Budding Mind

Santiago Tarditi is a conscious entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He’s carved out a unique life path for himself as a cannabis journalist, plant medicine advocate, vegan activist, and content creator. His presence oozes sustainability but in a chic way. His approach is accessible, inviting, and frankly - inspiring. One look at Santi’s Instagram and… you’ll either want to be his best friend or be more like him. He and his wife Valeria recently moved to Mexico to explore a life that brin...

Craig Campobasso is an award-winning filmmaker, Emmy-nominated casting director, AND plot twist -- extraterrestrial expert and author. With titles like The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics AND The UFO Hotspot Compendium: All the Places To Visit Before You Die or Are Abducted -- Craig is well versed on all things interdimensional. He’s even shared his knowledge and experiences on The History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, and The Travel...

Mike Glazer is a comedian, Emmy nominated writer, cannabis influencer, and co-host of the ever popular podcast Weed and Grub. He’s got charisma oozing out of his pores and the smell of pot as a steady aura around him... When Glazer does something… he goes for the gold..e He’s a bit of a cannabis icon, having been dubbed one of the 100 most influential people in cannabis by High Times last year. While he was once on the Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America show, he’s now a culinary grad. And ...

Sonia Kretizer is a singer, songwriter, sound healer, and soft power advocate.Based in LA, Sonia records her music under her artist name of Doe Paoro.She’s toured with artists like the Gispy Kings, and has had her music featured on NPR, BBC, and Pitchfork. Doe has that special sauce… She emanates an energy of wisdom through her music which has a profound impact when she’s performing in ceremonial settings. Doe believes music is a healing source for awakening consciousness. So much so that she...

Jesce Horton is the CEO and founder of the award winning cannabis company LOWD!With a background in engineering and energy management, Jesce’s cannabis journey is reflective of his passion for culture, justice and environmentalism. He appears in the Netflix Documentary Grass is Greener. He was appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to the Task Force for Cannabis Environmental Best Practice -- helping to design energy efficiency solutions and standards for the global cannabis industry. And he...

Danielle Olivarez is a mindfulness teacher, cannabis educator, yoga instructor, business owner and all around cool girl. She uses cannabis as a tool to connect deeper to self and shows others how to do the same - by example and also by way of Highlite Oasis - her cannabis wellness platform where she offers infused meditations, practices, and philosophies to enhance and uplift people’s experience with cannabis. We gush all over our favorite plant in this episode so enjoy the convo!! Insta...

Jason Pinsky, the Simon Cowell of concentrates, former chief cannabis evangelist for Eaze, and recipient of first “Cannabis Producer” credit on iMDB, is a multi-faceted man. From coast to coast, he’s been a powerful presence in the cannabis space for over a decade and the intersection of his passion for weed and tech have made him a multimedia maven of marijuana. He helped bring cannabis to the mainstream with Vice’s Bong Appetit and now he’s the host of his very own podcast Pinsky and The Br...

Nikki Kilmer is exceptional. She is a powerhouse realtor in Los Angeles with Your Spot LA and she is a wealth of information for first time home owners, demystifying the buying process and empowering young folks to get their dream homes! Nikki is not your typical realtor, she is also a wildly creative woman - a designer, and a DJ. Let’s boogie! Instagram: @NikkithebeatYour Spot LA

Lindsay MaHarry is a professional weed fairy, plant journalist, and Cali dream girl who spends her days writing for WeedMaps, UpRoxx, and delivering divine reviews of cannabis products on her show Hot Tokes. She has a special love for craft cannabis and sungrown - advocating for small cannabis farmers and earth friendly cultivation practices while spreading her love and knowledge all over the land. Enjoy her insights and delight in a little live, laugh, learn with Lindsay MaHarry!Instagram: @...

Angela White is an Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers. She helps folks impacted by inequality and the War on Drugs find careers and follow entrepreneurial paths, particularly in the cannabis industry. Angela developed the Budding Industry Job Shop for Success Centers and created partnerships with Oaksterdam University and Hood Incubator. She makes it possible for people to find jobs in cannabis who otherwise might not have had the resources to do so. She is literally...