Joint Rivers’ Outdoorsy Budtender
This activist turned budtender once walked from Seattle to Oakland.
Budtenders
Jessica Dickens Is Living the Dream as Budtender at The Green Shelf
After four years on the job as a budtender at The Green Shelf, Jessica still loves working in the cannabis industry.
Kings of Canna Manager Darren Quardt
The toughest thing about doing what I do is determining which beautiful flower to put into the shop."
Maryland’s Songbird Budtender Rose Assiongbon
"I love to sing – my co-workers will tell you that I'm here singing all day long!"
Denali Dispensaries’ Terp Man
I don’t even look at the THC percentage because I’m all about the terps.
Budtender of the Month: Dominic Miller at People’s OC
Dominic Miller from People's OC is our California Leaf Budtender of the Month for March 2021.
Gold Leaf’s Golden Budtender James Jennings
"I’m definitely more passionate about concentrates. However I still do use a lot of flower due to the medicinal values."
Rhode Island’s DJ Budtender
"I'd have to say Scooby Snacks has been the most consistent strain for me – I enjoy the balanced effect it provides."
From Bartending to Budtending
"Budtending is a lot calmer and customers are happier for the most part. Bartending was a lot of free therapy sessions."
Baltimore’s Creative Budtender
"I'm enjoying budtending a lot more than retail."
Cass Marie’s Cannabis Journey
"You have to make sure you’re at the top of your game when you are recommending products to patients."
Washington’s Cannabis Caretaker
"I see myself getting a diploma in botany to work my way into production."
Kate Stewart-Sollanek from The Pass
"The intersection of nature and Cannabis is a true Berkshire experience."
Oregon’s Fiery Budtender
"I just want to make everyone’s day a little better."
California’s Interactive Dabber
"I like to show customers a variety of products rather than just directing them to my favorite or what I consider best."
Alaska’s Rapping Budtender
“I’ll always have that memory of going to Grandma’s house and recognizing that it smelled a certain way."
Ron Lewis’ New Lease on Life
"I still cannot believe that I get paid to do this and it’s legal!"
Ketchikan’s Happy Transplant
"I call Cannabis my mental meds."
Spokane’s Designing Budtender
"Cannabis turns a frown into a smile."
Oregon’s Genome Hunter
"I’m always striving to create the next genetic variety for myself and my community, which has always been my passion."
