New Growth aplenty this week as Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale return to detail the anticlimactic product manufacturing final approval vote (after a week to cool down) along with some new previously undisclosed hurdles to jump, of course. On the bright side there were also some milestones achieved and I & I Rose Garden is closer than ever to launch! Kijana and Ryan also announce a slew of new programing and offerings from Team I & I so be sure to listen for all the updates PLUS a look into ...
Oct 24, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The journey to meet the I & I executive team wraps this week as Kijana and Ryan introduce business strategist & High 5 founding member Shaun Leonard. Shaun details his journey in joining this crew (even after a very bumpy first conversation,) reflects on his time studying yoga in India and describes how he lives that yogi life mostly off the mat. BONUS: the trio describes the new yoga teacher training offering for January 2023, available for sign up now with an early bird discount - see ...
Oct 17, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Libra season is the topic of the week with Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale back at it to chat balance, aesthetic and all the cute girl vibes akin to this time of year. They also dive into the differences between the sun, moon and rising expressions of the sign before tackling some assorted Pot Topics, chatting with COO Sara Robertson and their mantras for the week in Root To Rise. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and follow along on IG @iandirosegarden & at iandi...
Oct 10, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Kijana and Ryan are diving into a full episode of POT TOPICS this week aka the latest, greatest (and, unfortunately, often lamest) in cannabis news. Topics covered include an illuminating edibles dosing chart, canna-accessory products being pulled from Amazon, drug testing policy conundrums & the unnecessarily-taboo topic of parents utilizing cannabis. Before closing out Kijana and Ryan also discuss a few astrology transits for the upcoming week in the Starcast as well as their mantras for t...
Oct 03, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale tackle the upcoming astrology transits for the week, the colossal disappointment that was D23 and other Marvel off-topics before chatting with unanimous favorite team member and Chief Financial Officer of I & I Rose Garden Angela Driscoll. She chats about what brought her to the team, how cannabis revenue is so tightly regulated and what she's learned from working with friends/fellow yogis. Stay tuned for new episodes of your favorite potcast every Monday and foll...
Sep 26, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week marks the first ever repeat guest in ATGG history, Sara Robertson - the COO aka Chaos Coordinator of all things I & I Rose Garden. She joins Kijana and Ryan to chat about her path to the role, her views on working with friends and an important Root to Rise lesson she's taken away from Team I & I. This episode also marks the return of the Starcast, our astrology forecast segment (just in time for a wild week ahead) plus some disappointing New Growth... but , as always, a lot of ...
Sep 19, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Cannabis entrepreneurs Kijana Rose and Ryan Casale return for a fresh season of As The Garden Grows, taking you behind the scenes of building a new age weed wellness brand. In the month away a lot has transpired down at I & I Rose Garden including but not limited to: successful inspections, unexplained explosions and potential litigation. Outside of the business our hosts then dive into the intricacies of Virgo season and the differences between the sun, moon and ascendant expressions of the...
Sep 12, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Last day of school vibes are in full swing for this fun episode before a little summer hiatus. Kijana and Ryan have a hilarious off-topic chat all about the explosive Marvel news at San Diego Comic-Con and the tragic passing of American icon: The Choco Taco. They also dive into the astrology transits for the upcoming week in the Starcast and close out with gratitude in Root to Rise. Continue following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden - ATGG will be back before you know ...
Jul 29, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Tis the season to SHINE so Kijana and Ryan are here to chat about all things Leo! How to get the most out of this high vibe time, comparisons between the sun, moon and rising expressions of Leo AND, as always, a bunch of laughs. What do Blake Lively and OJ Simpson have in common? Listen to find out! We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.
Jul 22, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Leave it to the Ms. Marvel finale to unleash Kijana and Ryan's inner children so this week they dive into a chat all about them! They talk through the psychology, physicality and spirituality of the inner child presence within all of us and ways we can embrace the echoes of our younger selves. Also listen for some big bake sale news (see you this weekend!) and the weekly astro transits in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosega...
