Hawaii Mike on Hip-Hop, Cannabis, and Health: A Journey of Culture & Community: My Friends Are Better Than Yours

Join BIG CED on My Friends Are Better Than Yours as he sits down with Hawaii Mike—entrepreneur, cultural curator, and advocate for wellness. From breaking into hip-hop in the early ’90s to pioneering cannabis advocacy and embracing holistic health, Hawaii Mike shares his incredible journey, insights on community, and why gratitude and authenticity matter more than ever.✅ Topics Covered:Hip-Hop’s evolution and cultural impactCannabis industry realities and advocacyBuilding LTD Plus and Chef For HigherFasting, wellness, and longevityWhy unity and collaboration are the futureIf you’re passionate about music, culture, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this conversation is packed with gems you don’t want to miss.Timestamps0:00 – Intro 0:11 – BIG CED kicks off the show 0:30 – What is “My Friends Are Better Than Yours”? 0:56 – Meet Hawaii Mike 1:52 – Gratitude and celebration in life 3:15 – Why Hawaii Mike? The origin of the name 5:37 – Growing up: From Hawaii to San Francisco 6:03 – First encounters with hip-hop culture 8:03 – Dancing, DJ crews, and early hip-hop hustle 9:47 – Sneaking into the Gavin Convention & breaking into the industry 12:01 – First job in music: Diamond D’s “Best Kept Secret” 13:33 – Hip-Hop as authentic expression 15:05 – 35 years in the game: reflections and lessons 17:03 – Hip-Hop’s global influence and misconceptions 20:25 – The real roots of hip-hop culture 23:02 – Hip-Hop as modern foraging and cultural evolution 26:54 – Transition to cannabis advocacy 27:50 – Why cannabis became a business focus 31:02 – The truth about cannabis prohibition 36:02 – THC vs CBD explained 39:01 – Nature as the ultimate healer 41:01 – LTD Plus: Building culture through media 43:04 – Creating Inked Magazine and lifestyle branding 47:56 – Regaining LTD rights and relaunching 49:57 – From media to management: Clark Kent, Nigel Sylvester & more 52:25 – The power of community and collaboration 56:03 – Fasting and health: Hawaii Mike’s wellness journey 1:02:03 – Why fasting matters for longevity 1:05:07 – Balancing food, lifestyle, and discipline 1:08:03 – Breaking negative cycles and reframing perspective 1:12:05 – Connecting generations and building trust 1:18:02 – Final thoughts: unity, prosperity, and purpose 1:26:02 – How to connect with Hawaii Mike 1:30:00 – Closing remarks Connect with BIG CED: https://www.instagram.com/bigced328/ https://www.facebook.com/bigced328 https://x.com/bigced https://bsky.app/profile/bigced328.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigced/ https://www.twitch.tv/bigced328 https://open.spotify.com/show/35yBW0BTd4c7HvCnh9dVXz?si=HvZeE8RfTJGH6YjvHBiYzg&nd=1&dlsi=a147a471e6ab4c5c https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-industry-cosign/id1638654676 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-industry-cosign-105171601/