I created this podcast for all of us "stoners" who were or are in the closet about their cannabis use. Real life topics with real life opinions and thoughts. I'll be visiting local dispensaries and picking up something fun for each recording. You'll get and honest review and where to find it. Each week tune in with a brand new guest host and learn about their life and connection with the cannabis community or society in general. It's time to end the stigmas surrounding everyday issues. Time ...
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Survivor's Jewelz is a Live Series, created and hosted by Kendra Hall, as it relates to her knowledge and wisdom that our survivor stories have power! The things that we've all gone through, endured and overcome, are not just for us! We are being challenged to do something more and something bigger than ourselves! Survivor's Jewelz offers a safe space for people to share their stories and talk about their experiences along the way.. Our viewers and supports tune in and appreciate the value ...
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EP 9 Rising from the Ashes of Adversity from Germany to the USA with Nettie Scott
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Send us a text We're not just talking about survival in the wilderness; we're speaking about surviving life's most unpredictable storms. Join me, Kendra Hall, as I sit down with Nettie, a realtor whose life has been a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From a seemingly storybook upbringing in a Swedish ski village to a young girl's dr…
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EP 10 Master P's Transformation: From the Streets of New Orleans to Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
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Send us a text Embark on a journey of transformation and enlightenment as Survivor Jewelz welcomes the dynamic Master P, a man who turned his life around against the backdrop of New Orleans' most harrowing streets. In a candid conversation, this serial entrepreneur and philanthropist opens up about the crucial role that education, integrity, and a …
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EP 7 From the Brink of Addiction to a Life of Hope: Nancy Marchese's Story of Resilience and Success
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Send us a text Imagine standing at the precipice of despair, surrounded by the darkness of addiction from as young as 11, only to find the strength to triumphantly step into the light. Nancy Marchese's tale is one of such profound transformation, and in our latest podcast episode, she graciously shares the nitty-gritty of her early challenges, incl…
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EP 8 From Victim to Advocate: Jen Spry's Fight Against Child Trafficking and the Journey to Healing
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Send us a text The echoes of a childhood overshadowed by abuse and the journey to healing are powerfully encapsulated by our guest, Jen Spry. As a survivor turned advocate, Jen brings to light the harrowing realities of being trafficked by a trusted neighbor, offering a stark reminder that human trafficking often lurks in the most ordinary places. …
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EP 5 Threads of Tragedy and Triumph: Akea Williams on Overcoming Loss and Embracing Transformation
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Send us a text When the threads of tragedy and triumph entwine, they create a tapestry of the human experience that is as unique as it is universal. It's what makes Akea Williams' story a beacon of hope and a guide to healing. As a licensed therapist with a life marked by profound loss and resilience, Akea takes us on an intimate journey through th…
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EP 6 Beyond the Bars: Kashif Jones' Journey from Inmate to Community Beacon
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Send us a text When former inmate turned community hero Kashif Jones shares his story, it's impossible not to be captivated by the sheer magnitude of personal transformation. Our latest episode follows Kashif's riveting journey from serving 11 years for homicide to becoming the heartbeat of change in Philadelphia. His tale isn't just about personal…
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EP 4 From Dark Pasts to Bright Futures in Business and Beyond/ Tamara Lewis Johnson
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Send us a text When resilience meets entrepreneurial spirit, the result is nothing short of remarkable. Tamara Lewis Johnson stands as a testament to this truth, her journey unfolding from the trials of an abusive childhood to the triumphs of business ownership. In our latest episode, we unravel the tapestry of Tamara's life, an inspiring narrative…
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Ep 2 From Darkness to Triumph: Tracey Bryant Swint’s Resilient Journey of Forgiveness, Strength, and Self-Empowerment
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Send us a text Tracey Bryant Swint’s story stands as a testament to human resilience, a narrative that reminds us all of the power of forgiveness and the strength we can muster in the face of adversity. As she joined us on Survivor's Jewels, Tracey shared her journey, from the shadows of her youth to the luminescence of her adulthood. Each word utt…
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EP 3 Healing After Heartbreak The Power of a Mother's Love/ ZenBella Hawkins
