Simon Espinosa, CEO of En Volá, the world’s most-watched Spanish-language cannabis media platform, shares how cannabis shaped his identity, sparked a movement, and became a tool for global connection, creativity, and justice.
From publisher to dispensary founder, Christina de Giovanni’s journey from The Emerald Magazine to building a three-storefront cannabis brand in NYC is rewriting the playbook on equity, legacy, and community-first business in the legal market.
From MMA mats to multi-state storefronts, Juan Quesada built Backpack Boyz through grit, hustle, and healing. In this raw interview, he opens up about fighting for peace, building a legacy, and why great weed is like good training—it’s all about discipline.
From inflation and training to product sustainability, the cost of hair services is rising—and there’s more to it than meets the eye. Explore the real reasons behind the beauty industry’s price surge and how informed choices can still lead to great hair days.
From crafting iconic strains like Peach Tree to building an international legacy, Ryan Bartholomew—aka Doja—is redefining what a cannabis brand can be. In this exclusive, he opens up about his journey, genetic innovation, and Doja’s future from LA to Lisbon.
Jahkaya Pugh, the youngest Afro-Latina woman to own a licensed dispensary in New York, opens Dynasty Commodities in Harlem—blending equity, culture, and healing into a new model for community-driven cannabis leadership.
Photographer Vincent Pflieger turns discarded weed bags into street-level iconography in 0.125oz, a photo project and art book documenting New York’s underground design wave. It’s a visual archive of culture in transition—before regulation erases the imprint.
Rusty, aka The Duke of Doja, is raising the bar for modern cultivation. With roots in legacy, a passion for pheno-hunting, and a relentless pursuit of flavor, he and Doja co-founder Ryan Bartholomew are redefining what it means to grow with vision and purpose.
From Rome to Barcelona, Chef Matteo Quoiani is igniting a culinary renaissance with infused Italian cuisine. With Michelin-star ambitions and a mission to change minds, he’s taking flavor, activism, and tradition to radical new heights.
From directing for hip hop’s elite to launching the Shadou platform for aspiring filmmakers, Edgar Esteves blends mentorship, creative grit, and industry vision. With features on the horizon, he's shaping the future—one shoot at a time.
Niklas Kouparanis, CEO of Bloomwell Group, is transforming Germany’s medical cannabis market through tech, access, and innovation. With a booming patient base and global vision, Bloomwell is leading Europe into a new era of safe, efficient care.
Mothership Glass founder Scott Deppe has revolutionized the dab scene, merging artistry and innovation to elevate how we experience hash. From low-temp breakthroughs to iconic rigs, his work is shaping a global culture—one dab at a time
Chris Campagna turned a life-altering diagnosis into the launch of True Terpenes, redefining terpene science and cannabis flavor innovation. From rare disease to leading sensory teams and pushing beverage breakthroughs, his journey is as powerful as the plant itself.
Smoke DZA opens up about his deep-rooted relationship with the plant, launching a potent new strain, and co-founding Fourth Rope wrestling with Westside Gunn—all while keeping his creative energy grounded in real life and real hustle.
The Boston Beer Company launches TeaPot’s 10mg rosin-infused iced tea and introduces two new Emerald Hour cannabis cocktails, expanding into British Columbia. Discover how these full-spectrum beverages are redefining summer sipping in Canada.
