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Meet Sue & Lee.
The cannabis couple who's breaking social norms.
In the heart of Maine, Sue & Lee can be found. This eccentric & hilariously relatable duo break down the cannabis stigma daily! Their relatable posts, lack of filters, and authentic genuine personalities have attracted over 169K Instagram followers!
Myself (Jess) & co-editor Gaby had the pleasure of asking these amazing humans some questions pertaining to their cannabis consumption and more!
Read more below.
We both grew up in the Chicagoland area, ended up living in Florida for about 30 years when we met. We were drawn to Maine, pre-retirement and decided to move here and build our permanent home. We started our Instagram less than a year after moving here and have been going strong ever since. We enjoy bringing laughter and smiles along the way. We tour Maine to highlight our Cannabis to the country and the world. It’s a joy and honor meeting members of the cannabis community.
Strain preferences?
We prefer Indica dominant strains but the occasional Tangie is always fun. Sue smokes joints and bongs. Lee sticks to edibles and vaping for breakthrough pain.
What was your first cannabis experiences like?
Sue – Age 13-14 with a childhood friend and we stole it from her brother – mainly stems and seeds with leaves but thought it was the best thing ever.
Lee – A little bit of Hawaiian and it made me hallucinate and feel like two halves of my body were moving in opposite directions.
How did you two decide to get into the cannabis industry?
"We decided to make an IG account that encompassed a lot of what we are and the rest is history. We are trying to remove stigma in the cannabis industry, but also being fat, old and gay. "
What are some of the most notable ways you have seen the cannabis/ "pothead" stigma change over the last 5-10 years?
"We don’t feel the “pothead” stigma has changed much over the last 5-10 years. Except for the legalization increasing in states, we feel many large companies for cannabis accessories are still using that image to sell instead of using a variety of people who can explain the medicinal benefits of the plant."
What are the most notable ways you've seen the stigma change for women and the LGBTQ+ community in particular? ---Or what would you like to see change?
We feel many older women still lay low with their cannabis use, perhaps their upbringing or the illegal aspect when they were younger.
The LGBTQ+ cannabis community isn’t, in our opinion, represented in proportion compared with the rest of the community. We feel we are kind of an exception to this standard.
How do you view the cannabis industry within New England? What has changed? What do you like/dislike about the evolution of the industry in New England specifically and what would you like to see improve?
The cannabis industry, for the most part, is filled with hard-working individuals who are constantly working to improve meds for patients. The Maine Medical Program is fighting for its life now to not fall under the same category as adult-use with high costs and less regard to what can benefit med patients and their specific needs.
Unfortunately, many lawmakers here don’t understand the benefits of medical cannabis and really haven’t taken the time to research it. Many of them see money as a motivation.
Learn more about cannabis in Maine here.
If you have had experiences with the cannabis industry on the West coast or elsewhere, how does it differ from your experiences with the cannabis industry in New England?
We feel our state, we can’t speak for other states on the East Coast, strives for quality over quantity, and is trying to keep corporate money and operations out of our cannabis community. We aren’t sure of the West Coast cannabis practices, but usually with more population comes more corporate interference.
Are there other people who inspire you to be the amazing cannabis influencers you have become?
" No, we believe being who we are is what’s important. Riding coattails and chasing clout isn’t our MO! "
" Advice for women: Be who you are… don’t compete with or base your success on others. Build strength from within and don’t bash yourself when you run across a bump in the road. Adversity builds strength. "
