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In this episode of Stay Loud: A 420-Friendly Travel Series, we sit down with Ayanna Lawson, founder of Front Row Travels. Ayanna specializes in curating custom, elevated travel experiences designed around her clients’ lifestyles.

We talk about what a 420-friendly stay really means, how to tell if a destination is truly “us-friendly” (you know what we mean), and what travelers should consider before booking their next getaway. If you’ve ever wondered how to travel comfortably, confidently, and aligned with your vibe, this one’s for you.

So buckle up and get ready for departure. Stay Loud is ready to take off.

Stay Loud is brought to you by our good friends at Bud & Breakfast. To learn more about Front Row Travels and book with Ayanna, head to their Instagram and schedule a call. Ready to plan your own 420-friendly trip? Visit budandbreakfast.com to explore stays that support your lifestyle.

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Ayanna Lawson Explains What Makes An Elevated Travel Experience, "Us Friendly" & More

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2025 was a year of transition, growth, and learning in real time.

In this Patreon-exclusive episode, Mehka reflects on a year that reshaped how the CashColorCannabis Podcast is created—from moving from Atlanta to Tampa, to losing weekly studio access, to learning how to edit audio and video independently and record solo more than ever before.

That shift opened the door to new formats and deeper storytelling, including multi-episode series like Flavor + Function with Wana, our work with the MCBA and their 10th anniversary, and timely conversations around social equity—like the Illinois lawsuit impacting operators on the ground. At the same time, the show stayed rooted in what started it all: thoughtful one-on-one interviews with voices like Dasheeda Dawson, Box Brown, and Ryan from the Indie Nerd Collective.

The year closed on a high note in Las Vegas, where Mehka moderated a main-stage panel for the first time and partnered with Blunt Brunch to gift tickets to two listeners—bringing community, access, and intention full circle.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to keep the show moving forward, what was learned along the way, and how those lessons are shaping what’s next.

Thank you for supporting independent Black cannabis media.
 CashColorCannabis — Culture Grows Here. 🌱✊🏾

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That's How You End It: A Look Back At 2025

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Recently, CashColorCannabis took a trip to Las Vegas for MJBiz. Between activations and panels, host Mehka grabbed the mic and conducted a few interviews.

One of those conversations was with Dazed co-founder Keyshawn Warner.

We caught up with the Harlem native right after the NY Takeover stage to talk about his first cannabis experience, the vision behind Dazed, expansion possibilities, and the role Harlem legend Branson plays in his life.

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CCC x Mjbiz: Keshawn Warner, DAZED

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This week, we’re dropping something special from the CashColorCannabis vault. Earlier this year, Mehka sat down with Colin Fraser—entrepreneur, advocate, and the cover story for CashColorCannabis Magazine Vol. 12—for a powerful conversation about redemption, rebuilding, and reshaping the cannabis industry.

Originally recorded for the magazine feature, this full interview has never been released… until now. With MJBiz happening this week and Upling being featured on Equity Row, there’s no better time to share Colin’s full journey with the world.

In this episode, we discuss how incarceration shaped Colin’s purpose, the realities of social equity in today’s cannabis space, what it takes to rebuild your life and reclaim your voice, why representation in this industry still matters and more 

Whether you’ve already read his feature in Vol. 12 or you’re just getting familiar with his story, this episode gives you the full picture behind the man on the cover.

Tap in, get inspired, and don’t forget to order your copy of CashColorCannabis Magazine. 

Edit: Impact Row, not Equity Row

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One More Episode: Colin Fraser

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Money makes the cannabis world go ’round… but for Black women in the industry, getting access to that money is a whole different story.

In this season-ending episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast — A Higher Level of Conversation — Mehka sits down with Whitney Beatty and Jessica “Jess” Jackson, two powerful voices featured in the new documentary Kiss My Grass, a film that exposes the uphill battle Black women entrepreneurs face when trying to fund their cannabis businesses.

