I’ve spent years watching cannabis content evolve, and most of it follows the same rhythm. Fast edits. Trending sounds. Quick hits. Then I came across Cough Creative, and something felt different before I could even explain why. The pacing was calm. The visuals felt familiar. It didn’t rush you. It invited you in.
Ally Train isn’t just making cannabis content. She’s building atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from old nature documentaries, her work blends humor, comfort, and intention in a space that often prioritizes speed over substance. Behind the aesthetic is discipline, lived experience, and a deep understanding of how storytelling can create connection.
I sat down with Ally to talk about creativity, censorship, discipline, and what it really means to build something original in an industry full of noise.
Ally Train of Cough Creative’s style is instantly recognizable. When someone lands on a Cough Creative video, what do you hope they feel before they even realize why they’re watching?
Ally Train: Comfort. I purposefully modeled my videos after old nature documentaries in order to bring a sense of familiarity to my viewers. I want them to immediately recognize the pace of my content, even if the subject matter is a new and comedic take on it.
Every creator has an origin story. What was the moment when you realized cannabis wasn’t just part of your life, but part of your art?Ally Train: I’ve dealt with chronic illnesses my whole life, the most prominent of which is ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes immense pain in my joints as well as migraines. I was officially diagnosed and prescribed medication at age 15. The medication helped tremendously, but it didn’t fully end my migraines. I started smoking casually with friends around the …
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Author: Joe Vargas / High Times
