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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@InnovatingCannabisPodcast.com

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00:44:49

190_Where Cannabis Brands Struggle in Retail Execution

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2026/04/17

As the cannabis industry faces tighter margins and harder-to-find profits, many businesses are struggling not just to grow, but to survive.This year, operators are shifting focus. Instead of chasing expansion, they are being forced to rethink how they grow and, more importantly, how they operate efficiently. Today, our guest is Matt Morea, co-founder of PrizmGPS, a company focused on what happens after a product hits the shelf. PrizmGPS helps brands bridge the gap between field sales and in-store

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00:40:04

189_ MMJ Holdings Moves Ahead with FDA Approved...

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2026/04/09

Today, we're joined by Duane Boise, CEO of MMJ Holdings, a biopharmaceutical company advancing cannabis-derived medicines through the FDA's botanical Drug Development Pathway. MMJ has received Orphan drug designation for Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis, and its cannabis-derived soft-gel formulations are now preparing to enter phase 2 clinical trials, helping pave the way for a new era of FDA-validated cannabis medicine. Duane shares the long road to reaching this milestone, the

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00:59:41

188_Operating in Missouri with Curio Wellness

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2026/04/02

Curio Wellness was founded by father-and-daughter team Michael and Wendy Bronfein. Michael built his career in the supermarket industry before launching his own chain of pharmacies, eventually bringing that experience into Maryland's medical cannabis market in 2015.Since then, Curio has grown into a vertically integrated company with GMP-certified operations in Maryland and Missouri, franchise partnerships in New Jersey and Mississippi, and a recent entry into New York through a licensing deal with

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00:56:56

187_ AI and Cannabis Medicine with Hemant Kumar Bid

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2026/03/27

Today's guest is Dr. Hemant Kumar Bid, a scientist, educator, and consultant at the forefront of biotechnology, medical cannabis, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Bid serves as Program Director for the Master of Science in Biotechnology with a concentration in Medical Cannabis at Morehouse School of Medicine — one of the only programs of its kind offered entirely online.His academic foundation spans biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical science, capped by a PhD in Medical Biochemistry and

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01:13:53

186_ Trade Show Strategy and Cannabis Industry...

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2026/03/21

Trade show season for 2026 is officially underway. I’ll be heading to MJ Unpacked, taking place May 5–7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I recently sat down with co-founder George Jage—someone many of you already know from his long track record in the trade show world, including his role in helping scale MJBizCon in the early days. In this conversation, we go beyond the typical event preview and dig into what it actually takes to build a meaningful industry gathering in cannabis. George shares how

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00:44:30

185_ Crunching Numbers With Sax Accounting

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2026/03/18

Allison Kirchhofer is the Director of the Cannabis Division at Sax Accounting, where she leads a team of CPAs serving operators across multiple states. She has also worked closely with businesses in New York.s turbulent adult-use rollout, helping them manage compliance, tax strategy, and financial infrastructure in one of the country's most closely watched markets. Prior to joining Sax, Allison served as Controller for Travel Agency, one of New York's first licensed dispensaries, giving her

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00:53:54

184_ How's the Nevada Cannabis Market Doing?

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2026/03/09

Kema Ogden was one of the early pioneers of Nevada’s legal cannabis industry. In 2015, she helped open one of the state’s first medical dispensaries, laying the foundation for what would become the Top Notch THC brand.Since then, she and her partners have expanded to multiple adult-use locations across Nevada, building a loyal customer base in one of the country’s most competitive cannabis markets. Today, Top Notch THC serves both medical patients and recreational consumers and continues to grow

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00:39:25

183_ How a Wisconsin Spirits Distiller Is Breaking...

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2026/03/03

River Falls, Wisconsin, is home to Tattersall Distilling, a nationally recognized craft spirits producer whose portfolio is distributed across 25 states. Known for sourcing locally and crafting spirits infused with botanicals and functional ingredients, Tattersall has built a reputation on flavor innovation and ingredient integrity. Co-founder Jon Kreidler joins the show to discuss the company's strategic expansion into the fast-growing hemp-derived THC beverage market with Tattersall Functional

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00:51:50

182 Jeff Rawson's Mission to Protect Cannabis Consumers

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2026/02/25

Jeff Rawson founded the nonprofit Institute of Cannabis Science while serving as a postdoctoral researcher in chemistry at Harvard University. He conducts scientific research, investigative reporting, and regulatory reviews, and provides subject-matter expertise in cannabis testing. Jeff serves on the ASTM D37 Committee on Cannabis and is involved with ACIL, which honored him with the 2024 Preston S. Miller Award for extraordinary service. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bard

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00:53:47

181_Updates on the Ohio Market with Law Firm, Ice...