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Send us a text Bella Hawkins's journey is one that echoes the resilience of the human spirit, a beacon for anyone who's endured the unthinkable. Our latest episode takes you through the deeply personal saga of an entrepreneur and mother from Atlanta, whose life's work at Dritwilness Paws is a testament to her unwavering strength. With a narrative t…
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EP 1 Alfonzo Nathan: A Journey of Advocacy, Resilience, and the Human Spirit in Mental Health
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Send us a text When Alfonzo Nathan speaks, you can feel the depth of his empathy and the strength of his resolve resonating with each word. Our latest guest, a licensed Black mental health therapist and co-owner of Bright Side Medical Associates, takes us on an evocative journey through his life's work advocating for mental health. From the nurturi…
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This week I hop on a zoom with Lyrick, an entrepreneur I met a few years back at an event in Phoenix. Lyrick has many different things he is constantly working on and constantly driving to do better. We chatted a bit about a recent project he did called Black and Blue which can be found on Youtube and linked below. He explained the experience and w…
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This week I sit down with Bendita and discuss her amazing empowerment events. Bendita also runs a cleaning business here in Tucson and has a drive to bring women together. We discus her full moon ceremonies and the dinners she plans. The Cuurve is how I first met Bendita with a Facebook group that is geared towards hyping up the next person, I was …
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This week I sit down with Natalie Dee and discuss her journey as a trans woman. We dive into feelings and when transitioning became something Natalie was interested in. We talk a bit about dating and how that looks for Natalie and her partner. An as usual we discuss a bit about self care and mental health practices. You can find Natalie on Instagra…
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This week I sit down with Nick from the cutest little plant shop in Tucson, Plantney! This little plant store is also Britney Spears themed and full of plants grown and propagated by Nick and his team. I had the chance to record this episode with Nick at the shop and absolutely fell in love. We discuss a bit about how the store got started and the …
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This week I sit down with Eric from Green Goddess Supply and talk a bit about his company and the products they offer. We dive into the amazing armoire and what exactly it is doing to help people with growing in their home. Eric talks a bit about his desire to start the company and how it got up and going. We also talk a bit about our favorite stra…
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Hey Hey Friends!! I know it's been a minute. Mental health is a huge thing and I spent the last few month really working on mine. This week I sit down with Gail for the follow up to our last recording. Not only have things changed pretty drastically for the both of us but the last recording was months ago so we had a lot to catch up on. We discuss …
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This week I sit down with one of my very first friends in this life. Gail and I met each other when we were babies as our parents grew up together. We have had some seriously entertaining times and some scary and sad times growing up. In this episode you will hear part one of some of the adventures we have had. We talk about the good and the bad an…
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This week I chat via zoom with one of my favorite ladies in the cannabis community, Alisha! We chat about her battle with Chron's disease and how cannabis and RSO specifically have helped her. We get into her first time smoking and how that happened. Alisha also reads tarot cards on Tuesdays for her Facebook family so we talk about that and she doe…
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This week I sit down with Lauren Garrette an amazing woman who recently moved to Tucson and I have the pleasure of working with. Lauren is here today to talk about art therapy and how she used her talents to help get through some trauma. We discuss a bit about her cooking experience as well as some of what goes in when you are a woman in the cookin…
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This week I sit down with friend Amra and discuss a bunch of fun stuff. We jump into her moving to the United States from Bosnia when she was young. Amra and I also like to venture to new places and try new foods and we chat about some of the great stuff we have tried. Dating has been a topic of discussion and you'll hear some of that today. After …
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This week I sit down with a long time friend Jayde. We talk about her daughter having Type 1 Diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Jayde takes us through what lead up to the diagnoses and how this changed their life. We talk about the daily life challenges and also what they have done to better manage th…
