paula Walter wanted to help people, prop 215 was allowing her to give medicine directly to patients. Her background comes from her parents watching people dying from AIDS and distributing cannabis in the underground market. She decided to get involved while working as a trimmer and started making cookies for people, In 2008 she started Kind Creatio…

It all started out with a LinkedIn search “Cannabis Industry Insider” and boom there he was Matthew Wagner. I read into his bio a bit and talk about someone with a story. “I have applied at 200+ cannabis jobs on LinkedIn, and even more on other platforms; not a single interview, and not a single call back. I found my way. and I was meant to be here…

I really loved this interview with Barbie Sommars, her passion and concern comes through. Starting as a patient and an activist she naturally moved to becoming an educator. She has dealt with health issues that have fueled her desire to utilize cannabis as medicine. She is the President of Faerie Jane, a cannabis consultancy specializing in helping…

As Communications Manager for NCIA, Bethany Moore leads us down the path of events (on it’s 10th year of existence), Covid-19 and how the industry is pivoting. We start off talking about how the space is evolving around content creation, why it is important for her to focus on blogs, podcasts and videos to consume. The topic around cannabis being d…

Champelli…the…king…is….back Before there was Cookies, Dr. Greenthumb or any other weed mogul there was Joseph Rutherford aka Champelli. In the early 90’s, it was the real first strain to blow up the bay area, hip hop artists Snoop Dogg, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, B-Real, Yukmouth and the legend Mac Dre all rapped about the Champelli. “I need some…

You wouldn’t know it with how humble Mary Carreon is, but she is a profound voice in the space. As the associate editor of Merry Jane, she has the opportunity to tell the best story regardless of the topic to tell the story through the lens that is tangible. She just had her full first year on 4/1 with Merry Jane, and in cannabis years that is like…

When you get three people who know almost everyone in the industry to jump on a podcast this is what happens. The Cannabis Power Hour will be a weekly event with the ever present Ophelia Chong, the master of Hash Bones Carl Saling III and your host the digital media guy Danny Keith. Listen as we traverse how cannabis has become an essential busines…

Living in Santa Cruz California it is always nice to see a local company doing big things. In this interview with Co-Founder and CEO of Goldenseed Scott Goldie and their securities lawyer Kendall Almerico we discuss the first of it’s kind in cannabis utilizing Regulation A (is an exemption from registration for public offerings. Regulation A has tw…

Abdullah Saeed has a presence, immediately his voice and quick wit makes you laugh. I got to link up with him at The Emerald Cup where we were both working the event (watch the interview with Tommy Chong) and smoked a J together…. the rest is history. The stand up comic, TV Producer, Journalist, Writer, wrote the weekly column for Weediquette, was …

Mark and I interview Eric Rosen who works at Dark Heart Nursery and is a dedicated plant geek or strainiologist. He came from the tech world but always had an eye on the cannabis space desiring to be where his passion was. After bouncing around in cannabis, he locked in with Dark Heart Nursery and as you listen will realize he is at home working th…

This episode, I get to speak with Joseph Sulistyo the CEO and Jake Tital, Co-Founder/Head of Business Development for Sproutways. We discuss the value of landrace, heirloom and hybrid genetics from well respected and top level breeders Bodhi of Bodhi Seeds, Snowhigh of Legendary Genetix and Kagyu of Coastal Seed Co. Fresh off the press release with…

Alex Frost came from being a founding member of Canndescent the first of its kind "experience" based brand in cannabis. She spent time helping build the brand from the beginning selecting the color orange and it eventual growth to a 250 person company. Along the way she realized her talent for getting clients to ask "What is your deeper WHY". Brand…

Rico Lamitte (Suavecito Rico) TedX speaker, NCAA Football Athlete, Founder of LA and Orange County Cannagather, Founder of The Suave Life and recognized as 2018 High Times 100 most influential people in cannabis, BAKER rep and former opioid addict. Rico was an asset to the NCAA, guaranteed to always get a heads up on drug testing and was presented …

Episode 25 is a first, the first co-hosted show with Mark (first name only) and he brought some heat to Cannabis Karaoke with renown comedian Ngaio Bealum (Emerald Cup MC, Star of Cooking on High found on Netflix, frequent guest on Getting Doug with High and cannabis MC). We came right of the gate swinging with Ngaio's parents being a combo of hipp…

Colin Disheroon decided in 2010 while working in park and land management that cannabis was something he was not just interested in but felt he could build an experience around. As with everything Colin does (self quoted takes a special kind of crazy) he jumped in with both feet building out his Santa Cruz Naturals dispensaries in Santa Cruz and Mo…

I spoke to Carl just over 5 months ago, his company was on the path to go public while establishing the Hash Bone product line. In that short amount of time Carl not only went public on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE) under the ticker HOLL and is also trading on the Over The Counter (OTC) market ticker HSTRF. But Hollister Cannabis Co. is not sto…

Adelia and I are good friends, in the cannabis industry you have to band together with like minded people. She has seen the ups and downs of the industry and is powering in her role of CMO for EventHi. So when I gave her a hit on social media looking to talk she definitely looking to share. In the event landscape, there are not many options for can…

If you are in the cannabis industry it would be impossible for someone not to know David Tran, heck I am certain you went to a Golden Ticket party. He is the co-founder of Dope Magazine, Farechild and Goldfingers Group; on IG he is the Tranimal Chronicles and if you run into him at a tradshow or on a plane he is easily distinguishable by his well p…

