Welcome to the High There Social Sesh!
High There is the Social Cannabis App, made for cannabis enthusiasts looking to create, connect and learn with one another. While we aim to use our app and online site to help this community of like-minded folks connect and blossom, what better way to keep the conversation rolling than a podcast?
Join co-hosts Jamie Solis, chief content officer at High There, and cannabis and LGBTQ+ journalist Keegan Williams as they discuss current events and news in cannabis, plus they’ll introduce you to some of the most interesting folks in the community.
Happy 4/20, High There fam! Just in time for the weediest of all holidays, check out the brand new episode of High There Social Sesh!
Jamie and Keegan kick it off by diving into Leafly and Real Estate Witch’s new data ranking the best and worst U.S. cities for cannabis and celebrate a new win for Texas’ medical cannabis program. Rounding out this installment, the duo explore their favorite and least favorite parts about the 4/20 holiday.
This episode’s special guest is cannabis journalist and podcaster Diana Krach. Host of both the Your Highness (https://pod.link/1274665676) Podcast and Getting Personal with Plant Medicine Podcast (https://pod.link/1653173956), Krach was also recently nominated for the Global Cannabis Times 100 Most Influential People for her work on Your Highness.
Krach shares more about her podcasts, the impact of podcasting within the cannabis space and how cannabis has helped her to heal. The group of cannabis journalists also dish about the challenges they face within cannabis journalism and media, and Krach even gives the new podcasters some advice as a seasoned pro herself.
For more from Diana Krach:
Your Highness Podcast Newsletter (https://yourhighnesspodcast.substack.com/)
Your Highness (https://pod.link/1274665676) Podcast
Getting Personal with Plant Medicine Podcast (https://pod.link/1653173956)
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
5 Apr 2023
High There Social Sesh Episode 5 - Tess Melody Taylor
It’s April! The sun is starting to peek out a bit more and we’re approaching the weediest of all holidays, but this week, we’ve got another installment of High There Social Sesh coming at you!
Co-hosts Jamie Solis and Keegan Williams continually balance each other out this episode with all of the good and not-so-good in cannabis. As Jamie discusses the demise of Hawaii’s tireless efforts to legalize recreational cannabis, Keegan counters with the news that a large alcohol industry group is now pushing Congress to federally regulate cannabis in a similar manner as alcohol, the first group of its kind to do so.
The pair take a similar strategy on the tail-end, as Jamie discusses the trials and tribulations within the cannabis journalism space and Keegan references their surprisingly relaxed experience in navigating California cannabis compliance with a temporary ID. Jamie also shares some exciting news: High There was recently featured in Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminadams/2023/03/22/kaya-nows-revamped-high-there-app-builds-community-in-cannabis-space/?sh=34e0f8a16bf2)!
This episode features Tess Melody Taylor, an entrepreneur, educator and founder of the cannabis edible company Saucy (https://www.doseofsaucy.com/), which focuses on cannabis-infused sauces. She’s also the founder of CBD skincare line TAYLOR + tess and a board member of nonprofit and pre-accelerator program, Our Academy (https://www.thisisourdream.com/), a “socially inclusive digital cannabis space that centers minorities.”
The trio dive into the origins of Saucy, born from Taylor’s Texas roots and connection to family and food, the lessons she’s learned working in the cannabis industry and the work Our Academy does for business owners like her in the industry, with plenty more in between.
For more from Tess Melody Taylor:
Saucy Website (https://www.doseofsaucy.com/)
Saucy on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/doseofsaucy/)
Tess on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tessmelody/)
Our Academy Website (https://www.thisisourdream.com/)
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
22 Mar 2023
High There Social Sesh Episode 4 - Danielle Simone Brand
Spring has sprung, as so has another installment of High There Social Sesh!
In episode four, Jamie breaks down some exciting new updates for the High There app, including the embrace of a follow model, the new Following and For You feeds, live chat rooms, individual stories and global stories, content syndication and more! Keegan also brings up a recent study that sheds a light on the stigma women cannabis consumers continue to face.
On the tail end, the two co-hosts discuss waking and baking, getting high and exercising, using hemp cigarettes to quit smoking tobacco and more!
