Plenty of New Growth this week! Kijana and Ryan are excited to share updates on letters of support, an upcoming meeting they've finally been scheduled for and some insights into the forthcoming retail space. As the evolution talk continues they branch out to discuss incarnations of self and how we embody many different versions of ourselves throughout a lifetime. Don't worry they snuck some interesting and timely Pot Topics in as well - don't miss it! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be u...
Jun 04, 2021•48 min
After sharing some encouraging New Growth about the upcoming shop, Kijana, Moj & Ryan talk all things GEMINI SEASON! What's going on in the sky this month, you ask? How can you best take advantage of this light and airy time, you wonder? Astro-goddess Kijana educates us all on the duality of Gemini and the unusual way we should approach this emerging Summer season. Not to be missed are some great Mercury Retrograde tips, as well - it officially begins tomorrow! Stay tuned for upcoming episod...
May 28, 2021•51 min
On the docket for this week: what is delta 8 cannabis and how is it legal everywhere? Will Canadian Farmer's Markets start selling weed? What role does ignorance play concerning cannabis testing and scientific studies? PLUS the team dives into a little spiritual topic: how do you connect to Source? How are you able to truly tap tap tap in? Tune in to find out how Kijana, Ryan and Moj connect and what they think about the latest Pot Topics! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating ever...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
What begins as a check-in on the new growth of budding cannabusiness I & I Rose Garden slowly shifts into an important discussion on inequality in the cannabis industry - especially in Massachusetts. Kijana, Moj & Ryan speak on their continued experiences with various city and state governmental bodies, the disadvantages in the process, and question if Boston is truly interested in cannabis businesses flourishing. You want to know what Kijana and the team really think about licensing and...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week the crew is talking all things LOVE LANGUAGES, including how the five types rank in their own lives. Kijana, Ryan and Moj break down the important concepts in Gary Chapman's monumental book that explores the ways we receive and communicate love. Plenty of unnecessary anecdotes and personal stories support the discussion PLUS a few Pot Topics to round out the episode. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday ! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and sugges...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min
After an incredibly positive and successful Community Meeting, Kijana, Ryan and Moj recap all the love received in addition to a few stray concerns that veered on the wild side. After many thanks, the trio then honors Kijana and Moj's upcoming birthdays by exploring Taurus season and the qualities (good and bad) of the astrological sign. Celebration and celestial chat are the themes of this episode, please enjoy! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday ! As always leave ...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
After a delay due to technical difficulties ATGG is back for an hour of girl chat with Kijana and Moj! Finally together in Boston, the ladies dive in on the latest news about I & I Rose Garden and the upcoming shop, a Community Meeting we're hosting on 4/27 at 6:30PM as well as some national cannabis news aka POT TOPICS. Ryan is out sick this week but makes a few surprise interjections (and apologies!) via the magic of editing. Be sure to look for another fresh episode out this Friday! Stay ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week the topic is ANGER and we have the fire of Aries season to thank for that. Kijana, Ryan and Moj discuss what triggers them, how they communicate their frustrations, the difference between using anger and being ruled by it and so much more. Of course, there are some off-topic tangents about the golden era of Disney Channel but mostly helpful friend-therapy in this one. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday ! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and sugge...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The team has so much canna-news to cover this week they use almost the entire episode for POT TOPICS ! Kijana, Moj and Ryan discuss New York recreational legalization, Boston's new mayor, and Chuck Schumer's latest promise concerning federal reform. They also provide a detailed update on the Marvin Scott III case in Texas and, again, open a discussion about mental health and marijuana stigma. Get up to date on all the latest PLUS a few very exciting Garden updates as well! Stay tuned for upcomin...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The crew is back and exploring the mantra "I OUTGREW THAT!" Kijana, Ryan & Moj talk about outgrowing toxic friendships, lame jobs, checking your ex's IG, mismatched relationships and so much more. Learn from our mistakes, laugh with us & enjoy the ride as we all continue to grow! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday ! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions. Follow us at @IandIRoseGarden on Instagram & thanks for listening and supporting...
