The Women’s Canna Awards: An Evening of Empowerment
Written By Amanda Ferron
This year’s event was held on March 30th, at the beautiful EK Art Gallery in Los Angeles, California. The Cannabis industry dressed to the nines for the special evening. Sparkling gowns, cannabis smoke, and powerful femininity all combined to make this an Awards show like no other. Plus, the MC was the hilariously badass Mary Jane Gibson, of “My Sandwich, My Choice,” so you knew the evening was going to be full of good energy, a bit of sass, and lots of laughter.
Death and taxes
Written By Peter Kolakovic
Few things in life are certain. According to Ben Franklin, besides the inevitability of death, the only thing we can truly count on is being taxed. He had a point. There are taxes on the income that we make from our jobs and businesses. There are taxes on our properties. There are taxes on the goods and services we buy, and additional ‘sin’ taxes on specific goods like cigarettes and alcohol that the government says are bad for you.
A Fat Nugs Mag Introduction
Written By Master Roachee
Please allow me to introduce myself: I am Master Roachee. The Master part is an honorary title as I am the Master of nothing, my other half likes to frequently remind me. I am the founder and CEO of Master Roachee’s Garden and the self-appointed leader of the Peace, Love, and Good Vibes movement. You might be asking yourself what is the Peace, Love, and Good Vibes movement? Good question! More on that in a moment.
Canna-Creatives and the Unproven Link
Written By Mary Ellen Lorello
As my cannabis journey unfolded, I found myself following the Grateful Dead to participate in those magical live music experiences where the audience, the band, and the music all became one. The unscripted notes the band was playing became almost predictable to some part of me, and I remember my body moving in synchronicity with the music and the entire crowd. It was an experience of momentary unity, community, and unconditional love, brought about by the power of music and enhanced, for me and most others in the crowd, with cannabis.
Draining the Swamp Within
Written By Peter Kolakovic
On the physical level of the body, fasting promotes sustained energy, mental clarity, endurance, and recovery. Psychologically, the practice challenges the practitioner to break through mental barriers and overcome deeply ingrained habits. For those inclined to the spiritual life, fasting is said to cleanse the soul and bring one closer to divinity.
Fat Nugs Magazine & Beard Bros Pharms Talk Reschedule: Views from Independent Cannabis Media
As we’ve all heard, seen and read by now, the DEA is taking an unprecedented step to reschedule cannabis as a Schedule III drug (maybe). Opinions as to whether this move by the Fed is good or bad are all over the place. So instead of just releasing another article that basically states the same things everyone has already read, as a team we wanted to share our personal opinions on the possible historical move and also get Bill and Jeff Levers of Beard Bros Pharms take on it.
Blunt Horoscopes: May Astrology for the High Life
Stardust Bee is a practicing astrologer based in Denver, Colorado. Her passion is distilling traditional astrological wisdom into guidance fit for the contemporary world. Her careful, analytical approach is meant to help individuals navigate their lives on their own terms while understanding the cosmic weather patterns.
How to Land a Job in Cannabis
Written By Todd Scott
There are a multitude of reasons that people give for the desire to become part of our industry. If your reason is, “I want to make a lot of money,” then you should reevaluate your decision. While you can make a career in this space, it typically takes time to work your way into well-compensated roles. It also depends on your prior relevant experience. Be prepared to answer the question about why you are interested in working in cannabis.
Rising From Adversity: A Founder’s Story
Written By Colin Fraser
After my incarceration, I dedicated eight years to prison ministry, driven by a desire to help those incarcerated. This experience shaped my outlook on helping others. My journey with cannabis led to entrepreneurship when my mother, battling stage four cancer, found relief in cannabis as an alternative medication.
The Power and Potential of Plant Medicine: An Interview with Johnny Broadcast
Written By Jessica Reilly-Chevalier
Johnny Broadcast: I was diagnosed with stage 2 colo-rectal cancer in 2017. My doctor immediately wanted to do $150,000 surgery and take out part of my rectum, leaving me with a colostomy bag. When I told him I wanted to try oils and plant medicine, he screamed at me that I was going to die if I didn’t do chemotherapy.
What’s in Your Soil?
