On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, we’re joined by Craig and Marc Wasserman, the dynamic duo behind Pot Brothers at Law, California's premier cannabis law firm.  Known for their passion, expertise, and undeniable commitment to ending cannabis prohibition, Craig and Marc share invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of cannabis legislation, workplace policies, and interactions with law enforcement.  Learn all about their famous 25-word Script and STFU Method, designed to help you assert your Constitutional rights calmly when dealing with law enforcement.  ..read more

This episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel dives into an inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and breaking boundaries in the cannabis industry. Montel talks with Holly Roeder, an extraordinary entrepreneur who has accomplished what many believe to be impossible.  Holly is the founder of Illinois’s first on-site cannabis consumption lounge, Luna Lounge, and the newly opened Ash & Ivy Dispensary—both female-owned and entirely self-funded.  Holly shares how she taught herself technical law to independently secure an IL cannabis infuser license and later pivoted to creating a g ..read more

On this episode of "Let's Be Blunt with Montel," we sit down with Steve Kravetz, an award-winning storyteller and author of the captivating historical novel A Marijuana Man. Steve takes us on a vivid, emotional, and thought-provoking trip through the life of an ambitious cannabis dealer from 1966 to 1983. This book isn’t just a tale about the counter-culture—it’s a powerful reflection of the historical events that shaped the hippie generation and transformed America. Join Montel and Steve as they explore the intersections of cannabis culture, history, and storytelling, discussing how personal ..read more

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, we’re uncovering a unique and profound intersection—cannabis and spirituality. Joining Montel is Will Johnson, the author of Cannabis in Spiritual Practice: The Ecstasy of Shiva, the Calm of Buddha.  Together, they explore how cannabis has been woven into ancient spiritual practices, from its role in honoring Shiva to the meditative calm it brings in Buddhist traditions.  Will sheds light on how cannabis can deepen spiritual experiences like meditation and spontaneous movement, and the importance of incorporating it mindfully and respons ..read more

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, we sit down with one of the most respected leaders in the cannabis industry, Jamie L. Pearson, President of the New Holland Group. Jamie shares her incredible story of transitioning from a successful career in global real estate to leading innovation in the cannabis space. We explore her time as CEO of Bhang Inc., where she expanded the brand internationally and shattered stigmas surrounding cannabis use, and discuss her latest venture, the New Holland Group, a global consulting firm focused on elevating cannabis businesses worldwide. Jamie opens ..read more

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel chats with Lex Corwin, the inspiring founder and CEO of Stone Road, a queer-led, family-run cannabis brand that’s redefining what affordable, sustainable cannabis can look like. At just 23, Lex began his mission to create high-quality, design-forward products that resonate with a new generation of smokers. Tune in as Lex shares his entrepreneurial journey—from managing a small medical cannabis cooperative to expanding Stone Road into over 500 retail outlets across multiple states. Discover how inclusivity and sustainability play integral ro ..read more

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, we’re thrilled to host Christina Betancourt Johnson, a trailblazer in the cannabis industry and the founder/CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland and The Forest. Christina’s company is the first African American and Latina majority-owned, vertically integrated cannabis company in the U.S. and Maryland’s first vertically integrated social equity licensee. Join us as Christina shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story, the challenges and triumphs of being a minority business owner in the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape, and how she’s redefining hol ..read more

Join Montel Williams on this episode of Let's Be Blunt as we explore the shifting landscape of cannabis and hemp laws in Florida. Montel speaks with two influential voices in the industry, Moriah Barnhart and Randy Rembert, to break down the complexities of Amendment 3, the future of recreational marijuana, and the impact of hemp regulations. Moriah Barnhart, Co-Founder of WISE FL and a passionate cannabis advocate, shares her insights on Florida's medical cannabis movement, the recent Amendment 3 vote, and grassroots initiatives pushing for policy reform. Randy Rembert, a fourth-generation fa ..read more

In this enlightening episode of "Let's Be Blunt with Montel," we sit down with Julie Ann Mejia—an inspiring force in the cannabis industry and the CEO and Founder of Holistic Hemp Solutions Inc. With a background in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, Julie's path took a pivotal turn in 2013 following a life-altering work-related injury that led her to develop Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). Conventional pharmaceuticals failed to alleviate her pain, pushing her to explore alternative treatments, eventually discovering the healing power of cannabis. Julie shares: Her academic and profes ..read more

Montel talks with Helen Gomez Andrews on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Helen is a lifelong cannabis enthusiast and advocate, and parent to one of the first medical card holders in New York State. Together with her husband and two kids, she moved from New York City to MA, leaving her Wall Street career behind to launch The High End, a vertically- integrated cannabis company centered around organic living soil cultivation, solventless extraction, and a hospitality and home- grow driven retail experience. She’s share her daughters journey with epilepsy and the relief she has found through the u ..read more