Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg is back for a revisited episode with special guest Ric Flair, Hall-of-Fame wrestler and Founder of Ric Flair Drip, a cannabis brand that offers flower, pre-rolls, edibles and more. Ric joins us this week to discuss his wrestling experiences and perspective on the industry, the parallels of wrestling and cannabis, and his product line Ric Flair Drip, plus a few special questions from fans. If ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Phil Carlson and Anne Donohoe talk to Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO and Co-Founder of Jane Technologies. Socrates joins us to discuss his experience in the US Army, having never touched cannabis, and the journey which led to the birth of Jane Technologies and its unique vision on how consumers want to shop. In this episode, Socrates describes to our hosts his first experience with cannabis and shares his many acc ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson talk to Reason Foundation’s Senior Policy Analyst Michelle Minton and Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence. Michelle and Geoff join us to discuss their drug policy work at Reason Foundation, their latest projects at the organization and their respective journeys to Reason. In this episode, Michelle and Geoff share insight surrounding their recent policy briefs, the significance ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe talk to Keith Gilmore, President of the Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS), an Oregon nonprofit organization established to raise awareness about psychedelic science by funding and coordinating educational events. Keith joins us to discuss Portland’s progress since Measure 109 and how the city is a leading example of community building in the psychedelic space. In this episod ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Phil Carlson and Anne Donohoe talk to Rebecca Martinez, Founder and Executive Director of Alma Institute. Rebecca joins us to discuss the key moments and influences that brought her from regenerative farming to drug policy, to the founding of Alma Institute, a nonprofit psychedelic training and education facility located in Portland Oregon. In this episode, our hosts learn more about Alma’s Psychedelic Faci ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich talk to Dr. Joseph Tucker, CEO of Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogen therapeutics for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Tucker joins us to discuss the latest news and milestones for the company, including the selection of EB-003 as its lead candidate in its EVM 301 series, plus advice to ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich talk to Wendy Bronfein, Curio Wellness Co-Founder, Chief Brand Officer and Director of Public Policy, and Rebecca Raphael, Curio’s Chief Revenue Officer. Wendy and Rebecca join us to discuss their journey to starting a family cannabis business, the current state of the cannabis industry in the Maryland market, and how Curio Wellness sets itself apart from competitors. In this epi ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich talk to Eric Offenberger, CEO of Vext Science (CSE:VEXT; OTCQX:VEXTF). Eric joins us this week to discuss the company’s operations and growth since his last time on the pod in February 2023, specifically the Arizona cannabis market and how Vext is navigating the unique challenges and leading the local market in retail traffic and sales. In this episode, Eric also shares insights ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich talk to Retired United States Air Force Captain Kimberly Juroviesky, President of Ketamine Taskforce. Kimberly joins us to discuss her military service experience and how it led her to advocating for Veterans and ultimately, the Ketamine TaskForce. Kimberly and the team at Ketamine TaskForce are all volunteers working to increase accessibility to safe care, education, and insuran ..read more

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe talk to Bill Panagiotakopoulos, CEO and Founder of Safe Supply Streaming Corporation (CSE:SPLY). Bill and the Safe Supply team are focused on investing in and incubating companies at the forefront of the third wave of drug policy reform. As jurisdictions around the world move to decriminalize, regulate and legalize drugs, Safe Supply is investing in the infrastructure necessary t ..read more