A decade of honoring the plant
At Kush Queen, cannabis wellness is the heart of everything we do. A decade in the making has laid the foundation of our family legacy. From day one, our mission has been to honor the plant in her highest form—elevating her power through unique, innovative products. Beyond the flower, we’ve built a space where cannabis meets self-care, connection, and inclusivity. Kush Queen is more than a brand; it’s a movement for everyone who loves the plant.
Legacy Born in California’s Medical Market
In 2015, back in the days of California’s medical cannabis market, we were just a couple of kids with a dream: to create a cannabis company that valued people over profits and made truly innovative products. Our founders, Olivia and Michael Sawyer, started their cannabis journeys long before Kush Queen was born—Olivia as a dispensary budtender in 2006 and Michael as a cultivator in 2005.
The idea of Kush Queen started with a single vape at Olivia’s first company, The Crystal Cult (founded in 2013). The concept of Kush Queen immediately resonated with an online community of fans who had never seen themselves reflected in cannabis culture. Women and queer people flocked to our crystal vapes and cannabis accessories. Soon, Kush Queen grew into a full line of apparel, CBD, and medical cannabis products in California dispensaries.
Unlike many corporate and venture-backed cannabis companies, Kush Queen remains family-owned, with Olivia and Michael leading since day one. In an industry increasingly dominated by big business, we’re proud to be outliers, staying true to our vision and our community.
Innovation, Quality, and Real Results
When you start with nothing, your products must be exceptional. Every Kush Queen product has a story—a reason for its existence. We are committed to quality, small-batch production, and continuous innovation. As a women-led brand introducing cannabis-infused bath bombs to dispensaries, we had to be really, really good. And our products had to work, every single time.
At a time when topicals were overlooked in the industry (and still kind of are), we developed our patent-pending nanotechnology to create truly transdermal cannabis products. Our pain lotion, infused lube, and Boost Live Resin Liquid THC Concentrate harness the power of water-soluble cannabinoids for unparalleled effectiveness. This dedication to innovation led us to become an award-winning brand, with multiple Cannabis Cups, an Emerald Cup, and mainstream beauty awards, including Refinery29’s Beauty Innovator Award in 2019.
Over the years, we’ve launched products in nearly every category, from flower and infused pre-rolls to vapes, gummies, topicals, and concentrates. We believe in the power of all cannabis delivery methods—because true cannabis wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.
A Brand That Transcends Cannabis
Kush Queen has connected with over 120,000 customers and has been featured in major media outlets, including The LA Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Essence, and Rolling Stone. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie Jenner, Viola Davis, Olivia Wilde, Ariana Madix, and Harvey Guillén have all shown love for our products.
In 2017, we collaborated with Bellacures on the world’s first cannabis-infused manicure and pedicure—still a best-selling service today. In 2019, we launched a CBD collection with Alice + Olivia, pioneering cannabis into mainstream fashion and wellness. Our ability to bridge cannabis, beauty, fashion, and pop culture while remaining a legacy cannabis brand is what sets us apart.
A Women-Led Brand with a Purpose
Kush Queen is proudly female-founded and women-led. Olivia Sawyer (formerly Olivia Alexander) has become one of the top women in cannabis over the past decade and is one of the only CEOs in the industry who started as a budtender. Her deep belief in cannabis and passion for its normalization drive Kush Queen’s mission.
As a voice for industry change and female inclusion, Olivia has been recognized on Inc Magazine's 2025 Female Founder 500, Dope Magazine’s “2017 Social Media Influencer of the Year,” one of Variety’s “Top Women in Weed,” and Elle’s “Mariah Carey of Weed.” She’s also been named to Cannabis Now’s “Top 40 Under 40” and authored two cannabis books, including The Essential Guide to Cannabis for Women. Dubbed by The LA Times as “The Queen of CBD,” Olivia continues to push boundaries in cannabis wellness and advocacy.
Cannabis as More Than a Business
At its highest form, we believe cannabis transcends industry and business. It’s a social justice issue, a natural healer, and a cultural movement all in one. Great cannabis is an art, and our pursuit of its highest expression drives everything we do. We listen—to the plant and to our people—to ensure we serve both the community and the planet.
For us, Kush Queen isn’t just a brand; it’s a calling. Every day, we work to honor the plant, uplift our community, and build a lasting legacy. The plant has held us, and we are committed to holding, cherishing, and protecting her in return. As longtime stewards, we take our responsibility seriously, ensuring Kush Queen remains a beacon of cannabis wellness for generations to come.
Reach Out To Kush Queen
You can reach our team for brand support, orders, and customer service.
Email support@kushqueen.shop