Apr 02, 2021•58 min
Kijana, Moj & Ryan share a few updates about the I & I Rose Garden storefront coming VERY soon to Roslindale, in spite of the continuous bureaucratic drama along the way. They tackle some canna-news of the week including some real messes at the White House AND in Florida, shocker . The trio also discusses the horrific injustice that resulted in the death of Marvin Scott III while in police custody in Texas which brings about a larger discussion concerning the dangerous differences in can...
Mar 27, 2021•47 min
This week Kijana, Moj & Ryan chat about Mexico's upcoming federal legalization and how we're going to respond as the last North American territory without it, the highs (get it?) and lows of celebrity weed companies, and, potentially most importantly, Kijana's passion for building relationships! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Friday ! As always leave us your reviews, thoughts, and suggestions. Follow us at @IandIRoseGarden on Instagram & thanks for listening an...
Mar 19, 2021•48 min
Money manifestation January has quickly transcended and become the theme of the year for us at the Garden so this week Kijana, Moj and Ryan have a little book club chat about The Richest Man in Babylon. They discuss the important tips and takeaways from the book which leads into an informative chat about amassing wealth. Wealthy v. rich, that's the goal! The trio also debuts a few brand new segments (we're getting legit, y'all) including New Growth, which focuses on updates from the business, Po...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min
The gang is back to wrap up the Federal Legalization series ( for now! ) by making it ALL ABOUT US! That's right, Kijana is joined again by Moj and Ryan for an exciting chat focused on how federal legalization will impact I & I Rose Garden , specifically. National expansion, commercial advertising and so much more are discussed alongside some colorful tangents about donuts and suburban education. Laugh and manifest with us! PS. we know it's a shorty so be on the lookout for a special episode...
Feb 24, 2021•30 min
The gang is back together and talking all about the upcoming (hopefully VERY soon!) federal legalization of cannabis - and it's a series, y'all! Kijana is joined by Ryan and Moj for an informative chat exploring the new developments in cannabis legislation as well as the pros and cons of the discussion from business and consumer standpoints. Naturally, they dive into some tangents along the way but this episode is full of FACTS - no "alternative facts" here, my friends . Next week they continue ...
Feb 10, 2021•56 min
Kijana and Moj are back at it for another BFF catch-up and this week they talk through all of their goals for the month ahead! They get personal, professional, and hysterical after the discussion devolves into an exploration of all things The Office. Is Parks and Rec as good? What are Jim and Pam doing now? So many unasked questions are getting answered during this fun girl chat you don't want to miss. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Wednesday ! As always leave us your ...
Feb 03, 2021•48 min
This week is a full-on BFF catch-up between Kijana and Moj as they discuss all the exciting changes coming to I & I Rose Garden in the coming weeks! They chat about all the latest licensing news, talk through some creative plans for the new space, and, most importantly, have a girl chat full of laughs. Listen along for ultra sleepover vibes AND to get HYPE for the new Garden space! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Wednesday ! (Apologies for the tardiness this week!) ...
Jan 29, 2021•54 min
Ask, believe, receive - that's the motto but how does it actually work? Manifestation is the hot topic of the week with Kijana, Moj & Ryan back at it chatting methods, best practices, and their own experiences in making magic happen. PLUS they discuss their intentions for the new I & I Rose Garden space and all the ideas they're planting to bloom over the next few years. Of course, a Garden chat wouldn't be complete without a few random tangents including an impromptu ranking of fast-foo...
Jan 20, 2021•44 min
Kijana, Ryan and Moj are back for their funniest week yet as they indulge in nature's most beautiful medicine (cannabis, duh!) before taking trips down memory lane. They talk the first times they smoked up, crazy experiences with young adulthood plugs, the difficulties of trying to find international flower and so much more. This is a total feel-good, full-of-giggles episode that we know you'll love! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Wednesday ! As always leave us your re...
