W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
National Changes for Cannabis, with Former Mayor Willie Brown

Willie Brown is the former Mayor of San Francisco and one of the leading Democratic figures for more than a generation.  He is also the former president of Harborside, the first and largest marijuana dispensary in California.  Now, fifteen states have legal adult use of marijuana and thirty-two states have the use of medical marijuana.  Still, it is prohibited on the federal level as a Schedule One drug.  Mr. Brown offers a perspective on what the incoming administration will do to address this conflict between national vs. state legislation on marijuana.  The lead on change may come from the House of Representatives but there are obstacles in the Senate.  The MORE Act and the Safe Banking Act are key pieces of legislature that will help the industry manage commerce and it will allow consumer spending with credit cards.  This could bring help to veterans who need cannabis treatment.  Catch the signposts to the future from a voice of experience.  Change is certain.

Women In Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
The Kush Queen

Olivia Alexander In less than three years, Olivia Alexander has grown Kush Queen into a multi-million dollar, multifaceted brand carrying only the finest in both CBD-only, and THC-infused products. The Kush Queen product line includes award-winning bath bombs, pain relief lotions, edibles, wellness supplements, and skincare. Since working in her first dispensary in 2006, Oliva has worked with countless cannabis companies in social media, creative direction, and digital strategy. Olivia has a knack for being able to develop, connect and relate the right cannabis products to the right communities. Alexander was one of the largest digital influencers in cannabis with over 2.5 million followers and an average of 100 million monthly impressions. Kush Queen Cannabis was born out of The Crystal Cult and @TheKushQueens online community celebrating women who love cannabis.
KushQueen.shop

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Matt Barnes on W420 Radio!

NBA WORLD CHAMPION MATT BARNES
W420 Radio Correspondent, Rich Walcoff,  interviews the champ at the Emerald Cup, Sonoma County CA

Matt Barnes is a 15-year veteran of the NBA, and a celebrated champion in his field. He has long extolled the benefits of cannabis. His Sacramento based company, Seven Leaves, will add Matt’s own new cannabis line to its offerings. He reveals how proper use of cannabis can be beneficial for pro athletes who endure the rigor of competitive sports – as his successful career is testimony. Many athletes have faced the stigma, and potential hazards of therapeutic use of cannabis simply because it helps them focus, and alleviate physical stress and impact.
SevenLeavesca.com

Jelly Belly: CBD Infused Candies

David Klein tells us about Jelly Belly, the company he started in 1976.  The company now delivers more than 100 mouthwatering candies, as chocolates, gummies, sour candies, and confections for all the seasons.  With his new company, Specturm Confections, he enhances his beloved products with CBD infusion.  By blending old success with new ideas, he created a combination that proved to be successful.
SpectrumConfections.com

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Marc Corsi / CEO: America’s Cannabis Conversation & the W420 Radio Network

Marc Corsi is the Founder and CEO of the W420 Radio Network which hosts America’s Cannabis Conversation.  Mr. Corsi looks forward into the new year to offer his outlook on how the expanding world of cannabis may influence our markets, our healing practices and our cultural trends.  Now that we are seeing long overdue releases from prohibitive legal restraints, market demand and the beneficial uses of cannabis seem endless.  We may nevertheless see some ups and downs with obstacles and triumphs as the unstoppable wave of expansion finds it own way into American life.  America’s Cannabis Conversation is poised to keep you abreast of every aspect of the cannabis world as it develops.

Mr. Corsi also reflects on how The Conversation began, took shape and became a voice for the industry.  To drive this innovative network and its team of professionals, Mr. Corsi draws from his years of experience in major radio markets and what he learned as the agency he founded went on to become the largest award-winning independent advertising agencies in the West.  Now he opens the doors to deep insights gained from widespread connections, active correspondents and detailed reporting on every aspect of the cannabis industry.  Let’s ring in the new year as new hopes are fueled by new possibilities.
Corsi.com

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BigMike on the Cannabis Industry

BigMike Straumietis  is pioneer and founder in the cannabis-growing industry who used his combined experience in business, marketing, horticulture, and engineering.  His company, Advanced Nutrients, revolutionized the industry by offering highly developed fertilizer made specifically for marijuana.  This made Advanced Nutrients one of the most popular nutrient brands in the marketplace.  BigMike became widely known as the source that teaches growers about hydroponic gardening.  He offers an array of successfully marketed growing products, he also teaches growers in gardening techniques.  His leading company, Advanced Nutrients, is premiering a line of products this quarter called, ‘BigMike’s Blend.’ This line includes pre-rolls, concentrates and vape pens, all developed with state of the art technology.  Now we have legalization, decriminalization and the need for relief from COVID sequestering.  BigMike lends his expertise on what he has seen in the industry, where is, and where he sees it going in the next 20 years and beyond.
AdvancedNutrients.com   Instagram.com/bigmike

W420 Radio Correspondent Rich Walcoff in the field Special Report:
National Changes for Cannabis, with Former Mayor Willie Brown

Willie Brown is the former Mayor of San Francisco and one of the leading Democratic figures for more than a generation.  He is also the former president of Harborside, the first and largest marijuana dispensary in California.  Mr. Brown has a deep understanding of California and its business, and he tells us about some of the challenges facing the cannabis industry.  California did legalize medical marijuana, and not long ago, it legalized recreational marijuana.  But California, like many other states, realizes the limitations that come in the absence of federal legalization.  This means no national change in how you manage the resources, the banking, the payment systems and more, when you enter the legal system.  As a result of that, you don’t have the normal kind of acquisition and opportunity with regular, ongoing businesses, like those who sell tobacco products.  This forces an all-cash business in many cases.  Added to this are high taxes and restrictive access to the product which makes it more challenging for the growers and the distributers to do it the right way.  All of this encourages the black market which undermines the state-legitimizes businesses.  That’s because black market entrepreneurs are not subject to the same regulations, costly guidelines and taxation.  But because of the opportunities that abound, many businesses have found profitable avenues for their endeavors as they keep the industry growing.  Hear insights from a man who is closely connected to the ever changing world of cannabis.

Women in Cannabis with Chase Roberts:
Erin Gore – Founder and CEO, Garden Society

Erin Gore is founder and CEO of Garden Society, a California-based, cannabis-focused benefit corporation serving women in search of new, more holistic ways to rejuvenate from the rigors of their daily lives. Garden Society offers high quality, low dose artisanal confections and sun-grown pre-rolls that connect biodynamic farming, sustainable ingredients and strain-specific cannabis.

Erin is an active member of the Northern California cannabis community, and frequently speaks on the topics of cannabis and entrepreneurship. She’s a fearless advocate for women-owned cannabis businesses, and equally dedicated to breaking the stigma and rewriting the script around the plant. With a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Erin is also fluent in the science-based language of cannabis and production.

Prior to Garden Society, Erin worked with her husband Tom on their joint venture with Constellation Brands on Tom Gore Vineyards, an award-winning farmer’s wine, and previously had a decade-long corporate career at Henkel, where she managed a global adhesive business valued at nearly $100 million.

Currently, she serves on the Board of the Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County as well as the Healdsburg District Hospital Board of Directors, and International Cannabis Farmers Association. She is a member of the Sonoma County Growers Alliance and belongs to the Circular Board, a collaborative accelerator for women entrepreneurs.

TheGardenSociety.com | Erin Gore on LinkedIn

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