Cannabis Karaoke Podcast

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 Creations making caps and giving them to anyone in need at no cost. She then realized even though she was helping people she needed financial help, So she started taking donations to continue helping patients in need. Her company was at the forefront being one of the first CBD capsules to be available to the market. The process the company takes to produce product uses low heat infusion, no chemicals no CO2 just the natural traditional herbalist way, whole plant style. She makes sure the whole plant goes into her product, terpenes, cannabinoids and everything that comes with developing product from the whole plant. They test 3 times before it ever goes to market. Paula has done all of this on her own dime, she made it through pre 215, then post 64. Most brands could not make those transitions, between packaging, testing and distribution it created many hurdles for these companies to overcome. Paula has persevered. She credits her ability to succeed in the ever daunting of gauntlet that cannabis brands have to run into... KARMA. She has focused on helping people and that has stayed consistent to this day, now she is ready to embark down the path of raising funds to take her brands product offering to the next level and I could not think of a better time for an amazing person who has an even more amazing company. Follow Kind Creations on Twitter.com/why_kind on their website and Instagram @whykindcreations

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." Our conversation lasted over 2 hours and we put about an hour on tape, there will be a part 2. Matthew is sitting in front of a store smoking a joint and starts to share his path to where he is now. It all started in Missouri hard to think someone could be an aggressive advocate for cannabis. Well, leave it up to Matthew to buy an armored truck for his bar, paint it with a HUGE NORML logo on the side of it while subsequently driving it around town. After numerous raids on his business in Missouri, he was over it, Matthew is a renegade. He feels that the marijuana leaf is a "fuck the man" symbol. He loves weed so much he just wanted to be in the cannabis industry. The next step wasn't weed though. He found himself in Beijing China working on crypto mining hardware (sketchy as hell in Asia), depressed and feeling the need to get back to America and more importantly get back to cannabis. After spinning through Thailand and managing numerous bars in the paradise of Phuket, Thailand legalized medical marijuana... it was time to go home. He landed in Houston and decided to load his car and drove straight to Northern California and sequester himself in the Emerald Triangle. He went though a couple harvests, the farm got robbed and he was not willing to get shot but loved the plant so much. "I'm going to LA babayyyy!" After he got to LA he realized he was in his element, he began to work on marketing for brands, throwing events and focusing on his amorous relationship with cannabis. I am going to go on record that this is episode 1 with Mr. Wagner we managed to get you a cliff notes version of his path to cannabis. Next episode we will dive into pieces of his story to expound on his adventures in weed. Matt's closing message is to help those in need and in general. Be a good human. Follow him on Instagram @industrydisruptor

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 clients successfully navigate this vast emerging industry. With over twenty years in asset management and six years building and facilitating networks in the cannabis industry, she is passionate about connecting investors to deals, creators to markets and people to information. Barbie is dedicated to infused consumption and that leads us to discuss her endeavor "High Dining". Her desire to utilize cannabis in the dining experience she layers it with education and knowledge. These dinners are a wonderland of education, science and magic. She has also crossed over to psychedelics as medicine as well not necessarily infusing psychedelics but the continued education. What a pleasure to have this conversation with Barbie Sommars, enlightening and educational all wrapped into one. Make sure to follow Barbie Sommars on Instagram @highdining.club @faeriejane @maryjuniversity her websites Faerie Jane High Dining Mary Jane University Photo used shot by Ixcel Lara

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 deemed essential is a big deal. Bethany discusses the impact of states acknowleding the need for cannabis and while at first banning all cannabis sales in multiple regions around the US those decisions were quickly reversed in San Francisco and Colorado to name a few. The hope of this designation will lead to safe banking for the cannabis industry. Let's get political, NCIA website has a plethora of information for your voting options a we careen towards this 2020 election for President. If you visit NCIA Candidates you can look at how these politicians have voted in support of cannabis policy, very important if you want to see the plant continue to progress in the Unites States. GET OUT AND VOTE!!!! Howl at The Moon!!!! Bethany is a study of paganism, that's right she is a witch. 8pm everyday she participates in howling at the moon, giving energy to mother earth and focusing on the balance of life. Having been a pagan from early on in life it is her main source of peace and love. Her passion is poetry, she is the author of 3 books of poetry and one dark fairy tale. She states she has to do open mics, its cathartic for her and she encourages people to get out of their element and be passionate. You can buy Bethany Moore poetry here on Amazon, look her up on LinkedIN and on Instagram @beatnikbetty and @nationalcannabisindustry

