In the latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, we sat down with Mitchell Coven, CEO of Vitality Works Pure Herbal Extracts, to discuss CBD terminology, full-spectrum CBD, and standardizing industry regulation. Mitchell graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a medical herbalist and has a strong background in a wide range of botanicals, having […]

In the latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, we sat down with Derek Du Chesne to talk about vertical integration, transparency, and the supply chain in the CBD industry. Derek is the Chief Growth Officer at EcoGen Laboratories, a vertically-integrated supplier and manufacturer of hemp-derived ingredients. He says that while many companies claim to be […]

CBD saved Kyle Turley’s life. The former NFL player sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which triggered debilitating personality changes, suicidal urges, and ultimately forced him into retiring from professional football at age 29. Since then, he’s gone on to not only regain his health through CBD; he founded a CBD company, Neuro XPF, which […]

In the latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, we sat down with Jason Sondgeroth of Healthy Market to bust vaping myths and discuss vape safety. Vape safety is a timely topic; there’s a stigma around vaping that’s associated with injuries, deaths, and safety concerns surrounding vape use. As of October 3, the number of reported […]

In the latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, we sat down with Sgt. Brett D’Alessandro and Alexa Modero of Integrity One Alternative Care and Backpacks for Life. Alexa and Brett, the President and Vice President of Integrity One, respectively, are passionate about helping veterans in crisis to recover from PTSD and transition out of homelessness. […]

In this episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, Pete interviews Bunna Lim of Saint and Center, THC-free CBD company based in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss cannabis law, social justice reform, and the social impact CBD companies can make on local cannabis laws. The CBD and medical marijuana markets are booming, and cannabis products are more mainstream […]

In our latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, Pete spoke with Tony Ferrari, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer and co-founder of SunFlora, Inc. They discussed CBD legislation, product safety, and what measures SunFlora is taking to ensure its customers receive safe CBD products. SunFlora currently has 405 affiliate storefronts nationwide across 38 states, with 76 set […]

In our latest episode of Call Me Cannabinoids, Pete interviews Eddie Juica​​​​​​​​ of ColdFire Roasters, an innovative CBD-infused coffee brand. For the modern hemp CBD consumer, CBD-infused coffee offers a needed pick-me-up while calming the typical side effects caffeine causes. “I got involved in coffee because I wanted to do something nobody else was doing,” […]

In our latest episode, Pete interviewed Rick Martinez of Green Seed Alliance, a cannabis accelerator program for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start an ethical, responsible cannabis business. Rick and Pete discussed launching a cannabis start-up, finding your niche, and the importance of understanding the cannabis laws where you live. Helping cannabis startups […]