2025-04-25
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/highfunctioningpodcast Craft Cannabis, Global Roots From the hash circles of France to the kitchens of India and the dispensary floors of the Berkshires, Cassandra Purdy brings a rare, global perspective to intentional wellness and small-batch production. In this episode, Cassandra shares her journey as co-founder of Sweetgrass Botanicals—a chef-led dispensary focused on clean processing, plant-forward products, and cultural respect. We explore the power of solventless techniques, culinary creativity, and why tradition still matters in modern business. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: ✅ Why Sweetgrass built a solventless lab from scratch ✅ Learning from mentors like Mila Jansen ✅ How culinary training shapes product development ✅ Global insights on sourcing, customer care, and quality ✅ The value of storytelling, education, and collaboration 💡 Whether you’re growing a brand, creating wellness products, or just love stories rooted in purpose—this episode is for you. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cannabis and Personal Journey 00:19 Cassandra Purdy and Sweetgrass Botanicals 00:36 Cassandra's Background and Experience 01:03 Philosophy on Cannabis and Craftsmanship 01:39 The Unique Setup of Sweetgrass Botanicals 02:55 Challenges in Establishing the Dispensary 03:35 The Journey to Opening Sweetgrass 05:38 Community and Customer Base 10:20 Hash Making and Techniques 12:25 Cassandra’s Culinary Background and Future Plans 24:30 The Importance of Education and Community 25:17 Future Aspirations and Events 26:42 Sourcing and Quality Control 31:06 The Hash Market and Collaborations 1:14:40 Environmental Considerations in Production 🚨 Disclaimer: This episode features discussion around adult-use wellness practices. Intended for audiences 21+. Please engage responsibly and follow your local guidelines. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes from the High Functioning Podcast.