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Today I sit down with Bridget a mom who shares her story of having a stroke when she was pregnant with her second child. Bridget takes us through her experience going out on a hike with some friends and the pop that changed her life. During the pandemic she was able to get her medical card and start using cannabis and we discuss how it has helped w…
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Today I sit down with Krystal Poleon, The owner of Cannatainment Events. We discuss her events and plans for upcoming pop up fun coming to you! You can find some great medicated foods and connect with many brands during these events! We also discuss Cannabist and the way this dispensary plans to really support their customers and provide a great ex…
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I know its been a while!! Shout out to all the moms out there working hard for their babies. Happy Mother's Day and enjoy the hell out of it! Today I sit down with Tracy. She's a full time working mother of 3 grown daughters, 3 grand-daughters, and 1 grand-son. She is also my mom! I finally talked her into coming on the show and giving a little bit…
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Today I sit down with Karina and discuss some recent changes going on in our daily lives as well as changes we have made over the last few months. Karina and I launched a business together called Dark Magikk Photography at the end of last year. We promised to give away 3 complementary boudoir sessions recently and announce our winners during this e…
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Today I sit down with Maria and Quentin, two fellow blunt smokers who dabble in the cannabis industry. We touch base on Maria's experience budtending at the first dispensary in Tucson to start selling recreational bud. Long lines and new taxes Maria gives a but of an insight on what the experience has been like. Maria's company GanjaGlam is her bab…
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Today I sit down With Stephanie from Nug Jewelz out of Mesa here in Arizona. Karina is here to join in on the conversation as well. Stephanie worked in the cannabis industry for about a year before launching her jewelry company with some beautiful eye catching pieces. Nug Jewelz has been around in 2019 and has grown amongst the Arizona community as…
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Today I sit down and chat via zoom with Lia, the owner and creator of Canna Paint. Lia recently launched her CBD Nail Polish line, and we talk about her company and the benefits of CBD with her products. We also dive into the pandemic and growth of companies using different social media platforms. Both being mothers of daughters we talk about about…
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Today I sit down and chat via zoom with the owners of Untamed Wildflower. Kaleigh, Angela, and Jakseni recently launched their business and are already available in a smoke shop and dispensary up in Phoenix. Untamed Wildflower is a female owned and operated company that creates handmade self pampering products. Each of the companies co-owners have …
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Tonight I sit down and chat via good ol' zoom with Dee Woolridge a specialist in transformative coaching, counseling and hypnotherapy. In this episode we talked a lot about metaphysics and various gifts people have. Dee explains much of what she does to help other people using her very own gifts. With a military background and much life experience,…
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Today is my birthday and I am bringing you a special recording of my Birthday sesh with @blazechic420 and @azwueraweed. We got together and smoked on some Franken Cakes from G4 along with a few different types of wax and flower. We discuss the awesome friendship that blossomed between my two guest hosts at the Tucson Brand photoshoot I arranged I f…
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About a year ago I sat down with Cylis and discussed his transition from female to male. Cylis is now in his second year of using testosterone and is here to discuss the challenges and positive situations which come from being in transition. We sit down with Karina and also Cylis' fiancé Beth to have a chat and get some updates. We discuss his quar…
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We're back and today I chat with Jessica all about mental wellness. Jessica and I both grew up in Tucson and even went to high school together. Now as mothers in our 30's we have different views and experiences dealing with life and all that comes along with it. Jessica Recently started offering her therapy services to others in order to help our g…
