From Country Star to Smokey Cowgirl: The story behind the brand

From Country Star to Smokey Cowgirl: The story behind the brand

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/fan_mail/new] Most people know Smokey Cowgirl for the iconic lighters, western-inspired apparel, and unapologetic cowgirl energy. What they don't know is the incredible story behind the woman who built it. Before Smokey Cowgirl, Alicia was touring, writing music, performing on stages across the country, and chasing a dream in Nashville. From country radio to country roads, her journey has been anything but ordinary.  In this episode of The Garden Tok Podcast, Alicia shares the story behind the brand, including her life in country music, her battle with Lyme disease, how cannabis became part of her healing journey, and how a simple creative outlet unexpectedly evolved into the Smokey Cowgirl community thousands have come to love.  We dive into: 🎤 Life as a country singer and songwriter 🤠 Growing up in a family of artists and performers 🦠 The Lyme disease diagnosis that changed everything 🌿 Discovering cannabis as a tool for healing ✨ Why creativity became the key to rebuilding her life 🔥 The accidental creation of Smokey Cowgirl 👢 Building a lifestyle brand from the ground up 💭 Following your intuition when life takes an unexpected turn This conversation is about so much more than a brand. It's about reinvention, resilience, creativity, and having the courage to build something that's authentically yours. If you've ever felt called to start over, follow a new path, or create something meaningful, this episode is for you. 👇 Connect with Alicia  @smokeycowgirl [https://www.instagram.com/smokeycowgirl/] smokeycowgirl.com [https://smokeycowgirl.com/] 🎙 Follow The Garden Tok Podcast @thegardentokpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentokpodcast/] @thegardentok [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] 🛍 Support the show:  GardenTolkMerch.com [https://gardentokmerch.com/] Blue Bolla Bubbler I used in episode: (Code: Garden to save) nwtnhome.com  [https://nwtnhome.com/] If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. 💨 It's time to light up and level up. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/support] This Podcast is hosted by an awesome person. Theme Music by someone really talented. Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@steph.trenkamp]  Sign up for our Garden Tok Newsletter here  [https://stan.store/Stephtrenkamp/p/high-vibes-only-] Support the show by leaving a rating and review!

People Might Discover You Because of What You Sell, But they Stay Because of Who You Are.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/fan_mail/new] What makes people stick around? It’s probably not what you think. In this solo episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest mistakes I see creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners make online. So many people spend months building the perfect brand, logo, website, or product before they ever start sharing their story. But here’s the truth: People might discover you because of what you sell. They stay because of who you are. I’m breaking down why the story behind the brand is often more valuable than the brand itself, how connection creates loyalty, and why documenting your journey beats waiting for perfection every single time. If you’re building a business, growing a personal brand, creating content, or sitting on an idea you’ve been afraid to share, this episode is for you. In this episode we cover: 1. Why the best brands create communities, not just customers 2. The difference between attention and loyalty 3. Why people connect with stories more than products 4. How to build trust before you ever launch 5. Why documenting your journey is your biggest marketing advantage 6. The real reason people keep coming back If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, the best ways to help are: 💨 Leave a review for The Garden Tok Podcast 🪴 Share this episode with a friend 💨 Grab some merch at GardenTokMerch.com [http://gardentokmerch.com/] 🪴 Follow @TheGardenTok and @Thegardentokpodcast for more content, podcast clips, and behind-the-scenes moments Every share, review, and merch purchase helps me continue bringing you new episodes and conversations that help normalize cannabis culture, build businesses, and create freedom through content. Until next time… It’s time to light up and level up and I’ll see you on the next one.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/support] This Podcast is hosted by an awesome person. Theme Music by someone really talented. Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@steph.trenkamp]  Sign up for our Garden Tok Newsletter here  [https://stan.store/Stephtrenkamp/p/high-vibes-only-] Support the show by leaving a rating and review!

