🎉 Big News! PSA signs on as Media Partner for the ACT Conference in Austin, Texas
Plus, tune in LIVE next Tuesday night for The Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase!
Happy Saturday, Psychonauts!
As promised in last night’s after-hours recap/update combo, I’m back today with my second major PSA Promo Alert of the weekend to share some exciting news - news that I’m confident will only further the momentum behind a lengthy list of collaborative projects I’ve been quietly brokering over the last few weeks (more to come on that soon enough).
With that said and without further ado: Psychedelic State(s) of America is absolutely thrilled to announce our official media partnership for the groundbreaking inaugural ACT Conference, kicking off next week!
While I’m in Austin, I’m excited both for my first-ever solo conference presentation (more on that later) and to dive deeper into the heart of Austin’s incredible psychedelic community, document the wisdom shared througout the conference by esteemed practitioners, thought leaders, researchers, and advocates - all while bringing you along for the entire journey.
First Up: The Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase!
Before the main ACT Conference unfolds, mark your calendars! Psychedelic State(s) of America and The Texas Cannabis Collective proudly present
🌿 The Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase 🌿
When: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Time: “Showcase Doors” open at 5:00 PM
Where: Kanoa Kava, Austin, Texas and LIVE Online
Join us for an enlightening evening and an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of plant medicine. This is your unique opportunity to engage with leading voices and gain valuable insights into cannabis and psychedelics.
Showcase Schedule:
5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:15 PM: Opening Remarks
5:30 - 6:00 PM: A “Cannabis State of the Ledge” Recap
Host: Russell Dowden - Founder of Blazed News Weekly
Panelists: Austin Zamhariri, Jeannette McKenzie, João Mitchell, Sarah Todd, Catina Voellinger, and Frederika Mosley
6:00 - 6:15 PM: Break
6:15 - 6:45 PM: Plant Medicine Science & Policy: Comparing and Contrasting Cannabis and Psychedelics
Host: Jeannette McKenzie, Director of People for the Texas Cannabis Collective
Panelists: Halle Tarvin, Ceejay Blake, and Nick Mortillaro
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Psychedelic Advocacy and Community Building Below the Mason-Dixon
Host: Jack Gorsline, Investigative Reporter and Founder, Psychedelic State(s) of America
Panelists: Olivia MacDonnel, Founder/CEO of TAP Integration, Tim Austin & Ceejay Blake from the Psychedelic Society of Texas, Ashley Carmen LMFT, Founder of the Psychedelic Guide Network (PGN) and Justin LaPree - Founder and President of The Illuminating Collective
Can't make it in person? Don't worry! The entire showcase will be live-streamed online via Psychedelic State(s) of America, Psychedelics Today, and The Texas Cannabis Collective (TCC), with potentially more platforms to be announced!
P.S.(A)… Special Thanks To…
Then, Experience the ACT Conference with PSA!
Following the Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase, our team will be on the ground providing in-depth, exclusive coverage of the inaugural ACT Conference on May 14th and 15th live from BATHE Austin!
Along with some exciting collaborative coverage of the conference’s coming and goings alongside PSA’s fellow media partners, I’ll be bringing you a re-vamped series of insightful "PSA Profiles" - featuring prominent attendees, innovative presenters, and key community partners shaping the future of psychedelic-assisted practices and holistic wellness.
PSA Promo Bonus: LIVE from the Main Stage on May 14 & 1
In a reciprocity-driven effort to broaden the reach of these vital conversations, the entirety of the ACT Conference's Main Stage programming will be broadcast LIVE on May 14th and 15th from the innovative BATHE Austin venue. This live broadcast will be accessible to the internationally diverse audiences of both Psychedelic State(s) of America and our esteemed media colleagues at Psychedelics Today.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now! 🎟️
Buy your ticket here: https://actevents.net/ref/JJ/
And use code JJ20 for a special discount!
Limited Scholarship & Volunteer Opportunities Available!
ACT’s mission has always been to ensure that this powerful experience is accessible. That said, the ACT team has a few scholarships and volunteer slots remaining for those ready to activate change. Apply by reaching out to: support@actevents.net.
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Thats all for now! Stay tuned to Psychedelic State(s) of America next week for unparalleled access to the discussions, breakthroughs, live updates, and exclusive interviews emerging from Austin… along with ANOTHER major event announcement (or six… or seven…) - so stay tuned and be sure to like, subscribe, and and share PSA as far and as wide across the internet as you are willing and able to!
With Gratitude,
The Psychedelic State(s) of America Team