Your Highness Podcast

Maggie Wilson joins Diana once again to further discuss the toxic nature of false spirituality.

Courtney Wu of Amnesia Media joins Diana to talk about how the plant medicine industry has to adapt to influencer marketing to keep up with compliance and censorship.

Ariana Newton from Weedtube joins Diana to dissect the many different censorship impacts the cannabis industry. They also talk about how options like Weedtube make it easier to circumvent those restrictions.  This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event information. 

Kassia Graham joins Diana to talk about why the cannabis industry needs to understand mutual aid. She also talks about how companies can include DEI programs and initiatives in their business plans.

Samantha Sage of Kind Philanthropy joins Diana to talk about the many reasons every person in this industry - even those who have very little resources.    This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event information. 

1st Lady of the West Coast joins Diana to talk about what isn't talked about - how we need a stronger whisper network in the cannabis space. They also talk about the complexities of protecting proprietary information while trying to network and take up space..

Dr. Amanda Reiman joins Diana to talk about the importance of accessibility with plant medicine. Reiman also talks about My Personal Plants , which is making education and growing available to novices.  This episode is produced and edited by Your Highness Media. Subscribe to our Substack for the latest updates and event information. 

Marijuana Iyana joins Diana to talk about the intricacies of podcasting and storytelling, and she tells everyone about her experience with Wine, Weed & Weave. Iyana also talks about the importance of having a space for people in her community to share their stories.

Halle Pennington, Products Executive at Humboldt Seed Company, talks to Diana about seeds, and how accessibility in knowledge about home grows is so important. The transcript can be found here.

In this episode, Tekisha Harvey and Diana Sanmiquel of CannCurious Magazine talk about the super special collaboration with Your Highness Podcast host Diana Krach for the anniversary Fall issue. They also talk about the journey of being a newer magazine in a nascent industry and share some of their highlights as a partnership.

Jessica C. McElfresh joins Diana to do a quick deep dive on the legal side of being a cannabis user who faces termination of employment, employer retaliation, or loss of a job because of off-duty use. They also discuss the need for voter involvement when it comes to changing local legislation. The transcript can be found here. The transcript can be found here.

Amy Donohue of Hybrid Social joins Diana to talk about all things social media, and why the cannabis industry needs to pay more attention to Twitter. Amy also talks about her new memoir that is now available on Amazon. The transcript can be found here.

Aku and Yaw, hosts of the New Age Cannabis Podcast, join Diana for the premiere of season 5 to talk about the African cannabis landscape. They also talk about some of their favorite show topics and what led them to create the podcast. Support CannaCurious Magazine and support independent media run by BIPOC women.

Leslie Andrachuk joins YH once again to discuss the incredible growth of Alpha Woman over the years. Additionally, she talks about a global approach to a serious health crisis, and how Alpha Woman brought attention to the many aspects of menstrual health that are lacking. The transcript can be found here.

Maggie May Wilson returns once again as guest co-host, and she talks to Diana about the metaphysical implications of toxic positivity.

Kathryn Radovan of Terra Vera joins Diana in this episode to talk about the complexities of pesticides and plants. Kathryn shares some insight on the importance of understanding crop management as a consumer, and talks about how Terra Vera's tech is making that knowledge more accessible.

Founder and CEO of Forti Goods, Sharon Kevil, acts as guest co-host of this episode, and she goes deep about the experience of being an innovative cannaparent. Listen in for some great entrepreneurial advice, along with some insightful recollections of working in this space.

Tiffany Watkins of Vanguard Media Online joins Your Highness again as guest co-host, and she talks about the importance of cultivating conversations that inform folks and create community. Be sure to get your tickets to Vanguard Media's 710 event

Kim Rael of Azuca joins YH once again as guest co-host of this episode, and she shares some insight about business partnerships in the cannabis space. *We also have a quick word about Fruit Slabs

In this episode, Lisa Raja of Vertosa joins as guest co-host, and she talks about the many different types of application methods of topicals in cannabis. Additionally, she talks about the process of infusing, and why it's so important to understand how a product can develop into an infused wellness offering.

On her very special day, we get to publish an episode with a very special guest co-host. Mskindness talks about the importance of educating children about plant medicine in an honest and accessible way and talks about how she approaches these conversations with her own children.

Dr. Desta Meghoo joins us for a very special episode, where she talks about her decades-long journey as an activist, academic, writer, mother, and passionate proponent of cannabis. She also talks about her newly appointed position as an Advisory Board member of AphriHelios, and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role.

In this episode, Cyo Nystrom of Quim is guest co-hosting with Diana, and the two discuss the importance of having conversations about vaginal health. Cyo also talks about the journey that Quim took to create a revolutionary line of sexual and vaginal health products.

In this episode, Diana is joined by Tayla, or Small Town Psycho, who is a creative growth coach in the cannabis space. They talk about the importance of making everything accessible and avoiding gatekeeping. Follow Tayla: @smalltownpsycho

In episode 10, Diana is joined by the incomparable Tiffany Watkins of Vanguard Media Online, who acts as guest co-host as the two talk about making media that is movement-driven.