“Cannabis is probably the greatest medicine on the planet that everybody can have,” says Whoopi Goldberg as she phones in from her home, her cat comfortably nestled on her lap. The actress, comedian, and entrepreneur speaks passionately about her long-standing relationship with cannabis, reflecting on its dual benefits as both a pain reliever and a source of joy.
Keeping things within her close circle of friends and family, Goldberg has once again decided to partner with Maya Elisabeth, co-creator of the original Whoopi & Maya brand. The choice was driven by the exceptional quality of their initial collaboration. “We made a great product. Whoopi & Maya was great. We were out there first and before many, many other people. So far, I haven’t found anything as good as what we created back then,” she says.
She acknowledges that while cannabis may not be for everyone, it offers a great alternative for those it does help. “Everybody can't do it. Everybody doesn't do it. But for those who can, this is a great thing. Some people want to take a Midol or they want to take any of the other things that are out there. And, you know, maybe it works for them. It didn't work for me. Cannabis works for me,” she explains.