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Meet Bud Betty
Meet Bud Betty
@bud_betty (BB) is a creative & lifestyle micro-influencer, lending her focus to the Canadian Cannabis industry and beyond. BB is passionate about the female cannabis experience and aims to elevate the world through visual story telling. Elizabeth Gray, who created BB, believes anything is possible and wants to elevate the cannabis realm by creating visual Magic! The @bud_betty platform is about relationships, learning, empowerment and events. BB is a collaborative space that focuses on people and products she believes in.
Bud Betty started early day’s of Canadian legalization—-I wanted to be a part of the conversation but I didn't know where I fit in. I am by no means a cannabis expert and still have much to learn. I also didn't feel like I belonged in the ‘basement-stoner’ aesthetic that is so prominent within the cannabis world—That is not to say that is all that is out there, far from it—but early days of BB conception it is all I knew. And so, I wanted to bring my love of fashion, events and people together and create something different— all while leaning about this magical plant and thus, Bud Betty was born.
It has been a beautiful journey of self-discovery but also incredible friendship building. I have made some life-long friends through this platform. It really helped me especially during the pandemic—when at times, life felt so isolating—Bud Betty has been the community I didn't know I needed.
My husband is part owner of an LP called Distinkt Cannabis, which means Cannabis is part of the family. Its a brand I stand behind entirely and am truly in-aw of the hard work and integrity that my husband has put into this company. That being said, Bud Betty has helped me take ownership of my cannabis journey and allowed me to learn and grow on my terms, while building a really cool community.
I am currently pregnant with my second child and ‘new motherhood’ has definitely opened my eyes to a whole new world of Cannabis and Parenthood. From April through May ( and perhaps longer) I am hosting a weekly live called “Canna-Momma Chit- Chats”. This is a safe space to dive-deep into conversations with other mothers about parenthood, and cannabis use. There is no topic off limit.
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Honestly, It was not until I became a mother myself that I truly realized the limited resources their were for mothers in-regards to cannabis use; and as I dug into the topic deeper my eyes were opened to the negative- stigma & shame attached to those that do consume especially during Pregnancy, labour and postpartum. If society has found it acceptable for women to drink a glass of wine regularly, then why still the harsh judgment with such a healing plant?
I myself am still learning and primarily have focused on, CBD products during this second pregnancy but I want to learn more. This desire to learn is what sparked the idea for Canna-Momma Chit-Chats. I felt like if I was desiring canna-momma chats, there was no way I was alone.
Mothers being cannabis advocates on social media isn't a new concept but I wanted to join in the conversation as I found so many of these other moms inspiring.
(a few fav accounts: @therealweedmama @thejanewest @your.sarah.jane @highsocietymama @dopest.mama.ever to name a few)
...and so, I did what I believe Bud Betty does best— I Build a Community and started Canna-Momma Chit-Chats. This live series is every Wednesday at 10:00am MST and I’d love to see some new faces join in the conversation!
Of course, this is just my latest project—it is my hope that the future of Bud Betty will focus more on hosting in-person events...I want to bring women together to enjoy each- other, enjoy our favourite plant all while learning and growing together.
Xo, @Bud_Betty
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