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

.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

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

On the WOW (Woman Owned Weed) Tokeativi-TOUR of the Midwest, Tokeativity was energized and inspired by the groovy crew of women at DNA Hemp in West Bend, WI! DNA Hemp specializes in sungrown, organic, high quality Wisconsin grown hemp products. DNA Hemp is a family owned and operated farm in a state known for agriculture, Wisconsin! They cultivate a rainbow of different strains that are inspired by the chakras. Incorporating many aspects of mind, body and spirit holistic health is at the core of what DNA specializes in. Watch the video below and make sure to FOLLOW and SUPPORT DNA Hemp! @dnahemp .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%;}} .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-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 DNA Hemp Cultivates a Natural FARMacy in Wisconsin appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

Chiara Juster has been a Grassroots Member member since April 2020 and has attended over 30 Tokeativity events! She has been an attorney in the cannabis space for over 15 years and is currently the legal director for The Psychedelic Justice League, putting a call to action for lawyers to get involved in protecting the plant medicine community. Connect with her on linked in! The post Tokeativity Member of the Month – Chiara Juster appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Copy-of-Copy-of-1456-x-180-LARGE-Leaderboard-Ads.png SWAY BLUNTS Portland-based black, queer and woman-owned CBD Blunt company, Sway Blunts, is smashing stigmas and putting some sway into our step with these oh so smoooooth toking treats! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-06-at-11.45.13-AM.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-06-at-11.45.39-AM.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-06-at-11.45.53-AM.png Sway Blunts elevates the CBD experience by offering hand rolled, craft hemp paper CBD blunts and CBD Thai Sticks using rich organic hemp paper enhanced with terpenes. Using locally sourced Organic, top shelf, DANK CBD-rich hemp flower, these blunts are hand rolled by Melody Wright (she/they), the Founder of Sway Blunts, with love. There is something to be said for a really good blunt, can you relate?! I mean, sometimes mama just needs a blunt break. But, these days many of us cannabis consumers are not keen on the idea of smoking tobacco for a number of well known reasons. Also, high doses of THC are not ideal for all situations or body types of consumers. This is where Hemp Blunts come to the rescue! Sway has a range of products to suit any smoker’s delight! I am smoking my first Pinner as I write this and I must say, DAYYUUUMMMM. When you slide the beautiful, little clever matchbox open (where you get 10 little 1/3g CBD blunts that smell like heaven) you know you are about to take the edge off… the Sway way! The matches right there make this pack super convenient for keeping in your purse or in your stash bag. High quality and hand rolled, the blunts taste freaking amazing, burn slow and smooth and make you feel so relaxed. Lick your lips after taking a few pulls and enjoy the burst of flavonoids from the infused hemp papers. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/6.png Melody started Sway with passion, an amazing product and extensive knowledge in cannabis. Not long after entering the recreational cannabis space in 2018, Melody found herself unsure as to if they could persevere past the high barriers to entry, especially for her as a black, queer female. With the help of their team, community members and other women’s support, Sway moved into Tillamook Station, where they share an amazing space with Barbari Herbals to form the most badass co-op of plant rolling babes in the craft herbal smoke sector of the emerging cannabis industry! When I talked with Melody and CEO Sonia Fay Stolfo about what they are pumped about at Sway, my own excitement for this plant was ignited. Sway is inspired by the changing laws around cannabis and CBD and believes in supporting female and BIPOC owned businesses to help all boats rise with the tides. They are excited about the future of cannabis and how the industry sophistication is improving. CBG and Delta-8-THC are exciting new cannabinoids starting to make their way into consumer products and we can look forward to innovation staying with Sway as they grow. Cannabis consumption and the ability to consume with others in a social setting is a foundation of how Sway was founded and they would love to one day open an on-site consumption lounge. If Oregon’s 2021 Cannabis Equity Act, HB 3112 passes they may just be able to do just that. This bill is the most comprehensive, holistic approach to cannabis equity in the United States ever introduced and focuses on widespread reinvestment in the communities that have been hurt most by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs. Something we can all get behind! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4.png http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7.png As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, we at Tokeativity are excited to see companies like Sway Blunts not only survive, but thrive. The craft cannabis market is just beginning! As consumers get access to education about the widely diverse cannabis plant, THC, CBD and other cannabinoids as well as the ways to consume we hope to see more innovative products like these Sway blunts…because, you know, sometimes mama just needs a blunt break. Take 15% off Sway Blunts HERE using the code TOKE and get yours today! Sway Blunts is a Tokeativity Business Member! The post The Biz Buzz: Sway Blunts appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

