Cannabis Confidential With Dr. Dina

Al Harrington | From The NBA To Cannabis. Not a user during his playing career and finding inspiration from his grandmother Viola, Al discovered the benefits of CBDs upon retirement, turning to medical cannabis for pain relief and inflammation issues. Recognizing the business opportunity that medical cannabis presented, Al dove headfirst into becoming one of the most public cannabis entrepreneurs in the industry. During their conversation, the Green Rush team and Al discuss how his work ethic in basketball prepared him to become a successful entrepreneur, how he was able to change former NBA commissioner David Stern’s mind on the medical benefits of cannabis and the hypocrisy of alcohol endorsements and sponsorships versus cannabis.

Dr Tim Shu | Multiple therapeutic uses of cannabis for pets. Dr. Shu is the founder and chief executive officer of VETCBD. Dr. Shu founded VETCBD so pets could safely benefit from the multiple therapeutic uses of cannabis. By combining his expertise in veterinary medicine with his knowledge of medical cannabis, Dr. Shu formulates VETCBD products to be safe and effective for use in animals. As chief executive officer, Dr. Shu manages direction and strategy at VETCBD, and oversees research and development, marketing, sales, and support.

Nichole West | Bridging The Gap Between Cannabis Industry Leaders And Mainstream Businesses. Nichole is a nationwide Cannabis Business, Licensing & Efficiency Expert. With over 10 years in the cannabis industry, she has worked for large cannabis marketing companies like WeedMaps.com and Rosebud Magazine and has also had success in 45+ cannabis business applications, opened 20 retail locations in four states, overseen over 400 employees, and has helped scale over 150,000 square feet of cultivation. She is the founder and managing partner of Inclusive Cannabis, a full-service cannabis business development firm. Nichole West is a senior adviser of a private equity investment firm where she and her company perform due diligence on cannabis businesses seeking funding. Additionally, she serves as the Director of operations for Blunt Talks, a series of engaging speeches & networking events that are focused on cultivating professional relationships that are bridging the gap between cannabis industry leaders and mainstream businesses while showcasing some of the most amazing brands in the business. Nichole shares her story of how she was charged in connection with an alleged illegal multimillion-dollar “looping” scheme that allowed some customers to make multiple purchases a day.

Laganja Estranja an American choreographer and drag queen also know by Jay Evan Jackson. Laganja competed on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing in eighth place. The drag illusionist, dancer, TV personality and activist made a name for herself in L.A., performing at local clubs (she got her start in drag by winning a lip-sync competition at Dreamgirls in West Hollywood) and as a contestant repping Los Angeles on RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6).

Companies dedicated to promoting medical cannabis research with Dr. Ethan Russo. Dr. Dina speaks with Dr. Ethan Russo, Director of Research and Development for the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI). Dr. Ethan Russo is a world-renowned authority on the medicinal use of cannabis; an academic researcher, author and industry leader whose expansive knowledge of cannabis therapeutics spans history, cultures and its myriad applications for improved health and wellbeing. A board-certified neurologist and former Senior Medical Advisor at GW Pharmaceutics, Dr. Russo is currently Director of Research and Development of the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute, a consortium of international academic institutions and private companies dedicated to promoting medical cannabis research.

medical Cannabis pioneer and entrepreneur and Award-winner, Maya Elisabeth speaks with Dr Dina following the recent Hall of flowers Event in California. Beloved actress and talk-show host, Whoopi Goldberg, is no stranger to speaking her mind and that includes advocating for the therapeutic use of medical cannabis to mitigate pain. After experiencing the therapeutic properties of cannabis to alleviate menstrual cramps, Whoopi sought out a partner to create and launch a cannabinoid product focused on women’s pain relief. This led her to Maya Elisabeth, CEO of OmEdibles and eleven-time winner of the High Times Cannabis Cup, who co-founded Whoopi & Maya with Goldberg in 2015. Since then, they have grown from a staff of four people to 18 people and provide products designed to help women mitigate pain to partners in California and Colorado.

Chongs Choice with the man himself, Tommy Chong. When you hear the name Tommy Chong you immediately think of Cannabis. As one-half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong he helped pioneer a completely unique brand of comedy directed at the counter-culture movement of the early ’70s. The pair came to define a generation of young entertainers and single-handedly launched the genre of Stoner Comedy. And at the heart of this brand of entertainment was, of course, cannabis. On screen and off Tommy became a vocal advocate for his favorite herb. In a time where cannabis had to be talked about in whispers, Tommy was a loud voice for the advocacy movement, working tirelessly to destigmatize the use of this healing plant. Now that society has moved in a more positive direction regarding the medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, Tommy’s voice continues to ring out loudly, touting its benefits and place in society. His message has never changed, and his passion has remained as strong as it was on stage many years ago. Now Tommy is thrilled to share that passion and knowledge of cannabis with the rest of the world. Using his lifelong connections in the industry, he has made it his personal mission to share the very best product available with his fans and fellow herb connoisseurs. If anyone knows weed, its Tommy. And now fans of comedy and cannabis alike can experience the strains and products that Tommy himself has hand selected. There really is only one choice, Chongs Choice.

Today on Cannabis Confidential we speak to Shavo Odadjian, a founding member of System of a Down. Shavo's fans also know him as a producer, painter, director, and actor. The Grammy winner can now add cannabis entrepreneur to the list as well with the launch of 22Red.

The multi-talented artist, who launched the 22Red fashion line, will debut pre-rolls and a disposable vape line this fall with vape cartridges, battery packs and other high-quality products to follow. Shavo has developed a lifestyle brand that fosters creativity, promotes community and incorporates music, fashion and activism into the 22Red experience. His ambitious new brand promises to bring an interactive and unifying vision that helps elevate cannabis culture to new heights.

Dr. Dina welcomes Amy Anonymous, the Owner/Operator of AmyAnonymous.ca to discuss the beginning of adult use cannabis legalization throughout Canada, but it comes with a load of restrictions and obstacles.

They discuss the bulk of cannabis purchases are coming from online sales available in all provinces and territories, whether via private retailers or through government-run websites. They also point out distinctions across the county with respect to age limits and retail models. Check out a full summary of what you need to know to buy cannabis in Canada.

Today's guest is David Wienir the author of Amsterdam Exposed. David is a business affairs executive at United Talent Agency and entertainment law instructor at UCLA Extension. Before UTA, he practiced law at two of the top entertainment law firms where he represented clients such as Steven Spielberg and Madonna. This is his fourth book. Previous books include Last Time: Labour’s Lessons from the Sixties (co-authored with a Member of Parliament at the age of 23), The Diversity Hoax: Law Students Report from Berkeley (afterword by Dennis Prager), and Making It on Broadway: Actors’ Tales of Climbing to the Top (foreword by Jason Alexander). Before becoming a lawyer, he was a professional river rafting guide, a speechwriter in the British House of Commons, and a host of Estonia Today on Estonia National Radio. He is also a founder and the first musical director of the Oxford Alternotives, Oxford University’s oldest a cappella close harmony group. He was educated at Columbia, Oxford, The LSE, Berkeley Law, and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and is married to Dr. Dina, a pioneer of the medical cannabis movement and the inspiration for the Nancy Botwin character in the show Weeds. They live in West Hollywood with their teacup Brazilian Yorkie named Lola.