Every cannabis market has its own unique path to legalization, and Washington, DC, is no exception. Terrance White, CEO of the luxury dispensary Monko, joins us to discuss the city's evolving cannabis landscape. As the former chairman of the I-71 committee (more on that), he has played a key role in shaping DC's cannabis regulations. Now, as he prepares to open his second location—complete with a cultivation license—he shares his mission to destigmatize cannabis through high-end dispensary experiences and position DC as a world-class cannabis destination. https://monko.co/   The Mary Jane ..read more

High Tide, the company responsible for Canna Cabana, the largest cannabis retail brand in Canada with over 190 retail locations, has officially entered the German cannabis market with its recent acquisition of Purecan- a German manufacturer and distributor with a license to import cannabis. They also announced they are actively seeking to participate in Germany's pilot retail program scheduled to launch in 2025, hoping to bring their Canna Cabana retail brand to Germany. High Tide's Chief Communications Officer, Omar Khan, joins the Mary Jane Society podcast to discuss this exciting ..read more

Johns Hopkins University, renowned for its world-class medical program, established the Cannabis Science Lab (CSL) a number of years ago, but its research has become increasingly critical as the US government continues to neglect its duty in this area, hindering the industry's growth and economic development. Armed with a Schedule 1 research license, access to state-of-the-art cognitive testing equipment, an in-house pharmacy capable of formulating various products, and a reliable supply of high-quality cannabis flower and extracts, the Lab is well-equipped to conduct rigorous investigations ..read more

BevNET is a media company focused on the mainstream beverage industry that includes producing one of the country's top beverage industry trade shows in Los Angeles and NYC each year. BevNet also creates CPG food and drink-focused podcasts, networking events, and a print magazine. I interviewed BevNet's founder, John Craven, to get insights into the mainstream beverage industry that might be applied to cannabis beverages. If you are thinking of launching a cannabis beverage or want insights into the sector-- listen in. John is a sought after expert on beverages and drops knowledge worth listeni ..read more

 PHCANN International is one of a handful of European vertically integrated cannabis companies leading the way in establishing a trusted medical-first cannabis market. Last year, they partnered with Mike Tyson 2.0 to launch his products into the EU medical market. Today, our guest is Sasho Stephanoski, CEO of PHCANN. We talked about the European cannabis landscape and PHCANNs partnership with Mike Tyson. https://phcann.com/       The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a marketer and publicist specializing in the cannabis industry. Get in touch to discus ..read more

Red Light Holland, a publicly traded company based in Canada, has been a trailblazer in the legal cultivation and sale of psilocybin truffles in the Netherlands for years. They also have a business selling functional mushroom grow kits for home use worldwide. Today, our guest is Sarah Hashkes, Red Light Holland's Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, to talk about their app, imicrodose, a journaling app they developed to gain insights into the usage and benefits of psilocybin microdosing they can use to support the development of global standards and regulations in the psychedelics industry ..read more

Kyle Page grew up in the NYC and NJ area before being sent to a Kansas prison on marijuana charges for 8 years until the Last Prisoner Project intervened and got him released. They also helped him land a job with Ascend Wellness in their NJ cultivation operations. Kyle rapidly moved through the ranks into a top cultivation position. This year, Ascend Wellness is setting him up with his own dispensary called East Coast in Dank. This is a happy ending for someone who served time in federal prison for selling marijuana and turned things around to open a dispensary with a top MSO. The Mary Jane So ..read more

While magazines continue the struggle to survive, and many are closing, Peter Shafran is jumping into the magazine game. He is the Founder and Publisher of THE OTHER, a new cannabis lifestyle magazine featuring the NYC and the Hudson Valley. Peter is known in the Hudson Valley for producing River Spirit Music events and other productions. The Other magazine is just the beginning of Peter's elaborate plan to celebrate the culture and educate the public about cannabis. He shares his vision in the interview. https://www.theothermagazines.com/ The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by Pam Ch ..read more

German company Storz & Bickel is well known for its medical-grade dry herb vaporizers that have been in the market for over 20 years. The company was acquired by Canopy Growth in 2018, and Jurgen Bickel has been leading the company and R&D since then. Jurgen joined The Mary Jane Society podcast to talk about the company's trajectory, new innovations, the state of the German market, and why recreational users should use his products, not just medical patients.  https://www.storz-bickel.com/en-us The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a marketer and publicist sp ..read more

Alex Rogers grew up in the Northeast California /Oregon area and has been in the cannabis industry for a few decades. He moved his family to Slovenia, where his wife is from, and founded the International Cannabis Business Conference, also known as ICBC. This B2B cannabis business conference has been running for about ten years and attracts people around the globe. He is now launching an extension of the conference with The Talman House, a private membership club for investors and businesses to network, have access to investors, and do business.   Alex talks about his new venture, the Tal ..read more