On the WOW (Woman Owned Weed) Tokeativi-TOUR of Upper Michigan, Tokeativity had the immense pleasure of meeting many of the women leading the charge at Ottawa Innovations grow facilities and at Higher Love Dispensaries! Ottawa Innovations produces high quality, organic cannabis in state-of-the-art facilities throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Through the leadership of Joni Moore and under the guidance of experienced master growers, their cannabis is grown to the highest standards. Joni is passionate not only about wellness, but also about empowering others on their journey to achieving. Their premium organic cannabis is sold through their stores called Higher Love, lifting spirits of cannabis consumers all while focusing on social equity in local communities. They offer mentorship, training and community support within the ecosystem of Higher Love and Ottawa Innovations to their predominantly female leadership. Check out more about Ottawa Innovations and Higher Love in the video below and make sure to FOLLOW and SUPPORT them! @findhigherlove Music: Buckbreak by Ken Hamm .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%;}} .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-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 This Massive Woman Owned Weed Company Will Lift your Love Higher By Samantha Montanaro appeared first on Tokeativity®. 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

On June 30, 2021 our co-founder and CEO Samantha Montanaro accepted an award recognizing her contributions and social impact at the Marketing, Advertising and Retail Summit in Las Vegas. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2-300x300.png Here are some words from Samantha: What an absolute and humbling honor to be recognized as a Top Influencer in the Marketing & Advertising industry for social impact by the global Marketing, Advertising and Retail Summit in Las Vegas this week! My career in marketing and visual communications began when I was a teenager with a compelling pitch for my parents about why I needed Doc Martens. Let’s just say my first campaign was successful and I’ve carried on to be a passionate promoter, storyteller, mover and shaker for so many AMAZING things over the course of my life this far. Music, causes, events, businesses and products… This beautiful life is rich with important things for the community to know about. I care deeply about making the world a better place and I love sharing my stories and other’s stories of impactful experiences. It feels so special to be recognized for my contribution to shaping the future of community and culture as a woman in the cannabis industry. The plant medicine revolution is happening because people just want to feel good, and as marketers that is really what we do. I am a passionate light worker in an intense, dark world and I am so honored to feel so seen. I’m truly humbled and grateful. But, this work does not only belong to me… THANK YOU to my business partner, Lisa Snyder, for being on this life journey with me and for including me in your vision for Tokeativity and feminine liberation. This award, to me, feels like OUR award because for the last 5 years we have been in this together. We are just getting started and our vision for the world we want to see is happening! Thank you for creating with me – it’s truly a joy every single day. Thank you to my parents, Mike and Rhonda, my siblings, Niki, Byron and Julie, and my Gigi, Roberta, for always loving me in my truest, raw and wild form. Your support and encouragement for me to just be myself and shine bright is the reason I’ve felt confident enough to do everything I have this far. I was always the black sheep, but y’all loved me for my differences and celebrated my quirks. I’m eternally grateful. Thank you to the Tokeativiteam – Casey, Kia and Wendy, as well as the other leaders and contributors to our work – there are too many to name here, but y’all know who you are. Thank you to all of my amazing family, friends mentors and community for inspiring me to evolve and grow. I’m overflowing and am just going to bathe in it as I spend the next couple weeks in Northern Wisconsin with my family In humble gratitude, Samantha Montanaro The post Samantha Montanaro recognized as Top Influencer in Marketing & Advertising at Global Summit 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

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

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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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.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/2021/04/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

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