Heather Rubiales is the Founder of Heathers Hemp Alternatives. Based in Humboldt, California, she promotes sustainable and regenerative hemp packaging for hemp companies. In this episode of DANK Discussions, Heather talks to our host about her crusade for environmental sustainability and why self-accountability matters for companies and consumers.
Morris Beegle is the president of We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA). He is also a producer of NoCo Hemp Expo and a publisher of Let’s Talk Hemp Media. He is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Medical Cannabis has been legalized since the early 2000s. In 2012, Colorado became the first state to regulate marijuana for adult use. Due to this regulation, Colorado was able to build an industry for hemp. In today’s episode, Morris talks to Maynard about how Covid has impacted live hemp events and trade shows, making guitars out of hemp, and the legal cannabis market in Colorado.
Stanley Atkins II is the CEO and Founder of CanniMedic and Stanley Group LLC, as well as the owner of The Good Medic. Stanley is currently based in Atlanta, Georgia and takes pride in teaching his patients the education of using Medical Cannabis as an alternative form of healthcare. Stanley talks to our host Maynard about his inspirational background in the cannabis industry, the current situation in Atlanta and Georgia when it comes to medical cannabis, and advocating for veterans to have access to medical marijuana.
Darell Bester is the Chairman of the Illinois Black Chamber Of Commerce Cannabis Committee. He is also the Founder and CEO of Buddy Luv, a cannabis/CBD lifestyle company. In this episode, Darell talks about the history of Buddy Luv, operating within various ancillary business models, and helping people affected by the war on drugs in the city of Chicago.
Jason Henson is the CEO of Nature’s Therapy CBD, based out of the great Canyon State of Arizona. In this episode, Jason talks to us about why lab testing and full panel testing are so important for anyone selling Cannabis products, and explains what factors go into those types of testings. He also touches on what we can do about product accessibility in the state of Arizona for people who may need CBD, but don’t have the resources to acquire it. Lastly, he shares his passion for helping people and advocating for everyone to have easy access to cannabis products.
Jay Larkins is the CEO and Founder of DriFlower. He created the DriFlower HangHarvesting™ System, the first and only complete solution specifically designed to organize and streamline the harvest of cannabis and hemp. Jay and the DriFlower team have learned a lot throughout the years, out in the field and in drying spaces all along the west coast. With Jay’s unwavering dedication and vision, DriFlower always had confidence in its success. Their commitment to research and improvement empowered them to bring forth an efficient and reliable system. In this episode, Jay shares how he overcame rock bottom and transformed his life through what he knows best –Cannabis and Yoga.
Dr. Felecia Dawson is the CEO and main doctor of P.L.A.N.T.S for Lyfe. She has over 30 years of experience in holistic gynecology, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, and Essence Magazine named her one of the top female obstetricians and gynocologists in the country. Dr. Felecia dissolved her medical practice, Women for Women, in December 2016 to devote her full-time efforts to promoting, lecturing, and consulting on medicinal cannabis. She is Georgia’s first cannabis clinician to join the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. In this episode, Dr. Felecia talks about the organic contribution of medical cannabis to treat patients and shares meaningful research behind the cannabis CBD and its effect on pregnancy and women’s health in general.
Brian Duncan is the founder of Field Laboratory Seven. Their major research focuses on agricultural and renewable technology, with a great focus on the continued expansion and evolution of the Hemp and Cannabis markets. Most of Brian’s background has been in software development, making lab instruments, systems for pharmaceutical companies and manufacturing facilities. In this episode, Brian talks about the “Legal For Trade” scales, product formulation development, and CBD products for dogs.
David Miguel is the Owner/Operator of Elevated Hemp and Owner/CEO of Earth Journey Productions. Based in Bellingham, Washington, David aims to increase the quality of education on the ECS or endocannabinoid system to the public. He aims to teach others how, just like any other crucial system in the body, the endocannabinoid system is crucial to regulating our sense of balance and homeostasis. In this episode, David talks to our host on everything you need to know about the ECS and how the federal government has started loosening the regulations towards cannabis and psychedelics in various states across the nation.
Tov Breslow is a highly experienced and brilliant entrepreneur with a demonstrated history working in marketing and advertising. She is the visionary leader and CEO of See Beauty Cosmetics, a skincare company that sells high-quality products infused with superior hemp CBD oil to accomplished women. She is also the Co-Founder of Calacann Media, Executive Producer of Dank Discussions Podcast, and the beautiful wife of our host, Maynard Breslow. In this episode of DANK Discussion, Tov talks to Maynard about the rising industry of Cannabis Skincare, her journey from addiction to recovery, and how See Beauty aims to continue empowering women everywhere.
