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

The Future is 1:1: – Anonymous Stories Have you experienced an uncomfortable interaction or been witness to one? Did someone grab your ass? Talk to you in a way you found demeaning or embarrassing as a woman? Did you wish you could have said something or done something different? Do you wish someone else spoke up for you? We’re curating stories from women across the world who have had an uncomfortable interaction with another person. We’re specifically looking for stories interacting with MEN. We would like to know the short version of what happened and what you wish would have been different – do you wish someone spoke up for you? Do you wish you would have felt comfortable enough to say “I don’t appreciate you grabbing by ass at work” or “don’t call me girl, I am a woman.”, etc? We will be reading some anonymous stories and solutions from our community about your experiences. You can be from ANYWHERE in the world. Any country, state or city. Recreational, medical or black market. What we need from you: 1. Send us an anonymous statement (3-5 sentences) about an experience you had out in the world you wished either didn’t happen or wished you would have been able to do something in the moment. We will be reading some of them aloud at our event, THE FUTURE IS 1:1 we are curating in Portland, OR on Sat Feb 2nd. In order to focus on your truth and experience fully, please refrain from including names of businesses and individuals in the statements. 2. Send us a 2-3 sentences of how that experience could have been different for you or what you wish you would have said or done differently. How could that situation been avoided? What do you want people to know? The Future is 1:1 What happened...*Please keep individual names and companies out of the statement. What I wish actually happened...* Currently Working in* The Recreational Market The Medical Market The Black Market 100% OPTIONAL: Your Current City & State City State / Province / Region 100% OPTIONAL: Email100% optional. If you'd like us to know who wrote this or reply back to you, you can put your email address here. The post The Future is 1:1 – Community Stories appeared first on Tokeativity® - The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. View the full post

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We’re scouting for venues across the globe. Do you know of one? Have one or access to one? We’d love to know about it! Please enter in as much information as you know and if we have any questions about it, we’ll get back to you. Venue Search Name* First Last Email* Venue Location*Please enter the name of city of your potential venue What type of venue is this?* This is a private residence This is a private venue This is a public venue that can be rented for privacy Other If you selected "other" please describe this further What is your relationship to this venue?*I am the owner of this venue I am the manager of this venue I know the owner or manager of this venue I can get in touch with the owner or manager of this venue Venue Max Capacity*If you are not sure, use your best judgement Please enter a number from 15 to 10000. Venue Cost*Please select all that apply Free Trade for sponsorship/business membership/advertising ok $20-$40/hr $40-$60/hr $60-80/hr $100/hr Other If you selected "other" please elaborate Does this venue haveIf you know what kinds of amenities it has, please check them off chairs tables outdoor space parking Is consumption acceptable in this location?* Yes Not yet, I'd have to get permission This is not a consumption friendly venue, but could be used for non-consumption events What types of consumption is acceptable here?* Smoking inside and outside ok Smoking outside only Tinctures & edibles inside and outside Vaping inside and outside ok Vaping outside only Other If you selected "other" please describe Do you have any pictures, video or maps of the space?If so, upload here Drop files here or Anything else you'd like us to know? The post Venue Search 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do you measure success? I learned slowly that all gains were really made up of incremental wins and losses. It would make no sense to celebrate just the big victory, as I would not only miss honoring the smaller gains that made the big victory possible, but I would not gain the momentum necessary even to reach the big victory at all. In other words, honoring the small wins wasn’t just being thoughtful. It was necessary to my survival. I’d argue it is essential to yours, too. In our end of year outreach, we asked over 50 cannabis entrepreneurs to share with us, milestones that they achieved this year! Dive in and let’s recognize and celebrate each of these entrepreneurs milestones for 2018! Lisa Snyder, CEO of Tokeativity “Tokeativity is the Global Cannabis Community for Women. We work to empower women at the root level and forward the normalization of cannabis. This year we launched our online platform and social network, Tokeativity Connect, launched 7 chapters in Portland, Eugene, Bend, Seattle, LA, Denver and our first international chapter, South Africa!” Read the other milestones achieved by entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry on Cannabis Direct Network’s website! The post DIRECT CANNABIS NETWORK “Let’s Celebrate: Milestones Achieved By Cannabis Entrepreneurs in 2018” by dcnetwork 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 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