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2026/02/23

Today, we examine the Ohio cannabis market with our guests, attorneys John Oberle and Greg May from Ice Miller. We discuss the latest referendum effort led by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice, which seeks to repeal key components of a bill the governor recently signed to scale back the state's voter-approved cannabis law and ban the sale of consumable hemp products outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries.We also explore opportunities for new businesses entering the Ohio market and what they need to

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00:27:46

180_ California Has a New Director of Cannabis Control

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2026/02/18

Clint Kellum brings nearly 20 years of public service experience with the State of California, where he specialized in budget and policy work at the California Department of Finance. He joined the California Dept of Cannabis Control about five years ago as Chief Operating Officer, and was recently appointed Director, where he now leads the agency’s operations and helps shape the future of cannabis regulation in the state. We discuss his goals and vision for stabilizing California’s cannabis market

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00:54:05

179_ The Latest CBD Scientific Research from Western...

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2026/02/16

Josh Kaplan is the Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience at Western Washington University. His research focuses on optimizing CBD-based medicine for pediatric conditions (e.g., epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, exposure to early life stress). They use mouse models to probe the effects of CBD and terpenes at the behavioral, molecular, and electrophysiological levels. They can observe the effects of this medicine unfold in real time through an animal's actions, take pictures of its effects

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01:04:15

178_Building The German Cannabis Marketplace

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2026/02/08

Dr. Julian Wichmann is a board-certified radiologist and the co-founder and CEO of Bloomwell, one of the first cannabis telemedicine platforms to launch in Germany—and a model the U.S. should be paying close attention to. We dive into the current state of Germany’s cannabis market, the challenges of building a telemedicine blueprint from the ground up, how medical cannabis is revitalizing German pharmacies, and the role telehealth plays in connecting doctors, pharmacies, and patients. The

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00:50:06

177_ BIPOCann Leads the Way for Business Incubators

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2026/02/06

Ernest Toney joins us today. He is the founder of BIPOCANN, a Colorado-based nonprofit that provides business guidance to social equity entrepreneurs looking to start and scale cannabis businesses.According to a survey released by economist Beau Whitney, only 27.3 percent of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable. Another 40.6 percent are breaking even, while 32.2 percent are operating at a loss. Those profitability gaps are even more pronounced along racial lines: 33.7 percent of white-owned

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00:37:08

Episode 176: Taking Cannabis Consumption to a New Level

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Today, we are joined by Chris Emerson, who earned his PhD in small-molecule chemistry and completed his postdoctoral research at Stanford University before bringing his scientific rigor to the cannabis industry. He’s now the CEO and Chief Scientist of Level, and was one of the first to introduce cannabis in a precise, pill-based format.At Level, the team is laser-focused on developing effect-based formulations—using unique cannabinoid combinations and custom ratios designed to deliver real

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00:44:25

175_This Nurse Is Making Cannabis Reimbursable Under...

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2026/01/26

Joining the show today is Katherine Golden, a Colorado-based cannabis nurse who has been doing some of the industry's most important work behind the scenes.Katherine has been working with the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation to help build a cannabis reimbursement framework for workers' comp — a model that other states can use to process claims and ensure patients receive proper guidance and support.She's also the founder of Leaf411, a nonprofit national cannabis nurse helpline where people

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00:56:54

174_Building A Cannabis Destination in Rural Illinois

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2026/01/26

Joining the show today is Brad Zerman, founder of 7 Point Dispensary in Illinois.Brad was awarded one of the state's first 50 medical dispensary licenses back in 2015. Brad ultimately sold his medical store and set his sights on an adult-use license, a process that took five years to bring to life.7 Points is located in rural Danville, Illinois, about three hours south of Chicago and just minutes from the Indiana border. Roughly 75 percent of Brad's customers cross state lines to visit the

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00:57:19

173_Inside Snoops Beverage Company With Evan Eneman

Innovating Cannabis Podcast ·

2026/01/24

Today, our guest is Evan Eneman. Evan was an early team member at Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital and later worked closely with Snoop to launch Iconic Tonic, the beverage company behind Death Row Records’ drink line and other beverage brands.In this conversation, Evan shares how he approaches the infused beverage market, the challenges of building and scaling brands in this category, his focus on functional ingredients, and how his team is thinking about the road ahead as they prepare for

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00:40:57

172_Insurance Program for Medical Cannabis Launches

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2026/01/19

The American Council of Cannabis Medicine has been quietly working behind the scenes to prepare for a future where cannabis is recognized as legitimate medicine—and reimbursable through health insurance.The organization currently holds nine seats on a special committee convened by the Health Secretary’s office. They have been tasked with advising President Trump on cannabis efficacy during the research phase tied to the executive order on rescheduling.Beyond having a front-row seat in shaping

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171_ The Journey From BigSexy to PowrHouse

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2026/01/13

What started as growers gathering at the Big Sexy Brewery in Sacramento, California to talk shop and share knowledge grew into a collaboration among cultivation experts who went on to launch PowrHouse, an R&D cultivation facility designed to test the commercial viability of new genetics and nutrient lines. PowrHouse is highly data-driven, tracking every R&D project and sharing insights with cultivators, such as which cultivars perform best in specific conditions and with specific nutrient

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