Weldon Angelos was a 23 year music producer on the path, already working with legends Snoop Dogg and Tupac (Watch the "We from the LBC" video feat Weldon Angelos). Setup by the feds, he was busted selling less than $900 worth of cannabis in Utah and sentenced in 2004 to 55 years Federal time based on the statue 924(C) stacking. In May 2016 after 13…

Brian Barbuto has over 3 decades of experience in capital markets, commercial real estate, mixed use and resort communities he has amassed an impressive portfolio. Listen as we traverse his desire to bring Wrazel's b2b and networking to the cannabis space for investors and companies looking to raise capital. Brian leads us through his technology vi…

Imagine you are getting ready to enter an event and vaping just won't cut it not to mention smoking a J...good thing you have an NFuzed inhaler the tagline "No Heat No Batteries No Combustion No Odor". Letty Moran and Justin Castillo are on a mission to bring the first of its kind MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) to the cannabis world. Based out of Color…

"It's not Puppy Dogs and Rainbows"...the quote that will go down in history. Carl Saling III and I get on the mic and discuss the trials and tribulations of the cannabis industry. Going between black market and a regulated market is a tricky navigation, Carl pays attention to the fast moving trends with consolidation and larger brands commanding sh…

​ Ashley Elsner is a medicinal cannabis patient, treating her ailment by visiting dispensaries and purchasing her medicine. Having a background in FinTech, she was perplexed but understood the financial transactions (or lack thereof) that took place when in the dispensaries. Ashley decided to get involved using her extensive operations and law expe…

Where do I start...Michael Boris aka Medicinal Mike is a man of many hats. LITERALLY! His accolades include Stand Up Comic, Cannabis Personality, Founder of Leaf of Faith Beverage ticker LOFB, Wrestle Sesh, Founder of Nug Life Radio, Para Psychologist, Ordained Minister, Balboa Medical Center dispensary, Candid Chronicle, Television Producer and ov…

Favorite Quote:Imagine having the ability to target the people you want to reach, wherever they are, knowing where they’ve been. By understanding human behavior, connecting intent and purchases, we find qualified audiences in order to begin a meaningful conversation.. Biography:Before becoming the President, Chief Revenue Officer, and co-founder of…

Based out of Hollywood California, Dino H. Carter builds forward facing brands utilizing traditional marketing techniques. He has spent over 20 years building brands and living/working abroad in Israel, Europe and the US. Dino has worked for Levi's, MTV Europe, Alfa Romeo and his intro to the cannabis space; OCB the French Luxury Rolling Paper comp…

What does it look like in the cannabis financial market today? Director of Business Development, Steve is an Investment Banker with Viridian Capital Advisors and is responsible for investor relations and building the infrastructure of the firm in order to scale distribution. Steve leverages a decade of experience in the capital markets as well as 4…

With a background in tourism knowledge, Matt had a vision to bring people to the farms of the Emerald Triangle...Humboldt Tours was born. The last 4 years he has been negotiating with craft cannabis farms pioneering an idea to educate and encourage people to embrace outdoor weed. Their eyes get big and they are in awe to see the scale of what is go…

Josh Crossney definitely commands a presence when in the room. He has passionately established the most attended science conference of its type in a state that you would not expect. Portland, Oregon is where Josh decided to lay down his roots for the Cannabis Science Conference drawing attendees from over 30 countries and showcasing 112 vendors in …

Starting out in Florida with an entrepreneur spirit and after bouncing to the west coast he stamped his presence in cannabis. The Head of Product and Innovation at Americann Made, (an Envriocann certified grow partner) Osiris came from a design focused background. His time at Disney and EA sports heavily impressed the use of UX/UI to engage the cus…

Recorded right before Moxie Brand was acquired by Green Growth for $310MM Cannabis Karaoke interviews Marketing Guru Josh Karchmer. We talk about his career in the music industry and action sports before diving into cannabis where he implemented the value of organic growth. Using Instagram to drive interaction with the customer base, Josh is focuse…

To know Genifer Murray is to understand her tenacity and drive. Utilizing her degree in science, she launched one of the first woman owned testing labs in the country only to be pushed out of the company by toxic investors. Her "high" end Genifer M signature collection was featured on VICE as she sat down with 2 Chainz and talked about finessing hi…

After leaving the consumer electronics industry with health issues, Adelia Carrillo turned to cannabis (she prefers a nicely rolled joint) as medicine for her ailments. She set out to build a business providing a voice for the latest technology, entrepreneurs and innovative companies in the cannabis space launching DCN (Direct Cannabis Network). Af…

Born in Sonoma County and raised by Grateful Dead following parents who eventually introduced him to the plant. Sean Perl aka Shonye (Sneaker Vlogs) fills us in on his daily medicine, creative flow and what it takes to be in the cannabis industry. As a producer at Item 9/Northbound Films we discuss his projects with Stinje (does smoking weed make y…

Self described "hippy at heart", Jocelyn Sheltraw had lost her desire in the mobile ad tech world, she took some time off to find out what was next. Cannabis Data and Advocacy is her jam while merging the corporate world with the culture of the industry. Now she is more focused on her use of cannabis around creative productions and is passionate ab…

The quintessential story of how cannabis weaves its way into a creative life. From a young age James pursued the stage, a first time failure at American Idol sets the stage for the former pizza deliveryman to eventual American Idol finalist. Recently back from Nashville and touring with Quiet Riot as lead singer, we sit down and have a talk about l…

Hear how Johanna Nuding guides the canna curious, empowers women, keeps it straight and drops knowledge on the cannabis industry. Subscribe to her podcasts Casually Baked , Love Mary Jane and she also produces The Garden Society. Recorded in studio on location in Santa Cruz California.Cannabis Karaoke

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