2026-03-03
Are cannabis events the new corporate happy hour? Event expert Sam Kanter joins the High Functioning podcast to discuss why high-end infused dining and "stoned yoga" are outperforming alcohol-fueled corporate parties. After 13 years in the event space, Sam shares how she successfully runs three companies (Sam Kanter Events, Dinner at Mary's, and High Road Yoga) without burning out. We dive deep into the reality of cannabis dining, how to properly dose infused food with her custom 100mg cannabis olive oil, and the messy behind-the-scenes drama of navigating Massachusetts social consumption lounge regulations. If you've ever thought about replacing alcohol with cannabis or starting a business in the cannabis hospitality space, this episode is a masterclass. š Chapters: 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser & Intro 00:01:07 - Meet Sam Kanter: Running Three Companies 00:02:14 - The Advantage of an Androgynous Name in Business 00:03:26 - Transitioning from Traditional Event Planning to Cannabis 00:08:30 - Marketing Cannabis Events to Everyday Consumers 00:10:11 - High Road Yoga: Creating Accessible, Stoned Yoga 00:13:53 - Strategies for Selling Tickets and Building Community 00:16:10 - Developing a 100mg Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil 00:20:04 - Alcohol vs. Cannabis: The Reality of Corporate Parties 00:22:40 - The Biggest Misconception About Cannabis Dining 00:28:27 - Venue Drama and Protecting Your Event Business 00:31:41 - Navigating Massachusetts Social Consumption Regulations 00:40:04 - The Future Business Model for Cannabis Cafes 00:45:52 - Menu Design: Making Cannabis Dining Accessible 00:50:02 - The Importance of Dosage Control in Dining 00:53:54 - The Sober Curious Movement and Quitting Alcohol 01:00:35 - Where to Connect with Sam and Outro 21+ where legal. Nothing for sale. š§ Full Episodes: highfunctioning.show š Subscribe: tr.ee/highfunctioningsubscribe šļø Spotify: tr.ee/highfunctioningspotify š Apple: tr.ee/highfunctioningapple