Episode Notes After an esteemed career in traditional medicine, Dr. Kaufman made the leap into the world of cannabis medicine. He's since educated himself on deep level and founded a network of recommending physicians personally vetted by Dr. Kaufman. Doctors of Cannabis, with over 1200 physicians across 23 states, is quickly growing into the most trusted medical cannabis recommending physician group across the country. In this episode we discuss: Transitioning from traditional medicine to cannabis medicine Educating patients about the possibility of adverse events Unopposed THC content Entou ..read more

Episode Notes It is my pleasure to share this interview with Jessilyn. Her story is deep and compelling. She's been intimate with the cannabis plant since early childhood acting as a source of healing and growth throughout her life. While she's a Registered Nurse in the allopathic tradition, Jessilyn's roots are in herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga and more ancestral healing modalities. In this episode we discuss: How cannabis medicine has been a healing tool after many surgeries and chronic health conditions Her paper on Human milk feeding and cannabis use Researching cannabis in ..read more

Episode Notes Charlena and I had a beautiful and emotional conversation. We took a deep dive into the topics of her new book, Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary. In this episode we discuss: Losing her brother to the opioid endemic Being a female executive in the cannabis industry Racism and social equity Curating a positive dispensary experience Links Email - char@cannabisbusinessgrowth.com Book -Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the Dispensary. LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/charlenaberry/ I ..read more

Episode Notes This week I have the pleasure of bringing you Erich and David of FlowGardens, a Tennessee based company that is cultivating the widest variety and highest quality smokeable "hemp flower" I've ever come across. I use quotes because calling this hemp does not do it justice...this is potent, high quality cannabis. The flower they're growing is rich with terpenes, flavonoids, phytocannabinoids and all checks in under 0.3% THC. Best of all, it's all perfectly legal under the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed for "hemp" production and can be derived right to your home. We discuss: Tennessee ..read more

Episode Notes This was easily one of the more fun interviews I've ever done. Juliana is an absolute delight. Her energy and determination are a breath of fresh air and the cannabis industry is lucky to have her influence. We touch a wide array of topics including: Juliana's cannabis beginnings working at a dispensary in Las Vegas Getting her MBA Her history with entrepreneurship Leafsheets and Cann Strategy That Adopted Girl - Her non-profit for foster kids Psychedelics We cover a ton of ground and laugh the whole way through. I'm sure you'll end up as enthralled with Juliana as I am. Links ..read more

Episode Notes It is my honor to welcome Christina back onto the show for the third time. She's a serial entrepreneur, founding several different companies and non-profits, many of which directly contribute to furthering our knowledge about and access to medical cannabis. In this episode we discuss the under appreciated health benefits of terpenes, cannabinoids that help with Covid, and DiArc gives a solid overview of the many processes involved with conducting clinical research. Lots to learn here folks. Whenever Christina is around it's going to be fun! Links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin ..read more

Episode Notes Scott is a serial entrepreneur with a creative mind and a soulful demeanor. He started his latest company ZIPPZ a few years after exiting his last company when anxiety and restlessness began to set in as it does for so many lifelong entrepreneurs. A buddy suggested he try cannabis to ease the anxiety and he was appalled by his dispensary experience and set out to solve a very significant problem within the medical cannabis industry. So ZIPPZ was born. By teaming up with experts across a few different fields, he was able to create a very unique product that blends traditional bota ..read more

Episode Notes Adam Bierman is a man that needs little introduction if you've been paying attention to the cannabis industry over the last decade. As the founder and CEO of Med Men, Adam and his company were the first to accomplish many feats in the world of cannabis, including the first billion dollar valuation in the industry. He's since left Med Men, but is still very involved in all things cannabis and continues to push the limits of what's possible in this space. I feel honored that Adam took the time to sit down with me and candidly share his experience as the tip of the spear of a new in ..read more

Episode Notes Dr. Michele Ross is a neuroscientist with fibromyalgia who helps women heal chronic pain with cannabis, mushrooms, and other botanicals. She has authored 5 books and is the creator of numerous online courses on plant medicine. In this episode we discuss: How plant medicines saved her life The journey from patient to coach Advantages of being a new health coach in the plant medicine space Neurogenesis in the hippocampus Vitamin CBD Potential of pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoids Personalized medicine Limitations of Endocannabinoid System DNA testing Kratom as another eff ..read more

Episode Notes Josh is the CEO of Kin Slips, a company that developed a very unique solution to the cannabis administration problem. In this episode we talk about: Solving the problem of trustworthy cannabis products The trials, tribulations and triumphs of product creation Sublingual absorption vs edibles Kin Slips products and how they create their formulations Taking their products to Canada The difficulties of US federal cannabis laws Kin Slips as a drug delivery method beyond cannabis Biggest challenges in growing a brand in the regulatory environment Advice for new cannabis entrepreneurs ..read more