Conversations In Cannabis

Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today I’m talking with Socrates Rosenfeld, CEO and Co-Founder at California based Jane Technologies to discuss how 420 went this year and what the future of cannabis looks like. This interview was recorded on April 21st, 2025

Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today I’m talking with Lauren Fontein, Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer at California based The Artist Tree to discuss the current issues plaguing the city of Riverside. This interview was recorded on January 28th, 2025

Mango Cannabis is a multi-state medical marijuana dispensary chain with locations in Oklahoma, Michigan, and New Mexico, and an upcoming expansion into New York. Initially established in Oklahoma, Mango Cannabis has expanded its footprint through regulatory approvals and new store openings. We sat down with Co-Founder and CEO, Kevin Pattah, to discuss the brand and the future of cannabis in th...

A Golden State has come a long way since their initial inception some years back, having progressed into a retailer, scaled the bar for what's possible on the mid-tier market with Phases, and are planning further verticals this year. We sat down with Nishant Reddy, Founder and CEO of A Golden State, to talk about how his progression into being a retailer went with his first 4/20, what 'Corpora...

Today I’m sitting down with Vince Ning, CEO and Co-Founder of Multi-State Distribution and Wholesale Marketplace Nabis. We’ll discuss how he got into the industry, his recent acquisition of blackbird from the HERBL receivership, and what it takes to make it in today’s market climate.

Larry Scheffler, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Planet 13, has undoubtedly etched his mark on the global cannabis industry. Planet 13, under his stewardship alongside other Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Robert Groesbeck, is more than just a dispensary; it’s an embodiment of the larger-than-life appeal Las Vegas is renowned for. Strategically located right off-strip in the heart of Clark County, Planet 1...

Today, we're joined by Dani Diamond, the Founder and CEO of the California-based B2B Trade Show, Hall of Flowers. As California's leading B2B cannabis trade show, Hall of Flowers showcases the latest in cannabis innovations, technology, and educational features. It's distinguished by its unique approach, especially through its consumption lounges that allow buyers to experience products firsth...

UFC Fighter Gilbert Urbina sits down to talk cannabis and the UFC in this episode of Conversations in Cannabis.

Southern California based THC Design is one of the leading flower and genetics producers in the golden state. Their team is comprised of approximately 200 people dedicated to curating some of the best cannabis around. We sat down with their Chief Brand Officer Alex Maniatis as well as their newly appointed CEO Marlon Coburn to discuss what we can look forward to in 2024 in the cannabis space, w...

Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today I’m sitting down with David Goubert, CEO of Multi-State Operator Ayr Wellness, to discuss the difficulties in retail, newly emerging markets, and what we can expect in the coming year.

 Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today I’m sitting down with Cameron Clarke, CEO of Multi-State Operator Sunderstorm to discuss his business, the future of social consumption, and what 2024 looks like.

Lauren Fontein is the Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer of The Artist Tree, a distinctive brand in California's cannabis industry that blends art, culture, and cannabis. Lauren's commitment to merging the worlds of cannabis, art, and culture is evident. Before establishing The Artist Tree in 2018, she led a cannabis manufacturing enterprise in Los Angeles and gained legal experience as a...

Born and raised in East Harlem, NYC, in 1978, Keshawn Warner has witnessed firsthand the drastic shifts in the cannabis industry. Sadly, like countless others who are now active contributors in the cannabis sector, Keshawn faced legal repercussions in 2008 when he was arrested for cannabis-related charges. Yet, in a turn of fate, by 2021, he was proudly launching Dazed Cannabis in Massachusett...

With social use licensing now opening up in the Silver State, and Planet 13 acquiring renowned Florida operator Vidacann, Planet 13 is set to have an incredible 2024. We sat down with Larry to talk about his recent acquisition and what the future of Planet 13 looks like. All this and more in this week's episode of Conversations in Cannabis.

In this episode of Conversations in Cannabis -Classics Edition-, we sat down with influential cannabis advocate and the former president of Mexico to talk about the future of cannabis legalization globally and what that might look like if America decides not to legalize.

Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today we’re sitting down with the teams from The Source and CAMP to talk about the ever-growing cannabis scene in the Silver State of Nevada. This conversation was recorded over the phone, June 29th, 2023. This is Part 1 of that conversation, Aaron Nino – COO and Co-Founder at CAMP. We would like to thank both Aaron and Sequoah for their time in being on ...