The Future of Socializing Might Be One Hi Snap Away

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/fan_mail/new] What happens when a former whiskey founder and a luxury branding creative enter the cannabis space? 💨 You get Hi-Snaps. I sat down with Allison and Samantha and this episode is SUCH a good conversation. Not just about weed, but culture, business, branding, creativity, drinking culture shifting, entrepreneurship, and how they came up with a product that’s completely changing the social experience for a lot of people 🍃 We also got into:  💨 the first time they ever got high  💨 whether alcohol culture is dying  💨 women building in this industry  💨 Hotbox Takes  💨 the chaos behind building a company  💨 why people are craving different ways to socialize now Grab your gardening supplies and lets get into it! This episode feels like sitting in on a really high-level conversation while also passing the joint around with friends. New episode drops Friday on The Garden Tok podcast. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 💨 If you’ve been loving the podcast and want to support independent content creation, here’s a few ways to support The Garden Tok: 💨 leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 💨 share this episode to your stories 💨 support the merch/shop through my Beacons link 💨 donate to support future episodes (even $3 helps keep this thing growing) Go show Hi-Snaps some love: @hi.snaps  [https://www.instagram.com/hi.snaps?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] @AllisonParc [https://www.instagram.com/allisonparc?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] @IamSamLim [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamlim?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Links are all below: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/support] This Podcast is hosted by an awesome person. Theme Music by someone really talented. Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@steph.trenkamp]  Sign up for our Garden Tok Newsletter here  [https://stan.store/Stephtrenkamp/p/high-vibes-only-] Support the show by leaving a rating and review!

Don’t Go Viral and Don’t Open a Dispensary (Here’s Why)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/fan_mail/new] Everyone thinks going viral = money. Everyone thinks owning a dispensary = freedom. Yeah not exactly. In this episode, I sat down with Kimberly Ward [https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyywward?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] a viral creator, dispensary owner, and cultivator who’s actually lived both sides and isn’t sugarcoating any of it. We’re straight up busting myths in this one. What 100M+ views really paid (and why it’s not what you think) What it actually takes to own a dispensary + grow Why so many people in the cannabis space are just trying to stay afloat And why she said she wouldn’t do it again She also opens up about postpartum, motherhood, and how she talks to her kids about cannabis while literally building a business around it. This is the side people don’t post. The part that doesn’t go viral. We get into:  the truth about “viral money” (it’s not that simple)  what 100M views actually did, and didn’t do  the real behind the scenes of owning and growing cannabis  postpartum, pressure, and building while raising kids  how she navigates those conversations at home  and what actually matters if you’re trying to build something sustainable If you’ve been chasing views or thinking a business automatically equals freedom,  this episode might shift your whole perspective. It’s Time to Light Up and Level Up Welcome Back to Season 2 of The Garden Tok Podcast.  Follow Kimberly Ward On Instagram Here [https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyywward?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Follow The Garden Tok Podcast Here [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentokpodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Support The Show With Garden Tok Merch Here [https://gardentokmerch.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/support] This Podcast is hosted by an awesome person. Theme Music by someone really talented. Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@steph.trenkamp]  Sign up for our Garden Tok Newsletter here  [https://stan.store/Stephtrenkamp/p/high-vibes-only-] Support the show by leaving a rating and review!

Your Backstage Pass: The Story Behind My High Times Feature

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/fan_mail/new] Consider this your backstage pass. Not just to a High Times feature, but to the moments, mindset, and magic that led up to it. I couldn’t end the year without telling this story. This surprise episode is me pulling back the curtain on how the High Times feature actually came together. What was happening behind the scenes. The mindset shifts that mattered. The quiet moments no one sees. And why this milestone means more than a headline. This isn’t luck. It’s alignment, consistency, and trusting the long game. If you’ve ever wondered how moments like this happen, or needed a reminder that your work is adding up even when it feels invisible, this episode is for you. 🎧 Press play. You’re officially backstage! Read the full High Times feature here: 👉 https://hightimes.com/women/stephanie-thegardentok-trenkamp-interview/ [https://hightimes.com/women/stephanie-thegardentok-trenkamp-interview/] I couldn’t have ended this year on the Highest High of them all without your support. Thank you so much for being here. 💨🦋 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460687/support] This Podcast is hosted by an awesome person. Theme Music by someone really talented. Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegardentok/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@steph.trenkamp]  Sign up for our Garden Tok Newsletter here  [https://stan.store/Stephtrenkamp/p/high-vibes-only-] Support the show by leaving a rating and review!