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 Mary Jane, some Champelli mane a smelly thang Joe Pelli is my relli mane" - Mac Dre. Joe is not just a weed guy, his passion is music. He is a musician, a record label and producer. He has worked with Britney Spears, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Black Eyed Peas and more. After years of building his career and literally everything about to blow up he got tipped off his name was circulating around a RICO case. So he bounced, moved to Europe pushing through Amsterdam and Spain while still smoking weed even doing a growing stint in Switzerland. But after a decade, the Bay Area was calling his name. He came back thinking that he was in the clear only to get wrapped up, he did a 6 month prison stint (as if he needed the street cred) with 3 years probation on the back end...for cannabis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyDrpOeeQ_I One would think he would stay away from the cannabis industry, even as it became more mainstream with big money coming in, brands white labeling cannabis like t-shirts he felt compelled to do what was right. Bring it back. Joe decided he was going to work hard at getting the brand back to its revered status, growing in small batches perfecting his strains. He made a commitment to look for the right partner for the Champagne of cannabis. Joe is intent on working with prison reform advocates to get the low level drug offender criminals out of prison, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic happening. It is time for justice and to do what is right. Pray for Champelli! Make sure to keep an eye on Champelli follow on Instagram @champelli415 and visit his website where you can get the first rounds of Champelli Clothing . If you want to go in deep to really watch everything visit his Link Tree

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 7. Her angle to write is around telling the whole story and one in particular is when she interviewed Virginia Hayes and Dr. Mandrake about how to grow psilocybin mushrooms including a cook book for gummy worms and other interesting baking goods. If you do not know anything about cannabis or psychedelics you will leave with more knowledge.Mary and I span discussions on the state of cannabis vs. all other drugs and how the legalization of mushrooms seem to miss all the hurdles the cannabis industry has been facing. We also touch on the war on drugs, the waste of resources and needle exchanges.Follow Mary Carreon on Instagram @maryyystardust and Follow Merry Jane on Instagram @merryjane and their website Merry Jane

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 business in the state...or has it. Regulation is strangling the industry, taxation is driving customers to the illicit market all while allowing counties and cities to determine IF there should be an industry within their area. It seems like we have some great ideas around how the restructure of how the cannabis industry can possibly be reshaped as the rest of the United States looks to California to set the standard. Ophelia poignantly states we need to come out of Covid-19 lockdown with the intent to do no harm, Danny gives the analogy of coming out of the Haunted House and looking at the next person in line saying...just you wait. The trio also talks about the CBD everything craze, apparently we may be developing CBD toilet paper "To calm yo ass down!". Follow Ophelia Chong on Instagram @opheliaswims Follow Carl Saling III on Instagram @hashbones and the host Danny Keith Instagram @rickydanny

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 two offering tiers: Tier 1, for offerings of up to $20 million in a 12-month period; and Tier 2, for offerings of up to $50 million in a 12-month period. For offerings of up to $20 million, companies can elect to proceed under the requirements for either Tier 1 or Tier 2.). Goldenseed has attracted some heavy hitting people with Mike Dirnt of Green Day not only as an investor but brand ambassador for the up and coming company. “I got involved with Goldenseed on an invitation to look at the farm with a friend of mine, and after having made a few trips to check out their beautiful locations, I asked my wife if she was OK with us investing,” Dirnt begins. “She was absolutely all for it because cannabis was a tremendous help during her chemotherapy treatments when she was battling breast cancer. To this day, it helps with her body aches and pains and the residual effects of a lot of drugs that went into her system.” Tapping into the growing and cultivation knowledge of JR Richardson across cannabis and hemp he has over 30 years in the space with an attention to detail. Currently 9 strains are being produced under the Goldenseed brand. With a 1st place High Times Cup (Sunset Sherbert/Indica Hybrid) under their belt right out of the gate, it is apparent their attention to the finer points is paramount. JR was one of the first to reintroduce the terpenes from the plant back into a preroll providing a better taste and aroma. Not to mention offering a Surf City OG strain. The best thing about how this company is setup for financial success and the process of on-boarding investors. The ability to utilize Regulation A allows the company to create a vehicle by only approving accredited investors to participate for a minimum of $100. The offering spans 5 different ranges all the way up to naming your own strain! Make sure to check out Goldenseed website and if you are curious about investing visit OwnGoldenseed also make sure to follow them on Instagram @goldenseed

