Jennifer Sams

Writer and Editor

United States

I’m a Detroit-based journalist who often writes about health and cannabis.

Portfolio
Hour Detroit Magazine
05/18/2022
Mushrooms Are Finally Having a Moment - Hour Detroit Magazine

No, you're not seeing things. Mushrooms are everywhere. From granola and meat-free jerky to the vast array of "functional" beverages like coffee, tea, and sparkling water, the wellness world is in the midst of a fungi frenzy. This undoubtedly comes as no surprise to traditional practitioners, who have been using mushrooms for their purported health and healing properties for centuries.

Hour Detroit Magazine
02/22/2022
If Cannabis is Legal, Why Is the Illicit Market Still Thriving?

Some Michiganders have access to a lot of great weed. Provisioning centers have it. "Legacy" sellers - aka the illicit market - have it. And your cousin's #frostynugs are blowing up your feed. So, if you can get high-quality pot anywhere, does it matter whether you're buying it from a dealer or a dispensary?

Hour Detroit Magazine
12/15/2021
Demystifying California Sober - Hour Detroit Magazine

The concept of being "California sober" made headlines earlier this year, when pop star Demi Lovato, who has publicly struggled with addiction, used the term in a CBS Sunday Morning interview, to explain that they were using alcohol and cannabis in "moderation."

Hour Detroit Magazine
12/15/2021
The High Life

Cover story for the magazine's annual cannabis issue.

Hour Detroit Magazine
03/22/2021
Tips for First Time Cannabis Delivery Buyers - Hour Detroit Magazine

it's wise to spend a bit of time researching different cannabis products and effects and exploring menus so you can get some sense of what you're looking for. Do you want something to help lull you to sleep? A low-dose tincture to take the edge off?

Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Magazine
2021
Managing Editor: MiCIA Magazine

As managing editor of Michigan's official cannabis industry publication, I directed the editorial process, oversaw the development of content, met budgets and schedules, assigned stories, and wrote and edited copy.

Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Magazine
2021
Managing Editor: MiCIA Magazine

As managing editor of Michigan's official cannabis industry publication, I directed the editorial process, oversaw the development of content, met budgets and schedules, assigned stories, and wrote and edited copy.

Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Magazine
2020
Managing Editor: MiCIA Magazine

As managing editor of Michigan's official cannabis industry publication, I directed the editorial process, oversaw the development of content, met budgets and schedules, assigned stories, and wrote and edited copy.

Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Magazine
2020
Managing Editor: MiCIA Magazine

As managing editor of Michigan's official cannabis industry publication, I directed the editorial process, oversaw the development of content, met budgets and schedules, assigned stories, and wrote and edited copy.