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2 episodes with minority cannabis business association
2 episodes with minority cannabis business association
We have 2 fun guys on the show this week. One year almost to the day our first guest Travis Tyler Fluck @viewaskew spearheaded the mushroom decriminalization Initiative that made Denver that much cooler
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Send us a textNovember 5th, 2024. That's a day that most of us will not forget for one reason or another. That was election day here in America. This wasn't your usual election. To be honest, we haven't had a typical election in years. This cycle included a debate that ended with Democrats swapping out candidates, an assassination attempt, multiple Zoom calls, and coordinated efforts by both parties to make the other seem like the worst possible choice; the people have spoken. Donald J. Trump is our president again. So, we are heading into a second Trump administration. I wasn't expecting it, and neither were many others. Since we are here, let's talk about it. What does a new Trump administration mean for the black community? What about cannabis? What's the future of the plant under his admin? What about Amendment 3 in Florida and Governor Ron Desantis's role in helping it fail? There was a lot to unpack after November 5th. I spoke about these topics with the Executive chair for the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Mike Lomuto, Executive Director of the Marijuana Project, Chelsea Higgs-Wise, Kevin Ford Jr. with the Uplife Maryland and Budding Solutions Shanita Penny. This episode was written and produced by Mehka for CashColorCannabis. Assistant production came from Jarell Wall with High Class Ltd. Thanks to Kevin Ford Jr, Chelsea Higgs-Wise, Shanita Penny, and Mike Lomuto for their contributions. Last, thank you for listening to CashColorCannabis “A Higher Level of Conversation.” Support the showPresident and co-founder of LOCKGREEN Sarah Kiah Morton sat down with us to discuss how the idea of LOCKGREEN came to life, how this business is a family affair, and more.
Today on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome Jason Ortiz of the Last Prisoner Project. Jason Ortiz is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Last Prisoner Project. Jason was arrested for simple cannabis possession at the age of 16 in Norwich, CT, and that experience inspired him to become a cannabis justice advocate. After graduating from the University of Connecticut in Storrs with a degree in Public and Community Engagement, He was one of the founding board Members of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where he empowered legacy entrepreneurs of color to become policy advocates through the organizing of 5 cannabis policy summits that brought together dozens of stakeholders of color to draft model Social Equity legislation. Last Prisoner Project is a national, nonpartisan not-for-profit that works to end Ameica's discriminatory and counterproductive policy of cannabis criminalization as well as to repair the harms of this unjust and ineffective crusade.
Send us a Text Message.Mike Lomuto talks about his first introduction to the plant, activism, working with the Minority Cannabis Business Association and the MCBA's Equity Workshop Tour. MCBA and more. Listen to this episode now This episode is sponsored by Trulieve. If you are a Georgia medical cardholder searching for good quality products, stop by Truelieve. Flower, vapes, edibles, topicals, concentrates, tinctures, and more. Visit one of their five locations in Georgia and find what fits you today.Click link and find the store nearest you Support the Show.President and co-founder of LOCKGREEN Sarah Kiah Morton sat down with us to discuss how the idea of LOCKGREEN came to life, how this business is a family affair, and more.
The podcast summary captures a conversation at MJBizCon 2023 between hosts and guests. The hosts discuss their experiences at the event, emphasizing the shift towards quality interactions with knowledgeable industry professionals. The focus is on the cannabis industry, with guests George Stanchev, CEO of Pure5 Extraction, and Mike Amudo from the National Association of Cannabis Businesses. George Stanchev talks about Pure5 Extraction's technology for creating a super-smooth vape, emphasizing a gourmet approach to the cannabis industry with strain-specific profiles. Mike Amudo discusses his advocacy work and the Equity Workshop Tour under the Minority Cannabis Business Association. The hosts and guests share their experiences at MJBizCon, discussing parties, networking, and the evolving nature of the industry. They highlight the importance of collaboration and look ahead to the future of the cannabis industry, predicting a trend towards boutique products and a focus on unique experiences. The podcast closes with a motivational segment, with guests offering insights and advice for navigating the cannabis industry, emphasizing the need for open-mindedness and making choices that work for individual strengths. The hosts express their excitement for the future and encourage collaboration in the industry. Host Demitri Downing & Max Juhasz https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjuhasz/ https://youtu.be/j-XptKBm6-s Guests George Stantchev https://www.linkedin.com/in/gstantchev/ Guest Mike Lomuto https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelomuto/ Sponsored by: Curaleaf: https://curaleaf.com/ Dime Industries: https://dimeindustries.com Dope SEO: https://dopeseo.com/ Policy Quake: https://policyquake.com Executive Producer: Destinee Blanco
Omari Anderson is the founder and CEO of The Best Dirty Lemonade, a brand born from a deeply personal mission. As the only child of a mother battling Alzheimer's, Omari channeled his tenacity and love into creating a remedy to soothe her ailments. As her condition worsened, affecting her sleep, appetite, and mood, Omari was driven to help in the best way he knew how. Despite his academic roots in law and liberal arts, as a graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law, Omari found himself tapping into the culinary memories of his childhood. Recalling the refreshing beverages his mother used to make, he painstakingly crafted his unique lemonade recipe. Omari's commitment to making a difference extends beyond his business. He is an active member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and a proud graduate of the 2022 Black CannaBusiness Northeastern Cohort. In his journey, Omari has demonstrated that with resilience, passion, and a strong sense of purpose, transformative solutions can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances.
