For the final episode of the season, the ladies of Flowers & Tea took the show on the road to Boston NECANN and sat down for a LIVE show at the Hynes Convention Center with Ava C. Concepcion, Esq. — Former Commissioner & Acting Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.

And now that she’s no longer a public official and this is her first public speaking engagement since stepping down…...she was ready for full transparency.

What started as a intense familial conversation quickly turned into a high-level, deeply honest discussion around cannabis politics, policy, equity, power, and the realities of trying to build fair systems in an industry still finding its footing.

From being taken from as a child and feeling that direct impact .....to the emotional weight behind the work… to the legal and political battles happening behind closed doors… to the changes that became law and the ongoing fight for true equity — the conversation got REAL.

Called a pedophile protector, frequently making the Boston Globe, and being a contributor to the AG's lack of sleep.... the stories are wild and endless, but sadly people in cannabis are not always transparent and honest -- however that's not the case here.

This wasn’t surface-level cannabis talk.

This was big lawyer talk.

Big policy talk.

Big impact talk.

Filmed in front of a live audience in Boston, this episode captures exactly what Flowers & Tea has become: a soft landing for hard conversations.

As the ladies take a short break until the end of the summer, they’re leaving the season on one hell of a note. This is NOT the episode to miss. 🎙️✨

Episode 11 of Flowers & Tea is officially on the road 🌸🫖 and this one is a whole vibe.

This episode, we sat down with Kenya Alexander, the go-to force behind the energy, events, and unforgettable experiences you’ve seen at NECANN. From curating culture to shaping rooms that feel like something, Kenya breaks down what it really takes to create impact through events — and how she’s now building her own lane with Stash Bag Data.

We took the show all the way to Boston and tapped in with a Black woman–owned radio station, Spark FM, bringing that signature Flowers & Tea energy to a whole new city.

In this episode, the conversation flows from strategy to real talk:

🌸What’s happening in Texas — and how change actually gets made

🌸The evolving landscape of federal cannabis reform

🌸The rise of hemp beverages and what it means for the market

🌸Why LinkedIn might be your most underrated career move

It’s part interview, part strategy session and all real.

This episode is fun, insightful, and honestly… a little bit of a masterclass on how to move with intention in this industry, especially if you’re trying to create impact in places like Texas.

Tap in tonight at 8PM — where the ladies lead the conversation.

Episode 10 of Flowers & Tea is here 🌸🫖 and the ladies finally found a winner.

After sitting down with so many guests who shared the unexpected challenges of navigating the cannabis industry… this conversation hits different.

This week, we’re joined by Ariel Mizrahi of Bud 2 Bloom Dispensary, a true example of what it looks like to do it right. From taking her time, to lobbying a town to opt in, to building real relationships that mattered — Ariel didn’t just enter the industry… she positioned herself to win. And today, she stands as the only dispensary in her town.

In this episode, Ariel breaks down:

✨ How she successfully convinced a municipality to opt into cannabis

✨ The power of relationship-building and community trust

✨ Strategic patience vs rushing the process

✨ The reality of starting in Jersey City — and why Netcong became the move

✨ What operators need to understand if they want to last in this industry

This is a conversation full of real strategy, real lessons, and real gems — not just talk.

If you’re trying to navigate cannabis smarter, build something sustainable, or understand what actually works behind the scenes… this episode is for you.

Episode 8 of Flowers & Tea welcomes communications strategist and cannabis industry veteran Gia Morón to the table.

Sponsored by Ascend and filmed live at The Other Side Dispensary in Jersey City, Dr. Beast, Danielle, and new co-host Chirali Patel & Rosemarie Moyene Matos sit down with Gia to unpack the real power behind communications, leadership, and influence in the cannabis industry.

With nearly three decades of experience spanning entertainment, Wall Street, and entrepreneurship — including 15 years at Goldman Sachs and leadership as President of Women Grow — Gia shares insights on building brands, preparing founders for crisis before it happens, and why media training is critical for entrepreneurs navigating public industries.

The conversation also dives into the gap between representation and real power for women in cannabis, the realities behind social equity programs, and Gia’s work bringing cannabis education into faith spaces through the Cannabis Business Summit series in New York City.

Flowers & Tea returns for Season 2 with Episode 7, and the table opens with a legendary female hip hop voice. Sponsored by Ascend and filmed live at the Ignite Conference in Jersey City, Dr. Beast and Danielle sit down with hip-hop icon, cultural force, and Newark’s own Rah Digga (Dirty Harriet) for a conversation that moves far beyond music.

Together they unpack leadership, cannabis culture, and the evolving responsibility of public voices in shaping industries and communities. Rah Digga also introduces her new cannabis strain, available exclusively through Mister Jones, bringing her signature authenticity and Jersey energy directly into the cannabis space.

