She Blaze

The WeedHead™ & Company

She Blaze is an award-winning podcast bringing cannabis culture from a woman’s perspective to the mainstream. Co-hosts Dasheeda and Ice are millennial women offering a frank and funny take on the industry, combining keen business insight with head-nodding real talk, news, reviews, and interviews. Welcome to a bold new take on the high life! The 60-mins long weekly news and lifestyle show offers a glimpse into life of best-selling author and cannabis industry thought-leader, Dasheeda Dawson, The WeedHead™ and the fun, girly, cultural intersection with younger millennial, Ice Dawson, "Cannabis Socialite", whose larger-than-life personality, social activism and corporate cannabis event planning have made her a rising influencer in the industry's social scene. Dasheeda is an internationally renowned cannabis leader and expert who has used her business acumen and background in molecular biology to shape multi-million dollar industry projects. While Ice isn’t just the life of the party, she also knows how to get it started as an event producer. Together, they offer an incisive industry perspective fueled by their on-the-ground experience. Join them every Saturday at 12pm EST for the latest from the world of cannabis.

  1. She Blaze ~ S7 Ep. 1 - State Of The Union

    MAR 24

    She Blaze ~ S7 Ep. 1 - State Of The Union

    🔥 SHE BLAZE IS BACK — SEASON 7 🔥 Welcome to the relaunch of *She Blaze* — where cannabis culture meets headlines and high standards. In Episode 1, we break down the **Cannabis State of the Union 2026** — from federal policy to industry shakeups, MSO drama, and what’s really happening across the cannabis market right now. 💨 Hosted by: Ice Dawson — Cannabis operator & media personality Dasheeda Dawson — Award-winning strategist & policy expert --- ⏱️ **EPISODE TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Cold Open — What’s really happening in cannabis 01:30 Season 7 Relaunch + Introductions 03:30 High of the Week 06:00 New York Cannabis Leadership 09:00 MSO Real Estate + Rent Defaults 12:00 Supreme Court: Cannabis & Gun Rights 15:00 Cannabis State of the Union 2026 16:00 Federal Updates (Rescheduling + Hemp) 23:00 Final Thoughts --- 🧠 **IN THIS EPISODE** • Federal cannabis rescheduling — what it actually means • Hemp vs cannabis — potential bans and impact on THCA • MSOs struggling financially and what that signals • State-by-state cannabis policy changes • Where the industry is heading next --- 🔗 **SOURCES & ARTICLES** New York Cannabis Leadership https://mjbizdaily.com/news/new-york-governor-taps-touted-insider-as-next-state-cannabis-czar/614713/ Cannabis Real Estate (IIP REIT) https://mjbizdaily.com/news/major-cannabis-reit-says-its-recovering-from-mso-tenant-woes/614695/ Supreme Court Cannabis & Gun Case https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5718476/supreme-court-guns-marijuana Ohio “Cannabis Cartel” Lawsuit https://mjbizdaily.com/news/ohio-attorney-general-sues-marijuana-msos-alleging-price-fixing-cannabis-cartels/614354/ Missouri Hemp Law Changes https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/missouri/news/15817918/missouri-house-moves-to-align-state-hemp-laws-with-federal-ban Alabama Medical Cannabis Launch https://mjbizdaily.com/news/alabama-medical-cannabis-market-inches-towards-midyear-launch/614675/ --- 🎧 Follow *She Blaze* on Spotify + all streaming platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Theweedhead 🌐 More: https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze

    50 min
  2. She Blaze ~ S7 Ep. 2 - Why Are Mature Markets Failing?

    MAR 19

    She Blaze ~ S7 Ep. 2 - Why Are Mature Markets Failing?

    Ohio is a legal mess. Snoop Dogg just got denied. And the markets that built cannabis… are starting to struggle. On this episode of She Blaze, we’re breaking down what’s really going on in cannabis right now—from lawsuits and regulations to the bigger question: 👉 Why are mature markets failing? 💨 Tap in and join the conversation. 🎙️ Episode Breakdown 🚨 Ohio Cannabis Chaos Is Ohio creating a legal market—or setting it up to fail? https://mjbizdaily.com/news/ohio-attorney-general-sues-marijuana-msos-alleging-price-fixing-cannabis-cartels/614354/ https://ganjapreneur.com/ohio-hemp-and-cannabis-changes-take-effect-this-week/ 💼 Snoop Dogg Trademark Denied What does it mean when one of the most recognizable voices in cannabis culture can’t secure his own phrase? 🏛️ Federal Cannabis Policy Update Is Congress actually moving forward—or just talking? https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF12270 🧠 Main Topic: Why Mature Markets Are Failing From Colorado to California—why are tax revenues, licenses, and operators declining? https://mjbizdaily.com/news/california-cannabis-sales-dip-below-4-billion-amid-tax-turmoil/614715/ https://www.marijuanamoment.net/colorado-marijuana-revenue-is-declining-as-other-states-legalize-but-it-still-outpaces-alcohol-taxes-report-shows/ 🔊 Listen + Watch She Blaze 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze 🌐 Website: https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze 📲 Follow + Stay Connected 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Theweedhead 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ 💬 Drop your thoughts below: Are mature cannabis markets actually failing—or just evolving? 🔔 Subscribe, follow, and tap in weekly with She Blaze—where cannabis culture meets headlines and high standards.