In honor of this Juneteenth, Cannabiz Media's Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating sat down with Kaliko Castille of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. The MCBA is the largest national trade association dedicated to serving the needs of minority cannabis businesses and our communities. It represents minority and allied cannabis businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and supporters who share a vision of an equitable, just, and responsible cannabis industry. On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Kaliko discuss how he became a full time cannabis activist, all things MCBA and the objectives behind the association, a deep dive on social equity programs from regulators, and so much more! Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Interested in joining the movement? Check out https://minoritycannabis.org for more info. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
Dr. Chanda Macias is the CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, the medical marijuana cultivator and processor for the State of Louisiana. Twitter: @DrChandaZulu Amber Littlejohn is the Former Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association.Twitter: @ALittlejohnEsq
Madison Margolin and cannabis visionary Jesce Horton talk about the cannabis industry and changing the culture of cannabis use.Jesce Horton is Chief Executive Officer at LOWD, an award-winning cannabis company that embodies the art of urban craft cultivation. LOWD exists effortlessly at the intersection of urban culture and epic nature unique to the city and the Pacific Northwest. An engineer by education, energy management and automation expert through certification, and horticulturist by passion (plus plenty of time in Amsterdam), Jesce founded LOWD after experiencing successes in medical cannabis cultivation. Jesce also co-founded the Minority Cannabis Business Association. MCBA is the first and largest non-profit organization developed to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs. Catch an interview with Jesce in the Netflix Documentary Grass is Greener.To keep up with Jesce and LOWD, please visit: THELOWD on instagram or https://www.lowd.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lobbying Congress Virtually as an NCIA Evergreen Member with Khurshid Khoja is founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, P.C., a California business law firm. Khurshid founded the law firm in 2012, which represents clientele from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabinoid industries, on regulatory, start‐up, corporate, intellectual property, finance, and other commercial and transactional matters. Khurshid currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association, serves as co-chair of NCIA's Policy Council, and as outside general counsel to Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He has previously served on the Board and Policy Committee of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, California State Treasurer's Cannabis Banking Working Group, as a Founding Board member and General Counsel of the California Cannabis Industry Association, and as a mentor and member of the Selection Committee for the Arcview Investor Network. Among other honors, Khurshid was profiled in The National Law Journal's first-ever Cannabis Law Trailblazers' list, he's been named to the annual Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times, has received SSDP's Unsung Hero Award multiple times, and Arcview Investor Network's Outstanding Member Award.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Green Repeal - A Guide to Cannabis Marketing & Advertising
The War on Drugs in America disproportionately affected people of color. So many potential entrepreneurs and their families have had their lives ruined by drug laws and racial profiling. Meanwhile, white male entrepreneurs have had no trouble reaping massive profits from the legal cannabis industry. Today's guest, Jesce Horton, knows this well. He left the world of industrial engineering to join the cannabis industry and co-founded LOWD in 2019. He works to produce some of Oregon's most sought-after craft flower and reclaim economic opportunities for communities devastated by the War on Drugs. He's an active leader in the cannabis industry and serves as part of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and Nu Project, which have given $1 million in grants and 0% interest loans to minority cannabis entrepreneurs. In this episode, you'll learn how Jesce used his skills as an industrial engineer to pivot into cannabis, how he's helping to create opportunities for people like himself, and the unique challenges that Black entrepreneurs face as they break into the world of legal cannabis. KEY TAKEAWAYS How Jesce started growing cannabis after he moved to Portland–and how this eventually led him into the industry. What happened when Jesce was arrested for possession of a single seed. Why so many of the best growers, and especially growers of color, struggle to find success in the legal market. How LOWD develops strains to meet their consumers' specific needs. Why Jesce thinks we could see full federal legalization 3-5 years from now. Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com/49 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal
Lobbying Congress Virtually as an NCIA Evergreen Member with Khurshid Khoja is founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, P.C., a California business law firm. Khurshid founded the law firm in 2012, which represents clientele from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabinoid industries, on regulatory, start‐up, corporate, intellectual property, finance, and other commercial and transactional matters. Khurshid currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association, serves as co-chair of NCIA's Policy Council, and as outside general counsel to Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He has previously served on the Board and Policy Committee of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, California State Treasurer's Cannabis Banking Working Group, as a Founding Board member and General Counsel of the California Cannabis Industry Association, and as a mentor and member of the Selection Committee for the Arcview Investor Network. Among other honors, Khurshid was profiled in The National Law Journal's first-ever Cannabis Law Trailblazers' list, he's been named to the annual Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars list multiple times, has received SSDP's Unsung Hero Award multiple times, and Arcview Investor Network's Outstanding Member Award.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
An eviction notice on 4/20. That's how Jesce Horton's first foray into state-licensed cannabis cultivation ended in 2017. Part of it had to do with a one-in-a-million regulatory quirk that forced him to shut down a successful grow, and part of it was not being “passionate” about a not-so-successful retail arm. But Jesce remained confident in his process and product while never losing his love for the craft, so he tried again. The result is Lowd, Horton's “dream company” that “embodies the art of urban craft cultivation.” In this episode of Seed to CEO, Jesce shares: How his education and experience in industrial engineering helped elevate his operations. The importance of authenticity in creating loyalty and differentiating your brand in saturated markets. Lessons he learned from his first foray into the regulated cannabis market. How to raise capital for a second company after your first one fails. Who is Jesce Horton? Jesce Horton, CEO at Portland, Oregon-based Lowd, is a professional engineer specializing in automation and energy management. He started his cannabis cultivation journey growing medical marijuana in his basement for two elderly cancer patients. Jesce is the co-founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and a former chair and current member of the board of directors at the Resource Innovation Institute. He also sits on the Oregon Cannabis Association's board and is an advisory board member for MJBizDaily. Jesce and his wife, Jeannette Ward Horton, founded the nonprofit organization Nu Project, which supports Black and brown cannabis entrepreneurs.
An eviction notice on 4/20. That's how Jesce Horton's first foray into state-licensed cannabis cultivation ended in 2017. Part of it had to do with a one-in-a-million regulatory quirk that forced him to shut down a successful grow, and part of it was not being “passionate” about a not-so-successful retail arm. But Jesce remained confident in his process and product while never losing his love for the craft, so he tried again. The result is Lowd, Horton's “dream company” that “embodies the art of urban craft cultivation.” In this episode of Seed to CEO, Jesce shares: How his education and experience in industrial engineering helped elevate his operations. The importance of authenticity in creating loyalty and differentiating your brand in saturated markets. Lessons he learned from his first foray into the regulated cannabis market. How to raise capital for a second company after your first one fails. Who is Jesce Horton? Jesce Horton, CEO at Portland, Oregon-based Lowd, is a professional engineer specializing in automation and energy management. He started his cannabis cultivation journey growing medical marijuana in his basement for two elderly cancer patients. Jesce is the co-founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and a former chair and current member of the board of directors at the Resource Innovation Institute. He also sits on the Oregon Cannabis Association's board and is an advisory board member for MJBizDaily. Jesce and his wife, Jeannette Ward Horton, founded the nonprofit organization Nu Project, which supports Black and brown cannabis entrepreneurs.
Amber Littlejohn cut her teeth helping craft policy for an industry built around “a regulated herbal product that the government doesn't like” with the American Herbal Products Association. But when she began consulting for the Minority Cannabis Business Association in 2019, she found herself in love with a new challenge. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Amber talks about how she's helped evolve the organization around its core mission of helping entrepreneurs access and thrive in cannabis markets across the U.S. She shares: How systemic problems for everyone impede equity. Why partnerships – even some that might seem strange to outsiders – are critical to achieving success in cannabis policy. How the association is working to change the trajectory of the industry. Where she sees successes and failures in U.S. cannabis business. Who is Amber Littlejohn? As an attorney and advocate for emerging and embattled industries, Amber has developed and implemented creative strategies for industry, associations, nonprofits and other stakeholder groups. As senior policy adviser at the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), she helped develop and implement the group's federal policy program. Through her advocacy work, she has developed creative strategies to expand and stabilize emerging markets by engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Amber became “employee No. 1” at the MCBA when she took on the mantle of executive director in 2020.