Jul 15, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Catch up on some cannabusiness news with Kijana and Ryan this week as they discuss bakery small steps, summer events and, unfortunately but unsurprisingly, more red tape to cut through. They'll also talk through some Pot Topics aka the latest canna-news and, as always, prepare you for the astro week ahead with the Starcast. Spoiler alert: Wednesday is a BIG day! We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever yo...
Jul 09, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 24
For the long weekend Kijana and Ryan are giving you fun and laughs about their greatest shared passion...Marvel! They dive deep into some of the current MCU controversies, review and rank the latest adventures AND pontificate on which Avengers would be stoners. Sprinklings of business news (aka bureaucratic bullsh*t) and astrology advice for the week ahead round out the episode. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every F...
Jul 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Get out your feelings and get into your bag, as Marlo Hampton would say, because it's cancer season! Kijana and Ryan have plenty of notes for how to enjoy this first month of summer, how the major three astro placements differ AND how a historic Real Housewives of Beverly Hills conflict was, in fact, a battle of cancer sun v. moon v. rising. Also catch some new growth with the cannabusiness and, as always, the Starcast featuring the astrology transits for the week ahead. We love you for listenin...
Jun 24, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The Garden continues to grow with Kijana and Ryan diving into the second episode of their astro asteroid series, focusing on Juno. They talk through what the queen of the gods represents for us generally and also for each of the house placements, plus some Pride merch follow-up and a smattering of Pot Topics. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube.
Jun 17, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 21
After a working hiatus (the vault is painted!) Kijana and Ryan are back in the growing garden to catch you up on all the latest new growth related to the Roslindale Bakery AND the some backyard summer yoga offerings! They also get into an array of subjects both on and off topic, including: genetically improved cannabis in Israel, Pride month ads, New York label requirements and The Real Housewives of Dubai. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandir...
Jun 10, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 20
I & I Rose Garden edibles + psilocybin = a fabulous Friday night out for Kijana and Ryan who start the episode by going Off Topic . They cover their night out including an all-too-familiar dose of Boston racism before shifting hard to dissect the full-length Thor: Love and Thunder trailer. Pot Topics are also covered including R.I. legalization, a new marketing study about canna-influencers and a truly STUPID editorial letter our hosts rip right through. Come for the laughs, stay for the lea...
May 27, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Gemini season begins TODAY so Kijana and Ryan are here to talk all about it - and even chattier than usual with the energy of the twins in the air! Following the format of season two they focus on the different expressions of Gemini in the sun, moon, and ascendant before giving tips for getting the most out of this time. Duality is the name of the game this cycle! Plus a look into the other astro transits of the week in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegard...
May 20, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 18
After some technical difficulties (thanks Mercury in retrograde) Kijana and Ryan are back to debut the first episode of their new asteroid series! This week is all about Vesta, the asteroid of spirituality - listen to find out what Vesta represents in your chart and how to utilize her energy to maintain your personal eternal flame. Also get some updates on the Roslindale bakery, including the latest proverbial middle-finger from the Massachusetts Cannabis Commission, and astrological advice for ...
May 14, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Kijana and Ryan are back with great news as a direct result of losing their cool last week PLUS a dive into the latest Pot Topics aka everything going on in the cannabis world. Legal infused pizza in NY, a disappointing 420 update from the White House and more. Get some updates and, as always, astrology advice for the following week in the Starcast. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden. Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, no...
May 06, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The name of the game is Bureaucratic Bullsh*t this week and Kijana and Ryan are back to share all the behind-the-scenes drama. They detail their recent successes and struggles navigating through the Massachusetts cannabis licensing process including a progress update on the upcoming bakery, a choatic phone call (or three) and the least sincere expression of "happy friday" ever encountered. We love you for listening and following along at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden . Check ...
