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Say More is a podcast that delves into the 'why' behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.
From Condé Nast to Cannabis | Verena von Pfetten on Culture, Creativity & Copycats
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1 hour 17 minutes
4 weeks ago
From Condé Nast to Cannabis | Verena von Pfetten on Culture, Creativity & Copycats
In this episode, we sit down with Verena von Pfetten, co-founder of Gossamer, the trailblazing magazine and lifestyle brand for people who also smoke weed. Verena shares the story behind launching a brand in a taboo space, and how moments of joy, stillness, and intuition shaped her creative process.
We explore her journey from food media (co-founding The Braiser and writing for Condé Nast Traveler and HuffPost) to reimagining cannabis culture through design, storytelling, and spiritual practice. She opens up about her microdosing regimen, her views on plant medicine, and why she believes weed deserves a more nuanced narrative than the outdated “stoner” stereotype.
Verena also reflects on:
The moment Gossamer was born and why it felt like a risk worth taking
Her spiritual protocols and how meditation fuels creativity
The ups and downs of building a brand in a stigmatized category
Her thoughts on copycats and what it means to manifest with intention
A poetic reflection on Lopez Island, gnomes, and making things quietly and thoughtfully
Follow Verena on:
Instagram: / gossamer
Website: https://gossamer.co/
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Say More
Say More is a podcast that delves into the 'why' behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.
