Catherine Goldberg

Catherine Goldberg is an American entrepreneur. Known as the Cannabis Concierge, Catherine is the CEO of BrainBuzz in Los Angeles. Catherine hosts Chai Havdalah, a monthly get-together that brings the community together with food, Jews and weed. Follow her on Twitter @SmartyCatG

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Top 5 Stoner Flicks and Strain Picks

July 25, 2017 No Comments

Films are an important part of any culture, and as cannabis culture becomes mainstream, we’re looking back at the classic stoner blockbusters that helped bring

Coming Out Twice for Pride

June 22, 2017 No Comments

Happy Pride month, everyone! This Pride I’ve been thinking a lot about how the queer and cannabis communities intersect and all the things they have

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Holy Smokes: Cannabis as a Catalyst for Spiritual Growth

Holy Smokes: Cannabis as a Catalyst for Spiritual Growth

September 29, 2017 No Comments

This Rosh Hashanah, I’m thinking about the concept of tikkun olam: to repair the world. For some, this call to action reads as an imperative to social justice or education. For others, healing bodies, minds and hearts, whether through medical work or religious leadership, serves this sacred purpose. For me, cannabis is a clear catalyst to repair the world, and

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How Cannabis Can Make You an Even Better Parent

September 11, 2017 No Comments

Every parent has been there. The baby won’t stop wailing, the dog needs to be walked, your partner is hungry and asking for dinner. What do you do? Feel your chest tense up with anxiety? Grab a glass of wine? A new trend is showing parents using low-dose cannabis as a tool to help them deal with the pressures of

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Medical Marijuana Miracles: Everything You Need to Know about RSO and Cancer

August 24, 2017 2 Comments

One of the things that attracted me most to the cannabis industry were the stories of cancer patients who used cannabinoids to help in the treatment of their disease. As an entrepreneur in the cannabis sector, I always try to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in medical marijuana; however, the product that’s most recently peaked my interest has been

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Mazel Tov! Jews Get ‘Chai’ at LA’s First Cannabis Havdalah Party

August 8, 2017 No Comments

Most peoples’ social lives revolve around alcohol to some degree, whether it be sipping wine over dinner, or drinking beers at a summer BBQ.  For those, like myself, who don’t drink, there was always a persistent feeling that we didn’t belong. While there was often a place to smoke during parties, it was usually hidden away in someone’s bedroom, as

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stoner comedians

Top 5 Stoner Flicks and Strain Picks

July 25, 2017 No Comments

Films are an important part of any culture, and as cannabis culture becomes mainstream, we’re looking back at the classic stoner blockbusters that helped bring us here today. Cannabis films of the past 40 years have mostly reflected the first phase of the culture, like silly, stoned hippies slacking off and making comically bad choices. We’ve compiled a list of

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Dank Designs: Branding Bud and Pot Packaging

July 21, 2017 1 Comment

The cannabis industry is growing rapidly with new brands and products popping up each day. But the only brands that will succeed in this saturated market are those with professional packaging and design. The days of homemade labels are over, and competitive cannabis branding is already reminiscent of sleek, tech design like Apple. Considering anyone over 21 in California will

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Pot Party Attendance at an All-Time High

June 28, 2017 No Comments

May was a standout month for cannabis social events in Los Angeles with several Grassfed events and a White Rabbit High Tea. As we see weed events exponentially expand, these intimate affairs are getting more popular and diverse with customized activities and philosophies to suit different demographics and interests. But one thing they all have in common? Plenty of pot

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Coming Out Twice for Pride

June 22, 2017 No Comments

Happy Pride month, everyone! This Pride I’ve been thinking a lot about how the queer and cannabis communities intersect and all the things they have in common. For one, both queerness and cannabis use have been criminalized and still continue to be marginalized. Yet, despite the struggle of both groups, nothing brings people together better than a huge cone of fabulous

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The Future of Cannatech: 3 Dank Innovations to Bet On

June 13, 2017 No Comments

Technology and cannabis go together like cookies and milk. Or, since I’m writing this from LA, like Girl Scout Cookies and Soylent. Not only is the Golden State host to the tech hub of the century in Silicon Valley and beyond, it also boasts the oldest medical marijuana market in the country. California is a state (and a state of

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Get Your Drink On: Dose Directly with Dank Drinkables

June 9, 2017 No Comments

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word edible? For most people, brownies, gummies and other dessert-like treats come to mind. Yet, there’s a whole market of cannabis-infused beverages, or drinkables, that are great for both first-time and experienced users. Drinkables are a great way to socialize with cannabis because hanging out and having a

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