Flowers & Tea Podcast

Episode 11 of Flowers & Tea is officially on the road 🌸🫖 and this one is a whole vibe. This episode, we sat down with Kenya Alexander, the go-to force behind the energy, events, and unforgettable experiences you’ve seen at NECANN. From curating culture to shaping rooms that feel like something, Kenya breaks down what it really takes to create impact through events — and how she’s now building her own lane with Stash Bag Data. We took the show all the way to Boston and tapped in with a Black woman–owned radio station, Spark FM, bringing that signature Flowers & Tea energy to a whole new city. In this episode, the conversation flows from strategy to real talk: 🌸What’s happening in Texas — and how change actually gets made 🌸The evolving landscape of federal cannabis reform 🌸The rise of hemp beverages and what it means for the market 🌸Why LinkedIn might be your most underrated career move It’s part interview, part strategy session and all real. This episode is fun, insightful, and honestly… a little bit of a masterclass on how to move with intention in this industry, especially if you’re trying to create impact in places like Texas. Tap in tonight at 8PM — where the ladies lead the conversation.

Episode 10 of Flowers & Tea is here 🌸🫖 and the ladies finally found a winner. After sitting down with so many guests who shared the unexpected challenges of navigating the cannabis industry… this conversation hits different. This week, we’re joined by Ariel Mizrahi of Bud 2 Bloom Dispensary, a true example of what it looks like to do it right. From taking her time, to lobbying a town to opt in, to building real relationships that mattered — Ariel didn’t just enter the industry… she positioned herself to win. And today, she stands as the only dispensary in her town. In this episode, Ariel breaks down: ✨ How she successfully convinced a municipality to opt into cannabis ✨ The power of relationship-building and community trust ✨ Strategic patience vs rushing the process ✨ The reality of starting in Jersey City — and why Netcong became the move ✨ What operators need to understand if they want to last in this industry This is a conversation full of real strategy, real lessons, and real gems — not just talk. If you’re trying to navigate cannabis smarter, build something sustainable, or understand what actually works behind the scenes… this episode is for you.

Episode 8 of Flowers & Tea welcomes communications strategist and cannabis industry veteran Gia Morón to the table. Sponsored by Ascend and filmed live at The Other Side Dispensary in Jersey City, Dr. Beast, Danielle, and new co-host Chirali Patel & Rosemarie Moyene Matos sit down with Gia to unpack the real power behind communications, leadership, and influence in the cannabis industry. With nearly three decades of experience spanning entertainment, Wall Street, and entrepreneurship — including 15 years at Goldman Sachs and leadership as President of Women Grow — Gia shares insights on building brands, preparing founders for crisis before it happens, and why media training is critical for entrepreneurs navigating public industries. The conversation also dives into the gap between representation and real power for women in cannabis, the realities behind social equity programs, and Gia’s work bringing cannabis education into faith spaces through the Cannabis Business Summit series in New York City.

Flowers & Tea returns for Season 2 with Episode 7, and the table opens with a legendary female hip hop voice. Sponsored by Ascend and filmed live at the Ignite Conference in Jersey City, Dr. Beast and Danielle sit down with hip-hop icon, cultural force, and Newark’s own Rah Digga (Dirty Harriet) for a conversation that moves far beyond music. Together they unpack leadership, cannabis culture, and the evolving responsibility of public voices in shaping industries and communities. Rah Digga also introduces her new cannabis strain, available exclusively through Mister Jones, bringing her signature authenticity and Jersey energy directly into the cannabis space. The discussion flows through culture, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building influence in an emerging industry — blending Rah’s legacy in hip-hop with the growing intersection of cannabis, community, and opportunity. Season 2 of Flowers & Tea features a powerful lineup of women who are leaders, builders, advocates, and change-makers across cannabis, policy, media, and business. Every woman who sits at this table brings a perspective that pushes the conversation forward. This season isn’t just about dialogue — it’s about elevating women’s voices, challenging systems, and contributing to real change in the cannabis industry. The queens have taken their seats. The conversation begins. 🎥 Season 2 Premiere — Now Streaming 🌸 Flowers & Tea: Where the conversations don’t whisper. They matter.