Amber Littlejohn cut her teeth helping craft policy for an industry built around “a regulated herbal product that the government doesn't like” with the American Herbal Products Association. But when she began consulting for the Minority Cannabis Business Association in 2019, she found herself in love with a new challenge. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Amber talks about how she's helped evolve the organization around its core mission of helping entrepreneurs access and thrive in cannabis markets across the U.S. She shares: How systemic problems for everyone impede equity. Why partnerships – even some that might seem strange to outsiders – are critical to achieving success in cannabis policy. How the association is working to change the trajectory of the industry. Where she sees successes and failures in U.S. cannabis business. Who is Amber Littlejohn? As an attorney and advocate for emerging and embattled industries, Amber has developed and implemented creative strategies for industry, associations, nonprofits and other stakeholder groups. As senior policy adviser at the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), she helped develop and implement the group's federal policy program. Through her advocacy work, she has developed creative strategies to expand and stabilize emerging markets by engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Amber became “employee No. 1” at the MCBA when she took on the mantle of executive director in 2020.
Tribal Hemp and Cannabis Magazine with Mary Jane Oatman today on Hempresent with Vivian McPeak only on Cannabis Radio. Tribal Hemp and Cannabis Magazine is a culture and lifestyle publication designed for communities protecting sovereignty in the plant medicine economies. Its founder, as well as the founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition, Mary Jane Oatman, is a past president of the National Indian Education Association and a former member of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. Oatman has also served on the board of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, the co-founder and president of which has appeared on this show.
Sara talks with Jesce Horton, CEO of LOWD, one of Oregon's top shelf cannabis brands and the co-founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. They talk about his journey into cannabis, the importance of Social Equity, and the beauty of fine cannabis cultivation. [EP38] Twitter: @jescehorton The post Planted – Jesce Horton, CEO of LOWD appeared first on Radio Misfits.
Engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Advocating for the creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policies; Amber Littlejohn the Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins Kyra Reed. MCBA is the first non-profit organization created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity. She explains their mission to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs. Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAmber Littlejohn - https://podconx.com/guests/amber-littlejohnMinority Cannabis Business Association - https://minoritycannabis.org/
Shaleen Title is an Indian-American attorney and longtime drug policy activist. She currently serves as Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and as vice-chair of the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition. She is a frequent keynote speaker and consultant on cannabis policy and has testified in front of governmental bodies around the world about restorative justice in marijuana laws. As CEO of the crowdfunded policy project Parabola Center, she co-authored 2021 model federal amendments focusing on people rather than corporate profits. In 2017, she was appointed by the Massachusetts governor, attorney general, and treasurer to serve as one of five inaugural commissioners of the Cannabis Control Commission, the agency tasked with regulating legal and medical marijuana in the commonwealth. Her three-year term was extended to December 31, 2020. Described as “the people's weed watchdog” in Boston Magazine's 2019 Power List, she was widely recognized during her term for her focus on racial justice and her efforts to make the cannabis industry more fair and inclusive. Previously, in her role as a founding board member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, she led the creation of the MCBA Model Bill, the first state-level model bill created to give states guidance to implement a process of reinvestment and reconciliation. She also served as a trustee for Students for Sensible Drug Policy and a board member of the National Lawyers Guild. She was a co-founder of THC Staffing, the first recruiting firm focused on inclusion in the cannabis industry, and was part of the multistate tax group at Deloitte Tax. Shaleen's interviews have been featured in outlets including PBS NewsHour, Politico, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, The Guardian, Vice News, and many NPR stations, and she has written guest op-eds for The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Commonwealth Magazine, Marijuana Moment, and Boston Business Journal. She is an alumna of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a public magnet school with an emphasis on developing problem solvers, and she holds a business degree, law degree, and graduate degree in accounting from the University of Illinois. To learn more about The Parabola Center visit theparabolacenter.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support
Bakari is joined by the executive director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Amber Littlejohn, to talk about some of the unique challenges minority entrepreneurs face in the cannabis industry (2:36), where we stand on the federal legalization of cannabis (16:44), and the difference between decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana (25:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Amber Littlejohn Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week’s episode may be considered risqué to some. Jill Devine’s hope is to use this platform to talk about the positive uses of medical marijuana and also provide education to those who would like to learn more about medical marijuana. Please understand this episode is intended to be an educational piece. Always seek the advice of a physician with any questions regarding a medical condition. Jill invited Dr. Jamila Owens-Todd’s on the podcast to discuss medical marijuana. Dr. Jamila Owens-Todd’s career path started with studying the sciences at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Jamila completed her university education by obtaining Bachelor degrees in both, Chemistry and French. As a Chemist, she has worked for private industry; government, at the Food and Drug Administration and within the pharmaceutical industry, at a top pharmaceutical company in the Research and Development Department. As a Chemist, she worked with many innovations in pharmaceuticals and understands the method-of-action of plant medicines. Jamila has had significant experience working with controlled substances and understands the care and compliance with dispensing such medicines. Jamila is currently a member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. She has maintained a successful herbal dispensary in her practice, dispensing CBD and hemp related products. Jamila has recently started formulating her very own hemp/CBD tinctures, using high-quality, Colorado-grown hemp. As an educator, continuing education has been a consistent principle within her practice and provides for her continued knowledge, growth and healing capabilities. Further training has been pursued in many areas of herbal medicine and specifically with The Medical Cannabis Institute (TMCI), ECS Therapeutics and in extensive Integrative Cannabis Modules for Practitioners. She holds multiple cannabis education trainings. Jamila is also Certified and Trained to work in a Medical Cannabis Dispensary. She has joined the BeLeaf Medical team, which is the FIRST vertically integrated medical cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing locations open and operating. Phytos, their manufacturing brand, passed an extensive series of required inspections from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to commence on their first of two awarded manufacturing licenses granted earlier this year. Phytos is proud to have a female-led team of strong, diverse women managed by Chief Science Officer Dr. Stephanie Cernicek, a PhD Chemist, Research and Development Manager, Dr. Jamila Owens-Todd, ND and Partner Mitch Meyers. BeLeaf Medical is home to SWADE dispensaries, which is 100% focused on education and health: We firmly believe that education is what will transform America’s relationship with cannabis. That’s why we lead with education in everything we do. From the evidence-based science that informs our product development, to our informative approach to customer care at our dispensaries, our goal is to increase the public’s awareness of the ways cannabis can both serve and soothe us. Jill would like to acknowledge and recognize the hard work moms put in on the daily. It can be a thankless job at times, and Jill wants these moms to know their worth, so she created the Supermom Shoutout, brought to you by Addy’s Way. Each recipient will receive a custom designed Supermom t-shirt from Addy’s Way, in addition to the Shoutout. This week’s Supermom Shoutout goes to Angie of St. Louis, MO. Her husband, Josh, nominated her and said: Angie is a Supermom and a half! She grinds every day, especially when she was traveling. She has to take care of actual children (3 to be exact) and then is a wonderful care giver to a sometimes-needy husband. She’s a successful corporate gal and like I said, grinds every day. Angie - YOU are seen and YOU are supported! To nominate a Supermom (or you can nominate yourself) email hello@jilldevine.com. Submit the name of the Supermom, where they're from, and a brief description as to why Jill should shout out this particular Supermom. Two Kids and A Career Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/ Two Kids and A Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/?hl=en Two Kids and A Career Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/ Thank you to our sponsor: Blondin Professional Real Estate