The discussion flows through culture, entrepreneurship, and the realities of building influence in an emerging industry — blending Rah’s legacy in hip-hop with the growing intersection of cannabis, community, and opportunity.

Season 2 of Flowers & Tea features a powerful lineup of women who are leaders, builders, advocates, and change-makers across cannabis, policy, media, and business. Every woman who sits at this table brings a perspective that pushes the conversation forward.

This season isn’t just about dialogue — it’s about elevating women’s voices, challenging systems, and contributing to real change in the cannabis industry.

The queens have taken their seats.

The conversation begins.

🎥 Season 2 Premiere — Now Streaming

🌸 Flowers & Tea: Where the conversations don’t whisper. They matter.

Episode 6 • Flowers & Tea - Season Finale - When the Tea Boils Over: Closures, Consequences & Common Ground

The ladies of Flowers & Tea close out the inaugural season the only way they know how — raw, unfiltered, and necessary.

In this season finale, it’s just the women. No guest. No soft edges. Just an honest reckoning with what’s happening in cannabis right now.

They go in on the wave of dispensary closures and the state’s alarming lack of acknowledgment, sentiment, or meaningful reporting on the impact. They unpack what it means to support your neighbors in a time of economic strain, rising uncertainty, and silence from those in power.

The conversation widens — touching on ICE, community responsibility, and the moral weight of policy decisions—before Gretchen takes the soapbox to call out the industry’s chronic failure to invest in cannabis education as infrastructure and a smarter way to move the needle.

For the first time, an MSO leader, a small local operator, a lobbyist/publicist, and a medical operator find themselves saying the same thing — out loud, together. The unison is unexpected, but it proves a powerful point....common ground exists when ego steps aside.

Dr. Beast and Gretchen also share their sincere frustration with the industry as a whole and openly question whether stepping away may be the only act of self-preservation left.

This is the most honest dialogue Flowers & Tea has ever had.

This is what it sounds like when the table is set — and then flipped.

The home of the P3 (Pot, Politics & Policy) takes flight one last time this season.

🎥 Season Finale — Do not miss this.

🌸 Flowers & Tea: Where the conversations don’t whisper. They matter.

Episode 5 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Holly DeLorenzo of Abundant Brands — From Risk Management to Risk for Healing: Breast Cancer, Cannabis & Building Solutions The ladies of Flowers & Tea return with one of their most personal & inspiring conversations yet 🌸

In this episode, we sit down with Jersey native Holly DeLorenzo, founder of Abundant Brands, for an honest conversation about survival, reinvention, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Holly shares her journey through breast cancer and how that experience led her to the plant.

Formerly working in insurance on the risk-management side of business, she made the pivotal decision to take a risk for her health - turning a deeply personal healing journey into a mission to create products that serve as real solutions to problems she once faced herself.

From experimenting in her test kitchen to securing a partnership that positions her for growth, this episode explores what it means to build from lived experience, resilience, and intention in a highly regulated industry. As always, the tea doesn’t stop there.

This conversation also unpacks: • Breast cancer, healing, and cannabis • Risk management vs. personal risk-taking • Turning lived experience into product innovation • Building a brand with purpose and authenticity • Women creating solutions in women-owned spaces

Filmed at Holistic Solutions, because Flowers & Tea is committed to featuring women in women-owned spaces - community is the point.

This episode is honest, grounded, and quietly powerful. A must-watch for survivors, founders, wellness advocates, and anyone curious about how healing can spark innovation. 🔔

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Episode 4 • Flowers & Tea Featuring Dr. Beauty — Research, Policy & Motherhood: NJ’s Legislative Consequences & Moms Using Cannabis

The ladies of Flowers & Tea return with one of their most necessary and nuanced conversations yet.

In this episode, they sit down with researcher, scholar, and mother, Dr. Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez aka Dr. Beauty for an honest dialogue at the intersection of research, cannabis, and lived experience.

This conversation centers on what the research actually tells us and where legislation often fails to catch up. Dr. Beauty breaks down the casino act, state employees, and the unintended consequences of policy decisions.

She also discusses how stigma shows up in wellness, parenting, and public perception—and why evidence-based research must guide the way forward. The discussion is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply reflective of what it means to navigate motherhood while advocating for autonomy, wellness, and authenticity.

As always, the tea doesn’t stop there.

The conversation also unpacks some of the broader issues shaping this moment:

• Cannabis research vs. public perception

• NJ legislation and its real-world impact on families

• Motherhood and cannabis use

• Partner support and medical cannabis advocacy

This episode is intelligent, affirming, and quietly powerful—designed to challenge assumptions while creating space for empathy, understanding, and growth.

A must-watch for mothers, advocates, educators, and anyone invested in the future of cannabis policy.

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