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Innovating Cannabis Podcast

The Mary Jane Society

Welcome to the Innovating Cannabis Podcast, where you will meet the people breaking barriers in the cannabis industry, both locally, nationally, and internationally, with a focus on business, entrepreneurship, cultivation, manufacturing, retail, brands, science, and policy. Get in touch with Pam at pam@InnovatingCannabisPodcast.com

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00:57:51

111_ Understanding The Impact of Cannabis On the...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/07/10

What if you could R&D a cannabis product or cultivate a strain knowing the precise effects a specific cannabinoid or terpene would provide a person based on scientific evidence? You can.Our latest guest is Israel Gasperin, the CEO of Zentrela, a scientific research company using EEG and AI technology to measure the brain waves of a cannabis user as a way to understand the impact of cannabis on the brain and how it alters a person's mood.Brands are using the technology to provide scientifically

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00:39:19

110_Using THC Drink Sticks As A Brand Building Catalyst

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2024/07/03

Roxanne Jennings is head of production for Envirostar, a Minnesota-based manufacturer that uses spray drying technology to turn food into powder—(think cake mixes). They also have a booming business producing THC drink sticks. We discuss the trend toward this method of consumption and the ease of launching drink sticks to use as a brand-building catalyst for your company. Roxanne predicts cannabis will be a regular food ingredient in the future, and they are ready to provide the tools to make it

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00:33:17

109_New Drink Mix Jumps On Functional Wellness Trend

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2024/06/11

Breanna Neff is the founder of Brelixi, a powdered THC drink mix that is leaning into the functional wellness trend and uses ingredients like adaptogens and nootropics. Breanna has a degree in food science and process engineering from Cornell University and formulated the Brelixi drink mix. She uses hemp biomass (not synthetics) and sources from cultivators that are part of the Black Farmers Alliance in Georgia.Breanna is building a strong following on TikTok and in her NY community and doing really

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00:27:11

108_Meet The Founder of The Flower Expo: Where Brands...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Jason Bello is the founder and CEO of a relatively new B2B cannabis trade show called The Flower Expo. He says his show is for "brands to meet buyers," and similar to how food and wine shows operate where there is an emphasis on product sampling. Jason learned the trade show ropes by working at West Coast trade shows like Hall of Flowers and Green Street Festival. Jason launched The Flower Expo last year in Massachusetts and is back again on June 5-6th in rural Greenfield, Mass. The show is set in

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00:26:26

107_A Wellness Retreat for the CannaCurious

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/05/17

Holly Teegarden is a former marketing executive turned cannabis entrepreneur. Her first endeavor was in 2019 with a brick-and-mortar store focused on CBD wellness in Pittsburgh, PA. She then launched cannabis-focused wellness retreats for women over the age of 35+, mainly for the canna-curious, to introduce them to the wellness benefits of cannabis in the form of a relaxing retreat. So far, she has launched in four states from the Midwest to the East Coast. MoodRXRetreatThe Mary Jane Society is

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01:02:56

106_Cannabis as a Treatment for Cancer with Dr. Dedi...

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2024/05/10

Dr. Dedi Meiri heads the Laboratory of Cancer and Cannabinoid Research at Technion, Israel's highly regarded Institute of Technology. He comes from a highly diverse scientific background in biochemistry, plant biotechnology, and cancer and has about 50 research scientists working under him. We discuss the complexities of the endocannabinoid system and Dr. Meiri's painstaking work to document numerous combinations of cannabinoids to determine which ones unlock specific receptors to treat diseases

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00:31:20

105_Army Vet Fights for Medical Cannabis Acceptance...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/05/07

Robert Head served over five years in the Army, including on the front lines of Iraq. In 2016, he entered the cannabis industry and bought a farm in Maine to cultivate cannabis. Robert has also devoted his time to helping communities understand that cannabis plays a big role in the veteran's healing process through events and speaking engagements. In late 2022, he and another veteran, Todd Scattini, founded the non-profit, Hemp for Victory to bring attention to the need for plant medicine to heal

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00:42:16

Female Cannabis Extractor Has Big Plans For NJ Market

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2024/04/29

Tara Misu, a NJ native, has been kicking around cannabis industry for 15 years. She is the owner of the edibles company Blazin' Bakery, known for its brownie mix with the right formulation for making DIY pot brownies. The company previously sold at Spencer Gift Stores across the country, but is focusing on the cannabis edibles market now.Tara has studied extraction science in California and Colorado and is about to open the doors to her manufacturing facility, Alchemy Green, so that she can continue

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00:27:35

103_Talking Dispensary SEO With Samuel Fisher

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2024/04/26

Today, we are talking SEO with Samuel Fisher from Green Dispensary Marketing. Sam and his team help dispensaries manage their online web presence and build traffic-generating assets. Sam explains why you should dump WeedMaps and Leafly. Green Dispensary Marketing will help maximize your traffic and ensure it converts to sales.The Mary Jane Society is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a marketer and publicist specializing in the cannabis industry. Get in touch to talk about your business strategy

