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Welcome to Cloud Nine.
Creating a radical vision of well-being requires a fresh perspective. Cloud Nine is your go-to for honest Op-Eds, client profiles, industry insights and news of our best buds. Because when it comes to emerging cultural trends, we believe no leaf should be unturned.
#CommunityHigh - Coach Shayain
In this exclusive, Coach Shayain, a certified LPGA Golf Coach, digital creator, and mentor dedicated to empowering women and beginners in the world of golf and business. Through her renowned Fundamentals Golf Program, Shayain breaks down barriers and stereotypes, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
#CommunityHigh - Beth Richards
In this edition of Community High, Beth shares her journey from high school fashion to a thriving swimwear brand, providing a glimpse into the world of fashion and empowerment.
#CommunityHigh - Anna Li
Meet Anna Li (she/her), a.k.a Anna the Cannabinista. She’s a content creator and cannabis recipe developer who loves making healthy, infused recipes.
In this edition of Community High, we chatted with Anna about cannabis, her life in front of the camera, and what’s she’s learned in her career so far.
#CommunityHigh - Bea Chan
Meet Bea Chan (she/her), podcast host, community builder, and co-founder & CEO of Sisters in Psychedelics.
After leaving her corporate career and discovering the incredible healing powers of plant medicines on a trip to Asia, Bea is on a mission to change the public perceptions of psychedelics. Now a growing trend among wellness enthusiasts, psychedelics - more specifically psilocybin - is gaining recognition for its mental and physical benefits.
#CommunityHigh - Mikayla Wujec
Meet Mikayla Wujec, storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, and founder of inclusive outdoor clothing brand, alder apparel. After traveling and working around the world leading marine conservation research, Mikayla launched alder with the hopes of creating more sustainable and stylish apparel that inspires women to take part in the outdoors.
#CommunityHigh - Amanda Siebert
Meet Amanda Siebert (she/her). We sat down with her to chat about her work as a journalist in the cannabis and plant medicine space, and to discuss the exciting new launch of her new book Psyched: Seven Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing the World.
Summer Beauty: A Wellness Edit
Self care, seriously.
We’re all business when it comes to nurturing our mind, body and soul – and because we don’t like to gatekeep, we’re spilling the beans on our top picks!
From highly active Vitamin C Toners, Gua Shas, and SPF, to Dab Rigs, CBD Topicals and Faux-Freckle Paint, we’ve got our finger on the pulse of all things self-care. Get into our Nine Point Picks - wellness edition!
#CommunityHigh - Mathew Stockton
A creative force to be reckoned with behind some of the most iconic marketing campaigns in history, meet Mathew Stockton (he/him). As the current Director of Marketing at Greentone, we sat down to chat about the creative side of the cannabis industry, where he gets his inspirations and how he got here!
Five Takes for Cannabis in 2022🌱
As we welcome the fourth year of legalization, much has changed since October 2018. From home deliveries becoming a reality to having Canada's first culinary test kitchen and the inclusion of Indigenous cannabis, the industry keeps evolving.
Demystifying Public Relations
It’s in our DNA to change perspectives and narratives, so let’s demystify the world of PR, by squashing some misconceptions about the industry:
The Fuse Story
Branding is a vital part of business and a clear, memorable brand is key to standing out in a sea of logos and products.
We were excited when the opportunity came up to help Emerald Health Therapeutics develop the brand and identity for their innovative nano-emulsion cannabis beverage shot called Fuse - the first of its kind in Canada.
Requiring a full top-to-tail branding, our team led the project from naming the brand and package design, to creating a strategy for how the end consumer experiences the brand, both online and in person.
Splash 2021: Artist Spotlight
The renowned Arts Umbrella Splash Art Auction and Gala returns for 2021 with an innovative hybrid event experience, hosted in-person at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and streamed online to reach art enthusiasts across Canada and around the world.
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
As we pause to observe Canada's first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on September 30th, we take the opportunity to focus on learning (and unlearning) with compassion to stand as an ally with indigenous communities across the country.
Three Cannabis Products We’re Trying this Fall
Three years after legalization, cannabis edibles are growing in popularity, sublinguals have entered the adult-use market, and technologies such as nanoemulsion are changing the onset and offset predictability of ingested cannabis.
9 Covid-Friendly Things To Do This Summer
As COVID safety protocols ease this summer, we’re looking forward to getting back into the community and exploring what our beautiful city has to offer! We’ve compiled the ultimate COVID-safe Vancouver summer guide for all your upcoming adventures.
#CommunityHigh Spotlight – May Globus
May Globus. Podcast host. Sound therapist. Brand and marketing consultant. Photographer. When it comes to content and creativity, May does it all.