Join NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee Chair Khadijah Adams, and her rotating cast of co-hosts, each week for an update on the policies, practices, and some of the chatter effecting minority ownership and executive leadership in the growing cannabis industry. Laws & regulations need to be designed and implemented with equity and fairness in mind. The NCIA's DEIC is focused on recommendations that will create access to opportunity for those most adversely affected by cannabis prohibition. Khadijah is joined this week by her co-host Alexis Olive, of OliveYou Media, and Margeaux Bruner. an experienced cannabis leader and speaker. Margeauz specializes in compliance, operations, government affairs, policy, social equity, and issues relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. Bruner has been tirelessly devoted to government and public policy, while standing up for social justice. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Headset Cannabis Voter Project Advisory Board member, and National Cannabis Industry Association's State Regulations Committee. #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential © 2021 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
Self-taught cannabis cultivator and business owner, Brandon Banks, stands up for minority inclusion in the industry both as an individual and as a member of Minority Cannabis Business Association. Listen to his passionate journey of getting into the industry from growing sprouts in his basement to award-winning cannabis strains, and becoming a dispensary owner. Despite more state regulations being progressively created in the US, there are significant gaps on social equity and industry accessibility to minorities. Community reinvestment and license openings are just a couple of goals in the MCBA's work. Their members participate in policy creation to raise these matters and aim for more inclusive legal frameworks. You can get in touch with Brandon at brandonb@minoritycannabis.org or visit https://minoritycannabis.org/ to learn more. Who is Brandon Banks? Brandon Banks is a member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, the Co-Founder and former Chief Operating Officer of Natural Selections Dispensary in Northglenn Colorado. After years of working for several fortune 500 companies including McDonald's Co, JP Morgan Chase, and Philip Morris, Brandon moved to Colorado and transitioned to the medical marijuana industry. Beginning his career as a master grower he cultivated several award-winning cannabis strains during his time at Green Man Cannabis including High Times Cannabis Cup winning genetics. About Spectrum Labs At Spectrum Labs, we source local hemp and extract high-quality Full Spectrum Hemp extracts that even our families can use. Spectrum Labs can manufacture these full-spectrum hemp extracts: *Crude *Distillate *Tinctures *Gummies *Lotions *Custom formulations To learn more about Spectrum Labs, visit www.TheSpectrumLabs.com or contact us at (828) 229-7952 Asheville, NC ***If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than a minute, and it really makes a difference in helping Apple recommend the show to new listeners. I also love reading the reviews!
Advocating for the creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policiesThe Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first non-profit organization created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity. Executive Director Amber Littlejohn joins Joy Beckerman to discuss their mission to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.Produced by podCONX
Connecticut 4th district Congressman Jim Himes joins us to talk about what happened at the U.S Capitol and how the country moves forward from here. And later, we hear about efforts to pass recreational marijuana in our state. We also hear how the state might expunge the records of those with previous marijuana drug convictions, as well as hearing from marijuana cultivators themselves. What does the business of marijuana look like? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Congressman Jim Himes - Connecticut 4th congressional district State Representative Michael D’Agostino - Represents Hamden, and co-chair of the General Law Committee State Senator Gary Winfield - Represents New Haven and West Haven, and Co-Chair of the Judiciary Committee in Connecticut General Assembly Jason Ortiz - President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and Policy Director for CURE CT Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connecticut 4th district Congressman Jim Himes joins us to talk about what happened at the U.S Capitol and how the country moves forward from here. And later, we hear about efforts to pass recreational marijuana in our state. We also hear how the state might expunge the records of those with previous marijuana drug convictions, as well as hearing from marijuana cultivators themselves. What does the business of marijuana look like? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Congressman Jim Himes - Connecticut 4th congressional district State Representative Michael D’Agostino - Represents Hamden, and co-chair of the General Law Committee State Senator Gary Winfield - Represents New Haven and West Haven, and Co-Chair of the Judiciary Committee in Connecticut General Assembly Jason Ortiz - President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association and Policy Director for CURE CT Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode is about Cannabis and Blockchain. We are lucky to have the foremost expert on Cannabis on our show, Dr. Rachel Knox. Dr. Rachel Knox, MD, MBA is a certified Cannabinoid Medicine specialist who received her medical and business degrees from Tufts University after completing her undergraduate studies at Duke. She is passionate about educating her professional peers and the broader public about the safety and effectiveness of Cannabinoid Medicine, the evidence-based clinical integration of Endocannabinology with Cannabinology, the study of the pharmacology of cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics. She believes that industry-wide engagement is necessary to maintain the highest standards of care and oversight, from seed to use, in the service of providing education and compassionate, wholly informed care to patients everywhere. This passion extends into further educating communities of color in the role cannabis can play in addressing the Minority Health Disparity Gap, and the broader way in which cannabis can impact the physical, spiritual, social, economic and political wellness of these communities. I learned a ton from this episode you will too. Sign up at learn.coingamma.com to learn everything you need to know to become a crypto expert. Episode Highlights Dr. Rachel Knox's background What is an Endocannabinologist? What are some of the challenges for cannabis entrepreneurs? Why are regulators pushing back against Cannabis Regulation? How are African Americans disadvantaged when it comes to launching businesses in this system? Why is crypto a solution for Cannabis entrepreneurs? Why are people still locked up for Cannabis after its been legalized? Links Dr Knox's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/oJbOQ9P2NYQ Doctors for Cannabis Regulation: https://dfcr.org/ Minority Cannabis Business Association: https://minoritycannabis.org/ The Knox Docs: https://www.instagram.com/theknoxdocs/ https://doctorsknox.com/
Kebra Smith-Bolden is a true trailblazer, a respected healthcare professional with the vision, purpose and drive to transform the nascent cannabis industry. Trained as a registered nurse, Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC. Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. An industry pioneer dubbed the “Marijuana Guru in CT”, Smith-Bolden is the driving force behind CannaHealth,TM which recently expanded offices in Hartford, Connecticut and plans a national expansion in 2019..In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Smith-Bolden is a prominent industry advocate, serving as Connecticut Market Leader for Women Grow, a networking organization that empowers women to become leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. She is the Director of the New England Region of Minorities for Medical Marijuana. She also uses her considerable platform and background in mental health to support disadvantaged communities by studying the use of cannabis in conjunction with therapy for those suffering from complex traumas. The presenting symptoms of people living in high-crime communities are similar to those seen in post combat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other professional memberships include The Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML and Minority Cannabis Business Association. Smith-Bolden is also the Co-Chief Nursing Officer of the Steering Committee for Huerfano County, Colorado’s Faris Green Campus project to fight opioid addiction with cannabis.Prior to joining the cannabis industry, Smith-Bolden worked as a psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues. She attended Morgan State University and Excelsior College and received a certificate of competency in the cannabis industry from Northeastern Institute of Cannabis, and is currently pursuing her Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College. A lifelong Connecticut resident, Smith Bolden is a proud mother and grandmother. She currently resides in New Haven, Connecticut with her family.
