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Budtender Of The Month: Shayleen Skinner

“I grew up recognizing Cannabis as medicine…”

This California native is living the dream with her two best friends and their little family of fur babies. She loves spending her free time in the backyard working in the garden of succulents and seasonal vegetables, curling up with a fantasy book and hiking in the Sierra Nevada. Follow her on Instagram: @tri.ppylittlehippie.

You’ve been working at The Kana Company for a few years at the Sacramento location. How does switching to a brand-new shop on the way to Lake Tahoe feel?
I love it. We get a lot of people heading there and returning from there, so it’s fun to see lots of fresh faces. You can tell the ones who lost money at the casinos from the ones who were just there to enjoy the slopes. (giggles)

How do you feel about the snow?
I love the snow, but I don’t love playing in the snow. I like being warm more than being cold.

What strains have you been loving lately?
The one that’s been my trusted go-to lately has been the Gaslit Grape from Flawless Flowers, and another I’ve been enjoying is the Raw Garden Blueberry Muffin infused joints. They taste so good!

Do you see yourself in this industry for a long time?
I do. I really enjoy working in this industry — I really like the people I work with. Getting to know the clientele and connecting with them to recommend the best product for their needs is important, and I love that part of this. I grew up recognizing Cannabis as medicine, so it’s where I belong, and I could see myself still working in this business 10 to 20 years down the line. 

What are you excited about in the new year?
I love gardening, and this year I’m getting chickens.

Where’s the coolest garden in the world?
I love Japanese tea gardens, but Italy is calling my name. I love Pasta!

About Mike Ricker

The first time Ricker smoked weed was at a Santana concert at the age of 12. He then followed in his footsteps as an award-winning radio personality who became notorious for offering a stage for bong toking listeners in 9 different markets over 20 years. In 2016, the Cannabis industry came calling and the rest is history.

This article was originally published in the January 2025 issue of California Leaf.

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