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 the host for Bong Appétit on VICE, the co-creator of Great Moments in Weed History, is currently in the process of writing a film with Ben Sinclair for FOX Searchlight and New Regency, Saeed is on fire very much in the mix of cannabis content creation. Great Moments in Weed History delves deep into humanity's 10,000+ year relationship with cannabis (a.k.a. "marijuana") to find the humor, heart, and historical importance of this very special plant. In each episode, co-hosts Abdullah Saeed and David Bienenstock blaze joints, crack jokes, and explore the people, places, and events that make up the complex and fascinating past of weed and weed culture, from Barack Obama's time in the "Choom Gang," to an exclusive first-hand account of how the Hollywood sign briefly became the Hollyweed sign. Great Moments in Weed History is a Spoke Media original. We talk about the power of cannabis, the way it brings people together no matter where you are. His recent appearance at a Juggalos event (where he joined in painting his face) just verified to him that he can go to a cannabis event anywhere in the world that he will run into someone he knows. Abdullah also brings weed to the "normal" masses via KCRW/Cannabis NPR in his weekly show educating those that may not have any other access to cannabis news including his ventures into an underground "Weed Speakeasy". Make sure to catch Greatest Moments in Weed History on all the podcast platforms, follow them on Instagram @gmiwhpodcast and on Patreon. Abdullah Saeed on Instagram @imyourkid Twitter @imyourkid

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 there. Eric is a vast treasure trove of info, terms like tissue culture, genetic reset button, pathogens, clones, mothers, pheno types, cannabinoids and all things that drive the genetic feature set for cannabis. Mark dives in here and asks him to explain in more detail about genetic infections hop latent viroid (HpVld) also known as "dudding" which can affect up to 30% of the yield, the potency and quality. We also discuss powdery mildew and other pathogens Dark Heart Nursery is working to identify while providing solutions. This episode is a great one for those wanting to understand the basis point of how breeders around the world utilize landrace strains to provide growers and brands the best cannabis in the world! Make sure to visit Dark Heart Nursery website and their Instagram @darkheart.nursery.

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 Waverider Nursery and Santa Cruz Naturals, Sproutways is looking to create a seed to sale transaction providing the best cannabis available to the consumer but more over a METRC tracked process allowing full transparency for all involved. Most cannabis customers probably do not realize how many brands are white labeling the same weed but rebranding it with a new name or experience (check those COA's people!!). Covid-19 and the impact to the business is much like it is hitting everyone else, more virtual activity and digital story telling which is something Sproutways was already tackling. When you visit the website a person can meet the breeders, see the strains offered complete with drill down information about THC%, how to grow and more. The company does not stop their with their education efforts as they provide growing tips and videos about the breeders involved with the platform. People, cannabis is always evolving and Sproutways is ahead of the curve bringing the customer ISO standards and transparency that is so desperately needed in cannabis as we see it today. Make sure to follow Sproutways on Instagram @sproutways and Twitter @sproutways and send them a DM to find out more.

