Why I Chose Cannabis: Black Women on Motherhood, Healing, and the Power of the Plant

Motherhood is powerful, exhausting, joyful, and complicated—and for some women, cannabis has become an essential tool for navigating it all. In “Why I Chose Cannabis,” we’re spotlighting mothers who are rewriting the narrative around weed and womanhood. Whether for healing, rest, pain relief, or peace of mind, these moms are opening up about how the plant fits into their lives—and why they refuse to feel shame about it.

For this piece, we spoke with three amazing moms who manage work-life with home life using cannabis. 

This installment features Kenya-Alexander Davis.

For Kenya Alexander-Davis, motherhood and creativity go hand in hand—and so does cannabis. A proud mom of three and a dynamic, creative entrepreneur in the cannabis space, Kenya is part of a growing movement of women reshaping how we view plant medicine and parenting. 

In this edition of Why I Chose Cannabis, Kenya opens up about her journey with cannabis, how it supports her in motherhood and business, and why she’s unapologetic about her choice to consume.

CashColorCannabis: What inspired you first to explore cannabis, and what was your initial experience like?

Kenya Alexander-Davis: My journey into plant medicine actually started with microdosing mushrooms. After my third child, I went through a season of quiet, lingering depression. Microdosing helped me feel functional again, giving me just enough light to keep moving. From there, I transitioned into cannabis because it was more accessible and felt like a natural continuation of the healing I had already begun. My early experiences weren’t about getting high—they were about reconnecting with myself. Even when I didn’t fully understand what I was doing, I could feel that something real and restorative was happening.

CCC: How has cannabis impacted your life as a mother, mentally, emotionally, or physically?

KAD: It’s been a steady, supportive presence. Mentally, cannabis helps me slow my thoughts and stay grounded when motherhood feels overstimulating. Emotionally, it softens the edges—it gives me more room to feel without becoming overwhelmed. Physically, it helps with sleep, pain, and nervous system regulation. I don’t use it to escape my life—I use it to move through my life with more grace and capacity.

CCC: Did becoming a mom change how you viewed or used cannabis? If so, how?

KAD: Yes, completely. Before motherhood, cannabis was something I dabbled in. But once I became a mom, especially a mom of three, I started approaching it more intentionally. It wasn’t about zoning out—it became about tuning in. I asked myself: What supports me in being present? What helps me feel more like myself, even on the hard days? That shift in perspective changed everything about how I use it.

CCC: What does your cannabis routine look like now (e.g., products, timing, purpose)?

KAD: Right now, it’s a mix of low-dose beverages and concentrates. I’ve been into concentrates more lately—I like the quick, focused high I get from hitting my Vuber pen. It helps me reset when I need to shift gears or clear mental clutter. Then I’ll sip on a cannabis beverage throughout the day, especially while working or when I’m with my kids. It gives me what I call a background high—something light and steady that keeps me regulated, creative, and present without throwing me off. My use is intentional and responsive to what I need in the moment.

CCC: Have you ever felt judged for being a mother who uses cannabis? How did you handle it?

KAD: I’ve definitely anticipated judgment more than I’ve directly received it. Especially as a Black mom, there’s this weight of potential scrutiny—you’re always aware of how your choices could be misunderstood. I handle it by staying rooted in truth. I know how much care I bring to parenting. I know cannabis supports my mental and emotional well-being. I don’t owe anyone an explanation for that. If anything, I feel more confident parenting from a place of honesty than from a place of fear.

CCC: Do you talk to your children (or plan to) about your cannabis use? What’s that conversation like?

KAD: Yes—we already do. My kids are still young, so right now our conversations are mostly about the industry and advocacy. We keep magazines like CashColorCannabis and Fat Nugs out on the coffee table, and sometimes I’ll catch them flipping through, asking questions. They know I consume, but we focus more on what cannabis means culturally and politically.

One of the best moments to lean into the conversation came when my son told his third-grade class that I sell weed for a living—mind you, we live in Texas. It gave me the perfect opportunity to explain the nuances of what I actually do, how cannabis is regulated differently across the country, and why I believe in this work. I don’t hide it. I frame it with care, honesty, and the belief that kids can handle more than we give them credit for when we lead with truth.

CCC: How do you respond to the stigma that still surrounds motherhood and cannabis use, especially as a Black woman?

KAD: I respond by living. I don’t debate my worthiness or dignity—I live it. Black mothers carry so much, and we’re expected to do it perfectly while being judged at every turn. Cannabis helps me carry it with more ease, and I won’t apologize for that. My response to stigma is telling the truth, modeling softness, and refusing to shrink. That’s resistance in its way.

CCC: What do you think the public gets wrong about “cannamoms”?

KAD: That we’re disengaged or irresponsible. That we’re out here using cannabis to avoid motherhood, when really, so many of us are using it to show up more fully. The narrative is so warped. Most “cannamoms” I know are deeply invested in their children and just trying to find a little more ease in the chaos. Cannabis is not the problem—it’s part of the solution.

CCC: What advice would you give to another mom who’s curious about cannabis but unsure where to start?

KAD: Start slow and start with intention. Low-dose products—especially beverages—can be a really gentle way in. If you’re coming from a place of burnout or overwhelm, you’re not alone. Explore with curiosity, not pressure. There’s no one “right” way to use cannabis. And if you can, talk to other moms—there’s a growing community of us figuring this out together, and you don’t have to do it in isolation.

CCC: What legacy do you hope to leave for your children regarding health, healing, and plant medicine?

KAD: I want them to know that healing is their birthright. That their bodies, their emotions, and their intuition are worth listening to. I want them to grow up seeing plant medicine not as something to fear or hide, but as something sacred—something that can be part of a full, conscious, beautiful life. I hope they inherit the freedom to be curious, the courage to be honest, and the wisdom to choose what supports their wholeness.