Episode 6 • Flowers & Tea - Season Finale - When the Tea Boils Over: Closures, Consequences & Common Ground The ladies of Flowers & Tea close out the inaugural season the only way they know how — raw, unfiltered, and necessary. In this season finale, it’s just the women. No guest. No soft edges. Just an honest reckoning with what’s happening in cannabis right now. They go in on the wave of dispensary closures and the state’s alarming lack of acknowledgment, sentiment, or meaningful reporting on the impact. They unpack what it means to support your neighbors in a time of economic strain, rising uncertainty, and silence from those in power. The conversation widens — touching on ICE, community responsibility, and the moral weight of policy decisions—before Gretchen takes the soapbox to call out the industry’s chronic failure to invest in cannabis education as infrastructure and a smarter way to move the needle. For the first time, an MSO leader, a small local operator, a lobbyist/publicist, and a medical operator find themselves saying the same thing — out loud, together. The unison is unexpected, but it proves a powerful point....common ground exists when ego steps aside. Dr. Beast and Gretchen also share their sincere frustration with the industry as a whole and openly question whether stepping away may be the only act of self-preservation left. This is the most honest dialogue Flowers & Tea has ever had. This is what it sounds like when the table is set — and then flipped. The home of the P3 (Pot, Politics & Policy) takes flight one last time this season. 🎥 Season Finale — Do not miss this. 🌸 Flowers & Tea: Where the conversations don’t whisper. They matter.

Episode 5 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Holly DeLorenzo of Abundant Brands — From Risk Management to Risk for Healing: Breast Cancer, Cannabis & Building Solutions The ladies of Flowers & Tea return with one of their most personal & inspiring conversations yet 🌸 In this episode, we sit down with Jersey native Holly DeLorenzo, founder of Abundant Brands, for an honest conversation about survival, reinvention, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Holly shares her journey through breast cancer and how that experience led her to the plant. Formerly working in insurance on the risk-management side of business, she made the pivotal decision to take a risk for her health - turning a deeply personal healing journey into a mission to create products that serve as real solutions to problems she once faced herself. From experimenting in her test kitchen to securing a partnership that positions her for growth, this episode explores what it means to build from lived experience, resilience, and intention in a highly regulated industry. As always, the tea doesn’t stop there. This conversation also unpacks: • Breast cancer, healing, and cannabis • Risk management vs. personal risk-taking • Turning lived experience into product innovation • Building a brand with purpose and authenticity • Women creating solutions in women-owned spaces Filmed at Holistic Solutions, because Flowers & Tea is committed to featuring women in women-owned spaces - community is the point. This episode is honest, grounded, and quietly powerful. A must-watch for survivors, founders, wellness advocates, and anyone curious about how healing can spark innovation. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations at the intersection of women, wellness, and cannabis. Sponsored by Ascend 🌸

Episode 4 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Dr. Beauty — Research, Policy & Motherhood: NJ’s Legislative Consequences & Moms Using Cannabis The ladies of Flowers & Tea return with one of their most necessary and nuanced conversations yet. In this episode, they sit down with researcher, scholar, and mother, Dr. Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez aka Dr. Beauty for an honest dialogue at the intersection of research, cannabis, and lived experience. This conversation centers on what the research actually tells us and where legislation often fails to catch up. Dr. Beauty breaks down the casino act, state employees, and the unintended consequences of policy decisions. She also discusses how stigma shows up in wellness, parenting, and public perception—and why evidence-based research must guide the way forward. The discussion is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply reflective of what it means to navigate motherhood while advocating for autonomy, wellness, and authenticity. As always, the tea doesn’t stop there. The conversation also unpacks some of the broader issues shaping this moment: • Cannabis research vs. public perception • NJ legislation and its real-world impact on families • Motherhood and cannabis use • Partner support and medical cannabis advocacy This episode is intelligent, affirming, and quietly powerful—designed to challenge assumptions while creating space for empathy, understanding, and growth. A must-watch for mothers, advocates, educators, and anyone invested in the future of cannabis policy. Sponsored by Ascend - SUBSCRIBE!! 🚨

