From Edibles to Wellness: My Cannabis Journey and What It Taught Me
My First Experience
I first got into edibles in college (I’m sure many of us can relate). Before that, I had been smoking for a couple of years, but edibles were a totally new experience. I grew up in NYC, where cannabis wasn’t legal at the time, so when I moved to Washington, DC — where it had been decriminalized for some years — it felt like being a kid in a candy store.
And yes, I was still technically underage, but that’s besides the point.
Long story short: my first edible experience was the worst. I ate two little brownies thinking they wouldn’t be anything… bad idea. That’s also when I realized how much dosing matters — even a small difference can completely change the effects. It taught me to always go low and slow when trying something new, and that’s the same advice I give to others today.
From Fun to Wellness
Back then, I didn’t think much about cannabis and mental health. Who cared? I was just having a good time, crying-laughing with my friends, and eating way too much junk food.
But as I got older — and especially once I got into the business side of cannabis — I learned more about the medicinal and meditative effects it can have if you’re intentional. It stopped being about getting stoned out of my mind or needing it to feel good. It became about relaxing my mind, being present, and actually using cannabis as a tool for wellness.
What Customers Taught Me
When I started selling edibles, customers would share their stories with me. They’d tell me how they could literally feel the tension leaving their bodies. They’d talk about how cannabis helped with things like chronic pain, anxiety, and depression — often in ways prescription or over-the-counter meds hadn’t.
Those conversations really changed my perspective. Cannabis wasn’t just a recreational thing — for a lot of people, it was life-changing.
Why This Matters in 2025
All of this made me think differently about wellness as a whole. A lot of what we need for our health and balance doesn’t come from a pharmacy — it grows right out of the ground.
That’s part of why I’ve stepped into wellness marketing. For me, it’s not just about products, it’s about advocacy — telling the stories of entrepreneurs and consumers who’ve found healing and clarity through cannabis.
Here in 2025, cannabis is more visible and less taboo than ever, but federal legalization is still in limbo. I believe the more visible this space becomes, the more doors open for research, funding, and innovation. And that’s how we move forward — not backward.
Final Thought:
Cannabis started as something fun for me, but it’s become a doorway into conversations about wellness, healing, and business. And I truly believe those conversations are more relevant now than ever.
