High Herstory creates space for women & femmes who love weed while bringing to life meaningful, stigma-changing content at the intersection of cannabis and culture.
Weed & Writing: Creating a Solo Cannabis Writing Retreat
Writing requires a loving fearlessness, a tenacious dedication to transmitting one’s truth. When approached with intention, weed can expand your writing life on and off the page and bring you closer to honest expression. If you are looking to expand your creativity and utilize cannabis for art making, here are some tips to create your own self-styled cannabis writing retreat.
10 Famous Women Who Have Used Weed
If you’ve ever wondered which celebrities have used cannabis, you’ve come to the right place. Ellen Komp, author of the book Tokin’ Women: A 4000-Year Herstory, has compiled her research into a list that will remind you that celebrities enjoy weed, just like us!
Introducing PRETTYHIGH®: The New Luxury Brand Defining Cannabis Lifestyle
A lifestyle and cannabis brand, PRETTYHIGH® offers a vintage aesthetic rooted in integrity and love. Read more about the up and coming brand from the founder herself.
Cannabis-Infused Cocktails: How to Make a healthy THC Pina Colada…that doesn’t taste like weed.
Whether you are Cali Sober Curious or just want another option, cannabis-infused cocktails are a great way to enjoy your drink while still being responsible. They are a way to consume THC without the harmful effects of alcohol and they're delicious.
Black Women Herbalists: 7 Women Making History in Herbalism
Herbalism is a field with a long and storied history. Black women herbalists have always been a part of herbalism, but they are in the spotlight now more than ever. Read about some of our favorites.
How to Throw a “Joint” Birthday Party with Your BFF
If you’ve been craving some time with your bestie and need an excuse to celebrate - why not plan a joint birthday celebration? Celebrating your birthdays together makes it so much more fun!
The Perfect Weed Experience For First Time Users
So you’re cannabis curious? First time weed users, don’t let the language of THC and terpenes steer you away from a positive cannabis experience. While acquiring the perfect strain for your first weed experience might feel confusing, we’re here to help the beginners out there looking for guidance.
Music Sounds Better With Weed: A Series, by Brice Birdsall
In this column, Brice Birdsall of In Between Agencies focuses on music and weed, pairing strains with songs to compliment your smoking sessions. Music is a tool the same way that weed is. Both can enhance an experience and when used together there’s a moment where the listening experience transcends the realms it was previously bound to.
Does Cannabis Help with Cramps? 6 Products to Try
We’ve all heard the hype around CBD and cannabis products being used for period cramps and endometriosis pain. As with any cannabis products, we know that not everything will work for everybody, but we’ve rounded up a few of our faves to share with you. There’s plenty out there to try if you’re looking for relief from period or endometriosis pain.
High On Feminism: High Talks Episode One
We were beyond honored to participate in High On Feminism’s new panel discussion series called High Talks, where viewers are treated to more educational Cannabis conversations related to current events and social issues.
Your Complete Guide to Delta 8 THC, featuring BudzBurn
Delta-8-THC seemed to pop up out of nowhere and quickly become a popular recreational choice for people looking for a light cannabis high. We took a deep dive into the world of Delta 8, what it does and how to incorporate it into your life safely.
How to read a CBD Product Lab Report
Have you ever bought a CBD product? If yes, then you must have received a piece of paper with numbers and technical jargon that go above your head. Well, that’s called a lab report or the Certificate of Analysis (COA). Most people don’t pay attention to the reports but it’s one of the most important pieces of information that determine whether or not the CBD product in your hand is as safe and good quality as the brand claims.
Cannabis-friendly Parenting: Are '420 Moms' the New 'Wine Moms?'
Imagine if a mom posted a photo on Instagram of her smoking a joint with her son across the living room playing with his toys? She can surely expect her inbox to be jammed with hate mail. However, no one will care if she drinks red wine during the day. After all, “wine is good for the heart.”
Canna Culture: Interview with Jess Poulin of High on Feminism
Jess Poulin, the founder of Woke Media, launched a new podcast called High On Feminism. Featuring female entrepreneurs across industries, along with female-owned and operated Cannabis/CBD brands, HOF aims to bring women to the forefront of the Business conversation, and allow for the education of the Cannabis industry especially among female consumers.
How to Make Weed Butter
Sometimes you don’t want to smoke your weed, you want to eat it. However, there’s a little science involved in the process. Making cannabis-infused butter that will actually get you high involves activating the THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.
Canna Culture: Director Windy Borman, “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”
Windy Borman, is a multi-award-winning director and producer, as well the founder of DVA Productions, a socially conscious production company. She is currently the Executive Producer and Director of the groundbreaking documentary, "Mary Janes: The Women of Weed".
This Cannabolish Ad Features Cannabis Consuming Moms
Watch this responsible cannabis consuming mom find an odor solution when she realizes that her book club friends are due any minute after she has been "relaxing"! We love the twist at the end and the take on cannabis consumption by everyday people.
How to Use CBD for Travel
We know many of you fellow travelers experience anxiety and a plethora of problems, so here are some ways to enjoy the benefits of CBD so you can zen out for your next trip!
Canna Industry: Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey Author & Xula Co-Founder
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey is the author of The Art of Weed Butter, co-host of Broccoli Magazine's podcast Broccoli Talk and the co-founder of one of our favorite CBD brands, Xula. Through her visibility, she hopes to create more space for Black women and femmes in the cannabis industry.
Canna Industry: Cannabis PR and CHS Advocate, Alice Moon
Alice Moon is a cannabis entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California who started as a trimmer and budtender. Moon was diagnosed with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and had to cease cannabis use completely. This led to her shifting her career towards Public Relations and Event Production. Learn more about CHS and Alice’s tips for success as a cannabis entrepreneur.
Let’s be real, it’s always a good time to support Black and WOC-owned businesses and not only during Black History Month! We rounded up of some of our favorite brands. We hope this shopping guide helps you find the perfect gift for yourself of your loved ones.