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We're back and tonight I chat with Adriana, who I met about a year ago at a cannabis event here in Tucson. Adriana is the general manager of both Green and Purple Med dispensaries here in Tucson. We talk about her life in the cannabis industry, how cannibis use varies between each person, her knowledge of indoor plants, and so much more. She's a su…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat with long time friend Alex about the ups and downs of relationships. We discuss when we met and some of the shenanigans we used to get into growing up. Alex talks about her growth as a woman and steps shes taken to be the best she can be. Dating in our 30's is a bit different than i…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat via zoom with Kayla of Goodekind, out of California. A family owned social enterprise, Goodekind is owned and run by Kayla and her Brother in law/best friend Flip. This company has a passion for cannabis as well as human rights. In fact, an eighth of their profits from their first y…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat with Brenden via zoom about his business and how it helps many people from all different backgrounds. Brenden runs the YouTube page MasterTalk and helps people with different forms of speaking or how to overcome fear of speaking. Brenden is a very down to earth guy that has done the…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Tonight I sit down and chat with Ivan, Puffy, and Dominique about the edible pineapple upside down cake Ivan made.. We also jump into a discussion about experiences with magic mushrooms. Ivan tells us a bit about his plans with his edible adventure. There's a summer session coming up tomorrow he…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Tonight I sit down with my friend Michele and chat about our recent trips to San Diego. We talk about where we went why we were there, the reason we needed a beach getaway, and the Cali wee. We also touch base on body image and confidence as well as the different ways to overcome insecurities. K…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat via Zoom with Garret of Resinate, a company that is making a difference by making new products from items that otherwise could not be recycled. We discuss a bit about the year and all that has happened. We also discuss the company Resinate in detail and go over exactly what they are…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Tonight I sit down and chat with my good friend Karina. We discuss high school years and the parties that followed. We also discuss our 5 year hiatus as friends and how reconnecting has been. April 15th of this year my cousin Lauryn Williams passed away and I discuss the impact it has had on my …
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat via Zoom with Joseph Ketterer and discuss his company Candle with the Cure as well as Arizona Earth Remedies. We go over some of the products you can find made by Joseph. We discuss future plans and ideas using hemp and CBD and how they can both help in different ways. We chat about…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. Today I chat via Zoom with Fresh C aka @therealfreshc an Arizona based entreprenuer, podcast host, and hip hop artist. We chat about the effects of the pandamic and how it has impacted an independant artist and plans for the future. Is wearing a mash appropriate during everything currently going…
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Welcome back to another episode of Kendra After Dark. I know the show has been MIA for a while and I will explain the details in upcoming shows, so stay tuned. This week I sit and chat viz Zoom with Deanna aka @deannakactuskush on Instagram from the awesome company Kactus Kush. Deanna is the research development and compound specialist with Kactus …
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Today I sit and chat with Chef Melissa Parks all about cooking with cannabis. We talk about her recent experience as a contestant on Netflix's Cooked with Cannabis as well as what is what like being on Food Network's Chopped. We talk about her experience writing a cookbook and what she wants to do to spread medicated dinners. You can find Chef Meli…
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Continuing my week of appreciation to chefs, cooks, bakers, and all others who feed us! I sit and chat with Tina owner of Baked, a local company here in Tucson. We discuss everything that goes into running a bakery from your home and the state laws that must be followed. We discuss Tina's start with cooking and baking plus her plans of making a pro…
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Today I sit and chat with Chef Stacy Primack all about her adventures cooking with cannabis. Stacy started out doing pastries. We discuss her work now as Chef and culinary director at Sorse Technology . Stacy talks about the products and the emulsion process they use. She was also a recent contestant on Netflix's Cooked with Cannabis. We go into th…
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Continuing my week of appreciation to chefs, cooks, bakers, and all others who feed us! Today, I sit and chat with Chef Lauren Williams, out of Washington, D.C. Lauren was a recent contestant on Netflix's Cooked with Cannabis. He came hard into the contest with family inspired dishes and produced some great looking food. We discuss a bit about his …
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Continuing my week of appreciation to chefs, cooks, bakers, and all others who feed us! Today, I sit and chat with Debbie aka Fredmonkey3733 on Instagram. She is a cannabis lover and includes it in her cooking. The first time I had the chance to try a dish was some infused spaghetti which I actually talked about on previous episodes. During this re…
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Continuing my week of appreciation to chefs, cooks, bakers, and all others who feed us! I sit and chat with Chef Nate Santana out of Los Angeles California. Nate is the Chef de Cusine for Preux and Proper and also the owner of his own cannabis infused dinner company. Nate also was a winner on the new Netflix show Cooked with Cannabis. We discuss hi…
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