Innovating Cannabis Podcast

Elana Frankel is a former editor for Martha Stewart Living, and now she is inspired to step into the cannabis industry and build her own house of brands. She started a magazine called Women and Weed, which sold in Whole Foods, CVS, and Barnes & Noble before turning it into a book that is sold through Simon & Schuster. Elana's introduction to the cannabis industry started when she discovered the healing power of hemp cannabinoids after a traumatic brain injury. Her self-prescribed concoction of cannabinoids brought the swelling down on her brain when doctors said it would take 1-3 years to treat successfully. It's a true and amazing story that shows the potential for cannabis plant medicine. Elana's recovery encouraged her to sell CBD products and that is when she launched the eCommerce site, Indigo & Haze. The latest addition to her empire is a grow kit + garden club ala Martha. The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Kaelan Castetter. He is vice president of the New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association and founder of the Castetter Cannabis Group. A boutique firm specializing in government relations and lobbying advocacy for cannabis entrepreneurs. He helps them understand the legislation, forecast regulations, and develop a business plan around it. He's got his finger on the pulse in the NY cannabis marketplace. Come meet Kaelan to get his insights. The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Rivera is the owner of Better Days Delivery service based in Denver, Colorado. He is a legacy entrepreneur who was arrested and jailed at the age of 19 for possession of marijuana. But, now he is using his past knowledge to start a legal delivery service and geeking out on the industry, as he likes to say. https://www.betterdaysdelivery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/betterdaysdeliveryco/ https://www.facebook.com/BetterDaysDelivery The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet TILT's new Marketing Director, Amy Larson. Amy shares her approach to marketing the numerous brands and partnerships in the TILT portfolio. We also talk about their collaboration with the Shinnecock Indian Nation in NY and how it may set the standards for working with other Indian Nations as part of their social equity initiatives. The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today our guest is Philip Wolf. High Times has dubbed him the "Pioneer of the cannabis hospitality space." He is also a Rolling Stone Culture Council member. And the CEO and founder of Cultivating Spirits, it's a unique cannabis and food pairing private event experience. These are just a few things Philip is doing -did I mention Cannabis Wedding Expos? http://cultivatingspirits.com/cannabis-weddings/phil-wolf/https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipwolf1111/ The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, our guest is Craig Petersmark, owner of The United Green, a top cannabis staffing agency serving the cannabis industry, including cultivation Facilities, Transport, Extraction, Testing Labs, Manufacturing, and Provisioning Centers. I was very enlightened to learn about all the nuances and support a niche staffing agency provides. Let's meet Craig. He has been in the staffing industry for over 25 years and knows a thing or two about it. The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Daniel Sharkey and Trei McMullen. They are partners in a security company called SYOTOS where they consult with entrepreneurs and MSOs to write their security plans for their cannabis license applications. They also provide security plans and staffing for onsite cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and transportation. But, most importantly, they are veterans, and they hire veterans for security positions. I was surprised to hear how many applicants overlook the need to hire security experts to write their security plans. Especially since it typically counts for 20% of the application's score. And, as Daniel points out, the competition is so fierce, you want to score 100% on the security section. Contact: https://syotosllc.com Daniel Sharley: [email protected] Trei McMullen: [email protected] The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sheri Tarr is the Founder of '68Partners, a New York-based consulting firm that works exclusively with life sciences companies, cannabis brands, and license applicants to commercialize safe products and build sustainable businesses. A recovering lawyer, Sheri has been on the front lines of commercializing FDA-compliant brands for decades. Before transitioning into cannabis, Sheri worked for the pharmaceutical industry as a marketing executive, then flipped the script and became an attorney who held pharmaceutical companies accountable for deceptive marketing practices and defective manufacturing. Dubbed a "regulatory whisperer" by her clients, Sheri is passionate about helping cannabis entrepreneurs bring life-changing products to market-- and keep them there. Contact: https://www.68partners.com [email protected] The Innovating Cannabis podcast is produced and hosted by Pam Chmiel, a freelance writer and editor for the Cannabis Industry Journal. Get in touch with [email protected]   Twitter   InstagramPlease like the show to help us reach more listeners🙏🏻  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.