Jessica Gonzalez currently serves as a Cannabis and Intellectual Property attorney at Bressler Amery & Ross, a multidisciplinary law firm with over 175 attorneys and offices in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama and Washington, DC. Jessica also services as outside General Counsel for the national organization Minorities for Medical Marijuana and sits on the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association. Jessica also sits on the board of advisors for QA Canna, a quality assurance company based in NJ. Prior to joining Bressler, Jessica was the co-founding partner at MGA Law PC, a boutique business law firm with a special focus on cannabis. As a cannabis attorney, Jessica Gonzalez helps clients navigate the legal cannabis and hemp industry in the tristate area. She has counseled start up and medium sized cannabis/CBD companies on various matters, including corporate entity set-up, state and local compliance, private offering documents and applications for state cannabis licenses. Jessica also counsels corporate and individual clients on intellectual property procurement, prosecution, protection, and enforcement for domestic and international trademarks. As a cannabis advocate, Jessica has presented on both the municipal and state level on topics such as social justice/social equity, IP protection, cannabis legislation, state and federal banking and state cannabis licensing. To learn more about Jessica visit https://www.bressler.com/news-cannabis-influencers-shes-persuasive-and-blunt-about-inclusivity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support
Growing With Fishes Podcast. A podcast dedicated to growing aquaponic & cannabis and spreading information to the masses about sustainable cannabis and veggie production! Washington v Barr, which sued the federal government, the DEA, the DOJ and then attorney Jeff Sessions (now Barr) on the basis that criminalizing cannabis by listing it is a schedule I substances violates the constitutional rights of medical cannabis patients that need cannabis to survive. For some more background and context, here are a few articles on the case, which you may have seen bits and pieces of over the last 3 years. Plaintiffs in the case include former superbowl champ Marvin Washington, Alexis Bortell, the now 15 year old medical cannabis refugee in CO from TX that has started a regenerative farm (one luv organics) with her family and has been seizure free for 4 years, Jagger Cotte, Iraq War Vet Jose Belen, and the Cannabis Cultural Association. You may have also seen some organizations (Last Prisoner Project, Minority Cannabis Business Association, ASA, NORML,etc) posting about briefs written in support of a case over the last few weeks, including several members of congress - that was for this same case. Just this Monday, Rep Earl Blumenauer issued a press release urging the Supreme Court to hear this appeal, as there is no legislative solution in sight for legalizing cannabis, which is why our legal team has taken this decision to the highest court. Luckily for us, the people playing by the rules to break down the rules from within are Lauren, her law partner Michael, and a team dedicated to social justice that all have a respect for and a relationship with the plant. In Michael’s own words from the Honeysuckle article: “Every time a person of color is treated differently under the Controlled Substances Act, and that’s every day, it constitutes a violation of the Equal Protection Clause. In my view, it violates the Civil Rights Act as well. So, if we can declassify cannabis and remove it from the schedule by obtaining a declaration that it is unconstitutional, that would essentially void the law—and if it’s voided, all of those criminal convictions, I hope, can be vacated. All of those lives that have been destroyed can go on a pathway towards restoration. That, to me, is so important to what we’re doing; it’s one of the reasons why when we took this case on pro bono. What kind of society would we have if we could take this tool out of their arsenal? It wouldn’t resolve all racism… Racism is so important to those in charge that they’re willing to fire on American citizens to perpetuate it. We have to take the wall of racism down brick by brick. This [case] is one brick.” To that point, our friends at Breeder’s Best sponsored a https://www.change.org/p/scotus-urge-scotus-to-accept-the-washington-v-barr-appeal-on-10-9-2020-federalcannabislawsuit?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=8fe62900-0717-11eb-a221-cdbcfd1377ec petition as a call-to-action to generate support for SCOTUS hearing this case. https://minorities4medicalmarijuana.org/ Growing With Fishes Podcast Discord https://discord.gg/nqBf3bj Potent Ponics Classes http://www.potentponics.com/shop/ Marty's Channel APMeds https://www.youtube.com/user/mwaddell6901/videos Steve Channel Potent Ponics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkqYlFzKpbCXreVKPYFlGg Facebook group Aquaponic Cannabis Growers https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510902559180077/ Dude Grows Show http://dudegrows.com http://dudegrows.com/aquaponics/ Potentponics.com
Margeaux Bruner is an experienced cannabis leader and speaker who specializes in compliance, operations, government affairs, policy, social equity, and issues relating to diversity, equity and inclusion. She is the Director of Compliance & Diversity Inclusion across all business entities for Mid-American Growers/Red White & Bloom, where she supports the legal, compliance, and government affairs team by assisting with onsite cannabis operational compliance. Bruner has been tirelessly devoted to government and public policy, while standing up for social justice. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and the State National Cannabis Industry Association's State Regulations Committee. As the former Political Director for the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, Bruner assuaged and liaised policy on behalf of the membership that was comprised of cannabis licensees and ancillary business. The Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, selected her to serve on its Marijuana Policy Workgroup, which worked to ensure that the laws were clarified and improved when necessary for implementing marijuana law in Michigan fairly, equally, and appropriately. She previously held an appointment from former Governor Rick Snyder as a Commissioner on the Impaired Driving Safety Committee representing qualified and registered patients. During the 2018 Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol campaign, Bruner served as a Designated Speaker and Strategist on behalf of the Marijuana Policy Project. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support
Jason Ortiz, President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, joined the podcast to talk about his start with MCBA, managing stakeholders, the increasing importance of international policy, and much more! Founded in late 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first 501(c)(6) not for profit business league created to serve the specific needs of minority cannabis entrepreneurs, workers, and patients/ consumers. The organization currently serves members from across the United States. Its 15-member board of directors is comprised of a diverse group of cannabis industry veterans and activists from across the U.S. Find out more at minoritycannabis.org! Head over to www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry!