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". Branded The Cannsultant, Alex begin her endeavors consulting cannabis brands and helping them realize their biggest strengths. It is clear that Alex is here to help, she believes in the plant and wants the industry to be in the hands of good people not just people looking to make a bunch of money. Her latest endeavor is a big one, on the back of Hall of Flowers Palm Springs being postponed April 1 and 2 she launched her idea. The Brand to Buyer Virtual Summit a virtual trade show where 16 selected brands will showcase their products or services to buyers and others via a interactive chat style model. The Brand will be assigned a video chat room that buyers can attend and ask question in a public setting, if desired the buyer can take that chat private with the brand while also enabling those brands to provide handouts or incentives on a more intimate level. Follow Alex Frost on Instagram @the.cannsultant (and in her bio you can request a 30 minute call with her) To participate in the Brand to Buyer Virtual Summit and also on Instagram @b2bvirtualsummit

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 with opioids to cover pain relief. He ended up rupturing his tendon, got depressed and dove into Norco's, Ambient, Zoloft and other drugs. It spiraled out of control as he finds himself slinging dub sacks in front of Wrigley Field a college graduate with 2 degrees from Northwestern University. He found his way to the finance world while still being a secret addict until that fateful moment when he was called out for his addiction and was introduced to cannabis as a treatment. He begun to substitute weed for opioids and eventually managed to shake the grip the pills had over him. Rico started realizing his relationship for being "the glue connecting the trap house to the penthouse" was coming in handy in the cannabis industry. He joined up with Baker Technologies and he dove into events with Cannagather and his brand The Suave Life. Listen as co-host Mark Reitman and Danny Keith have a deep conversation with Rico Lamitte about his life and growth as a human. Make sure to follow Rico on Instagram @Suavecito_Frederico check out his company The Suave Life also attend his events CannaGather LA watch his TedEX The Man Behind the Mask 3 times Cannabis saved my life .

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 hippy/Black Panther upbringing. As an artist he has seen all of his gigs cancelled due to Covid-19 virus including Spannabis 2020. We talked about setting up a Next Door comedy tour payable by Ngaio's cash app, think ice cream man/weed/comedy. Ngaio has released multiple episodes Weed and Sex, and Weedier and Sexier to get a feel of how funny this man is and support the arts! We also spend a moment on me being a comedian groupie, my fetish of watching comedy looking for the next up and coming act apparently the moniker is "chucklefucker" . Awesome. We saved the best for last as we discuss The Daily Bonfire App a Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Game play is three days each week for $420 in prize money. The more people play, the more you can win. Compete against your friends for real cash - live trivia games hosted by comedians. It is available on iTunes and Google Play. You can follow all of Ngaio's travels and appearances on Instagram and Twitter.

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 Monterey County. The Cannabis industry is tough. From taxation, regulation, packaging, testing, product availability, metrc and pricing. Then you add the Covid-19 virus which is crippling the world is having the reverse effect at the moment. Cannabis is on fire as state after state putting shelter in place requirements and deeming cannabis as an essential service. Colin had the foresight to develop SDash delivery for his customers and right now with everything going on is helping his customers get their medicine. Black Swan, an event that has high unexpected impact. Colin feels Covid-19 falls into this category as we are faced with a situation we have never dealt with in our lifetime. Opportunities will expand, businesses will cease to exist and when we come out of this period expect things to be different as we know it. The hope is California regulation/taxation can change to better help the growth of the cannabis industry instead of strangling it. Passion is a big driver for Colin, which is why he took another shot at being on the edge and launched Power of Flower the first cannabis music festival on Santa Cruz County. The inaugural event went off without a hitch which was held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds coupling cannabis consumption and music together. Make sure to check out Santa Cruz Naturals on Instagram @believe_in_a_higher_flower and Power of Flower on Instagram @poweroflowerfestival

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 stopping there, the roll of signings continued with Tommy Chong and the relaunch of the celebrities brand under Tommy Chong Cannabis. The initial launch of this product will be a 1000mg Tommy Chongs Elixir a 1 to 1 CBD to THC tincture. Tactical Relief a veteran owned business that is committed to returning 5% of profits to veteran charities. The husband and wife team run Hollister Cannabis Co. straight of of San Benito County, but do not let this sleepy town define the business. As of this podcast the company is in the final stages in acquisition of Venom Extracts, the largest extraction business in Arizona with facilities in Nevada soon to be operating in California as well. The acquisition provides instantaneous revenue (as of press Venom Extracts did $13MM in 2019) and the ability to be a Multi State Operator (MSO) for all of their brands. Of course, in the height of everything moving quickly, Covid-19 hits and Carl and his wife pivot. They kick into gear to take care of their employees while they create policy and continue to operate safely while also making sure the staff feels appreciated. One of the the things I am the most impressed with is how much Carl and his wife Amasa care for their staff, not always the case in business let alone cannabis. Make sure to visit Hollister Cannabis Co. website follow the company on IG @hollistercannabisco @hashbones and go buy some stock on the CSE HOLL or OTC HSTRF.