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00:34:34

102_ Inside The German Cannabis Industry

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/04/22

Lisa Haag has been a journalist and public advocate for cannabis rights in Germany since 2017, and is often seen on stage at B2B events throughout Europe because of her in-depth knowledge of the industry. She publishes Krautinvest, an online B2B magazine that reports on cannabis policies, global news, social justice, scientific medical research, and interviews with industry experts. Her business consulting company, MJ Universe GmbH, helps companies navigate the European cannabis ecosystem through

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00:28:59

101_Meet The Inventor of VapeNProp, A New Custom...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/04/18

Meet Kirsten Velasco, the inventor of VapeNProp. One of the first cannabis-themed products to enter the promotional products category. It's a vape pen accessory that holds your pen upright to keep it safe from leaks, clogs, and dropping and breaking.Kirstin is running out of the gate with Curaleaf as her first customer. They are celebrating 420 by giving away VapeNProps as gifts in their Ohio, North Dakota, PA, and Illinois stores.Kirsten talks about her journey in inventing, designing, and

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00:40:02

Assessing Europes Opportunities With Jamie Pearson

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/04/11

Jamie Pearson is known for leading the West Coast-infused chocolate bar brand Bhang for five years as CEO. She is now the founder and CEO of The New Holland Group and has her eyes set on Europe. Now that Germany has opened the spigot and legalized cannabis, she is using her proven expertise to help others navigate global opportunities.Jamie is a regular speaker at the cannabis B2B conferences sweeping the EU as global entrepreneurs descend on Europe. She gives us insight into the discussions taking

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00:40:28

99_Meet The AirForce Nurse Decoding Your...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Cherissa Jackson is a 23-year veteran of the Air Force as an officer and nurse who has seen combat three times in Iraq and Afghanistan. She is now the Founder and CEO of WeDecode. It provides DNA testing to determine deficiencies in a person's endocannabinoid system and match cannabis products that will help them achieve homeostasis. Many apps are available that track consumer experience with specific cannabis products, but identifying deficiencies in a person's endocannabinoid system is a

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00:37:47

98_Expanding Your Cannabis Brand Into South America...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Kieve works with US cannabis companies to expand their product line to Latin America. He shares market insights and which country in South America he is the most bullish on for brand expansion. He got his start in the cannabis industry in California with the launch of Heavy Grass, a portfolio of pre-roll brands. He expanded the product line into Mexico, built relationships throughout Latin America, and is a frequent guest speaker at B2B Conferences in Mexico and Columbia. Kieve Huffman:

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00:38:23

97_How Puffco Is Elevating The Global Hash Community

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/03/16

Puffco has dominated the hash space with its cutting-edge hardware for ten years. Today, we meet Chelsea Kossower, their VP of global expansion, to learn how she is elevating the hash culture around the world, spreading the Puffco brand, and building community. Chelsea Kossower : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-kossower/Puffco: https://www.puffco.com/pages/about-us

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00:51:54

96_The International Cannabis Business Conference

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/03/05

Alex Rogers has been a cannabis activist on the West Coast since the 1990s and has worked under people like Jack Herer, to name a few. He moved to Europe and continued his quest to legitimize cannabis. In 2017, he took the chance and started what has become one of the best-known cannabis B2B trade shows in Europe, The International Cannabis Business Conference, which is held in multiple countries each year. His next show is in Barcelona on March 15th in partnership with Spannabis. Tune in to hear

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00:40:10

95_German Law Firm Weighs In On Germanys Step Toward...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/03/01

Peter Homberg is a partner in Dentons International Law Firm. He is based in Berlin and heads up the European Cannabis Division. Peter joined The Mary Jane Society podcast to share his insights about Germany's recent step toward cannabis legalization and what it means for businesses in the US looking to enter the European market. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-homberg-90618519/https://www.dentons.com/en/

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00:47:23

94_Abstrax Hops Is Merging Beer and Cannabis

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/02/26

Ross Hunsinger is the director of food and beverage innovation at Abstrax Hops. In 2023, Abstrax Tech added an official hops division at Ross's suggestion, and they are now on track to disrupt the beer industry by introducing cannabis to the equation. They partnered with many of the best cultivators and brewers to study their cannabis and hops profiles to create the world's most advanced terpene formulations using botanicals.The consumer trend toward non-alcoholic drinks is causing brewers to figure

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00:59:10

93_State By State Policy Updates With Hirsh Jain

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/02/19

2024 could be a big year in so many ways for the cannabis industry aside from rescheduling. Hish Jain breaks it down for us on the latest episode of the Mary Jane Society podcast. Hirsh is the founder of Ananda Strategy. He is a cannabis industry consultant and government policy expert and helps guide a company's competitive licensing efforts, expansion strategy, regulatory compliance, M&A activity, and venture capital raises.Hirsh shares current policy developments unfolding in key states around

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01:26:18

92_The Rise Of Strain-Based Beverages And The Science...

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2024/02/05

Is there a future for strain-based drinks? Flower is the number one selling category in the country. Legacy growers, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts are obsessed with the nuances of the plant and how it can make you feel. Of course, there are significant challenges to maintaining consistency, quality, and scalability when manufacturing these beverages. Our guest today is Randy Reed; he recently exited successfully from an infused beverage company and is now the VP of Scientific Solutions at AVD. He is

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