Business attorney turned cannabis activist Khurshid from The National Cannabis Industry Association as well as the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins the program to talk about the long and grinding legislative road cannabis has taken to transform into the industry it is today. Khurshid talks about his transformation from traditional business lawyer to cannabis activist, and discusses some of the biggest strides, as well as the hardest setbacks. Khurshid goes on to discuss his work with MCBA, and the social equity work he does with multiple organizations. He also talks about NCIA's scholarship program, which GrowPass will be supporting! He goes on to talk about what concerns him about where the industry is headed, and conversely what gives him hope about the future. Khurshid also stresses the need to stay vigilant as cannabis activists, as thing like re-criminalization aren't that far out of the realm of possibility. ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Special thanks to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand/influencer website and digital marketing needs! Build a beautiful and affordable website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com and make sure to tell them GrowCast sent you!--- ---Make sure to visit www.cocoforcannabis.com to join Jordan in the C4C grow challenges, peruse the cultivation resources, hop in live chat, and more! C4C and GrowCast, a match made in heaven!---
Business attorney turned cannabis activist Khurshid from The National Cannabis Industry Association as well as the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins the program to talk about the long and grinding legislative road cannabis has taken to transform into the industry it is today. Khurshid talks about his transformation from traditional business lawyer to cannabis activist, and discusses some of the biggest strides, as well as the hardest setbacks. Khurshid goes on to discuss his work with MCBA, and the social equity work he does with multiple organizations. He also talks about NCIA's scholarship program, which GrowPass will be supporting! He goes on to talk about what concerns him about where the industry is headed, and conversely what gives him hope about the future. Khurshid also stresses the need to stay vigilant as cannabis activists, as thing like re-criminalization aren't that far out of the realm of possibility. ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Special thanks to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand/influencer website and digital marketing needs! Build a beautiful and affordable website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com and make sure to tell them GrowCast sent you!--- ---Make sure to visit www.cocoforcannabis.com to join Jordan in the C4C grow challenges, peruse the cultivation resources, hop in live chat, and more! C4C and GrowCast, a match made in heaven!---
Welcome to A Plan For That, a podcast for progressive voters who believe in sensible solutions, big structural change, and continuing the push of America's center to the Left. Co-hosted each week by Erin and Vince, this show strives to contextualize all of the fast-paced developments in the push for the 2020 Election, and develop an action plan for beyond. Approachable for any audience, the hosts aren't former Congressional aides or members of the national cable media, but regular people who got involved in the process because they felt the call. Erin is our recently activated lightning bolt of energy that demands action. Vince, the experienced voice in political organization and activism. Together, along with weekly guests that include organizers, volunteers, candidates, and politicians, add their 2¢ on the crazy news cycle. Erin and Vince end each week offering organic mobilization opportunities to Dream Big, Fight Hard and elect an #ArmyOfProgressives. On this week's episode:
In this episode, we're talking with Registered Nurse, Kebra Smith-Bolden, who created CannaHealth - the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. Nurse Kebra began her career 22 years ago as a CNA specializing in home care. She's now an exceedingly skillful RN who has always had a passion for community and held the highest standard of care for her patients. Nurse Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealth. Its innovative community-based business model offers disadvantaged communities, disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, education about how cannabis is medicinal, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. Referred to as the “Marijuana Guru in Connecticut” Kebra has taken the state's Cannabis Industry by force. She's a member of numerous industry organizations including the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, Connecticut NORML, Women Grow and The Minority Cannabis Business Association, whose mission is to create equal access and economic empowerment for Cannabis Businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs and in 2019 Kebra was named Connecticut Activist of the Year. Kebra Smith-Bolden is an expert. Her work as a hospice and psychiatric home care nurse, specializing in patients with mental health issues is how we learned about her. Despite cannabis medicine being legal in more than 2/3rds of U.S. States, in order for people living with dementia to get some relief today, we need to get cannabis de-scheduled, and open up the Schedule I of Drugs for research. Contact your Senators, Representatives and the President to let them know that you want to de-schedule cannabis and open up the Schedule I for research at the very least. Do you want to tell your story of how Cannabis Helps Dementia? Leave a voice message at Anchor.FM/cannabishelpsdementia. Drop us a note or connect with us on the socials. Subscribe to get notifications when new episodes drop. Check out the Society of Cannabis Clinicians website and find real medical professionals familiar with cannabis medicine in your area like, Dr. Grob - cuz, you remember, we're not doctors...just family caregivers turned advocates. And, don't forget! Download, like and share what you learned. Cannabis Helps Dementia. We hope you're inspired by EP14 with Kebra Smith-Bolden, RN THANK YOU! Keebra Smith-Bolden https://www.visitcannahealth.com/ Anchor.fm Society of Cannabis Clinicians Original Music by Doug Goodwin “Try Something That's New” ...and thank you Mom , my greatest teacher. In Solidarity, Chela & Dave www.cannabishelpsdementia.com Podcast https://anchor.fm/cannabishelpsdementia Twitter https://twitter.com/CannabisHelps FB https://www.facebook.com/CHDPodcast/ IG https://www.instagram.com/cannabishelpsdementia/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabishelpsdementia/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabishelpsdementia/support
Shanita Penny has been facing inequalities throughout her life from college internships to working in the cannabis industry. Today Shanita uses her experiences to advocate on behalf of minorities to bring the issues of inequality in the industry to the forefront. Previously, as the President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Shanita testified before Congress in support of allowing access to the Small Business Administration as well as shared her own personal story regarding a cannabis drug conviction. Tune in to Episode 97 of Lit & Lucid to learn from Shanita about ways each and every one of us can come together to uplift communities and help minorities succeed in this industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lit-and-lucid/support
Bob and Eric sit down with the President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Jason Ortiz to discuss his first experience with the criminal justice system, how the association is promoting economic empowerment for communities of color and equal access in the cannabis industry, and how to effectively defund or divert funding police forces to social workers. Hoban Law Group created The Hoban Minute to get closer to our network, highlight the many voices that make up this multifaceted global industry and provide a broader perspective on cannabis, hemp, and marijuana international markets. Contact Hoban Law Group for all your cannabusiness legal needs.
Minority Cannabis Business Association with Tiffany Bowden. Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and Corporate Diversity Expert, Tiffany Bowden is the founding President and Co-Founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) and Co-Owner of Comfy Tree Enterprises. The MCBA is the first non-profit dedicated to the needs of minorities in the cannabis industry. Comfy Tree Enterprises provides business consultation to cannabis enthusiasts, start-up's and established companies. Honing her entrepreneurial savvy in the corporate arena, Ms. Bowden built a solid reputation as a go-to expert in investor building, grant writing, and contract to bid. During her corporate tenure, Ms. Bowden brought in profits of over 500 Million dollars. She has led business development projects in top companies such as Procter & Gamble, Groupon, Barefoot Proximity, and Arnold Worldwide. An advocate for medical cannabis, Ms. Bowden gained the first-hand experience during a spinal injury of its importance. Using personal experiences as a platform for advocacy, she fights to ensure access to improved quality of life via medical cannabis. Having built a network of over 50,000 cannabis entrepreneurs, many who are women, and minority, Ms. Bowden provides management consulting to entrepreneurs applying for, starting, and managing cannabis businesses. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Communications and Diversity and Inclusion, Ms. Bowden has a master's specialization in Human Resources, Sales, Training, and instruction. She is a highly sought speaker on issues of cannabis growing, cultivation, and marketing and branding.
