The Cannabis Hangout

Hey friends! In this episode Sabah and Brannan share where they’re at in life, personal journies, reminiscing on episodes over the last few years, providing a platform to learn and share stories with intention to break stigmas and shed light, and what it feels like stepping into a new season in your life, while confidentially welcoming change and staying open to the unique journeys were all on. Tune in, while they break it down for you one final time!

Meet Emir. He’s the owner of the Dabhali mats that are made in Turkey. Hitting 19 countries in 3 years of business, these mats are sure to add warmth to your home and come in different sizes used for glass rigs and more. He’s always been hustling from basketball cards, to shoes, to weed, he comes from a hard working family. He opens up about using cannabis for a sleep aid, digestion, and appetite help and how we’re still explaining to our parents that a 9-5 job isn’t what we’re interested in settling for.

Meet Bri and James. Friends of ours that are a husband and wife power couple. There’s a lot of depth in this episode with new perspectives to be found. We talk about the importance of being armed with knowledge and education, how cannabis is a superfood, using cannabis during pregnancy as needed, the history and experience of giving natural birth and being a Doula, and shopping for your cannabis, like you do organic vegetables. Tune in, while we share stories and get to know James and Bri on a deeper level.

Meet Calvin. Originally growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma he graduated from OSU and is a father who is passionate about creating, following his intuition and helping others. Always having the job throughout school of being an athlete, he shares with us what the journey has been like for him personally growing and finding himself after football was life. We have lots of nail on the head conversations in this episode, with solid advice and gratitude reflections. We talk about his love for pitbull cuddle bugs, being a father, tapping into your creative side, and getting out of the boxes that society and tradition puts us in. Tune in, while we get to know Calvin as he shares how cannabis slows down his overthinking, why there’s power in talking to your plants and having the confidence to quit that 9-5 job and taking leaps of faith .

In this episode, we have the pleasure of circling back around with our friend Omeed who owns Evok cannabis. If you want to get to know him better, you can go back and listen to his first debut episode #184, where we chopped it up about his personal journey with cannabis and what the plant Evoks in you. Today, we’re here to circle back around for an update! Now, there’s a thriving business in Oklahoma, with around 45 employees, every single one being vital team members. We chat about their new volume based brand that’s getting even more exposure to the people and community. Geared towards the everyday smoker, getting meds to patients who need them while making it more affordable, how we can do way more together than by ourselves and the beauty of full circle things happening around us. To learn more and connect with them, you can visit www.neighborhoodflower.com.

Meet Emily. She’s the CEO of Grayline Supply in Edmond, Oklahoma. Having a background in nursing previously, she’s used to wearing many hats. In this episode, we talk about the process of hiring good people on your team, crazy nurse stories, not making cannabis taboo for your children, along with some really solid life advice that she would go back and give her younger self, if she could. Tune in, while we talk about the packaging and supply industry, going international, and always focusing on detail and quality.

Meet Walter. He’s always on the grind doing business and has his hands in cannabis banking and the processing side of the industry. He’s a former championship athlete in football for the University of Tulsa, a college football coach and grew up in the “DARE” program as a kid from Shawnee, OK. We talk about Native American culture and the tribe he’s a part of, how cannabis helps irritability and why packaging your product should be seen as an intention and how it goes a long way. Walter is very well spoken and was a delight to get to know, so don’t miss it! Tune in, while we break it ALL down.

Meet Tyler. He’s a husband and a dad and also the dispensary manager at Dazed on Route 66 in OKC. In this episode, he shares with us vivid memories from the first time he came in contact with the cannabis plant, first time experiences with his homegrow and the benefits of psychedelics, along with the importance of trying something different and being creatures of habit. Tune in, while we hear profound stories, the joy of freely sharing your cannabis knowledge with others to help them succeed and telling your mom weed will be legal one day when you are young. You’re in for an insightful treat!

Meet Kristin. She’s the COO of Tribe, which is an Oklahoma owned creative cannabis company. With an attorney background, she takes us through what she does day to day and her passion behind a well oiled company that's thriving. Located in Eastern Oklahoma in the Canadian river valley, Tribe focuses on quality from farm, to kitchen, to community. We chat about using cannabis for sleep and anxiety, soft serve Braum’s cheat codes, along with startup businesses in Oklahoma. We get lots of insightful conversation in this episode, so tune in to hear from a woman who wears many hats and does it well!

Meet Emily. She’s a freelance creative in the cannabis industry here in Oklahoma. She specializes in video production, photography, social media management and more! In this episode, we talk about taking a break from the Backwoods, using cannabis to get rid of her seizures, getting off antidepressants and anxiety medicine, along with setting a price for your value and being confident in the creative work you do. We also touch on starting from the bottom and working your way up to the position you’re in now. Tune in, while we get to know Emily better and have insightful conversation.