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 cannabis brands/events to promote conferences, mixers, brand launches etc. Her fiancé Ali Fakhri saw this need and launched the first cannabis focused ticketing platform and promotional company EventHi. Before the Covid-19 virus business was booming, event after event was coming on and for the young startup life was looking amazing. Everything changed once the global pandemic hit. In episode 22, Adelia and I cover the challenges for the cannabis space with respect to event planning and execution with EventHi providing a valuable resource to these businesses... but she goes one step further. Virtual events are the wave of the future as we converse about the combination of physical and virtual events. Cost savings, better engagement for brands and attendees in my vision I see a Sims trade show style engagement. Imagine being able to virtually walk a show early, then having exactly who you want to meetup with once you are walking the show. AMAZING!!!! In this episode Adelia and I also touch on the need to listen to the guidance of shelter in place, avoiding big crowds and while she is seeing all of her events planned for the next 60 to 90 days reschedule, she is confident that when we come out of this we will all be working together even better than before. Cannabis events or people looking to see what is going on in the industry make sure sign up here EventHi follow them on Instagram @Eventhi.io. You can also contact Adelia Carrillo on LinkedIN. And in the words of Adelia, Be Kind to each other!

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 put together outfits, coiffed hair and the ever present Daydream Electroforming gold plated cannabis bud around his neck. Over Facebook Messenger, David and I discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and his decision to remain in Cabo San Lucas extending his annual anniversary trip with his family out of concern to protect and remain in place to diminish the spread of the virus as we know it. Listen as we talk about the need for cannabis community, how to stick together and the importance of events for the space to create networking opportunities. The best way; not the easy way is how Farechild Events has put on events in the space since their formation in mid 2019. Starting with MJBiz in Las Vegas they continued bringing energy and focus to intimate events such as Urbana's party in SF to out of industry events like Andrew Yang's Presidential bid. As if all of the above would be enough David Tran founded Cowgirls Inc. also sits on the boards of Intev Technologies, Sensi Magazine, AMMA Healing, Herban Legends and Trigrow Systems. The messaging that you should take away from this podcast is that the currency of people, reputation, integrity and love is what will persevere after this pandemic passes. David Tran has so much to give to the cannabis space please reach out to him via Instagram @tranimalchronicles @thefarechild @goldfingersgroup or on his LinkedIn FatherTran

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 years in federal prison (including a 3 month solitary confinement) Weldon was released after many requests to the White House, support from the sentencing judge Paul G Cassel, The Constituion Project and celebrities Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg with a push by Charles Koch and Senator Mike Lee. Weldon decided upon his release that he was going to fight for the inmates he left behind, citing Luke Scarmazzo who is doing 22 years for running a dispensary in California. Mission [GREEN] part of The Weldon Project is dedicated to funding social change and financial aid for those still serving time for cannabis related offenses. Weldon continues his pursuit in cannabis by launching REEForm a California cannabis brand aimed at donating $100 (on an inmates books) per inmate incarcerated for a cannabis offense. Under the moniker "it's time for criminal justice REEForm". Distributed by Calyx Distribution, Angelos looks to provide financial relief to those still left behind bars. Kush Supply Co started a social equity program after hearing about Weldon's story and felt he should be the first recipient of it providing assistance with packaging costs. All of us in the cannabis industry need to step up, people are still serving prison sentences while we enjoy the legalization of the plant. Make sure to visit The Weldon Project and support Mission [GREEN] with a donation. Follow Weldon on Instagram @WeldonAngelos. Dispensaries check out REEForm Cannabis distributed by Calyx Distribution and on Instagram @Ree_form.