Jan 13, 2021•46 min
Kijana is back with her apprentice Gabby and some EXCITING news for y'all! Spoilers include a licensing application nearing completion, a new RETAIL SPACE (hi, have you always wanted an edibles bakery to frequent? US TOO, coming soon) and so much new year energy for the Garden to play with. This one is for OG and new Garden fans alike - it's full of BTS scoop about the next incarnation of I & I Rose Garden including all the amazing plans we have for the next couple of months. We are committe...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
2020's reign of terror is finally coming to an end and it's time for the team to reflect, giggle, and celebrate! Kijana, Moj & Ryan discuss the pits and peaks of this cruel and unusual 365, plot their thematic intentions for 2021, and, as usual, get completely off-topic discussing Housewives, amputees, and mortuary science degrees. Where is Phaedra? Join in for a laugh as the team wraps up this hell-year together! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Wednesday ! As alway...
Dec 30, 2020•37 min
Kijana is joined this week by her gal pal, the glowing goddess herself Sila (@seeauracle) as they chat all things AGE OF AQUARIUS! The ladies ruminate over the celestial transition 2000 years-in-the-making, how it impacts our minds and hearts here on Earth, and how best to tap into that energy ourselves. This was an IG live that the universe simply refused to upload so we knew it needed to be presented in a more special way, enjoy! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, we'll be updating every Wednes...
Dec 23, 2020•48 min
Last week y'all were lifted up by Kijana manifesting her future goals for I & I Rose Garden and this week the team takes that growth talk...higher. Kijana is joined again by Moj and Ryan for a spirited and super educational Q&A focused entirely on growing cannabis . From selecting seeds all the way through curing the team dissects every part of the process to (satisfy their own curiosities and) drop some secret Garden knowledge with you all. Don't worry, though, despite this episode bein...
Dec 16, 2020•59 min
Join Kijana as she explores the topic of expansion from every possible angle. She starts up top with some current astrology then details her own personal growth (especially lately as her Saturn Returns wraps up) before diving head-first into I & I Rose Garden dreaming, manifesting, and future planning. She describes many (not all, because she comes up with new ideas every single day) of the future planned iterations of the Garden and all the ways she plans to expand the business including th...
Dec 09, 2020•54 min
This week Kijana, Moj, and Ryan go through all the foundations of I & I Rose Garden - the 101 class for any newbies and a great refresher course for our longtime friends. They explore the meaning of the name, the many different facets of the budding business and sprinkle in some of their own friendship origin stories. By the end of the chat you'll be an expert on Rose Garden vibe. As friends do the team then catches up about their (very relaxed) Thanksgivings before debating some divisive Bl...
Dec 02, 2020•51 min
This week Kijana is starting out by tackling a bit of a tricky subject: growing the team of a small cannabis business. She gets into the potential drama (scratch potential, it's always drama) of trying to work with family members, why it's a terrible idea to hire SOME of your friends, and all the qualities she needs and appreciates in her chosen team members. Sometimes she holds her tongue, other times... not so much. A bit of back story, a bit of advice, and (as always) a ton of truth in the ta...
Nov 25, 2020•44 min
In a sea of millions of podcasts, you're probably thinking - why should I listen to As the Garden Grows. Well, congratulations because even selecting our cover shows a certain level of taste. Our podcast is going to keep you hooked as we explore the process of building a black-owned cannabis business in a complicated market (Boston) with all the fun and laughs of friends working together along the way. Kijana Rose, our founder, will be speaking solo and talking with her teammates Ryan and Moj - ...
Nov 22, 2020•5 min
As a continuation of our premiere episode all about licensing Kijana has called in the team to discuss. She is joined by Ryan Casale, her friend and marketing guru plus Mojgan Rafiq, her bestie and head of all future West Coast ventures as they break down their own thoughts and perceptions related to cannabis licensing. They then, as friends do, jump a bit off-topic and discuss the latest drama on the Real Housewives of Potomac as it relates to racism and the hopeful glee they felt watching the ...
Nov 22, 2020•49 min
Our premiere episode has finally arrived! Welcome to the most behind the scenes access of I & I Rose Garden and, even more prestigiously, inside the mind of our founder Kijana Rose as she sheds a bright light on the cannabis licensing processes in Massachusetts including where she's at with her own efforts to get licensed. Hot topics include the difficulties of operating as a small, minority-owned business within the current system, how Massachusetts licensing differs from other more pro-can...
Nov 22, 2020•56 min