We dig into: Why access to capital in cannabis is still so broken, how the “green rush” left Black and Brown founders behind, the added challenges Black women face when raising funds, Kiss My Grass, and why this story matters now and more

This is the final episode of our 9th season — and we’re going out with a conversation that cuts right to the heart of the industry.

Hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next season.
Stay loud. Stay informed. Stay growing.

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Where the Dollas At: Kiss My Grass Exposes the Money Gap in Cannabis

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In this episode of CashColorCannabis Presents: A Higher Level of Conversation, we sit down with Dr. Felicia Dawson, Ooski Chevanier, and Marilyn Pierce—the authors behind Why We Die and How to Live.

They break down why the American healthcare system keeps people sick, how cannabis truly works as medicine, and why reconnecting with ancestral wisdom and clean living might be the most revolutionary act of all. 🌿

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 * Why cannabis is more than a recreational plant—it’s a healing tool.
 * How lifestyle and environment are the real roots of disease.
 * The importance of detoxification, sleep, and movement.
 * Why “getting your hands back in the dirt” could save your health.

📚 Why We Die and How to Live is available now from Plants for Lyfe.

This episode is sponsored by Juice Joint. [https://ilovejuicejoint.com/] Head to their website and see what they have to offer. 

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Cannabis, Healing, and Reclaiming Our Health: Why We Die and How to Live

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In this episode of CashColorCannabis: A Higher Level of Conversation, we sit down with the team behind Cloud Culture, the members-only cannabis brand built on the motto: “If it’s not loud, it’s not from Cloud.” 🌬️

From bold genetics like RA-RA and Strawberry Glue to their lifestyle-driven approach, Cloud Culture is redefining how seeds, culture, and community come together. We talk about their origin story, what makes their strains stand out, and how they’re building a movement that goes beyond cultivation.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews at the intersection of cannabis, culture, and storytelling.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 The story behind Cloud Culture
4:15 “If it’s not loud, it’s not from Cloud” explained
8:30 Seeds, strains, and genetics
12:10 Building a members-only cannabis community
16:45 The future of Cloud Culture

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Join The Club: Cloud Culture

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What happens when comics meet cannabis culture?

In this episode of CashColorCannabis, Mehka King sits down with Box Brown — an award-winning illustrator and author known for using his art to unpack the history, stigma, and politics of weed. From his groundbreaking book Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America and his take on 80s cartoons with The He-Man Effect, Box has mastered the art of storytelling that educates while entertaining. 

In this interview, we discuss how getting arrested as a teen shaped his creative path, why comics are the perfect medium for activism, how America villainized the plant, and why we always felt like hitting the toy store after watching Saturday morning cartoons. 

If you’re a fan of art, storytelling, or the evolution of cannabis culture, this one’s for you.

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Pictures Tell Stories: Box Brown

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In our last episode, we talked about the science behind Wana’s products. In this episode, we get into the taste.

In Episode 2 of Function + Flavor: The Wana Way, the CashColorCannabis Podcast continues our partnership with Wana Brands — this time exploring how they craft gummies that taste as good as they feel.

Host Mehka dives into the art and innovation behind Wana’s award-winning flavors. From sourcing ingredients to fine-tuning every bite. Because when it comes to edibles, great taste isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of the science.

Listen to Mike explain how Wana balances function and flavor to create products customers truly love, and why their commitment to both has kept them leading the pack in the cannabis space for over a decade.

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Function + Flavor: The Wana Way Episode 2

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Illinois promised equity when it legalized cannabis in 2019. But years later, the reality looks very different.

In this episode of CashColorCannabis, host Mehka King speaks with Corey Oursey, co-founder of Piff Patch Cannabis Transportation, and attorney Amber Lengacher, who is leading a civil rights lawsuit against the state. They break down how delays, restrictions, and broken promises in Illinois’ cannabis transport licensing left most minority-owned businesses unable to survive—leaving only two transport companies active today.

From the human cost to the bigger policy questions, this conversation digs into the high hopes and hard truths of cannabis equity in Illinois—and what this case could mean for the future of legalization across the country.

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High Hopes, Hard Truths: Illinois’ Cannabis Equity in Court

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