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 vision of a top level service, no make that an atmosphere network to help cannabis companies, investors and executives to help them through the process. Wrazel and cannabis...it is time. Make sure to catch other Wrazlers at MJ Biz. Follow the company on IG WrazelThrive

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 Colorado with sales in California as well, NFuzed is blazing trails utilizing existing inhaler delivery methodology and combining it with cannabis (classified as a tincture with 5mg dosage). So sit back and listen as the story unfolds around a break through product. NFuzed also carries tasty THC infused gummies, click here to find out where you can pick yourself up some! Follow NFuzed on Instagram

"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 shelf space. Opportunity as more dispensaries come online more opportunities for brands to get into the market. It always amazes me the risks the early players had to take to get to this point as Carl lays out the twists and turns of his cannabis life. We also touch on VapeGate (Dank Carts) and the struggles to figure it out, the best brands are working hard to stay in business. Make sure to check out Indus Holdings the distributor for Hollister Cannabis Co.'s brands, make sure to locate a Hash Bone. Follow on Hollister Cannabis Co. IG Hash Bone IG and coming soon The Hustler's Sesh podcast hosted by Carl Saling III.

​ 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 experience that she gained while working in a financial regulatory law group, along with her years of comprehensive financial tech experience and advanced education, to found artery Inc.  artery Inc. provides easy, low-cost banking alternatives and digital transaction services using blockchain, ultimately helping business owners who operate in cash heavy or high-risk industries such as the cannabis market, to safely and legally conduct transactions free from the risks associated with cash. Ashley’s enviable career began soon after her completion of a BA in political science at the prestigious Yale University. She first accepted a position with Sidley Austin's financial regulatory group based in New York City. There, she gained invaluable knowledge of back-office operations by working with hundreds of financial institutions and acquired hands-on experience conducting the state and SEC compliance reporting for investment funds, interfacing with fund administrators and general counsel.  Quite impressively, while she was simultaneously attending both business and law school, she co-founded Greenshoe Asset Management, an online hedge fund investment platform, where she was the Vice President of Operations. Ashley explains that Greenshoe was developed because she and her partners were passionate about the potential of financial technology's ability to transform how people engage in the financial space. The goal of the business was to connect newly accredited investors with emerging investment managers. Ashley holds a B.A. in Poli Sci from Yale College and a J.D.M.B.A. from Northwestern School of Law and Kellogg School of Management. Ashely was most recently also voted Top 100 People in Finance. For more information about artery inc. call 669-247-2177 or email

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 over all industry hustler. His path through life has had many cycles, he used to work in a dispensary next to the Comedy Palace then became one. He is creatively producing cannabis shows "Weed Smarts", "Candid Chronicles" and "Highly Ghosted" a parody of paranormal shows complete with offerings of cannabis to the trapped spirit. His most recent project includes working with the team that created Rick and Morty. Mike's approach is work your face off and everything else falls in place. This podcast is chocked full of inside info. Go and watch/follow Channel 105 Cannabis Club TV, Medicinal Mike IG, Nug Life Radio

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 MediaJel, Aaron spent over twelve years immersing himself in every aspect of the cannabis industry and becoming a vocal advocate for legalization. He’s spoken across the country and worked with legislators and canna-businesses alike to bring them together. Additionally, he co-founded the CannaGroup and founded OMG Farms Co., which he recently sold to Canibrands, Inc. He earned a Bachelor’s in Communication with an emphasis in Marketing and Advertising from The San Diego State University, which gave him a solid foundation for defining, developing, and executing new strategies to generate new business, products, and revenue channels. Follow Aaron on LinkedIN

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 company he helped launch in Israel. How to tell a story about your brand while asking what the ROI will be is the hardest thing to get across to the cannabis industry. Dino has the resolve to identify the brands that are committed to their business success as much as he is or he cannot work with them. DBranding.LA provides free business resources right on their website from brand discovery to how your business should be using social media. It is a totally new game. Essentially DBranding.LA and Dino H. Carter are the veritable shrink for your brand. Use it or lose it! Visit the website Instagram YouTube LinkedIN