This episode features Danielle Simone Brand (https://www.daniellesimonebrand.com/), author of the book “Weed Mom: The Canna-Curious Woman’s Guide to Healthier Relaxation, Happier Parenting, and Chilling TF Out” and mother of two young kids. Danielle has also written for a number of publications, including Double Blind, High Times, Marijuana Times and, most recently, became a contributor at High There!
The three dive into Danielle’s experience embracing cannabis as a mom, the changes in her relationship with cannabis since publishing her book, the stigma women and cannamoms continue to face, her upcoming Weed Mom Tour and more!
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
(https://www.instagram.com/daniellesimonebrand)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
8 Mar 2023
High There Social Sesh Episode 3 - Christina Wong
Hello and welcome back to the High There Social Sesh!
In episode three, Jamie and Keegan recognize the year is now in full swing, sharing some cautious optimism for the year ahead and even fitting in some time to talk about astrology.
The co-hosts discuss the trend of pre-ground flower and Colorado’s new cannabis-friendly transportation service, The Cannabis Experience. On the tail-end, they dive into the potential benefits and risks surrounding AI in the cannabis space — and creative spaces in general — along with sharing their thoughts on a pervasive and relatable cannabis meme.
This episode’s special guest is Christina Wong (https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/), a cannabis writer, culinary professional, content creator and PR consultant. Wong has more than a decade of experience in the food and restaurant and cannabis industries. She’s now the founder and CEO of Fruit + Flower Co. (https://www.fruitandflower.co/), where she works with cannabis brands to create cannabis food content. Her style is beautiful, funny and often comes with some fun surprises.
Wong chats about continuing to learn as a cannabis chef in the space, embracing a wide range of consumers among her audience and cooking with flower and concentrates and the importance of community as an AAPI cannabis professional. She also bonds a bit with Keegan and Jamie as she looks ahead to starting her own podcast!
Catch new episodes every other Wednesday, and remember there's always a spot saved for you in our sesh!
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
22 Feb 2023
High There Social Sesh Episode 2 - Justin Kahn
Hello and welcome back to the High There Social Sesh!
In episode two, Jamie and Keegan tackle Twitter’s fresh embrace of cannabis advertising and Missouri’s fresh retail market launch and major opening weekend turnout, shelling in more than $12 million over the first three days of sales. They also take some time to dish on their love for terpene-focused products, disdain for artificial flavoring and reminiscence over lingering post-Valentines Day feelings.
This episode’s special guest is Justin Kahn, an entrepreneur, educator, investor and co-founder of reepher (https://reepher.com/). The cannabis-focused company offers personal liability protection to its members, when it comes to dealing with the monetary costs associated with cannabis-related DUI charges.
Catch new episodes every other Wednesday, and remember there's always a spot saved for you in our sesh!
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
8 Feb 2023
High There Social Sesh Episode 1 - Logan Chamut
Hello and welcome to the High There Social Sesh!
In the inaugural episode, Jamie and Keegan look back at the past year and discuss the many shifts in the industry as it eclipses a full decade in action within the U.S. Referencing the changes in support for cannabis legislation from advocacy groups to the industry itself (https://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-firms-main-funders-of-recent-marijuana-legalization-efforts/), the gaps in cannabis advertising (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/can.2022.0068) among federal criminalization, the duo also dive into the world of psilocybin and the many exciting conversations we have to look forward to in the future.
This episode features Logan Chamut, a cannabis cultivator and writer of High There’s monthly roots-to-harvest series (https://highthere.com/learn/how-to/the-canadian-farmer-transplant-weed-plants), where he documents each step of the growing process. Chamut explores his initial beginnings with cannabis, how he first got into growing, gives some tips for new growers and reflects on the impact of his involvement in the industry.
Catch new episodes every other Wednesday, and remember there's always a spot saved for you in our sesh!
Download the High There App (http://highthere.app.link/socialsesh).
Find us on Instagram:
High There (https://www.instagram.com/highthereapp/)
Jamie Solis (https://www.instagram.com/jamielsolis/)
Keegan Williams (https://www.instagram.com/promwitch/)
Check out the video version of this episode on the High There Social Sesh YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqqv2deavTzMyNghzYsWWQ).
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