One of Oregon’s only cannabis events permitting public consumption tempted crowds this summer with chocolates, kombucha, tinctures and other edibles amid a feel-good vibe. The sold-out Oregon Cannabis Association Summer Fair, July 28 in Portland, showcased the diversity, craftmanship and expertise of the state’s cannabis community, putting names and faces to a growing variety of cannabis brands. Small, family-run businesses were strongly represented among the 54 vendors — growers, processors, edible manufacturers, analytics testing labs and others — a t the third annual event. Read the full article here The post WEED AFICIONADO: “Summer Lovin'” by Becky Garrison appeared first on Tokeativity® - The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. View the full post

http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LOWD-TOUR-KIA-JESCE-SAM-768x1024.jpgTokeativity visits LOWD. (Left to Right: Nickia Delaware, Jesce Horton, Samantha Montanaro) From the moment Kia & I walked into the infamous LOWD Cannabis indoor cultivation facility I knew it had some kind of special magic that most facilities don’t. That magic is from visionary, social justice warrior and cannabis cultivation expert, Jesce Horton. I first met Jesce Horton, co founder and CEO of LOWD Cannabis, nearly 8 years ago in Portland, Oregon just as adult use cannabis was being legalized. He spoke at an Oregon Cannabis Industry Meet Up event that I hosted at Prism House PDX and his powerful story captured the hearts and minds of everyone in the room. He told his personal story that included a strict father who spent time in prison for a small amount of cannabis. His parents tried everything they could to encourage Jesce to stay away from cannabis so he would not fall into the same cycle of incarceration and lack of opportunity. The plant and Jesce had other plans. Big plans. Jesce’s journey as a cannabis consumer began at the age of 15. Despite his parent’s attempts to discourage a relationship with weed, the plant connected with Jesce deeply and forever impacted his life. His dad’s worst fears came true when Jesce was arrested for cannabis possession at the age of 18. He went on to have multiple more arrests and witnessed, first hand, how the failed war on drugs deeply harms people and communities. Jesce is brilliant, motivated, passionate and he cares so much about changing the world view and policies on cannabis. He is still grounded in the same ethos and principles he was when I met him so many years ago – innovation in design, sustainability, precise environment control for high quality results and team building from a foundation of equity, community and culture. This is a recipe for success and we love what they are cooking up over at LOWD! http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LOWD-GROWROOM-1024x768.jpegLOWD: Love Our Weed Daily. (Photo: Nickia Delaware) http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LOWD-OPERATIONS-MGR-ALEXANDRA-225x300.jpgLOWD Community Manager, Alexandra Burns (Photo: Nickia Delaware) LOWD, which stands for Love Our Weed Daily, sticks out in a crowded Oregon market by honing in on small batch and craft ethos, using highly sought after genetics and a precise growing process that produces the very best cannabis on the market. Their dialed in flow and unmatched quality product speaks to the vast experience that the diverse team at LOWD brings to the table http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LOWD-GROWER-225x300.jpegLOWD’S Plant Daddy nurturing the babies. (Photo: Nickia Delaware) LOWD’s tag line, “smoke like a grower”, speaks to the level of care they put into every product. Growers are known for consuming the very best of the best and at LOWD they want everyday consumers to have access to ethical, high quality cannabis. Jesce is also the Co-Founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and has tirelessly advocated for building an equitable and responsible cannabis industry through sensible policy. The MCBA works directly with local representatives to support fair implementation and enforcement of sensible cannabis policies and provides resources for governments and citizens to design and advocate for better policies. “Today’s cannabis market needs innovation and authenticity — a lack of cultural diversity, the abandonment of legacy growers, and alienation of its pioneers threaten the culture.” – Jesce Horton, co founder and CEO of LOWD Education is a huge part of creating opportunities for folks in cannabis and Jesce is developing curriculum and instructing at the first college in New York to have a cannabis major, LIM College! He is doing similar work at HBCU Medgar Evers College, as well. People have been cultivating cannabis for over 12,000 years and in just the last 100 years so much of the ancestral knowledge has been erased in the war on drugs. LOWD is passionate about honoring the past and innovating a future that is inclusive, equitable and founded in quality. We are inspired by Jesce and the team at LOWD because they are truly walking the talk of being a part of positive change. They are an incredible example of what is possible and what we can see as cannabis continues to be legalized. Bonus: their weed is seriously FIRE. http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LOWD_Sludge_Studios_0042-200x300.jpgLOWD BlūTIPS. (Photo by Sludge Studios.) Speaking of, LOWD Pre-Rolls are officially here! Fused with artisan hash, these pre-rolls are packed with top shelf flower, and the packaging is compostable and reusable. We got to sample them – these 1 gram j’s will send you to the MOON and back! Grab some wherever LOWD is sold! If you want to support LOWD Cannabis , give them a follow and show them some love to stay on the cutting edge of possibility and innovation in cannabis! Here at Tokeativity we certainly Love Our Weed Daily and we hope you do the same. The post Cannabis Company, LOWD, is changing the world. Smoke like a grower. Be what you want to see. appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

