Activists and founders of cannabis brand, PussyWeed
Pussy & Weed are obviously High History’s favorite combo, so naturally we love PussyWeed. With their mission of safety and fellowship in the cannabis space, it’s clear to see why they have made such an impact on the New York cannabis community. Education, advocacy and community through incredible content and normalization are at the heart of their mission. You will also love PussyWeed’s groovy grinders, stash jars, hats and limited edition candles that recycle to become a sleek new stash jar with a bamboo lid! We loved learning more about PussyWeed and how they are growing as a brand.
High Herstory: First things first, tell us a little bit about the inspiration for your name.
PussyWeed: In the fall of 2016, the three of us were heading into our senior year of college at Barnard and NYU. Most of our late night conversations those days revolved around gender, policy and who was going to pick up weed next. Together we felt the need to destigmatize women in the context of cannabis and felt empowered in our use of the word “pussy”. And with a name like PussyWeed, you won’t forget it.
High Herstory: How did you decide that you wanted to go public with your consumption and create something to help burn the stigma?
PussyWeed: We sold out of our first batch of t-shirts with our logo so quickly that we had a feeling we were on to something. Friends of friends of friends were reaching out to us on social media to thank us for spreading the word and burning the stigma. We started small, in our dorm room, and since graduation we haven’t looked back.
High Herstory: We love your merch, particularly your hats and postcards, which feature handmade illustrations and are limited to 100 prints each. Tell us a bit about the artists you work with!
PussyWeed: Each artist we worked with on the cards has their own different little story.
The current postcards we carry are from Mia Ohki and M Erazo . Mia was the first person we ever cold emailed from PussyWeed, and she was super into the idea of being a part of this series! She is a Japanese Canadian artist and does a lot of work on intentional consumption.
We met the talented M Erazo at a *weed* party in Brooklyn back in the day. Under the name Emulsify, they create art that helps them heal, learn, advocate, and imagine new worlds. We are so honored to have such incredible artists join our postcard series!
High Herstory: Advocacy is a core pillar of PussyWeed. Other than joining your mailing list to stay up to date on news and education, how do you suggest our audience get involved with legalization and community efforts?
The first thing we always say is to find out who your local representatives are. Then see where they stand on current cannabis bills in your area; it’s usually listed on their websites. Sending them an email or a letter voicing your support on certain bills goes a long way. Other than that make sure you know your facts. Check out @cannaclusive they are an incredible resource for education and are always organizing different community events. The last thing you want is to spread misinformation or to use your voice for the wrong things. Having the ability to speak openly about cannabis is a privilege so don’t take that for granted.
High Herstory: Other than by following you on social media, how can we best support you right now?
Subscribe to our newsletter! It’s our hidden gem. We do a bi-monthly policy roundup, stoner astrology and shout out different folks we think y’all would love.You can also find our shop at www.pussyweed.org ! We just launched our new candles (that become stash jars) to promote sustainability within cannabis, and they make your house all cozy.