Kristen welcomes Brad Spirrison, an entrepreneur many times over who has made a mark in various sectors, from sports journalism to educational technology to the burgeoning cannabis marketplace. In this one-on-one conversation, Brad discusses his professional path, characterized by risk-taking and creating companies from the ground up. He also explains his interest in emerging markets and highlights some of his ongoing projects. He currently plays a key role in WorkFlowEdu, an educational technology start-up that is helping young students develop sharper executive skills through mindfulness. At the same time, he is a publisher of Grown In, a weekly newsletter dedicated to the emerging commercial cannabis industry in Illinois. If you are looking for inspiration to follow your own entrepreneurial spirit, this is the episode for you!