Join us in the 67th episode of the Cannabis Diversity Report with Tahir Johnson as we delve into the revolutionizing world of cannabis retail, spearheaded by GreenSTOP Inc., an innovative technology company changing the game of cannabis sales. Our special guests for this episode, Co-CEOs James Edwards and Timothy Island, give us exclusive insights into the workings of their disruptive product - the MISM (Multi-Interface Smart Machine). The MISM is a breakthrough in the cannabis retail sector, defying the norm with its ability to simultaneously serve four customers on a single kiosk. What makes ..read more

"In this insightful episode of The Cannabis Diversity Podcast, your host, Tahir Johnson, delves deep into the world of cannabis education with a special focus on The Cleveland School of Cannabis (CSC). Join us as we unveil the only state-approved career school for cannabis education east of Colorado.  Through strategic partnerships and affiliations across all major sectors of the cannabis industry, the CSC has established itself as a leading force in creating well-rounded cannabis professionals. When employers hire CSC alumni, they're not just hiring employees; they're acquiring ambassado ..read more

In this compelling episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report Podcast, host Tahir Johnson sits down with dynamic guest Richeda Ashmeade. A Last Prisoner Project constituent, Richeda is a law student, poet, and activist, now into her second year of law school in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life and work are fueled by the ambition to challenge and overturn the systemic injustice inherent in the cannabis industry. Beyond her law studies, Richeda has carved out a niche for herself in the world of spoken word poetry. A member of the esteemed San Diego Poetry Slam Team, she recently shared the stage with Gh ..read more

In this groundbreaking 59th episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report, your host Tahir Johnson sits down with one of the leading figures in cannabis real estate, Kristin Jordan, Founder and CEO of Park Jordan. A seasoned attorney, drug policy activist, and real estate expert, Kristin has been instrumental in shaping the commercial cannabis landscape in America. After her remarkable tenure at Acreage Holdings, where she spearheaded the selection of real estate sites for cultivation, processing, and dispensaries, Kristin founded Park Jordan, a commercial real estate brokerage and advisory service ..read more

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Cannabis Diversity Report with your host, Tahir Johnson! Today, we take a deep dive into the world of equitable cannabis entrepreneurship with two industry game-changers, Nina Parks and Ramone Garcia. As the creator of Gift of Doja and Madame Chair of The San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee, Nina Parks has been a fervent advocate for equity and fairness in the cannabis industry. Ramone Garcia, who operates Padre Mu and Sanctuary Farms, brings a unique family-focused perspective to the cannabis business. Together, they co-founded The Original Equity Group (OE ..read more

James Edwards and Timothy Island serve as Co-CEOS at GreenSTOP INC, an ancillary technology company that provides automated solutions for retailers. GreenSTOP’s MISM (Multi-Interface Smart Machine) can simultaneously serve four customers on one single kiosk. The MISM has the smallest footprint in its class which means more dollars per-square foot. The kiosk only takes up a 31inch footprint and can serve 4 customers at a time. It would take 4 traditional vending machines to do this in a much larger footprint. The Smart Dispensary platform champions itself on being the fastest way to purchase ca ..read more

The Cleveland School of Cannabis is the only State Approved Career School for Cannabis education east of Colorado. CSC has industry leading affiliates in all major sectors of the cannabis industry. We work diligently to offer top notch cannabis education. Employers can be confident that when they hire CSC alumni, that they are getting individuals who are well equipped to represent their company with dignity. CSC is setting new standards to bring a level of prestige and professionalism that the cannabis industry has yet to see. CSC develops leaders and provides students with the skills and educ ..read more

Black Cannabis Week (BCW22) is a collective web of educational and informational experiences to empower Black communities to move toward social and political change. In collective work, we aim to educate, destigmatize, and advance social justice efforts. The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities (DACO) was established to help promote the awareness of cannabis in Black and Brown communities. Like other concerns and similarities, inequities in cannabis exist throughout the diaspora. We desire to ensure marginalized communities access and information to the opportunities in cannabis to ge ..read more

Originally from the Bronx, Will started his career at top advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles, but quickly realized he wasn't passionate about the day to day. He began working at friends' grow in Los Angeles in 2014 and soon after quit his job to dive into growing cannabis full-time.  Will packed up and moved to Oregon 5 years ago and co-founded Magic Hour Cannabis- a boutique indoor cultivation operation right outside of Portland. Blending his knowledge of marketing/brand building and growing high-quality organic cannabis, Will has been able to help grow Magic Hour into one ..read more

Richeda Ashmeade is a Last Prisoner Project constituent who is heading into her second year of law school in Atlanta, GA. From competing on the San Diego Poetry Slam Team to recently opening for Ghostface Killa in NYC she is using her poetic platform to inspire her career in cannabis and fight back against her father's unfair 22 year sentence for cannabis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabisdiversity/support ..read more