Chloe is the Director of Corporate Growth at Trulieve managing organic growth opportunities for Trulieve, and a focus on new market penetration through competitive license opportunities. She has over five years of operational, licensing and policy experience in the cannabis industry. Before Trulieve, she served as Managing Director of a Los Angeles-based vertically-integrated cannabis company and has influenced cannabis policy in a number of state and international jurisdictions, including California, New Jersey, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. She is also a member of the Policy Committee for the Minority Cannabis Business Association and formerly served as Research Director for the National Cannabis Industry Association's Federal Policy Council.
DeJanae Evins is an entrepreneur, cannabis educator, researcher, and urban cultivator. She is the founder of Green Goddess Glow, an educational platform sparking culture-shifting conversations around cannabis and self-care, consciousness and sustainability. Evins has also participated in the federal push for legalization lobbying on Capitol Hill with organizations like the National Cannabis Industry Association and Minority Cannabis Business Association. On the local level, she works with Green Believers, a community-focused, faith-based cannabis incubator working with both city and state government agencies, industry experts and skilled professionals. She's here today to talk more about her role in the cannabis industry and how she's setting the standard for equitable economic, political, and social structures in the cannabis industry by fighting on behalf of the stigmatized and disenfranchised. To find more about Green Goddess Glow: Instagram https://instagram.com/greengoddessglow?igshid=1pp90l6w2pclm https://greengoddessglow.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
State Representative Josh Elliott, and President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, Jason Ortiz, join James for a chat about the likelihood of seeing recreational marijuana legalized and regulated this year, plus some vaccination talk with a Rep. Elliott, a guy who is very, VERY unpopular with the David “Avocado” Wolf set. Plus the New Hampshire primary, raising the age in Connecticut’s jails, and an update on the Coronavirus.
Hi Podcast - This is a short 17 minute, valued packed conversation with Shaleen Title, Commissioner of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Shaleen was appointed by the governor, treasurer, and AG to serve in the social justice seat, one of five seats, responsible for regulating medical and adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts. Prior to her appointment, Shaleen co-authored the Massachusetts marijuana legalization referendum and has consulted on state and local marijuana policy around the country. As an attorney specializing in marijuana regulations, she's provided regulatory expertise for leading marijuana consulting firms. She also served as founder of a women-led recruiting firm and as a founding board member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where she led the drafting of the first model bill created to give states guidance to implement a process of reinvestment and reconciliation. She previously served on the national boards of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Marijuana Majority, the Cannabis Law and Family Alliance, and the National Lawyers Guild. Wesbite https://www.shaleentitle.com/ Twitter @shaleentitle LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaleentitle/
Shanita Penny, of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, shares with us that the MCBA is currently pushing for as much equitable cannabis legislation as possible. For Penny, equity means "ensuring that we address the social justice and criminal justice reform aspects, that we make sure small businesses and minority-owned businesses have a place in this industry, and that we also create patient access that is real and true." Penny notes that by removing certain barriers to entry, we are then improving communities that have been most affected by the war on drugs. She reminds us that, as long as we're making enough noise, a legislative loss may actually be progress in disguise.
#7 Jason Ortiz of Minority Cannabis Business Associationtalks regulation and legislature
This week’s regulatory compliance updates are from April 16th to April 22nd and contain information for Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington dispensaries. In Federal news, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a memo saying that using marijuana or working in the cannabis industry, even if it is legal under state law, makes immigrants ineligible for citizenship because it means they don’t have “good moral character.” The memo says that “violation of federal controlled substance law, including for marijuana, established by a conviction or admission, is generally a bar to establishing good moral character for naturalization even where the conduct would not be a violation of state law.” Proposals such as the STATES act do not address these deeper issues related to federal prohibition. “Considering the devastating effects our war on drugs had on Latin America, immigration reform must be a necessary component of any comprehensive cannabis legalization policy,” stated Jason Ortiz, vice president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. For more information, please visit greenbits.com/blog.
A visit to a retail pot shop in Massachusetts means lining up with mostly upper-middle class white suburbanites to purchase upscale extracts, edibles and cannabis flowers. The University of Connecticut offers its first horticulture of cannabis class this spring. Meanwhile, Connecticut offenders, many of whom are people of color, sit in prison for the sale and distribution of marijuana. Jason Ortiz, vice president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, joins Capitol Watch to discuss racial equity in the Connecticut's burgeoning cannabis industry.
Jesce Horton, co-founder of Minority Cannabis Business Association.
Jesce Horton, co-founder of Minority Cannabis Business Association.
This week's guest is Scott Cecil, Operations Director, Minority Cannabis Business Association.
Aaron Houston and first timer Shanita Penny join host Kris Krane to talk about the recent vote to legalize nationwide adult use marijuana in Canada, as well as the newest developments in New York state and an update on the good work being done by the Minority Cannabis Business Association. Produced by Shea Gunther.
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Understanding Canada's Coming Cannabis Regime by Looking South to US Join us for an intriguing event that will shine a spotlight on what recreational marijuana legalization will look like in Canada later this summer. To get a look into the future, we will bring up from the United States leading figures who can speak to experiences in Colorado and Massachusetts as well as a Canadian expert to the Club to discuss the considerations that have gone into the regime set to launch here in Canada. The discussion will be moderated by Geoff Zochodne of the National Post and should provide one of the clearest perspectives on what we can expect in Canada later this summer when marijuana becomes legal for recreational use. Lewis Koski Co Founder and Senior Director, Freedman and Koski, Former Director, Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division Lewis Koski was the Director of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division during the legalization of marijuana. Lewis is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in formative marijuana policy. He is among a small group of government executives who have been intimately involved in the development and implementation of marijuana policy from the infancy of medical marijuana through the realization of legalization. Lewis' leadership contributions and devotion to implementing marijuana policy thoughtfully played an important role achieving what has become one of the most fully developed marijuana regulatory frameworks in the world. Lewis is currently a co founder and senior director at Freedman and Koski, Inc. where he works with government clients across the United States tasked with developing and implementing cannabis policy. He also works with ancillary companies and investment firms that are focused on helping government successfully implement cannabis policy. Lewis holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on International Business and is a Doctoral Candidate in Public Administration with a focus on policy analysis and public participation in rulemaking. He also teaches a graduate level course called. The Marijuana Policy Frontier at the University of Colorado Denver. Commissioner Shaleen Title was jointly appointed by the Massachusetts governor, treasurer, and attorney general to the Cannabis Control Commission in September 2017. She co authored the Massachusetts marijuana legalization referendum and has consulted on state and local marijuana policy around the United States. Shaleen was a founding board member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where she led the drafting of the first state level model bill created to give states guidance to implement a process of reinvestment and reconciliation. She was also a founding board member of Marijuana Majority. Prior to joining the Commission, she was a co founder of THC Staffing Group, a cannabis recruiting firm focused on equality and inclusion. She holds a business degree, law degree, and... Moderator: Geoff Zochodne, Reporter, The Financial Post Panelists: Lewis Koski, Co Founder and Senior Director, Freedman and Koski Commissioner Shaleen Title, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Will Stewart, VP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Hiku Brands *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*
Today on 420 Cloud our host Alex Mardikian is joined by Jesce Horton, the Co-founder & Board Chairman of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. The MCBA has members in over 35 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Before entering the industry, Jesce worked nearly seven years at Siemens USA holding positions in various roles including sales, finance, field service engineering and global strategy. Jesce is the owner of Panacea Valley Gardens, a cultivation center and boutique edibles line serving cannabis patients in Portland, OR. He is also the cofounder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, a non-profit organization focused on increasing diversity in the cannabis industry through educational programs on economic empowerment, social justice and patient awareness.
