Maishah

Maishah Asante-English works as a content specialist and outreach/marketing coordinator for a medical marijuana dispensary, located in the nation’s capital. She is a native New Yorker, with a background in journalism. After 20 years in the media, she began working in marijuana policy and now enjoys being a part of the growing medical marijuana industry. She is also a sickle cell survivor and has found medical cannabis to be the safest alternative pain therapy for her condition.

Infused Yoga May Have Changed My Life!

February 9, 2023March 2, 2017 by Maishah

Throughout recent years I have been taking a look more holistic options to address symptoms caused by my sickle cell anemia. I traded opiates for cannabis to relieve my pain…the side effects were ridiculous. I swapped meditation for the craziness I often felt in the midst of a sickle cell crisis. And said goodbye high … Keep reading..

How to Get a Cannabis Job in Washington DC

January 19, 2017 by Maishah

Want to Land a Dispensary Job? Here’s What You Need to Know As marijuana legalization continues to flourish across the country, dispensary employment opportunities have steadily increased. Since medical marijuana was legalized in the District of Columbia 3 years ago, dispensary operators have been flooded with inquiries for jobs, specifically as dispensary technicians. Since the … Keep reading..

Top 5 Things To Do While Stoned in DC

January 19, 2017 by Maishah

While the air in the District of Columbia may be currently filled with heated political debates, there is something else in the air. Marijuana! Possession and use of marijuana was legalized in 2015 for adults 21 and older making the nation’s capital more 420-friendly, just not in a public place. Most people don’t want to … Keep reading..

Medical Marijuana – Top 5 Books

January 6, 2017 by Maishah

Sure we can find a ton of information online about medical marijuana, but nothing beats having a having a few reliable resources on your bookshelf. Here are my favorite go-tos that like to keep on hand. Cannabis Pharmacy: The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana by Michael Backes and Andrew Weil Evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments … Keep reading..

Habari Ghani! – A Quick Guide to Kwanzaa

March 17, 2023December 26, 2016 by Maishah

What is Kwanzaa? 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of Kwanzaa, a holiday based on traditional African harvest festivals. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Pan-African studies at California State University at Long Beach, created the holiday in 1966 to be a nonreligious celebration of family and social values. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya … Keep reading..

TOP 10 LAST-MINUTE GIFTS FOR YOUR FAVORITE STONER

March 24, 2023December 25, 2016 by Maishah

Still, looking for a last-minute gift for your favorite stoner? There’s still time! And here are some top picks from some of my favorite cannabis sources. New Generation Pax 3 PAX recently updated its vaporizer to a new improved model, complete with an adapter for extracts. While they wont be released until 12/28, there is … Keep reading..

Medical Marijuana Changed My Life With Sickle Cell

December 1, 2016 by Maishah

It first begins with a tingling sensation, sometimes in my hands, sometimes in my ankles. I never know which body part will be targeted. The tingling eventually builds into a pain that literally leaves me sick to my stomach. And finally…I have no choice but to curl up into a fetal position until it subsides. … Keep reading..

Could Marijuana Get an NFL Green Light?

January 27, 2020November 18, 2016 by Maishah

Marijuana may have been the star player of this year’s election and the NFL may finally be listening to marijuana researchers. Although the league hasn’t publicly shown support for marijuana use, thanks to the recent election sweep, the nation’s changing view of cannabis along with research showing its potential benefits, may change that. An … Keep reading..