Ignite Intentionally: A Cannabis Conversation with DeJanae Evins

Ignite Intentionally: A Cannabis Conversation with DeJanae Evins

As much as we love a huge green salad, smoothie, or juice, we’re discussing going green in a whole new way today. In this episode, Black Girl In Om Founder Lauren Ash and Art Director Deun Ivory sit down with DeJanae Evins, an expert on cannabis, wellness, and their various intersections. As the creator of and creative mastermind behind Green Goddess Glow and HighTide Tours, DeJanae educates on how to incorporate cannabis into your self-care with intention and, more specifically, uncover new experiences of life in the beautiful city of Los Angeles. Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur, curious about the science behind it, have no experience beyond media perceptions, or fall somewhere in between, we’re certain this will be an enriching, educational, and easeful listening experience. Sit back, get comfy, and let this deeply knowledgeable and incredibly intentional green goddess get you right. We’re sure you won’t regret it.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT:

• What Green Goddess Glow is + how DeJanae’s relationship to cannabis has evolved with time

• Lauren’s personal journey with cannabis + the stigmas she released to get to her current mindset

• DeJanae’s intentional vision for this year + her plants

• Why there are so many stigmas associated with cannabis usage

• The importance of language in the public conversations around cannabis

• Historical examples of cannabis’ various medicinal uses

• What microdosing is + how to incorporate the plant in your daily life

• How cannabis and your body have systems that work exactly the same 

• DeJanae’s journey to becoming a cannabis educator

• How different places can have different reactions, feelings, and ideas when it comes to cannabis

• How Deun’s perspective of cannabis has changed over the years + a documentary series that helped her see things in a new light

• Full plant medicine vs. synthesized compounds and THC vs. CBD — what’s the difference and what are their effects

• What you should consider when it comes to choosing the right cannabis for you — there are similarities to a wellness staple you may be more familiar with

• DeJanae’s personal journey in a particularly difficult time in her life

• How cannabis can actually help us with a deficiency we have based on our society

• A book that helped further open Lauren’s eyes to the way our people have been particularly marginalized through the years

Quotes From The Episode:

"I wanted to be with nature, understand myself, and understand my spirituality better. For me, cannabis provided that avenue." — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“I use cannabis as a means of deeper creative exploration.” — @HelloLaurenAsh | click to tweet

“Cannabis can cultivate a deeper respect and appreciation and connection with Earth. We are all connected beings.” — @HelloLaurenAsh | click to tweet

“When you can actually put your hands in the dirt and see this process happen, it’s like nature is speaking to you.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“If you’re not speaking to your plant, thanking your plant, or being intentional about the use *before* you use it, that’s when we see people having really adverse effects or psychosis or not understanding concepts.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“If it’s been around for thousands of years, why are we not speaking to the people and the cultures that introduced cannabis to society?” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“Your endocannabinoid system is unique to you. You are one of one. Your body interacts with this plant like nobody else.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“You have to understand your body better to be able to understand how the plant can work for you.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“The plant has so much to teach us.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“I have to do the research for myself, for my family, and for others who may be suffering.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“Cannabis is neutral and it’s only going to heighten your intention.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet

“I’m here to be a resource, to get people to be more grounded about cannabis use and really push the conversation forward.” — @DeJanaeTanye | click to tweet