Welcome to this episode of Weed Budz Radio!  I am Ry Russell and joining me today is Founder of  Juicebox Collective and my friend, CJ Britton. 

CJ recently wrote a compelling article, “Beware of Tourists” that inspired my thoughts about who they are and where they show up in everyone’s lives. Join us as we discuss how tourists are not just the ones we interact with in the traditional sense, but those that are part of our professional and personal lives.

Beware of Tourists Article by CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-tourists-christopher-cj-britton

Guest: CJ Britton
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Host: Ry Russell
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We are incredibly grateful to all of you that have been with us from the beginning and we welcome those of you whom are just joining our journey now. Weedbudz started back in 2018 and has gone through some re-branding and development to become the show it is today. Now, members of this team have gone on to open the recreational cannabis store in northern Maine, known as BUDZ EMPORIUM, paying homage to WeedBudz and the Budz Brands eco-system.  Be sure to check out the new store in the Katahdin Region, located at 1995 Medway Rd, Medway, Maine.
Now, our humble studio has grown and we have a team of 5 incredible people, that also help others produce their very own podcasts on various topics and themes. One constant in all of our production is our Genius Audio Engineer and  artist, DJ MATT PERRY. 

Matt and his family recently took a trip to Kenya and shares that experience with us here today. I have never peen to any part of Africa and I loved watching Matt's videos and posts while he was away. A remarkable experience that he shares with us and to do all of that traveling with a toddler can only make for some awesome stories, be sure to tune in and join us!


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Hello All!

We would like to welcome you to another informative episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. As many of us know, this is still a new industry. Sure cannabis has been around for a long time but just recently we have had to keep up with more laws, regulations, etc. With this positive change in the industry, compliance is more important than ever. Who better to discuss this ever changing industry than Dede Perkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ProCanna. ProCanna is a software that breaks down the rules and regulations of each state when it comes to opening a dispensary, grow operation, and really any other business in the world of cannabis. Join us and learn how ProCanna is helping entrepreneurs nationwide and find out how you can stay up to date on the ever changing world of compliance. Tune in!

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Dede Perkins
ProCanna

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Hello Friends!

We want to welcome you to another important episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. Today we are re-introducing a guest who’s energy we loved so much he got invited back, Santino Martinez. Along with Tino we have a personal friend and powerhouse in the cannabis industry, Shane Hammer. Together these two came on to explain the social injustices people face today regarding cannabis, and more specifically inmates still incarcerated over cannabis related crimes. Kushy and 40 Tons are teaming up to end the war on drugs and to share the story of Corvain Cooper, who was given a life sentence for a cannabis crime, and granted clemency by former president Donald Trump. The family built this brand and gives proceeds directly to those 40 thousand still incarcerated, whether putting it on their books, helping with travel arrangements, or programs to help get former prisoners on their feet. Join us and learn how these two are giving back to the community and helping those who are struggling. Tune in!

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Shane Hammer & Santino Martinez
Kushy
Design Kush
40 Tons

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Hello Friends!

Welcome to another very interesting episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. This episode is a pretty cool one and it is a little different from what we do, not only are we interviewing two guests at once but we also have a non-cannabis user who is pro-cannabis! Let me introduce  Timmy Boyle & Marijane Baker, otherwise known as The Noobie and The Doobie! Marijane is a cannabis model who is all an avid cannabis user, and Timmy was a youth pastor, he is a clean comedian and has had one or two puffs max. The best part? They are dating each other! Join us and find out how this dynamic works, what they have learned on their journey through cannabis, and listen to them advise others on each side of the debate.
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Guests:
Marijane Baker & Timmy Boyle
The Noobie & The Doobie


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Hello Everyone!

Welcome to another episode of WeedBudz Radio, with your host Ry Russell. On this show we love taking individuals from every aspect of cannabis, From THC, to CBD, to Delta-8 and so on. For this episode we have invited John Friess, the Co-founder & President of Metolius Hemp Company. John’s passion for what cannabis can do and how it can heal others led him to where he is now, creating innovative products contains CBD as replacements for those who use nicotine & tobacco. From cannagars, to pre-rolls, and even dip! The goal of Metolius is to help those who can not quit by themselves, and to replace their current habit with a much healthier one. Join us and learn about John’s journey and how his journey ended up with him helping others. Tune in!


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John Friess
Metolius Hemp

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Hello again friends! Welcome to another amazing episode of WeedBudz Radio! On our show we enjoy shining a spotlight and featuring individuals and companies who are striving to push the cannabis industry and more importantly the community forward. Our next guest is no exception, our Maine man Ry is sitting down with Jennifer Babaian, the Owner of 7 Leaf Clover in NY! Jennifer has dedicated her life to wellness and enhancing the lives of individuals who can benefit from CBD and Delta-8. And now, Jen has a new product! A Delta-8 Pizza! Tune in and find out more about the awesome products 7 Leaf has to offer, and why this spot in NY is a powerhouse of the industry. Join us!

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Jennifer Babaian
7 Leaf Clover


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Hello Friends! Welcome to another amazing episode of WeedBudz Radio.  On today’s episode we discuss promoting cannabis on social media and how to do it the right way. If you are listening and either own a business or are an individual in the cannabis space who has tried to promote on your socials, you understand what we mean. We have heard of accounts being suspended, banned, and months to years of activity immediately gone. Thankfully our guest today has some experience in managing, avoiding, and fixing this. Our host Ry sits down with Eman Abdou, graphic designer/social media manager of Eman Designs. Tune in and learn how to safely educate the community about your product!

Guest:
Eman Abdou
Eman Designs

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Ry Russell
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On today’s episode of WeedBudz Radio, Ry sits down with our next guest, who works with cannabis packaging and is also involved on the policy side, insuring the industry is living up to its commitment with sustainability, Jason Lammers. A big voice in the cannabis community, GM at 420WholesalePack.com and a member of The Cannabis Alliance. These two met at the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference where they discussed sustainability, and were joined by Heather Richmond as well as many other pioneers in cannabis. Join us as we discuss why making our industry long term requires sustainability.

Guest:
Jason Lammers
420WholesalePack.com
The Cannabis Alliance

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Ry Russell
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Welcome back to WeedBudz Radio! We have a very special episode where our host Ry has the opportunity to sit down with the Co-Host of Marijuana Today, and Licensing Manager for Curaleaf, Heather Sullivan! It is always fascinating to hear everyone’s journey that brought them to cannabis. Heather worked at the same company for 13 years, before discovering the job for her was in something she has enjoyed since her 20’s. Speaking about the thought leaders and abundance of companionship in the cannabis space, if you are feeling that you are a square peg in a round hole, much like our host and Heather did, or even if you just want to change directions, do not rule cannabis out. It is a vast and caring community, one that all of us here at WeedBudz are happy to be apart of. Until next time!

Guest:
Heather Sullivan
Curaleaf
Marijuana Today

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Ry Russell
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