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Cooking with Cannabis: Vanessa Lavorato on Edibles, Bon Appétit, and How to Eat Weed & Have a Good Time

Renowned cannabis chef and Bon Appétit co-host Vanessa Lavorato joins Autumn Shelton to share her journey from artisan edibles to her new cookbook How to Eat Weed & Have a Good Time. They dive into dosing tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and the future of cannabis cuisine.

Lighting the Future of Cannabis with Brett Stevens

Meet the man lighting up the cannabis world! FOHSE CEO Brett Stevens shares how his LEDs help plants (and growers) thrive.

Inspiring Story of Laganja Estranja: Pride, Cannabis & Performance Unfiltered

Laganja [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laganja_Estranja]joined us on our Inhale Exhale Elevate podcast for a vulnerable, inspiring, and hilarious conversation about cannabis, creativity, and queerness. From her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_Race] to becoming the first LGBTQ+ entertainer to grace the cover of a cannabis magazine, Laganja has used her voice—and her platform—to advocate for plant medicine, queer representation, and radical self-expression. In this episode of Inhale Exhale Elevate [https://open.spotify.com/show/5PUPek8etLEOCKZTWhLlGO], she opens up about her personal transformation—from dancer to drag queen, from patient to plant advocate. Her story is a reminder that healing often begins when we start living our truth—and that cannabis, in the right hands, becomes a catalyst for confidence, creativity, and community.

Comedy, Cannabis & Coping: Jessimae Peluso on Healing with Humor

This week on Inhale Exhale Elevate, we sit down with the wildly funny and deeply insightful Jessimae Peluso—stand-up comedian, host of Netflix’s Tattoo Redo and Surviving Paradise, and advocate for mental health and Alzheimer’s awareness. From her rise on MTV’s Girl Code to touring overseas with the USO, Jessimae opens up about using comedy to process life’s biggest challenges. She shares the story behind her new podcast Dying Laughing (launching 2025 with her first guest John Stamos), her passion for brain health, and the power of turning pain into purpose. We talk about: * The healing role of humor in grief and mental health * Her work with the Alzheimer’s Association & Hilarity for Charity * Vulnerability, validation, and the behind-the-scenes of TV and touring * Why laughter is medicine—and sometimes, resistance Whether you’re here for the laughs or looking for a little light in the dark, this episode will leave you inspired and elevated. 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🧠 Learn more about Jessimae: www.jessimae.com [http://www.jessimae.com]

Hall of Flowers 2025 Panel | Top-Shelf Secrets: Growing Elite Cannabis at Scale

Step inside Hall of Flowers Ventura 2025 with us for a special recap of the Cultivation at Scale panel, now live on Inhale Exhale Elevate! Hosted by Joey Brabo and featuring cannabis leaders Autumn Shelton (Autumn Brands) and Neema Samari (Cannabiotix), this panel explores what it truly takes to deliver top-shelf quality cannabis—without cutting corners—even at scale. From zero-pesticide cultivation practices to defining the future of premium cannabis, this conversation is packed with powerful insights for growers, brand builders, and cannabis enthusiasts alike. Tune in to learn: * How zero-pesticide farming impacts quality and consistency * What makes cannabis "top shelf" — and why consumers care * How the next generation of brands will thrive by staying true to craft and scale 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.