Fashion meets function — and cannabis meets creativity — in this special behind-the-scenes episode of Conversations With Kush. Your host Molly “The Kush RN” sits down with the designers, models, and visionaries behind the 2024 Smoking on the Runway fashion show (May 22nd @ Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis).

Whether you're into streetwear, sustainability, up-cycled fashion, or high-minded design, this episode introduces you to the edgy, soulful, and deeply personal work of local creators who are weaving together style, identity, and plant medicine.

🎟️Get the inside scoop on what to expect at the event, how cannabis helps fuel creativity, and why this is more than a fashion show — it’s a cultural movement.

What You’ll Learn:

🧵 The mission behind Smoking on the Runway and how fashion & cannabis intersect

🛍️ How local brands like Provider and Camp Buzzkill are reimagining streetwear & DIY fashion

🧠 Why cannabis is a tool for creativity, healing, and personal expression

📸 How designers and models are using the runway to break stigma and spark conversation

🔥 Tips for upcoming entrepreneurs and artists looking to make their mark in fashion or cannabis

🫶 Why building inclusive, accessible community spaces through fashion matters

Find the Right Strain: Episode Chapters

00:19 – Kirby Baller of Provider | Streetwear with Purpose & Community

06:00 – Kirby’s Nonprofit: Next Gen Legacy & Youth Entrepreneurship

08:00 – Basketball, First Responders & Changing Perspectives

08:22 – Meet Camp Buzzkill with Roxy Vale | Alt Fashion with Attitude

09:40 – Punk, Goth & Maximalist Upcycled Fashion in the Buzzverse

11:50 – Y2K, Color, and Reclaiming Whimsy in a Beige World

13:00 – Jewelry, Chains, Safety Pins & Handcrafted Accessories

16:00 – Debut Fashion Show & First DIY Event: Bust Out, June 21st

18:45 – Creating Black Representation in Alternative Fashion

20:00 – Repurposing Clothes, Custom Orders & Building the Buzzverse

21:42 – Meet the Models | Confidence, Cannabis & Catwalks with Joe & My

23:00 – From Coaching to Consulting: My Biz Inc. Empowers Models

25:00 – Streetwear That Serves the Body — Not Just the Brand

26:00 – Personal Cannabis Journeys & How It Supports Health & Focus

28:00 – Topicals, Tinctures & Non-Smoky Ways to Use Cannabis Medicinally

29:00 – Joe’s Brand: Outkast – “We Don’t Fit In”

30:34 – History of the Show & What to Expect This Year

31:54 – Infusing Cannabis & Fashion Culture with Purpose

33:03 – Creating Space for Creatives to Collaborate & Express

34:18 – Educational & Sustainability Focus: More Than Just a Party

35:11 – Want to Sponsor or Volunteer? Here’s How to Get Involved

36:46 – Ticket Info: $100 VIP, $40 GA, $20 Standing Room

37:25 – Final Thoughts & Hype for Hook and Ladder on May 22nd