High On Feminism

In the fifth episode of Season 4, we welcome Nikki Vargas, founder of Unearth Women and Author of “Call You When I Land.” Chatting about all things travel and feeling empowered to live her most authentic life, Nikki dives deeper into the real challenges that women face in the fields of journalism and travel writing. Bonding over their boldness and desire to seek out their most adventurous callings through Nikki's work with &qu...

Jess and Bryanna Samuels dive deep into workwear fashion and the crucial intersection of financial literacy and building lasting wealth. As the Founder and CEO of Good Rapport, Bryanna is revolutionizing the world of office-wear with her brand’s focus on sustainability and style. Good Rapport offers versatile, high-quality pieces that go beyond the office, embodying modern professionalism and inclusivity. Bryanna shares her journey...

In the latest episode, Jess sits down with Olga Bortnikova, Co-Founder and CEO of Tripsider. Discover how Olga’s groundbreaking platform is transforming the travel experience by connecting locals with travelers for truly authentic adventures. From its origins in Russia to its expansion into the U.S., Tripsider is reshaping the way we explore the world with a focus on sustainable tourism and meaningful connections. Olga shares her i...

In the second episode of Season 4, Jess sits down with Olivia Anthony, the founder and visionary behind the community-based streetwear brand LIVSTREETWEAR.

Not just a clothing line but a collection for a lifetime, LIVSTREETWEAR represents the unification from the nostalgic periods of fashion from the 90’s to early 2000’s. Celebrating the culture created during this time, from the pioneering music and eccentric hairstyles, to the ico...

We’re kicking off Season 4 of High On Feminism with Solonje Burnett, founder and CEO of Weed Auntie, a cannabis education and events platform, and co-founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer of Erven, which supports sustainable growth for brands and retailers.

In this episode, Solonje shares her journey in the cannabis industry, focusing on education and community-building. She discusses her mission to create an ...

To close out this special season, Jess chats with long time friend and barber Alyssa Bachowski about their journey of growth, self-discovery, and following one’s passions as an entrepreneur. After graduating with a degree in marketing only to find little satisfaction in the field, Alyssa shares what pushed her to pivot into the barber industry, how creativity fuels her work, and the importance of finding your own freedom, be it thr...

High On Feminism steps into high fashion as Jess welcomes Kasha Reavis, co-founder and brand designer of luxury resortwear brand Bohn Jsell. As a black and LGBTQ+ owned brand, Kasha explores the fashion industry and its continuous need for more diversity, the visual inspiration behind the brand’s colorful pattern styles and gives us backstage details as she recounts some of her experiences behind the show curtains.

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After experiencing the depths of depression and sadness in her own life, Elyse Fox joins High On Feminism to discuss the importance of mental health and what inspired her to create Sad Girls Club in 2017. Realizing that there was a need for space and conversation around the topic, Elyse explores the stigma against discussing mental health in the black community, re-learning herself through therapy, using cannabis as intentional med...

From the humble beginnings of a lollipop, to a full time career passion, Jess chats with private chef Kimberly Barrett on her journey through the culinary world of cannabis. After attending the Culinary Institute of America in 2007, Kim found her calling for health advocacy and baking after creating a blueberry and lemon infused muffin for a stage 3 breast cancer patient. That experience has now led to her on the precipice of launc...

Get ready for all the energy and all the vibes with our next guest, Andrea Dasent, the Founder  of corporate event planning firm, A Jay Event Productions. After leaving her career in finance behind to focus on building the life she wanted for herself, Andrea shares the highs and the lows of starting a business ahead of the 2020 pandemic, and discusses the bravery it takes to bet on yourself. Now a curator of luxurious corporate ret...

Jess and Laura OG bring all the energy to this episode of High On Feminism as they discuss Laura’s experience as a cannabis educator, cultivator and consultant with SMK BRK (Smoke Break). After graduating from the NY School of Visual Arts with a Design BFA, Laura shares why she switched up from her graphic design career, how she advocates for home growers, and explores the importance of making spaces that normalize the conversation...

In this episode of High On Feminism, Jess sits down with Maryam Pugh, CEO of social justice apparel brand Philadelphia Printworks. After founding her business in 2010, Maryam shares what compelled her to step into the world of printmaking, the importance of lifting up marginalized voices, and explores how she amplifies stories of black history through her artistry and advocacy. 

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High On Feminism is back and better than ever for Season 3, and we’re kicking it off with none other than the founder of Veda Warrior and Veda Farms - Smrita Choubey!

After pivoting from her career on Wall Street in healthcare investment banking, Smrita discusses her journey of reconnecting with her Northern India lineage of farmers and medicine makers, researching the all-natural, holistic medicine of Ayurveda, and enlightens us on...

And that's a wrap for Season 2 of High On Feminism!

In this episode, Jess is joined by one of her long-time best friends, Sarah Jean, founder and owner of Serotonin Smoothies! Sarah talks about how her pandemic passion blossomed into leading a business and the two talk about the importance of female friendships, understanding entrepreneurial risks, using marijuana to help with stress, as well as what it takes to build a team, a...

Julianna Rose, founder and illustrator of Four Twenty Tarot, grew up in a community with stigmas against tarot and cannabis, now working at breaking the stigmas around the two. In the latest episode of HOF, Julianna opens up about breaking into the cannabis industry as a female entrepreneur and how tarot has served as a tool to help with her decision-making. She shares stories about how she started doing readings, the creative proc...

In this episode, Mary Jane Oatman, the Founder of Indigenous Cannabis Coalition and member of Nez Perce Tribe sheds light on the different ways Indigenous communities face disparities when it comes to federal legalization of marijuana and the importance of preserving legacy in legalization. Mary Jane also talks about the different roles she’s played to advocate for the rights of Indigenous people and their relationship to plant med...

Co-Founder of Goodekind, Kayla Croft joins High On Feminism to discuss her start within the cannabis industry after switching from an unfulfilling career. The inspiration for starting Goodekind with her brother-in-law came from shared passions in philanthropy and sustainability. As Kayla navigates the changing cannabis industry, she discusses with Jess the components of a conscious business model as well as the importance of giving...

Before she became the Director of Community and Strategy for Cannaclusive and Co-Founder of Black X Film Festival, Kassia Graham had long been involved with cannabis. In this episode of High On Feminism, Kassia tells Jess about her introduction to cannabis in her home country of Jamaica, and using the plant as treatment for medical issues, and how this nuanced relationship with marijuana led her to becoming a leading woman in the c...