14 April 10th–April 16th, 2025 | 2025 N E W T I M E S | 4 2 0 G U I D E Megan’s work. The response to Bong Candles was immediate and enthusiastic. The cannabis community, already familiar with Megan’s design sensibilities, embraced the brand wholeheartedly. Her background gave her a unique edge—she understood her audience intimately and knew how to create products that resonated with both cannabis connoisseurs and design enthusiasts alike. Retailers, lifestyle boutiques, and even high-end home decor shops have taken interest in carrying Bong Candles. Social media buzzes with excitement as influencers and celebrities post aesthetic photos of their glowing Bong Candles, praising them not just for their novelty but for their craftsmanship. The brand quickly gained traction beyond just the cannabis industry, appealing to a broader demographic of design-conscious consumers who appreciated the intersection of art, function, and culture. Megan takes her success in stride, remaining deeply involved in every aspect of production. She works with glass vendors, refines her fragrance formulas, and personally creates and tests each new design before release. As demand grows, she has expanded her line to include limited edition scent collections, collaborations with brands and influencers, and complimentary products like reed diffusers. For Megan, Bong Candles became more than just another venture—it was a return to hands-on creativity, a way to blend her love for art, cannabis, and experience-driven design. Unlike her work in dispensary interiors, which often required months of planning, permits, and large teams, this was something she could create with her own hands and see the immediate impact of. Her journey also served as an inspiration to other creatives in the cannabis industry, proving that there’s always room for innovation and reinvention. She encouraged designers, entrepreneurs, and artisans to think outside the box, to take the essence of cannabis culture and elevate it in ways that spoke to broader audiences. Looking ahead, Megan envisions expanding Bong Candles into a full-fledged lifestyle brand. From custom glassware to curated home decor collections inspired by cannabis culture, she sees endless opportunities to continue blending form and function in unexpected ways. While her career has taken many twists and turns, one thing has remained constant—Megan Stone’s ability to reimagine, reshape, and redefine the way people experience cannabis. Whether through dispensary design or the soft glow of a Bong Candle, she continues to leave her mark on the industry, one flickering flame at a time.