We sat down with Adam to talk about his new position with Bombatta and to go over all things cannabis in this episode of Conversations in Cannabis.

It's been about a year since we last talked with Sean regarding the growth of the Artist Tree. Join us as we take a look at the growth of social consumption in socal and what the future of the industry looks like.

We sat down with Gelato CEO and Co-Founder George Sadler to discuss the future of the brand and his collaboration with Hall of Flowers on their official afterparty.

We sat down with Nishant Reddy, Founder & CEO at California based A Golden State to talk about his newest line and the state of the Californian cannabis industry.

TRACKLIST: 00:23 - What made you guys want to start a business as a family? 01:47 - How did you decide on the ancillary market? 05:01 - When did each of you find out about the other brother smoking? 06:27 - How did you come to the final design concept for your first iteration? 11:00 - You guys have to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment 12:31 - At what point did you decide on coming out ...

Welcome to Conversations in Cannabis. Today’s guest is Dani Diamond, Founder & CEO of California based Business to Business Trade Show, Hall of Flowers. You can find out more about Hall of Flowers by visiting them online at www.HallofFlowers.com

We caught up with Angela during the legendary Emerald Cup Harvest Ball located in Santa Rosa California to discuss her transition to CMO of Statehouse from Cannacraft and how Statehouse can best help the soured relationships between Northern California's legacy cannabis scene and Harborside dispensary.

Bohb Blair, CMO of Jones Soda, took time to talk to us about how their cannabis brand has been doing now that it's solidly on its feet in the world's largest adult use market.

We sat down with Brandon Barksdale, Co-CEO's of the state's most prolific medical dispensaries, Remedy, to talk about everything from his views as the Maryland industry takes shape to what the future of Remedy holds.

A deeply innovative cultivator from the Emerald Triangle and a lifetime cannabis advocate, Dennis was born and raised in Mendocino County where he taught himself how to grow cannabis as a teenager, and eventually turned his high school pastime into his lifetime passion. As an adult, Dennis developed sophisticated, large-scale cultivation operations in California. So sophisticated that they cau...

Chris Walsh is an absolute legend in the cannabis show and media space having originally taken the reigns and steered MJ Biz Con into one of the most successful acquisitions in industry history. We sat down to talk with him about this year's MJ Biz Con and what to expect post-acquisition.

We sat down with cannabis industry veteran George Sadler to discuss his newest brand, Gelato, during the 2022 Hall of Flowers trade show in Santa Rosa California

Hall of Flowers has made a name for itself in California’s cannabis industry as the cannabis trade show to attend. Now entering its second year with the Hall of Flowers Experience at MJ Biz Con, we sat down with Dani to talk about what attendees can expect from the experience, which brands he feels have gone above and beyond, as well as how he feels the cannabis industry is shaping up. EPISODE...

TRACK BREAKDOWN 00:30 – How has your most recent expansion been for The Artist Tree? 01:50 – What are you seeing as the difference in consumer trends between NorCal and SoCal? 4:50 – How has the Social Use Lounge in West Hollywood going? 8:07 – What is your criteria when figuring out what you want to purchase for The Artist Tree? 13:20 – Has it surprised you seeing the industry going f...

We sat down with the father and daughter team behind the legendary Northern Californian cannabis event, The Emerald Cup, about their pivot to Southern California and what people can expect from the exclusive invite-only event in Hollywood.

00:37 – What made you originally want to get into the industry? 08:00 – Did the evolution from the underground to the 215-market surprise you? 11:45 – Are you hopeful for banking reform in cannabis to prevent robberies in the cash heavy market? 14:20 – Are you surprised that the Dutch have been surpassed by the US and Canada in the CPG market of cannabis? 17:50 – Do you feel that federa...

TRACK BREAKDOWN: 00:28 - Conversation regarding about consumption 01:44 - Conversation about CBD pushing the idea of cannabis into the mainstream 3:43 - Conversation about regulations in California 12:20 - Conversation about regulators understanding the frustrations of operators (*I meant social equity applicants at 12:13 when I said social use applicants.) 20:10 - Conversation about lobb...

We sat down with recording artist, actor, and cannabis entrepreneur Xzibit to talk about everything from the early days of his career and medical cannabis markets in California to the adult-use market and Napalm’s expansion into the ancillary industry.    All this and more in this week's Conversations in Cannabis!   TRACK BREAKDOWN 00:27 – How did you get the name Xzibit?   01:33 – How did...

