Writer & Editor: Sean Creamer
The story of Issa Vibe is a testament to Nargis Hakimi’s resilience and determination. She triumphed over significant personal obstacles to bring her vision to life.
In the midst of navigating life’s challenges, cannabis became Hakimi’s sanctuary, offering solace from pain, anxiety, and depression. Through its healing properties, she found a path to clarity and serenity, transcending the confines of her struggles. With each puff, her perspective shifted, unveiling new understandings and insights, as if her third eye had been awakened.
This profound transformation fueled her passion to share the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, leading her to craft her own brand and immerse herself in New York’s burgeoning cannabis market. Through her distillate vape pens, Hakimi encapsulates the essence of that transformative journey, offering others the opportunity to discover their own inner peace and joy.
These pens are more than just about the high; they’re about the experience. They’re about discovering that perfect balance where everything feels right. What makes Issa Vibe pens stand out is their unique blend of strains, meticulously designed to provide a seamless and enjoyable high.
The Lioness Queen MJ pen is perfect for perking up your somatic body vibe to give the world a bit more pizzazz. With an Indica-dominant blend of Larry Bird and Sour Florida OG, this 21% THC pen delivers a smooth high to spice up the moment.
By contrast, the King Jack pen is perfect for giving an uplifting, creative drive. This potent 55% THC JackHerer-dominant sativa strain from urbanXtracts offers a stronger toke, filled with piney aroma terpenes.
When you buy an Issa Vibe pen, one of the first things you’ll notice on the packaging is Hakimi’s impactful tagline: “It’s happening.” It’s more than just a slogan; it’s a rallying cry encouraging you to realize your aspirations. The same mantra propelled Hakimi’s journey to materialize her vision of a thriving brand. Through her vapes, she aspires to share this empowering message with users and dreamers, inspiring them to believe in their potential and make their dreams a reality.
Hakimi, a pioneer and self-proclaimed “It Girl” in New York’s legal cannabis industry, unveiled Issa Vibe in September 2023. This was a significant milestone, as the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) had just given the green light for growers, product producers, and dispensaries to commence operations in the Empire State.
One of the first people to give her a chance was Jeremy Rivera, who had just opened up the first legal dispensary in Astoria, Terp Bros. Austin, the morning lead at Terp Bros, noted that the pens were one of the first products in the shop and a huge hit with new smokers.
“You are the vibe, and believe in yourself,” said Hakimi, explaining how she raised herself up to start Issa Vibe. “Now, I want everyone hitting an Issa vibe pen to know that whatever they want will happen if they go for it.”
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Working with urbanXtracts in Orange County, Hakimi sought to bring a top-tier but level-headed high to tokers looking to elevate their vibe without getting overcooked. This idea grew into her line of 0.5 ml vapes, the Queen MJ and the King Jack. Respectively embossed with a Lioness and a Lion, these pens complement each other.
“Issa Vibe is THE vibe,” Austin, the morning lead at Terp Bros, said. “Now that they have more products coming in, they will keep popping off with customers.”
Issa Vibe’s vapes offer an entry-level way in, with Austin feeling that the pens complement each other. Austin notes that each pen has “…a floral taste, not super sweet, but a nice flowery profile.”
Now, “It’s Happening” once again. Hakimi is preparing to launch a new line of products to join the Queen MJ and the King Jack pens. Working with urbanXtracts, she plans to roll out a line of pre-roll joints and distinct live rosin vapes, all with different flavor profiles. Edibles are also on the horizon.
Speaking to why she chose to work with urbanXtracts, Hakimi explained that they have black soil that is rich in humus, phosphorus, and ammonia compounds. Not to mention that their water filtration system is on point, making them one of the best growers in the state.
The branding will also change. While the Lion and Lioness will continue to grace the Queen MJ and King Jack pens, Issa Vibe live rosin carts, and pre-rolls will feature the Hamsa, the hand of Fatima. The idea here is that Hakimi is opening her third eye and inviting you, the toker, to join her as you take a rip of one of her new products.
“urbanXtracts is one of the top vendors we have for flower, said Austin. “Now that Issa Vibe is using urbanXtracts for pre-rolls, they will keep the vibe going!”
