Breaking Budz Podcast

We sit down with Chef Marq of Brown Budda for a raw conversation about his journey from the Bronx, to the kitchen, to building one of New York’s most unique cannabis spaces. From incarceration to entrepreneurship, this episode dives into culture, resilience, cannabis, and what it really takes to create your own lane. More than smoke… it’s the story behind it. Breaking Budz 🎙️💨💨

We sit down for a real smoke session and talk cannabis culture, family run brands, and upcoming drops. No script, just real conversation and good vibes. Breaking Budz breaking the stigma through real conversations.

In the first episode of Breaking Budz, I sit down with Erin Hackney, SVP of Wholesale at Curaleaf, to talk about the evolution of New York cannabis and what it really takes to grow in this industry. We discuss federal rescheduling, taxation challenges, industry consolidation, and why success in cannabis requires real work and dedication.