Raised in America’s Deep South, my childhood was a unique blend of Western culture and Eastern medicine wisdom practiced by my mother. My home buzzed with the making of plant-based cures and the sweet aroma of medicinal herbs. These were everyday practices in my home and became like a second language for me from a young age.

Inspired by the memories of my mother’s healing practices, I decided to experiment. I created various blends of smokable herbs, birthing a new kind of tobacco-free cigarette. These handmade cigarettes became my solution to nicotine cravings.

I managed to step away from my tobacco addiction, finding my way back to her roots. More than that, I found a way to seamlessly blend this with my lifestyle, being able to join my friends for a better kind of smoke.

I started Better Smoke, a platform to provide non-addictive, smokable herbs. Through Better Smoke, I offer a fresh perspective on smoking, encouraging a return to natural remedies and challenging the mainstream narrative on tobacco use.