    46 min
  3. She Blaze | S6 Ep. 12 - “The SHIP Act  ~ Shipping Direct To Consumer”

    09/21/2022

    She Blaze | S6 Ep. 12 - “The SHIP Act ~ Shipping Direct To Consumer”

    This week CBD is on the chopping block 🌿🔪, Nevada makes history and cannabis shipping is a thing.🌿🌿📮 Join #hosts Dasheeda Dawson - The WeedHead ™ and Ice Dawson - Cannabis Socialite #saturdays at 12ish and replay anytime on #applepodcast #spotify, #youtube and anywhere podcast plays 🔄🔄 Subscribe ► theweedhead.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 0:38s Intro ► On Today's Episode ~ Nevada Makes History | CBD On The Chopping Block | SHIP Act | Co-Hosted by Ice Dawson & Dasheeda Dawson | TheWeedHead.com/she-blaze 0:50s DEE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► *NEW* Ardent MINI | Small & Mighty, On-the-go, Travel Friendly | $260 | Founded by Shanel Lindsey 🌱 https://www.ardentcannabis.com/ $30 off with THEWEEDHEAD🪄 2:05s ICE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► Cannademix Restore The Shore - Atlantic City, NJ | Friday 9/23/22 12pm - 8pm Episode Topics 4:20s Hot Topic 1 ► New Jersey Regulatory Updates https://www.nj.gov/cannabis/medicinalcannabis/patient-faqs/ 9:50s Hot Topic 2 ► Nevada Removes Cannabis As A Schedule 1 Drug https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2022/09/15/judge-orders-pharmacy-board-to-remove-cannabis-from-schedule-1/ https://www.ceicnv.org/ 17:00s Hot Topic 3 ► CBD On The Chopping Block https://mjbizdaily.com/idaho-outlawing-pet-cbd-products-starting-nov-1/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/poorest-states https://mjbizdaily.com/fda-warns-hemp-companies-not-to-make-cbd-for-animals/ https://mjbizdaily.com/wyld-cbd-parent-accuses-martha-stewart-cbd-of-copyright-infringement/ 36:00s Main Topic ► Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act Introduced in the U.S. House 40:30s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Business Model - How does it work? How will it help? https://www.marijuanamoment.net/small-marijuana-growers-could-sell-directly-to-consumers-across-state-lines-under-new-congressional-bill/ https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/california-rep-huffman-introduces-congressional-bill-to-allow-cannabis-shipping-across-state-lines/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/Theweedhead Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC Soundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze Website ► https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze

    51 min
  4. She Blaze | S6 Ep. 11 - “New Jersey Premature Market Woes”

    09/14/2022

    She Blaze | S6 Ep. 11 - “New Jersey Premature Market Woes”

    What happens when your state’s premature cannabis market is failing? 👎🏾😥🌿 She Blaze Hosts Dasheeda Dawson - The WeedHead™ and Ice Dawson - Cannabis Socialite 🏗️🌿 break it down and all of the hottest topics in the cannabis industry! #Whathappening #Cannabismarket #premature Watch #LIVE on Saturdays at 12ish PM EST / 9ish AM PST ish and Listen anytime on #applepodcast #spotify, #Iheartradio and many more.🔄🔄 Subscribe ► theweedhead.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 0:19s Intro ►On Today's Episode ~ Britain Denies Berumda’s Legalization | Oklahoma Ballot on Pause | Hypocrisy in Illinois Cannabis | NJ's Premature Market Woes | Co-Hosted by Ice Dawson & Dasheeda Dawson | TheWeedHead.com/she-blaze 0:55s DEE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► Gift of Doja (GOD) | Reflective bolero jacket with Stoner stash pocket | $63 | Founded by Nina Parks 🌱 https://www.giftofdoja.com/ 🪄 1:40s ICE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► CBD Pumpkin Peel Facemask - $15-60 - 200 mg CBD | CBD Superfood Mask - $15-60 - 200 mg CBD | IG: TribeTokes | https://tribetokes.com/ Episode Topics 2:03s Hot Topic 1 ► International Update: Who’s Actually Mourning the Queen? https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/britain-blocks-bermudas-cannabis-legislation/ 10:50s Hot Topic 2 ► Illinois Ups & Downs Continues https://www.thestreet.com/investing/cannabis-news-week-german-imports-tyson-2-0-on-the-ropes https://abc7chicago.com/cannabis-illinois-social-equity-news/12210150/ 23:00s Hot Topic 3 ► Oklahoma Court Holds Legalization Ballot Initiative https://www.marijuanamoment.net/oklahoma-supreme-court-gives-marijuana-activists-temporary-win-as-they-fight-for-legalization-ballot-placement/ 33:50s Main Topic ► What Is A Premature Market 47:57 NJ Premature Market Complications https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-06/nj-weed-laws-2022-marijuana-sellers-had-hard-time-following-state-rules https://headynj.com/moldy-nj-curaleaf-medical-cannabis-bought-from-rise-dispensary-found/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/c/Theweedhead Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC Soundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze Website ► https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze

    1h 10m
  5. She Blaze | S6 Ep. 10 - “Cannabis Hot Topics”

    09/08/2022

    She Blaze | S6 Ep. 10 - “Cannabis Hot Topics”

    It’s Labor Day Weekend aka #lastweekend of summer. 🏖️🎢🌿 She Blaze Hosts Dasheeda Dawson - The WeedHead ™ and Ice Dawson - Cannabis Socialite wants to spill some quick cannabis tea on new studies involving cannabis use, Detroit application process, and more. Watch #LIVE on Facebook on Saturdays at 12ish and replay anytime on #applepodcast #spotify, #youtube and many more.🔄🔄 Subscribe ► theweedhead.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 0:21 Intro ► On Today's Episode ~ FL Updates MMJ Patient Limits | Cannabis > Cigarettes & Pharmaceuticals | Detroit Licensing Moving Forward | Co-Hosted by Ice Dawson & Dasheeda Dawson | TheWeedHead.com/she-blaze 0:52 DEE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► Rubik's Cube Magnetic Grinder | Ranges from $15 - $20 | 2.5 x 2.3 in AND The WeedHead's Special Blend 🌱 Super Silver Haze, 503 Wifi + Tangie 🪄 1:50s ICE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► Labor Day Weekend!!! Episode Topics 2:20s Hot Topic 1 ► New Limits for MMJ Patients in Florida https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/new-medical-marijuana-rules-in-effect-for-florida-patients/ https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/florida-governor-says-medical-cannabis-businesses-should-pay-more-for-licenses/ 11:10s Hot Topic 2 ► Cannabis Legalization Impacts on Big Tobacco and Pharma https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/florida-governor-says-medical-cannabis-businesses-should-pay-more-for-licenses/ https://www.marijuanamoment.net/marijuana-legalization-tied-to-significant-reductions-in-prescription-drug-use-researchers-find/ 17:55s Hot Topic 3 ► Detroit Finally Accepting Cannabis Licensing Applicationshttps://mjbizdaily.com/detroit-sued-over-locals-preferred-cannabis-licensing-rule/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC Soundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze

    31 min
  6. She Blaze | S6 Ep. 9 - “Deep Drive: Cannabis Conditional License”

    09/02/2022

    She Blaze | S6 Ep. 9 - “Deep Drive: Cannabis Conditional License”

    She Blaze uncovers the regulatory body that oversees Texas MMJ patients and FDA make #CBD company pay !! Hosts Dasheeeda Dawson - The WeedHead™ and Ice Dawson - Cannabis Socialite take a #DeepDive into Conditional/Temporary Cannabis #License. Watch #LIVE on facebook Saturdays at 12ish and #replay anytime on #youtube #spotify, #applepodcast, and many more. Subscribe ► theweedhead.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 0:20 Intro ► X MMJ Regulatory Body | FDA Makes CBD Company Pay | Deep Dive: Conditional Cannabis Licenses 0:50 DEE HIGH OF THE WEEK ►DEE'S HIGH OF THE WEEK: LOWD 503 Wifi✨ FROSTY, PINEY, & SWEET 2:00 ICE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► US Open '22, NY | Serena William Farewell Tour 🎾 Episode Topics 3:20 Hot Topic 1 ► Who Runs The Medical Marijuana Program In Texas? https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/08-17-22-texas-original-get-a-medical-cannabis-prescription/#slide=0 https://www.texas.gov/health-services/texas-medical-marijuanahttps://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program https://elevate-holistics.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-texas-medical-marijuana/ 12:15 Hot Topic 2 ► FTC and FDA Making CBD Company Pay Customers Back https://www.ganjapreneur.com/federal-regulators-to-refund-21k-worth-of-cbd-purchases-due-to-misleading-health-claims/ https://www.marijuanamoment.net/feds-issue-first-refunds-for-cannabis-products-that-were-deceptively-marketed-to-consumers/ 22:00 Hot Topic 3 ► NYS CAURD Applications AKA Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary License Apps! https://mjbizdaily.com/new-york-announces-limits-on-marijuana-retail-licenses-opens-up-applications/ 34:10 Main Topic ► What Is A Conditional/Temporary License https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/conditional-license https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/15/three-in-four-california-cannabis-companies-arent-licensed-100-million-might-help/ 40:00 Current Conditional License Release ~ IL, NJ, vs NY 54:00 What Happens After Receiving A Conditional License ~ CA https://mjbizdaily.com/how-california-localities-will-spend-100-million-to-fix-marijuana-licensing-logjam/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC Soundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze Website ► https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze

    1h 6m
  7. She Blaze | S6 Ep. 8 - “Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Lessons”

    08/25/2022

    She Blaze | S6 Ep. 8 - “Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Lessons”

    Layoffs, Lawsuits, and Lessons is the current state of the industry. ♨️🌿 She Blaze hosts Dasheeda Dawson - The WeedHead ™ and Ice Dawson - Cannabis Socialite spill the tea on Weed World, Weedmaps, ACHEM, Parallel, and more! Watch on #facebookLIVE 12ish Saturday Mornings and replay anytime on #applepodcast #spotify, #Iheartradio and many more.🔄🔄 #layoffs #lawsuits #cannabisnews Subscribe ► theweedhead.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 0:30 Intro ► On Today's Episode ~ Layoffs, Lawsuits & Lessons! | Weed World Trucks Seized | Weedmaps Layoffs | USCC CEO Steve Hawkins Is Out | Ascend-Medmen Drama Continues | Co-Hosted by Ice Dawson & Dasheeda Dawson | TheWeedHead.com/she-blaze 0:47 DEE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► CRCC Published Paper & Panel Webinar | "Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking" ✨ https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4188072 1:50 ICE HIGH OF THE WEEK ► Queen of Bounce | Big Freedia Launches Cannabis Line https://www.intomore.com/music/queen-bounce-big-freedia-launches-royal-bud-cannabis-line/ Episode Topics: 7:45 Hot Topic 1 ► Weed World Trucks Seized in NYC https://pix11.com/news/local-news/police-in-nyc-seize-20-trucks-selling-cannabis/ https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/weed-world-pays-off-200k-of-half-million-nyc-parking-ticket-debt/3824667/ 11:20 Hot Topic 2 ► Industry Layoffs Hit Big Players - Weedmaps, USCC https://mjbizdaily.com/cannabis-advertising-company-weedmaps-lays-off-10-of-staff/ https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/association-health-equity-resigns-us-cannabis-council/ 23:50 Hot Topic 3 ► Ascend-MedMen Deal Is Called Off! https://mjbizdaily.com/ascend-cancels-medmen-new-york-cannabis-acquisition/ https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/ascend-wellness-calls-off-medmen-new-york-deal-financial-report/ https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/ascend-wellness-files-amended-complaint-against-medmen/ 35:00 Main Topic ► Mars-Wrigley Wins For Trademark Infringement https://hightimes.com/news/mars-wrigley-wins-lawsuit-against-cannabis-companies-selling-skittles-trademark/ 40:50 Wrigley Heir Out As CEO Of Parallel https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/investors-sue-parallel-for-alleged-securities-fraud-scheme/ https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/12/weed-wrigley-lawsuit-00036864 47:00 Parallel Sued By Investor Group for $25 Million https://mjbizdaily.com/marijuana-mso-parallel-faces-financial-hurdles-after-1-9-billion-spac-deal-collapses/ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/sheblaze420/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/she_blaze/ Spotify► https://open.spotify.com/show/2kBofP2v0MarSUOSuK1XlC Soundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/sheblaze Website ► https://www.theweedhead.com/she-blaze

    59 min
5
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

She Blaze is an award-winning podcast bringing cannabis culture from a woman’s perspective to the mainstream. Co-hosts Dasheeda and Ice are millennial women offering a frank and funny take on the industry, combining keen business insight with head-nodding real talk, news, reviews, and interviews. Welcome to a bold new take on the high life! The 60-mins long weekly news and lifestyle show offers a glimpse into life of best-selling author and cannabis industry thought-leader, Dasheeda Dawson, The WeedHead™ and the fun, girly, cultural intersection with younger millennial, Ice Dawson, "Cannabis Socialite", whose larger-than-life personality, social activism and corporate cannabis event planning have made her a rising influencer in the industry's social scene. Dasheeda is an internationally renowned cannabis leader and expert who has used her business acumen and background in molecular biology to shape multi-million dollar industry projects. While Ice isn’t just the life of the party, she also knows how to get it started as an event producer. Together, they offer an incisive industry perspective fueled by their on-the-ground experience. Join them every Saturday at 12pm EST for the latest from the world of cannabis.