EP 221 | Inside Minnesota’s High Fashion Show | Smoking On The Runway

Fashion meets function — and cannabis meets creativity — in this special behind-the-scenes episode of Conversations With Kush. Your host Molly “The Kush RN” sits down with the designers, models, and visionaries behind the 2024 Smoking on the Runway fashion show (May 22nd @ Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis).Whether you're into streetwear, sustainability, up-cycled fashion, or high-minded design, this episode introduces you to the edgy, soulful, and deeply personal work of local creators who are weaving together style, identity, and plant medicine.🎟️Get the inside scoop on what to expect at the event, how cannabis helps fuel creativity, and why this is more than a fashion show — it’s a cultural movement.What You’ll Learn:🧵 The mission behind Smoking on the Runway and how fashion & cannabis intersect🛍️ How local brands like Provider and Camp Buzzkill are reimagining streetwear & DIY fashion🧠 Why cannabis is a tool for creativity, healing, and personal expression📸 How designers and models are using the runway to break stigma and spark conversation🔥 Tips for upcoming entrepreneurs and artists looking to make their mark in fashion or cannabis🫶 Why building inclusive, accessible community spaces through fashion mattersFind the Right Strain: Episode Chapters 00:19 – Kirby Baller of Provider | Streetwear with Purpose & Community06:00 – Kirby’s Nonprofit: Next Gen Legacy & Youth Entrepreneurship08:00 – Basketball, First Responders & Changing Perspectives08:22 – Meet Camp Buzzkill with Roxy Vale | Alt Fashion with Attitude09:40 – Punk, Goth & Maximalist Upcycled Fashion in the Buzzverse11:50 – Y2K, Color, and Reclaiming Whimsy in a Beige World13:00 – Jewelry, Chains, Safety Pins & Handcrafted Accessories16:00 – Debut Fashion Show & First DIY Event: Bust Out, June 21st18:45 – Creating Black Representation in Alternative Fashion20:00 – Repurposing Clothes, Custom Orders & Building the Buzzverse21:42 – Meet the Models | Confidence, Cannabis & Catwalks with Joe & My23:00 – From Coaching to Consulting: My Biz Inc. Empowers Models25:00 – Streetwear That Serves the Body — Not Just the Brand26:00 – Personal Cannabis Journeys & How It Supports Health & Focus28:00 – Topicals, Tinctures & Non-Smoky Ways to Use Cannabis Medicinally29:00 – Joe’s Brand: Outkast – “We Don’t Fit In”30:34 – History of the Show & What to Expect This Year31:54 – Infusing Cannabis & Fashion Culture with Purpose33:03 – Creating Space for Creatives to Collaborate & Express34:18 – Educational & Sustainability Focus: More Than Just a Party35:11 – Want to Sponsor or Volunteer? Here’s How to Get Involved36:46 – Ticket Info: $100 VIP, $40 GA, $20 Standing Room37:25 – Final Thoughts & Hype for Hook and Ladder on May 22nd