A healthy ‘you’ would have a mix of wellness practices, just like a healthy dish with a mix of ingredients. Whether you’re a medicinal cannabis consumer or casual cannabis enthusiast, you might have heard of the Entourage Effect. But did you know emotional intelligence and mindfulness can amplify the benefits…

Don’t wait until there’s a problem — Have you felt judged for talking to your friends about mental health? The stigma against mental illnesses closes most of us off from talking about it, especially within my Asian-American community, and among those who’ve absorbed narrow definitions of masculinity. The first step to breaking the stigma is making the…

His Response Wasn’t Surprising. — I’ve been hesitant in publishing this piece. The last thing I want to do is air out my family’s dirty laundry for everyone to judge, something I’ve been taught never to do. And I know my dad wouldn’t approve of me sharing this about him, but that doesn’t make it…

Retaining top talent in the cannabis industry will be difficult with strict policies. — As the legalization of cannabis continues its momentum through US states, HR leads and business owners in the cannabis industry are adapting to how they enforce drug policies. The next decade is going to be a pivotal time for companies who want to attract and retain skilled, knowledgeable workers. According…

Now more than ever, our community need more resources. — For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness month, let’s talk about weed, social issues, and feelings! Let’s be real, everyone needs to be more educated on both the benefits and harms of cannabis, not to mention its impact on our mental/emotional wellbeing, the War on Drugs…

It’s being assertive with how you feel, even if it won’t please others. — One of the common misconceptions I get is that emotional intelligence is about how to be nice to people. It’s actually the opposite of that. …

It’s time to slow down, and say “no” — The world has simultaneously hit the pause and fast forward button for so many of us. Whether you’re taking time to explore your soul, lost in a transitional time, grinding in the hustle, or your relationship is accelerating faster than normal, it’s easy to get gung-ho about it all. If…

Life doesn’t happen for you — My dad was 30 when my mom had me. So you already know I’m feeling all types of ways looking at my life, single as f***. I thought by 30, I’d also have my life altogether. …

You know that feeling when you haven’t been able to work on your craft for far too long? I feel like there’s been a huge gap in my soul not writing as much in the past few months. If you’re any type of creator, you’ll know what I’m talking about. …