Higher Conference Review
Written By Kenya Alexander
The Higher Conference is not a traditional cannabis conference. This space, guest list, and speaking topics are curated specifically for women of color in the cannabis industry, something that you won’t get at any other cannabis conference in the country. The conference organizers expand on the idea of the traditional cannabis industry by including healers like Morgan Dominique of Sacred House Maryland, who hosted yoga sessions at the Wellness Pavillion–a healing space that was an integral part of the conference.
The First Annual Yuy Fest
Written By Dennis Walker
A dynamic team of Chiapanecan fungi experts collectively known as Fungaria led the forays, educating the 30 plus foragers in attendance about the phylogeny, taxonomy, and ethnomycological aspects of the many diverse species of fungi that we encountered.
The finds were separated into distinct baskets distinguishing the toxic from the edible from the mycorrhizal fungi and brought afterwards to the main event hall where workshops and vendors congregated. They were then displayed on tables for conference attendees to examine and learn about from local student mycologists.
Cannadelic Summer: A Psychedelic St. Petersburg Experience
Written By Isabella DeChard
Cannadelic Summer, advertised as the world’s largest cannabis and psychedelics convention, was hosted at The Factory art center and The Fairgrounds immersive art exhibit in St. Petersburg. I’ve been fortunate enough to now attend both the Cannadelic here and the one in Miami this year, and I have to say that this past event’s location at St. Petersburg was incredibly exceptional!
Montel Williams Veteran, Celebrity, Patient, Advocate
Written by Dustin Hoxworth, Lindsey Gunter
When most people hear the name Montel Williams, they immediately think of daytime TV, and not necessarily his reputation as one of the strongest cannabis advocates of our time. For Gen Xers and some Millennials, “The Montel Williams Show” was a staple in our households. The show ran for 17 years, the topics were sometimes sensational in nature and his guests at times controversial, which makes a lot of sense, as Montel was always someone who used his show to discuss the things he wanted. The show also provided the beginnings of a platform he needed to take on something even bigger, life changing, and life saving for so many people around the world; but before we get into Montel the cannabis advocate, there’s a lot you might not know about Montel Williams the person. Fat Nugs Magazine was privileged enough to interview and get to know him, his cannabis journey, and his predictions for the future.