If you’ve visited The Higher Path you’ve probably had the opportunity to meet Shorty, one of our amazing Shift Leads! Shorty’s positive energy is infectious—she’s always ready to greet you with a smile on her face and goes above and beyond to help you find products you’ll love. Whenever Shorty is on shift she not only gives 110% herself, she inspires her fellow employees to do the same. We love having Shorty as a part of The Higher Path family and that’s why she was selected as our first ever Employee of the Month for the month of April! Wanna get to know Shorty better? Read on to find out her favorite strain, who she’d love to smoke with and more!
Name: Jocelyn “Shorty” Sanchez
Job Title: Shift Lead
How long have you worked at THP?
10 months and still kickin’
Why did you decide to work in the cannabis industry?
At first, I was very curious and wanted to know more and learn more about cannabis, but once I saw all the medical purposes and how it can help people I was very intrigued and stayed with it.
Did you work in the cannabis industry prior to being employed at THP?
Yes, I was a General Manager/Buyer for 7 years at a dispensary.
What’s your favorite strain?
GSC and GG #4
Do you dab? If so, what’s your favorite product that we carry?
Yes, I love Raw Garden and 710 Labs…they are super tasty!
What’s your edibles tolerance like? Do you have a favorite product?
I love trying all kinds of edibles. I am at about 30-40mg. My favorite is District Hybrid Watermelon!
Describe the first time you got high.
It was actually at a park after school. We smoked a joint then went to the movie theaters.
Have you ever been “too high”? What did you do to get through it?
Yes! When I was 19 I was starting to get a little paranoid so I just turned on the TV and I fell asleep.
Blunt or bong?
Depends on what time it is and what I’m doing but I love both!
Indica, Sativa or Hybrid?
ALL OF THE ABOVE, but any GSC always!
Do you use CBD?
Yes, I recently had 3 seizures and was diagnosed epileptic so I have started to take CBD tinctures.
If you could get high with anyone, who would it be and why?
The queen, Erykah Badu so she can sing to me after.
Favorite food to eat when you have the munchies?
Korean BBQ hands down!
When you’re not working, what do you like to do?
I am very active and social! I play on a basketball team and I love to watch sports. I’m a huge Patriots fan!
What are you currently watching on Netflix? (Or Hulu, or HBONow–you get the idea.)
POWER on Starz, I also just started The Act on Hulu.
Who inspires you?
My family.
What book are you reading right now?
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck.
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Any Backstreet Boys or NSYNC songs.
Want to meet Shorty and the rest of the team? You can visit us in person at 14080 Ventura Blvd from 9am-10pm daily. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what we’re up to!