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Taylor Engle
Taylor Engle is a journalist and author covering the cannabis industry, with more than ten years of experience in global media. She's been published in outlets including The Bluntness, Green Flower Media, Leafwire, and more. Her work for mg Magazine explores the evolving business, culture, and policy landscape of cannabis, drawing on a multidisciplinary background in public relations, marketing, and editorial strategy.
In addition to cannabis journalism, Taylor has written extensively about fashion, music, architecture and design, health and wellness, sports, food, finance, and breaking news. She began her career in public relations at Weedmaps and has since worked across media, brand strategy, copywriting, and editing, helping organizations and campus brands shape their voice and tell meaningful stories.
Taylor is also a wellness-focused author who creates interactive journals designed to support self-growth and reflection. She co-wrote her late father’s memoir and is currently working on a coming-of-age novel centered on themes of personal development and wellbeing.
From Crisis to Market Leader: How Vapes Conquered Cannabis
How did the cannabis vape category go from the brink of collapse in 2019 to leading the retail market in 2026? The answer lies in a total departure from nicotine-based hardware and a move toward radical transparency. In this feature, industry leaders break down the "oil-to-coil” innovations and market shifts that allowed vapes to earn back consumer trust. It’s a masterclass in industry resilience — and a blueprint for how cannabis brands can survive any crisis.
Most Influential Executives of Cannabis Awards Goes National in 2026
As the cannabis industry faces regulatory delays, capital constraints, and renewed political resistance, the Most Influential Executives of Cannabis Awards is expanding nationwide in 2026. What began as a local recognition program now aims to spotlight the executives whose grit, leadership, and staying power are helping professionalize the industry and strengthen its legitimacy.
5 Specialty Wraps and Papers that Turn a Small Shelf into Bigger Margins
Rolling papers and wraps aren’t just a checkout-lane afterthought anymore. Specialty papers, artisanal wraps, and oversized cones have turned the category into a high-margin, story-driven add-on — especially for customers who want a sensory upgrade or a little ritual flair. From gold leaf papers to banana leaf and tea leaf wraps (plus customizable printed options), these picks sell best when merchandised like lifestyle items and bundled with elevated accessories.
Revolution Cannabis: Blending Tech Innovation with Design
After winning thirteen trophies at the recent Best in Grass Illinois Awards, Revolution’s five dispensaries safely can be said to be among the best...
Inside Planet 13’s Dazed Consumption Lounge
In a city defined by nightlife, excess, and endless entertainment, Dazed Consumption Lounge brings a dazzling slice of cannabis culture to America’s adult playground....
GreenPharms Feels Like Your Favorite Corner Store
At GreenPharms in Mesa, Arizona, cannabis shopping feels less like a counter transaction and more like a quick stop at the corner store. Customers grab a basket or cart, browse bright aisles, read labels, and compare products at their own pace, but budtenders remain available at the flower bar and checkout counter. Founder and CEO Marie Saloum spent two years navigating regulatory pushback to bring Arizona its first supermarket-style dispensary, and now she's planning a larger Phoenix flagship.
8 Cannabis Grinders for 2026: Top Picks for Design, Durability, and Style
Beyond basic utility, the modern cannabis grinder has evolved into a precision-engineered tool and a luxury design object. From aerospace-grade aluminum and non-stick ceramic coatings to handcrafted exotic hardwoods, we explore the eight must-have grinders redefining retail inventory for 2026.
Terpenes, Story, and Time: The Perfumery Playbook for Cannabis
Cannabis has learned to talk in data — THC percentages, yields, margins — but consumers buy in feelings. Perfumers have long faced the same challenge: how to translate molecules into emotion and guide people through an experience that unfolds over time. In this operator-focused breakdown, perfumers explain why scent is “experience architecture,” why layering is temporal (not additive), how design and story can outrank taxonomy, and why unfamiliar terpene profiles need context to succeed.
The Retail Design Playbook Behind Zen Leaf’s Multi-State Consistency
Zen Leaf operates dispensaries in 13 states, each shaped by different regulations, real estate constraints, and local culture. Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all store model, the brand designs for consistency of experience: hospitality-led service, approachable education, and localized storytelling that still feels unmistakably Zen Leaf. Executive Vice President Robert Cohen explains how the company translates its “DNA and intention” across markets without losing the qualities that make cannabis retail feel human.
Cannabis Drinks vs. Booze for New Year’s
Younger consumers are still celebrating — they’re just drinking less alcohol. From sober-curious New Year’s Eve parties to low-dose THC spritzers replacing champagne, cannabis beverages are reshaping how people socialize. For retailers, the shift represents a rare opportunity to capture a moment historically owned by booze. Here’s what the data, culture, and operators say about selling cannabis drinks during peak celebration season.