In this episode of "My Kind of People," host Meg Walker interviews CJ Russo, an award-winning director, producer, and storyteller. They discuss CJ's journey from New York to Hollywood, her passion for art and filmmaking, and her feature film "Lady Buds," which explores the lives of women in the cannabis industry. CJ shares her experiences of building trust within the cannabis community and the importance of community and storytelling. The episode emphasises the value of following one's passion and the impact of art on society. [00:00:00] The introduction [00:01:24] CJ Russo's background and inspirations [00:04:55] Challenges and breakthrough [00:08:12] Art and societal impact [00:10:31] Inspiration and storytelling [00:11:31] Purpose of storytelling [00:18:59] Vulnerability and responsibility [00:21:10] Compassion and trust in storytelling [00:21:44] Gaining Trust and Building Community [00:24:39] The Journey of Filmmaking [00:28:17] The Importance of Community [00:32:16] The Value of the Creative Process [00:35:10] Cherishing the Process [00:38:53] The Future of Storytelling [00:40:32] Sharing Stories and Wisdom [00:42:50] The importance of storytelling [00:43:26] Gratitude for CJ Russo [00:44:01] Inspiration from Sue Taylor [00:44:16] Closing of the episode Connect with us: Guest: CJ Russo Website: www.cjrusso.com Movie: www.ladybudsmovie.com Host: Meg Walker Instagram: @themegmethod YouTube: @themegmethod Coaching Podcast: THE MEG METHOD Website: www.themegmethod.com Producer: Alicia Navarro ⁠ Sound: Brooklyn Fraser and Alicia Navarro