In this session, we spoke with Bryan Buckley -- CEO and Co-Founder of Los Angeles based Helmand Valley Growers Company. We sat down with Bryan to talk about everything from his transition to cannabis -- as well as the biggest problems plaguing veterans and how the Battle Brothers Foundation is helping to change lives.

In this session, we spoke with Keith Cich, Co-Founder of Los Angeles based Sunderstorm. We sat down with Keith to talk about everything from his leading edibles brand Khana to what it takes to build a brand in in the world’s largest adult use market.

We sat down with Chris to talk about everything from marketing in the world of cannabis to the future of the Airfield brand. All this and more, on this episode of Conversations in Cannabis.

We sat down with Tim and Taylor Blake, the father and daughter team behind The Emerald Cup to talk all about their world class northern Californian cannabis event.

Hall of Flowers has made a name for itself in California’s cannabis industry as THE experiential trade show to attend. Coming into their latest season, Hall of Flowers is launching their first full show outside of their flagship in Santa Rosa. Hall of Flowers Palm Springs looks to launch from December 8th – December 9th We sat down with Dani to talk about fashion, products, and the growth of c...

In the world of dispensaries, design means everything when a new shop opens up. With so much overlap in product availability, the way you entice customers to get in the door has a lot to do with how your store is perceived. Robert Turk and John Simmen from Sevenpoint Interiors noticed this early on having come from high-end retail, and immediately set to elevate the dispensary design world. We...

We sat down with Ricardo to talk about his personal journey into cannabis. Starting from his early days of being a classically trained chef switching to a product demonstrator for Jetty Extracts to becoming the CEO of Hanu Labs.

Terry Booth is a legend in the cannabis industry having been one of the original two founders of mammoth Canadian cannabis company, Aurora Cannabis Inc. Now serving as CEO of Australis Capital We sat down with Terry to talk about his incredible journey from his co-founding of Aurora to his newest venture, AUDACIOUS. All this and more in this week's Conversations in Cannabis!  TRACK BREAKDOWN...

Chris Walsh started his journey in journalism as an intern at The New York Times. Having worked his way through publications, he eventually landed with MJ Biz Daily as its founding Editor in Chief back in 2011. Chris has since taken the reigns in late 2019 as President and CEO of both the trade publication and its massive business conference, MJ Biz Con. We sat down with Chris to talk about ev...

Legendary musician turned cannabis entrepreneur B Real is no stranger to making a cannabis brand pop. Whether it’s on the ancillary side with Phunky Feel Tips or on the plant touching side with Dr. Greenthumbs or Insane Cannabis, B Real does it all. We sat down with B Real in his Los Angeles studio to talk about everything from the future of his brands and what the California marketplace looks...

Lowell Herb Co. is a powerhouse brand in the Californian cannabis market. In 2020, California cannabis company Indus Holdings, Inc. acquired the Lowell portfolio, subsequently rebranding itself as Lowell Farms. We sat down with Mark Ainsworth, CEO of Lowell Farms, to talk about their acquisition of Lowell Herb Co and the future of cannabis in the state of California. All this and more in this...

Platinum is a multi-state cannabis operator spearheaded by father and son team George and Cody Sadler. Since their 215 days in California’s medical market, Platinum has transitioned into a powerhouse brand with offerings across the industry spectrum. We sat down with George, CEO and Co-Founder, to discuss everything Platinum from how he has taken the brand from the legacy days to a real CPG co...

Founded in 2015, Canndescent is California’s leading cannabis brand house and the #1 supplier of flower pre-rolls. The company has spearheaded multiple industry firsts, including replacing traditional strain names with effects to simplify the consumer experience and implementing the first commercial-scale solar powered cultivation. We sat down with Adrian Sedlin, CEO of Canndescent, to discuss...

GRAV, the leader in handcrafted glass cannabis smoking accessories, has introduced its first GRAV Reserve glass joint line in California. The company teamed up with premium cannabis cultivators in Southern California to fill GRAV glass with the highest quality and freshest locally-grown flower. “After last year’s successful release of the first-ever glass joints, we’re taking the next step int...

In the world of music, System of a Down is legend. Their bassist, Shavo Odadjian, is now a legend in his own right in the world of cannabis. Having founded the California based cannabis lifestyle brand 22Red back in 2018, Shavo has since expanded his line into the Nevada and Arizona adult-use markets. We sat down with Shavo in Los Angeles to discuss 22Red's 7/10 concentrates drop in Las Vegas ...