Meet Lucas. He’s with Spring Fed Farms, red river grown cannabis in southern Oklahoma. In this episode, he shares with us what it was like diving into the industry as a family business in Love County and how the dream of cultivating cannabis and having a business from it was once just a romantic thought that actually came to life. We also touch on how cannabis can teach you how dedicated you can be and not the lazy stigma. Tune in, while we get to know Lucas and his passion, along with the beautiful flower Spring Fed Farms provides to Oklahoma patients.

Meet Jon Kelley. He’s the founder of Kavva brands here in Oklahoma. Whether you're ready to elevate your energy and increase your focus or quiet your restless mind and get some much needed sleep, Kavva has something for you! You can purchase their Joy and Sleep gummy's online and have it legally shipped to your door! In this episode, we get to hear from the perspective of a farmer, growing hemp and having control from the grow to the gummy directly, being around John Deere tractors all your life and having soybeans as a favorite to grow. We get to learn from Jon, along with his passion for farming and creating quality hemp products for people. So, tune in while we break it all down! www.kavvabrands.com Use discount code HANGOUT25 for 25% off your purchase to try out for yourself. Expires 12/15/23.

The Cowboy cup is Oklahoma’s premier Cannabis Championship and arts festival happening December 8th & 9th in Tulsa Oklahoma! This event has all of the connections in one place, whether you're a grower, processor, or an artist. In this episode, we chat with the owners of The Cowboy Cup, Daniel & Greg. They share stories with us, while we get to hear how this festival came to life and the passion, with intention that's behind it. We're excited to be a part of this yearly event and can't wait to see it at a new location this December!

Meet Gerald. He’s a celebrity photographer and videographer in the rap and hip hop world, cannabis space and lifestyle photography. He used to be a chef and loves a good grilling session and hanging out with other creative people. In this episode, we get to know him better as he shares times of having great opportunities with his career, while also using cannabis medicinally and recreationally and truly loving the work you do.

Meet Tessy. She’s part owner of a family and female owned mom and pop brand, with a small commercial kitchen here in Oklahoma. Mittie’s Medicinals is for the people, making each product with a purpose, passion and a story. Tune in, while we get to know Tessy and how she grew up surrounded by cannabis consumption with her own family and how she has helped heal loved ones with Opiod addiction, through cannabis. In this episode, we talk about the issues with government overreach in our state and we also take a spin to chat about micro dosing throughout your day and using functional mushrooms to better our lives and mental health. You don’t want to miss this one!

Meet Alec. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee and Texas, he’s one of the owners of Jagged Quail cannabis grow here in Edmond, Oklahoma. In this episode, we get to know him as Alec shares with us his first good time smoking in middle school, the importance of having support in what you do, along with sharing stories about “bringing the trap to life” for them now and doing what you love.

Meet Zach, AKA Hugh Glass. He’s a local rap artist born in Woodward, Oklahoma and he just got done going on tour in the US with Jelly Roll & Afroman. In this episode, we get to know Zach a lot better as we understand how he grew up, where he came from and what motivated him. From moving around a lot growing up, being raised by a single mother, working hard for what your dreams are and fighting the balance of believing in yourself and more in this episode! Tune in, while we take him back to memories he hasn’t visited in a while. You don’t want to miss this one! @hughthedukeglass

Meet Shane. He owns 77 Extracts here in Oklahoma, which is a growing and processing company. They are slangin’ terps in all 77 counties! He shares with us what it was like growing up in Wisconsin, hunting and fishing in the woods and building resilience as a young boy. Shane also tells us stories about what it was like buying his first 40 acres ever, growing cannabis in basements, learning about cloning and growing and harvesting your first quarter pound. We also talk about how important the standards are that we set, always seeing the best in people while knowing that anything is possible.

Meet Brittany. She was an RN for 10 years and initially was against cannabis. In this episode, she shares a vast amount of knowledge with us on pharmaceuticals and cannabis together, how to transition from the Big Pharma life to a more holistic approach, using the plant while pregnant and breastfeeding and what it’s been like figuring out her own health battles with a healing plant. She's a student learning from The Cannabis Holistic Institute and she literally got off 7 different pain meds over a course of 6 months! She’s a huge advocate for clean cannabis, growing in living soil and passionate about the importance CBD is to all of our bodies! Tune in, while we all learn a lot together with different perspectives. @brittanysandovalrn

Meet Lila. She's creative in many different ways, she's a mother, a plant medicine lover and so much more. In this episode we talk about using cannabis for anxiety and stress, having talks with your kids about cannabis consumption, and why CBD is entirely beneficial for supporting kids hormones and benefiting their Endocannabinoid system, which we all have. Lila owns Mimosa Creek Mixology, where she makes plant based libations and hemp infused treats, while bringing a visual presentation to her pop ups. Tune in, while we talk about certain cannabinoids that can reduce nausea, and the importance of training your bud-tenders to truly help patients. @mimosacreekmixology