Blue Greens

Blue Greens

by Shakirah Bey
Season 1
The Final Episode. Because Society is Broken. LOVE > FEAR
Explicit
Listen in as Shakirah and Keisha discuss defining success, the value of your experiences, nepotism, and the "mask wearers" of the industry, among other things.
We Can't Keep Doing This
Explicit
Listen in as Shakirah and Keisha discuss the variety of problems with interacting with executives, pretty privilege, the sociology of fashion, and the problem with hierarchal structures, among other things.
What A Time to Be Essential
Explicit
Listen in as Shakirah and Keisha discuss the differences in availability of resources between MSOs (multi-state operators) and the smaller "Mom and Pop" dispensaries, what it was like working through the COVID19 pandemic as an essential worker, and the importance of good pricing, service, and partnerships, among other things. Part Two of Two. Want to reach us? Email puffsolove@gmail.com with the subject line Blue Greens Podcast.
Representation, Labels, and Impressions
Explicit
Listen in as Shakirah and Keisha discuss the (dys)functionality of some dispensary design, presumptive interactions with patients, dark design of online browsing, and the unique dilemma of w33d testing, among other things. Part One of a Two-Part Episode.
Personal History and Stigma
Listen in as Shakirah and Keisha discuss zodiac signs, public perception of c@nn@bis, and marketing, among other things.
J. Tells Her Story
Listen in as J. reacts to the Good Times animation trailer before we get into her tenure in the w33d industry. She discusses what it felt like to be the only Black Woman on staff, how poor management during the COVID-19 pandemic affected patient employees, and the stress caused by differences in work culture from location to location within the same company.
Here We Are...Still Here.
Explicit
Listen in as Keisha and Shakirah stray slightly off topic while discussing the emotional investment of dispensary management, racial representation, and the pain of business acquisitions.
Mini Episode: Sis, you good? ... I'm fine.
Bonus
Listen in on Shakirah and Keisha as they talk about adjusting to new endeavors, coping with discontent in the workplace, and the difficulty of maintaining a sense of humor through it all.