Wellness Meets Fantasy with Holly Hillyer of Utokia
Cali Sober Mom20 Nov 2024

Wellness Meets Fantasy with Holly Hillyer of Utokia

In this episode, Monica sits down with Holly Hilyer, co-founder of Utokia, a cannabis and hemp company blending wellness with imagination. Holly shares her deeply personal story of overcoming addiction, discovering the healing power of cannabis, and building a brand that inspires joy, relaxation, and adventure. From secret childhood memories of her parents growing cannabis to becoming an entrepreneur in the space, Holly opens up about her journey and passion for educating others about cannabis.

Topics Discussed:

  • [00:00:00] Introduction: Meet Holly Hilyer and the world of Utokia.
  • [00:01:04] Holly’s upbringing with parents who secretly grew cannabis and how it shaped her perspective.
  • [00:04:28] Overcoming addiction to prescription medication through cannabis.
  • [00:07:21] Transitioning from corporate life to cannabis entrepreneurship.
  • [00:11:46] The differences between the cannabis and hemp worlds, and breaking down common misconceptions.
  • [00:15:18] Understanding cannabis strains, growing techniques, and the complexity of the plant.
  • [00:19:50] Shifting the focus from high THC percentages to wellness-driven cannabis use.
  • [00:28:55] Using cannabis to go alcohol-free and exploring the benefits of plant-based alternatives.
  • [00:32:20] How Utokia makes cannabis education approachable through creativity and fun, including their innovative strain cards and fantasy-driven quests.

Additional Links:

  • Utokia Website (Explore their products, strain cards, and educational resources.)
  • Follow Holly on TikTok for short, educational videos about edibles, strains, and wellness tips.
  • Monica’s LinkedIn post about the risks of alcohol and breast cancer referenced in the episode: Read Here.

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Where to find Monica -

Cali Sober Mom Youtube

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Monica Olano - LinkedIn

Where to find Britney:

Imperfect Inspiration Website

Imperfect Inspiration - Tiktok

Imperfect Inspiration - Instagram

Britney Brown - Instagram

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