Sips & BitesLevia Returns To Its Roots: Founders Reacquire Brand After Ayr’s Mass Exit
Our interview with CEO Kristin Rogers about getting back the cannabis beverage company she co-founded eight years ago
September 4, 2025CHRIS FARAONE
Chris is the editor and co-founder of Talking Joints Memo, a co-founder of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, and a longtime reporter for outlets including the Boston Phoenix and DigBoston. He started his career as a music journalist and has been honored to collaborate with the likes of cannabis icons like Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang on book projects. He also plays pickleball and would love more people to play with who also smoke weed.
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