Apr 29, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Taurus season has arrived and so has a new approach for the monthly astro segment! Kijana and Ryan are back to discuss the differences between the sun, moon, and rising (ascendant) expressions of the mighty Taurus PLUS the best ways to navigate this particularly magical 2022 season. Hint: treat yourself to some, you guessed it, snacks and naps! This episode also includes quick reactions to the Thor: Love & Thunder teaser (most specifically Natalie Portman's biceps) and, as always, the Starca...
Apr 22, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Out with the old, in with the juice! Kijana and Ryan are back this week to talk all about CLEANSING. Why they're currently juicing every Wednesday, the potential benefits for your mind and body PLUS some killer recipes and tips for getting through cleanse day. Ready to tidy up your spirit for spring? Tune in now and keep up fully at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden . Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, now also on YouTube . We love you for listening!...
Apr 20, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week Kijana and Ryan are switching it up and bringing in research for an episode all about The MORE Act , which just passed again in the House. They go through each of the big promises outlined in the bill and analyze what they mean, how each will affect consumers vs. businesses PLUS what is missing from this vague legislation. Get some knowledge with your laughs this week and keep up fully at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden . Check back every Friday wherever you podcast, ...
Apr 08, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Kijana and Ryan are back to chat this week but still going through it so they turn to the universe herself via some illuminating tarot card pulls. They were determined to bring the mood up and keep the vibe light while still being authentic to their place in the journey so expect a lot of laughs, some gems of wisdom and, as always, transparent honesty - PLUS a couple draws for what you all in the audience need to hear! Keep up fully at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden and check ...
Apr 01, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Kijana and Ryan are back for a painfully honest discussion about being in emergency (or survival) mode on both personal and professional levels. Before publicly therapizing themselves they explore the astrological transits of the week in the Starcast and talk some Pot Topics , specifically Dems holding up a potentially incomplete legalization bill plus the latest in IG screwing over canna-businesses. Keep up fully at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden and check back every Friday w...
Mar 25, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Kijana and Ryan are back to celebrate the astrological new year and the beginning of Aries season ! Catch all the tips to make the most out of this high-energy, action-oriented time, get a sneak peek into the transits of the week during the Starcast , PLUS find out why Kijana would make an incredible cult leader. Keep up with us at iandirosegarden.com & on IG: @iandirosegarden and check back every Friday wherever you podcast - now also on YouTube . We love you for listening!...
Mar 19, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Kijana and Ryan are back to debut a new segment ( Something I Heard ) after getting a bit more candid about their current emotional states as cannabis entrepreneurs. Some tough truths are balanced with their new mantra: " we shouldn't have to lie, our lives should be fucking awesome! " Topics they've recently heard about include "new humans" and the theoretical 24th chromosome PLUS a walk down memory lane re-examining historical American lawsuit Krupa v. Glanville. Keep up with us at iandirosega...
Mar 11, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Kijana and Ryan are here to celebrate the little victories and honor their mantra for the week: slow progress is still progress . They begin with the Starcast (pay attention to your manifestations on 3/5!) before catching y'all up on some of the foundational moves I&I has taken over the past few weeks in New Growth . Pot Topics really pops off, including but not limited to I&I being bullied by Meta, athletes killing it with cannabis, and the price of flower going down! They close it out ...
Mar 05, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Your hosts are going through it this week because CANNABUSINESS IS NOT EASY but nevertheless, a fun episode persists. Kijana and Ryan let some frustration out in an impromptu new segment NOT WELL BITCH , before talking the upcoming astro transits in the Starcast and diving headfirst into the deep waters of Pisces season . Time to feel it all, let the tears flow and chill out, friends! We love you for listening! Watch and listen now on Spotify, stream wherever you podcast & return for more fu...
Feb 26, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Kijana and Ryan are back to talk some big money canna-news before having an off-the-rails off-topic session dissecting the new Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness trailer (Wanda STANS only!) PLUS the equally confusing antics of Yeezus and Julia Fox. This episode is all about checking out & sharing some laughs with your rambling friends, enjoy! We love you for listening! Watch and listen now on Spotify, stream wherever you podcast & return for more fun each Friday on As The Garden G...
Feb 18, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
