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The sun was shining brightly over Oakland this past August, as Cannabis loving folks from near and far came together to celebrate The Emerald Cup’s 20th Anniversary. And while the number of Cannabis-focused events seems to grow every year, there is truly nothing like The Emerald Cup.  It seems to me that a lot of […]

California and Cannabis have a profound connection that spans decades. Whether it’s the popular opinion that some of the best Cannabis in the world is grown in California, the groundbreaking legalization steps that have taken place here, or how widely it’s been consumed here, historically… There is no denying that Cannabis is a big part […]

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: You cannot beat the women who work in the Cannabis industry. We form a sisterhood. An almost instant connection, offering love and support to each other while we bond over bong rips. Time and time again, when I meet a new woman in this industry, […]

Have you ever been confronted negatively about your cannabis use? Odds are the answer is yes. Though Cannabis legalization is sweeping the nation, with more states now having some kind of Cannabis legalization than not, “Reefer Madness” is still very much alive and well. And people, most who have no problem with the consumption of […]

This is purely an opinion piece. Written by me, Amanda Ferron, and I am not an expert. Just someone who has used Cannabis as a therapeutic in my daily life for 20+ years. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent the opinions of PayRio or anyone, other than Amanda, associated with PayRio. The DEA […]

Let’s be real… Before legalization, I was just happy if the plug had some good weed.  I kill plants… I’ve had horrible luck growing my own Cannabis. So pre-dispensary on every corner in California era, I had to rely on my friendly neighborhood weed dealer to get my meds. You knew by smell, look, and […]

It’s that time of year again… 4/20 is right around the corner! And just like in past years, that means thousands of people will be flocking to one of the most infamous cities when it comes to celebrating this famous “stoner” holiday; San Francisco. But this year will be a little different than previous years, […]

Oh my, my, my… I’m feeling high… STILL flying incredibly high off the personal time I got to spend with the one and only, The Godmother of Soul: Erykah Badu.  When I heard Erykah was going to be presenting an award at the Women’s Canna Awards, I had to gather myself up and not completely […]

I love a good quote… A heartfelt thought from someone I admire or consider smarter than me? *Chefs Kiss* Love it. People look to quotes like these for inspiration. When they are feeling down, when they want to know someone else has felt the same way. We look for quotes about things like life, survival, […]

Since last month was “Dry January”, I thought it fitting to highlight what many people are replacing their usual alcoholic drinks for…. Drinks infused with Cannabis. Being social, and by-proxy, social drinking, is a big part of human history… a part of our nature really. And every year, more and more people are trading in […]

Lets go girls… (Said in my best Shania Twain voice) February brings another amazing Galentines Day event, thrown by the lovely ladies of Grown Womxn, Good Weed. (GWGW) This Sunday, February 4th 2024 from 2pm – 6pm in Sacramento, CA… It’s going down.  I attended their last Galentines event in Sacramento in 2022 with my […]

The Emerald Cup is officially entering its 20th year, and we are ready to celebrate!  The Cannabis Communities favorite event is back and prepping for a huge weekend of friends, fun, and of course, flower! I’ve been lucky enough to attend 9 of the 20 Emerald Cups, usually working behind a dab rig at the […]