NCIA's Michelle Rutter and Michael Correia moderate a discussion with Minority Cannabis Business Association Board Members Linda Mercado Greene and Shanita Penny.Linda Mercado Greene MCBA Board of Directors, leads BCG Holdings, Inc, a minority woman-owned cannabis public relations and publicaffairs firm in Washington, DC. Shanita Penny is an internationally recognized management consultant and CEO of Budding Solutions, a boutique cannabis consulting firm based in Baltimore, MD.Founded in 2015, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first non-profit organization created to serve the specific needs of minority cannabis entrepreneurs, employees, and patients/ consumers. The organization currently serves members from across the United States andCanada. MCBA’s mission is to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
Jesce Horton…cannabis pioneer, owner of Panacea Valley Gardens and the founder of Minority Cannabis Business Association …he’s made it his mission to cultivate cannabis sustainably while moblizing his community to participate in the new gold rush.
Jesce Horton…cannabis pioneer, owner of Panacea Valley Gardens and the founder of Minority Cannabis Business Association …he’s made it his mission to cultivate cannabis sustainably while moblizing his community to participate in the new gold rush.
This week, Rachelle and Sam go over the biggest drug policy stories and Tyler educates us about caffeine. Jason Ortiz, Policy Chair of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and Scott Cecil, SSDP Outreach Coordinator and head of the HBCU working group, join Sarah and Rachelle to discuss the model legal marijuana bill recently released by the […] The post Drug War Reparations [#88] appeared first on This Week in Drugs.
Hosted by attorney Michael Komorn from Komorn Law and Chad from Birmingham CompassionContributions from Rick Thompson from The Compassion Chronicles-also providing the news, and show producer Jamie Lowell from the Third Coast Dispensary in YpsilantiTonight- the MI Court of Appeals defines what a plant is for the purposes of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act - is the definition of the court that clones with visible roots- constitutes a plant a functional interpretation for those patients and caregivers participating in MMMP? National organization - the Minority Cannabis Business Association visited Detroit last Saturday to hold a Diversity SummitThere will be an MILegalize fundraiser at the Four Winds Casino Resort on Saturday August 20 from 4-7 PM located at 11111 Wilson Rd in New Buffalo, MI in the Southwest corner of the stateJoining us tonight: Vice Chair of the MCBA Jeanette WardRegular guests and friends of the show: Jim Powers- Michigan Parents for Compassion co- founder and board member of MILegalize. Also- attorney Jeff Frazier, attorney David Rudoi of Rudoi Law, Eric Gunnels Thetford Twp Trustee and T- ease
No taxation without representation is a refrain familiar to anyone who’s been in a history class in the united states of america. Henry Wykowski joins us to discuss his representation of various cannabis businesses on taxation, in this case- 280e. He takes us through his evolving interpretation of it’s language and discusses the meaning of a few significant cases, how they affect each other as well as the current reality of finance in running a cannabis business. But first, Jeannette Ward joins us to give us an update on the Minority Cannabis Business Association and what to expect from the group in August. Henry Wykowski preceded by Jeannette Ward
Jeannette Ward formerly of a few Fortune 500 companies, now of the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins us for a frank and candid conversation. After discussing personal and professional fulfillment through work, we discuss personal dealings with race and religion which leads to a discussion on how the War on Drugs set the stage for the MCBA's mission of providing equal access in cannabis. Our second MCBA Spotlight Episode.
The MCBA has been created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity, creating equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs. After a recent Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) meeting, we turned on the microphones where the chairman Jesse Horton and some of the board members- Jennette Ward of MJ Freeway, Shaleen Title of THC Staffing, Jason Ortiz of MVFR, our old friend Shabnam Malek of Brand + Branch, Judge Shelli Hayes, Dani Kizaire Sutton and Ngaio Bealum all shared a bit.
In this episode, we sit down with Jesce Horton. You may know him as the founder of the growing facility/edibles manufacturer Panacea Valley Gardens, proudly at home in the state of Oregon, but he is equally well known as the founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, an association dedicated to supporting minorities in the cannabis industry. Horton tells us how, after a car accident, growing his own medicine helped him manage his own pain, and how that eventually led to him growing for other patients in his community. Encouraged by this, a year and a half ago he felt ready to leave the corporate world he had spent most of his professional life in to focus solely on cannabis. He offers enlightening perspectives on how the cannabis industry should be focusing on energy efficiency, and how minority empowerment lies at the core of cannabis's overarching message of social justice, economic opportunity, and universal patient access. Enjoy!
Pain Stoppers with Dr. Kirsten Shepard Ahmed (LMT, DC) today on Hempire only on Cannabis Radio. Dr. Kirsten is the Founder and CEO of Pain Stoppers, a hemp-based solution to pain management and recovery that promotes whole-body wellness. For more than 10 years, she has established integrated practices that combine medical, chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy approaches whole body care, including the opening of clinics across Texas and in Los Angeles. Dr. K's holistic approach to pain relief has led to recognition, by way of awards and teaching opportunities, from Texas legislators and leaders from top organizations. She is a Cannabis advocate and an active member of Texas NORML, the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and the Drug Policy Alliance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Pain Stoppers with Dr. Kirsten Shepard Ahmed (LMT, DC) today on Hempire only on Cannabis Radio. Dr. Kirsten is the Founder and CEO of Pain Stoppers, a hemp-based solution to pain management and recovery that promotes whole-body wellness. For more than 10 years, she has established integrated practices that combine medical, chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy approaches whole body care, including the opening of clinics across Texas and in Los Angeles. Dr. K's holistic approach to pain relief has led to recognition, by way of awards and teaching opportunities, from Texas legislators and leaders from top organizations. She is a Cannabis advocate and an active member of Texas NORML, the Minority Cannabis Business Association, and the Drug Policy Alliance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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