Episode 3 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Roz McCarthy — Motherhood, Wellness & Stepping Back to Pour In Filmed at Suny Tien Dispensary & Lounge, Atlantic City, New Jersey The ladies of Flowers & Tea return with one of their most honest and reflective conversations yet. In this episode, they sat down with cannabis advocate, founder, and wellness leader Roz McCarthy for a powerful discussion on motherhood, burnout, and what it truly means to step away from your business to pour back into yourself. Roz opens up about building her wellness brand Black Buddha—and the hard realization that while promoting wellness publicly, she wasn’t fully embodying it personally. The conversation explores the courage it takes to pause, reassess, and choose alignment over constant output, especially as women, mothers, and leaders in high-pressure industries. As always, the tea doesn’t stop there. The women also unpack some of the most pressing cultural and political conversations shaping the moment: • Motherhood, identity, and self-preservation • The realities of leadership fatigue and healing • The ongoing influence of Marjorie Taylor Greene • The implications of the Jeffrey Epstein files • Cannabis rescheduling and what it could actually mean for the industry This episode is grounding, thought-provoking, and deeply human—perfect for slowing down during the holidays. Consider it a reminder to breathe, reflect, and give yourself permission to rest. An ideal watch for your winter break—and honestly, the perfect Christmas gift from us yo you! 🎁 Kick back, pour some tea, and join us for the latest episode of Flowers & Tea—where we sip gently… and spill honestly. 🌿🫖🌸 Sponsored by Ascend - SUBSCRIBE!! 🚨

Episode 2 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Jacqueline Ferraro — Filmed at The Other Side Dispensary, Jersey City, New Jersey The ladies of Flowers & Tea are back — and this week, we brought the conversation home to TOSD, owned by Dr. Beast herself. In this episode, we sit down with lobbyist and long-time cannabis advocate Jacqueline Ferraro of the Cannabis Advisory Group for a masterclass in how policy really works behind the scenes. Jackie breaks down the Senator Scutari SCORE Bill, why it matters, and what its passage could mean for operators, consumers, patients, and the future of New Jersey cannabis. She also demystifies what lobbying actually is — who does it, why it’s necessary, and how advocates move legislation in a high-stakes industry shaped daily by politics and power. The women also dive into some of the biggest cannabis headlines: • Florida having cannabis on the ballot • New Jersey updates and what the latest moves signal • And each co-host shares her bold predictions for 2026 — the market, the policy shifts, and the future of women in leadership. This episode is educational, insightful, and full of those “no one else is saying this” moments that only Flowers & Tea can deliver. You do not want to miss this one. Tune in this Wednesday at 8PM with the Weed Women of Flowers & Tea — where we’ll be sipping tea… and spilling it too. 🌿🫖🌸 Sponsored by Ascend SUBSCRIBE 🚨

Episode 1 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Wanda James — Filmed at Sunny Tien Consumption Lounge, Atlantic City, New Jersey The ladies of Flowers and Tea pulled up to the League of Municipalities and brought excitement, clarity, and cannabis right to the heart of Atlantic City. In our premiere episode, we break down the hemp ban tucked inside the recently passed shutdown bill — and what its fallout means for a $30 billion industry. Then we shift into a conversation on women at the helm: how leadership is rapidly transitioning into women’s hands, and what it means that New Jersey just elected its first female governor. And then… the legendary Wanda James joins the table. She gets real about the problems with politics, the first cannabis bill she would draft, and exactly how she plans to unseat 30-year incumbent Diana DeGette. This is not an episode you want to miss. We came out the gate swinging — and we’re coming in hot. Tune in every Weed Wednesday at 8PM with the women of Flowers & Tea, where we’ll be sipping tea… and spilling it too. 🌿☕🔥 SUBSCRIBE 🚨