Amy Hoskin is an Orange County native and certified nature lover, splitting her seasons free diving the Pacific Ocean in the summer and camping in Joshua Tree National Park in the winter. Now with a new baby, she’ll have a little buddy to tag along for all her upcoming adventures. Follow her on Instagram (@amyhoskiiin).
You previously worked in retail at Nordstrom for ten years. How has your life been since becoming a budtender?
Exponentially better. About three years ago I was sick of selling clothes and my cousin said they had some open interviews, so I applied. Two days later I quit Nordstrom to come work at Ashe Society. And here I am now, California Leaf’s Budtender of the Month! I think it’s safe to say I didn’t find Cannabis, but it found me. I definitely believe that. It has changed my life. I even found my partner in this business, and we have a child together now.
Do you want to make a career out of being a budtender?
I have other interests, but Cannabis is where it’s at. I don’t think any other job or career would have the same vibe as the love and acceptance I feel from the people here. I started out here as a receptionist and now I’m a lead budtender and lead salesperson and I never saw myself there, so the sky’s the limit. I really enjoy this.
How does your family feel about Cannabis?
I have a lot of family members who have used it for battling cancer. My dad struggled through prostate cancer, and I got to witness a change in his demeaner where Cannabis helped him stay positive through his treatment. He would be really down and anxious, then a little smoke would turn his entire day around.
What’s the feeling you get now when you walk into a Nordstrom?
Definitely not the anxious feeling I’d have before clocking in. It’s very prim and proper there. My vibe is evolving past that.