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 years of full time focus within the cannabis industry. He has been an angel investor in the space since 2015, co-founded a capital advisory platform called Mazakali in 2016 and sits on the finance committee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Steve spent nearly a decade in the financial capital markets across sales, investment banking, business development, valuation, trading, client relationship management, wealth advisory and investment planning. Check out Viridian Capital and Steven Ernest LinkedIN

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 going on as he tours everyday canna curious visitors through the sprawling fields of green. Humboldt Tours does not disappoint, even the Sisters of the Valley Cannabis Nuns have been on the road show using the opportunity to bless the fields and sing songs to promote spirituality of the plant. Listen as Matt puts in the work establishing the dream, joining the Humboldt County Cannabis Chamber of Commerce as a board member, driving into farms up long dirt roads and the future of the industry around cannabis tourism. Humboldt Tours IG give them a follow and book a tour Humboldt Tours use #CannaKaraoke to get 10% off the tour! NEWSFLASH Politicians, LEO's and any elected official from anywhere in the state you get a FREE TOUR!

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 2018. While this would be enough for most people, Josh decided that his home town of Baltimore was ready to bring the show to the east coast solidifying his construction of a dual coast global branded event. Through his event he has managed to bridge the gap between celebrities to secure endorsements from Montel Williams, Ricki Lake, Fran Drescher and Olivia Newton John (2019 Keynote speaker alongside Amazon John Easterling). With every celebrity endorsement they share their own personal struggle that cannabis has helped in some fashion. He took an early interest in and sits on the board of Cannakids the cannabis company producing medicine for kids by Tracy Ryan who also founded Saving Sophie Foundation when her daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Go follow Cannabis Science Conference IG Josh Crossney IG Attend the Cannabis Science Conference

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 customer to create nostalgia and mastering the value proposition. The mantra of utilizing discipline, foresight and hiring the right people guides Osiris as he cruises through the cannabis space. Hotbox was the original dispensary name before Apothekare, in returning to the roots he is now revamping the Hotbox brand that built the business. A little bit of trivia about the man, he is a craftsman at joint rolling choosing to smoke the Skunkberry that the company grows. Osiris Santos IG Hotbox IG Apothekare San Diego IG

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 focused on telling stories everyday by authentically putting a mirror on the brand and involving the hard core customers in the marketing campaign. Team Moxie feels the budtender is the key to success, with over 1200 enrolled in the program through education, gamification or purchasing at discounted costs. Look out for the DART from Moxie and step up your vape game! Follow Moxie on Instagram here.

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 high end jewelry and cannabis. Currently working with Drug Plastics where you can find sugar cane packaging and other sustainable options. Genifer's love of the plant goes past THC/CBD and more into terpenes, delta 9, 11 hydroxy and other properties that engage the patients desired results. Advocacy is also very much on her agenda, she lobbied for cannabis regulations, banking, and 280E tax reform. She also served on the Governor's Task Force in Colorado helping to implement Amendment 64. Great interview with a legendary mover shaker in cannabis.

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). After 4 years, she made the business decision to switch gears from running her own company and shut it down...or did she? The future is bright as Adelia is currently lending her skills to event hi an online cannabis ticketing platform that is clearing some major hurdles for event planners and businesses. Amazing interview, enjoy. Social Handles IG and Twitter @MissAdelia photo cred: Puff Puff Pass Co

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 you gay) and Daniel Montero of Ganjier Smoke Break that take us on a story telling journey, so listen up and enjoy on Cannabis Karaoke!

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 about social equity programs recently in Oakland. Through Headset.IO , Jocelyn brings the real trends to light in the cannabis industry, knowledge is power!

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 life, cannabis, persistence and living life to the fullest. Please visit James Durbin Official website and follow his adventures on James Durbin IG or Quiet Riot IG

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.

Welcome to Cannabis Karaoke, on 5/30 we cranked up the machine and Cannabis Club TV's Patrick Smith jumped into the hot seat to take a test drive. Dial in as he talks about entering the cannabis space, what it means and learning everyday.