Written By LaWann Stribling
My love of nature has brought me closer to every quality our Creator has blessed us with. Going down the rabbit hole I learned that many plants individuals attributed as weeds were actually beneficial herbs. I bought various books to learn about different herbs and the individual benefits they provide. With this knowledge, I began to alter typical over-the-counter medicines, like Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, and Hydrocortisone, with different herbs.
The Plug for Patients: Community Pop-Ups or Open Air Drug Markets?
Written By Rudy Brown
I sensed victory and progress for advocates of cannabis legalization. I saw the relief and excitement from consumers from other states who could now purchase cannabis legally. I heard the concern from my family members and friends about the social and legal implications. I anticipated the battle between small business owners and multi-state operators.
Frankfort Finally Gets NORML: The Inaugural Kentucky Cannabis Conference March 2024
Written By Dan Isenstein
Spanning 3 days, March 7-9, the conference featured 26 exhibitors/presenters and attracted over 145 paid attendees. That included healthy attendance from legislators and state regulatory employees making use of free admission, and it is safe to say that the inaugural Kentucky Cannabis Conference was an unqualified success.
Hall of Flowers 2024
Written By June Blankin
Ventura is a true California beach town with a cool, retro vibe and the fairgrounds are located next to the beach. The open-air buildings let the sea air flow through with plenty of sunshine for the attendees to relax outside, get to know each other, sesh with friends, and colleagues, and of course, make the deals. The outside lounge area was a nice touch with comfy chairs, sofas, and coffee tables. The setting is casual but focused, so no one feels rushed or herded through massive convention hall floors.
NECANN Boston 2024
Written By Jessica Reilly-Chevalier
The "northeast" region of the US is loosely defined as the six states that make up New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusettes, Rhode Island, and Connecticut) as well as New York, Pennslyvania, and New Jersey. Every state, save for New Hampshire, has legalized recreational cannabis, making this a region of untold potential for cannabis.
Blunt Horoscopes: Astrology for the High Life
Written By Stardust Bee
Buckle your seatbelts, because April is a noisy, disruptive month! We’ll see a Mercury retrograde period, the second and final eclipse of the season, a once-in-13-year transit, and then a full moon in Scorpio that’ll have you reaching for your tarot cards. This month is definitely messy, but there are some very positive moments. Let’s break it all down
CannaCon: A Family Affair & The Call to Cannabis A Q&A W/ Angela Grelle
Written By Casey Renteria
Event season is here and I’m so excited to share the first of many conventions I’m attending this year and arguably the one I’m most excited for so far. I got the chance to talk with the Director of Marketing Angela Grelle about not just how CannaCon came to be but also how she came to cannabis. She is such an amazing, passionate woman & you can tell she truly loves what she does. I can’t wait to meet the whole team and see how they manage to make it happen every year.
Sunstone and Budist: Wine, Cannabis, and Community
Written By June Blankin
The Fat Nugs Team was fortunate to spend a few days at Sunstone getting to know the staff and meet many locals of Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. I was enchanted by the spirit of community for the people, wine, and cannabis industry. They support each other in creating a world-class destination of locally grown and locally produced products that are second to none. Teddy and Djamila have something very special with Sunstone with plans for more wine and cannabis events and cannabis-only events in the future.
Spannabis 2024: A Whirlwind of Experiences and Reflections
Written By Dr. Grant Mitchell
It was a journey that began with a 5-hour flight from Jalisco, Mexico connecting one day later on a 7-hour red-eye out of New York City. After landing at 8:30 am, and getting through customs and immigration, I Ubered directly to my digs in the Gothic Quarter arriving around 11:00 am. Once quickly showered, I had a rendezvous lunch and intelligence meeting with the legendary Captain Hooter. He promptly updated me with more than one dozen Reports Of Multiple Raids At Cannabis Social Clubs Ahead Of the Annual Spannabis Show In Barcelona, including a few I visited last year like HQ, Choko, and Wizards. Needless to say, a murky cautionary vibe permeated the sunny Barcelona air.
Preserving Cannabis Culture: How Proactive Public Relations is Breaking Down Stereotypes
Written By Michael Mejer
Breaking down stereotypes begins with education. This is why thought leadership is critical to preserving a positive view of cannabis in the public. It’s the duty of the cannabis community and its leaders to share their experiences, innovations, and learnings with the world. This shared information is how authoritative figures in the space can help restore the perception of cannabis across demographics.