.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

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

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

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

In this video, recorded live at The Psychedelics & Plant Medicine Tokeativity Social on March 13, 2021, Libby Cooper, President & Co-founder, Space Coyote talks about weaving the psychedelic experience into design and branding. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 About Libby Cooper 1:37 What does Space Coyote make? 3:08 Libby Cooper is a designer by trade 4:56 What is the psychedelic experience? 10:00 Drawing inspiration 15:15 Space Coyote in Canada? 21:40 Ethics 26:45 Samantha Montanaro joins the conversation 38:51 Using plant medicine for wellness ABOUT TOKEATIVITY: Tokeativity is The Global Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture. We are a global community of active cannabis consumers and business owners that believe in cannabis normalization, equity and empowerment of a modern consumption culture. We connect through creative, social, and political, intersectional feminist forward activations that work to create radical, positive change. Participate in the movement and become a supporting Corporate, Business or Grassroots member at tokeativity.com/members! Save 20% off your Business or Grassroots membership with coupon code news20. Learn more about our Corporate Membership offerings at Tokeativity.com/collaborate and contact us directly to get your company connected to our global community. Add this video to your own Tokeativity Member Library FOLLOW TOKEATIVITY: https://instagram.com/tokeativity Tokeativity on YouTube https://joinclubhouse.com/club/tokeativity https://twitter.com/tokeativity https://instagram.com/tokeativity https://tiktok.com/@tokeativity https://pinterest.com/tokeativity https://medium.com/@tokeativity ABOUT THE TOKEATIVITY SOCIAL: Coined “A Beehive of Actives” by Rolling Stone, this digital event will feature speed networking, guest speakers & sesh rooms like Black Women & Cannabis, Cannamoms, Hemp Talk, Movement, Live Podcast Recordings, Conversations about Plant Medicine, Self Healing & More! Be as out or as anonymous as you want! Listen in or join via video and connect with women across the globe! RSVP to an upcoming event at http://Tokeativity.com/events ABOUT LIBBY COOPER Libby is the President & Co-founder of Space Coyote. In less than 2 years, Libby has led Space Coyote to be a top 20 preroll brand in California. Space Coyote is now one of the fastest growing woman owned / operated cannabis companies, and is sold in over 350 dispensaries. Before founding Space Coyote, Libby was the Creative Director at Eaze, California’s largest cannabis retail platform. While at Eaze , Libby built and launched multiple cannabis brands. Libby truly believes in smokable, potent products, affirming that women can be stoners and being a stoner is celebratory. ⁠ Learn more about Space Coyote at https://spacecoyote.org. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post An Exploration of the Psychedelic Experience through Design & Branding with Libby Cooper, Co-Founder of Space Coyote appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

The Cannabis Congressional Caucus wrote a follow up letter to President Joe Biden urging him again to pardon all federal non-violent cannabis convictions. WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) sent a letter, following up on a previous letter, to President Joe Biden again urging him to pardon all federal non-violent cannabis convictions. All three representatives are members of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, with Representatives Blumenauer and Lee serving as Co-Chairs. “We write to urgently request an update on the February 18, 2021 letter signed by 35 members of Congress and led by Reps. Blumenauer and Lee requesting you pardon all federal non-violent cannabis convictions,” wrote Reps. Bowman, Blumenauer, and Lee. “Many remain behind bars due to racially discriminatory cannabis policies and continue to accrue criminal fees. To begin rectifying the damage done by these discriminatorily implemented policies and reunite families before the holidays, we reiterate our ask that you use your executive authority to pardon all individuals convicted of nonviolent cannabis offenses, whether formerly or currently incarcerated. We further write to specify that all federal criminal fines and fees be cancelled for all nonviolent cannabis offenses.” “Just as previous presidents have used executive authority to issue blanket pardons consistent with our values that benefit the American people, this is an opportunity for you to uphold commitments made during the campaign and revitalize communities across the country,” continued Reps. Bowman, Blumenauer, and Lee. “Mass incarceration has disproportionately harmed Black and brown communities and its impact can be felt everywhere. Every non-violent offender given the opportunity to return home can create a positive ripple effect by reuniting families, connecting people to work opportunities, and beginning the road to healing from the harm these policies continue to inflict.” .fusion-button.button-2{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;} To read the full text of the letter, click HERE .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.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;order : 0;}.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;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}} .fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post NEWS: Bowman, Blumenauer, and Lee Again Urge Biden to Pardon All Federal Non-Violent Cannabis Convictions Feminist Community for Active Cannabis Culture” appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

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. 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http://tokeativity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Women-in-Cannabis.-A-living-History.png Women in Cannabis Study is now Live! The study, spearheaded by Jennifer Whetzel, is a groundbreaking mixed-methods research project highlighting the unique yet shared experiences of women working in the emerging cannabis industry. Tokeativity has been a supporter of this important project since the beginning, and we are proud to share it with the world. You can find interviews from our Co-Founder, Lisa Snyder, weaved into the study videos! Download the full report for FREE at WomeninCannabis.Study . .fusion-button.button-1{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;} Check out the interviews and videos on Highly Capitalized >> .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 HIGHLY CAPLITALIZED: Women in Cannabis Study is now Live! appeared first on Tokeativity®. View the full post

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

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