Coffee & Cannabis Podcast

Women, Weed & WE ARE JERSEY: Ep. 80 w/Bridget Papino on Cannabis, Real Estate, and Breaking Stigmas

Season finales are supposed to mean something… and this one absolutely does ☕️🍃 For Episode #80 of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast sits down with Bridget Papino — co-founder of We Are Jersey Magazine, real estate professional, entrepreneur, creative, and true Jersey connector — for an honest conversation about business, community, cannabis, spirituality, and what it really takes to build lasting relationships in this industry and beyond. Over coffee and some gas, the ladies dive into: 🏡 The evolving housing market & cannabis-friendly renting practices 🌿 The mind, body & spiritual connection to cannabis 🤝 Why long-term partnerships and authentic relationship building matter more than clout 💨 Breaking the stigma around women who consume cannabis 📍How dispensaries and cannabis culture are impacting local communities, property demand, and neighborhood development ✨ Entrepreneurship, creativity, media, branding, and building platforms that actually represent the people This episode brings New Jersey front and center — highlighting the creatives, culture shifters, entrepreneurs, and everyday consumers helping redefine what modern cannabis culture really looks like. From real estate to representation… from wellness to weed… this conversation is layered, insightful, funny, grounded, and very Jersey. A perfect way to close out the season. ❤️ WE ARE JERSEY. 🎥 Tune in Monday at 11AM 📍Coffee & Cannabis Podcast hosted by Dr. Beast #CoffeeAndCannabis #WeAreJersey #BridgetPapino #NewJersey #CannabisCulture #WomenInCannabis #CannabisPodcast #RealEstate #NJRealEstate #Entrepreneurship #CreativeCulture #CannabisCommunity #DispensaryLife #Wellness #CannabisIndustry #WomenWhoConsume #JerseyCulture #Podcast

Coffee & Cannabis Takes Boston Ep. 79 - Building Diaspora, Culture & Community with Raesia Straker

We took Coffee & Cannabis on the road to Boston and tapped directly into the community with Raesia Straker — founder of Diaspora, a culture-forward space rooted in connection, creativity, and intention. Over coffee and some gas, we got into A LOT… and we promise you….this one is really for the culture. But not just vibes — this is for the builders, the operators, the ones creating community-driven work while staying grounded in the reality of business structure, strategy, and the understanding that collaboration is everything. We break down the story behind Diaspora in its 3rd iteration - a community hub and future consumption lounge in Cambridge, Massachusetts, perfectly positioned near two dispensaries and built to be the go-to space for co-working, creatives, students, and anyone looking to tap in and catch a vibe. This wasn’t a polished, buttoned-up interview or staged in any way. This was real. You can literally feel the city moving in the background - people walking, life happening - while two women entrepreneurs sit down and give real game on what it takes to navigate this crazy cannabis industry. From vision… to execution… to what it actually looks like to chase your dreams in real time. This is an honest, on-the-ground conversation about building something meaningful — not just for profit, but for people. We’re outside, in the Massachusetts market, and this one is different 🎙️

From War to Civilian Life: A Conversation with Jersey Veterans You Need to Hear on Coffee & Cannabis

This episode of ☕️ & 🍃 is a special one. Dr. @beast.rod sits down with her former shipmate and brother-in-arms, Sage McDonald (@sage_a_wiseman_ ) — a 5x combat #veteran with extensive time spent in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Over coffee and some gas from @highprophecy (a veteran woman-owned cannabis brand), they get into it… service, separation, and what life really looks like after the uniform comes off. From their shared love of the #UAE and #Dubai the pain of watching it from afar… to the very real challenges of navigating the VA system and fighting for fair disability ratings… to the politics in New Jersey and the lack of meaningful support for veterans — NOTHING was off limits. This is a raw, honest conversation that sheds light on the realities veterans face as they transition back into civilian life. Since both being out over the past few years and now witnessing first hand what performative Veteran support experience is like…. they share their experience in an expeditionary combat unit, their journey transitioning out, the support given once you are out, the struggles asking for help, the identity shifts… and most important, the strength it takes to keep going. If you have a veteran in your life, this episode is an eye opener and hopefully a call to do better in how we support those who have served 🪖🎖️ #veterans #njvererans #hudsoncountyveterans #jerseycity #leadership #dubai #dubailife #cannabiseducation #cannabisreform #cannabis #coffee #Drbeast

Coffee & Cannabis Ep. 77 - Kyle Page’s Story From Trafficking Cannabis to Selling It Legally in NJ

In this powerful and emotional episode of Coffee & Cannabis, Dr. Beast sits down with Kyle Page for a raw, unfiltered conversation over coffee and a smoke at local new Jersey City favorite, Abake. Kyle’s story is one of transformation. From trafficking cannabis across the country and living a fast, lavish life… to losing everything, including time with his daughter and the love of his life… to now stepping into ownership in New Jersey’s legal cannabis market. This episode dives deep into: • The reality of incarceration for nonviolent cannabis offenses • Rebuilding life, identity, and purpose after prison • The emotional weight of time lost with family • Corporate partnerships and navigating the legal market, including working with Ascend • The mission and impact of the Last Prisoner Project • What it really takes to transition from legacy to legal Dr. Beast and Kyle connect not just as operators, but as parents who understand the cost of time away from their children and the responsibility of building something better on the other side. This is more than a cannabis story. It’s a story about redemption, resilience, and rewriting your future. Proof that with faith, discipline, and relentless work… you can rebuild anything. 🎙️ Tap in this Monday at 11AM. Subscribe & Follow: Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of cannabis, culture, and community.

Coffee & Cannabis Ep. 76 - Anatalie on the Realities of Running a Small Business in Jersey City, NJ

The new season of Coffee & Cannabis is officially here. After ushering in the return of Flowers & Tea last week, we’re bringing back the beloved Coffee & Cannabis podcast for an even bigger season of conversations rooted in community, culture, and cannabis. Since January 2023, we’ve been producing top-tier cannabis media highlighting the people, businesses, and stories shaping New Jersey’s cannabis ecosystem and beyond. This season, we’re getting even more intentional — creating space for real conversations for the culture, all happening over coffee and cannabis. On Episode 76, we head to The Heights in Jersey City, home of The Other Side Dispensary and a growing network of incredible women-led small businesses. Dr. Beast sits down with Anatalie, owner of The Hair Room JC — a neighbor, customer, consumer, and fellow entrepreneur — for an honest conversation about what it takes to run a business in Jersey City. Together they discuss: • The journey of entrepreneurship • The highs and lows of running a small business • Navigating the realities of operating in Jersey City • Why she chose to build her business in this community despite the chaos and even after moving These are the conversations that matter — real people, real problems, and real solutions. Coffee & Cannabis highlights leaders across the cannabis industry and the broader ecosystem — from operators and service providers to entrepreneurs and consumers shaping the culture. New episodes drop every other Monday at 11AM ☕🍃 Tune in all season long for powerful conversations over Coffee & Cannabis. Subscribe and follow for more conversations shaping cannabis culture. #CoffeeAndCannabis #CannabisPodcast #NewJerseyCannabis #JerseyCity #WomenInBusiness #CannabisCommunity #CannabisCulture