"“The Power of Healing”

My name is Farah André. I’m a Registered Nurse, Reiki Master Practitioner, Cannabis Educator & Wellness Spiritual Coach. Seeking to expand towards my Doctorate, specializing in education. I’ve worked in the healthcare field for the past 20+ years.

My experiences includes variations of mental health, unit manager (End stage Dementia / Alzheimers) role as charge nurse, visiting nursing, travel emergency nurse & private nursing. As a result being able to contribute to global healthcare initiatives. Being a skilled seasoned knowledgeable nurse has provided me the foundation when it comes to patient care, decision making & professional development. Working as an independent contractor wellness nurse will expand my skills and passion.

In conclusion, through my journey’s experiences in the healthcare field, including self-love self-care techniques, has reminded me that wellness comes on different levels for each individual ( mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually). As a nurse I know how vital interaction is needed in society, playing a key role, in a technology invested world. Being able to continue one of the core foundation of a Nurse, “nourishes,” originated from, Latin nutricia, feminine of Latin nutricius ‘(per- son) that nourishes.’ *Upon my completion of the Cannabis Apprentice Program 2022, ran by Cannabis Center of Excellence and Let's Talk Weed Cannabis, is a program designed as a workforce training opportunity for those negatively impacted by the war on drugs to have access to opportunities in the legal cannabis industry in Massachusetts.

Employed by my internship at DDM, cannabis dispensary located in Blackstone, Ma. Based on my seasoned experiences and various areas, a recommend- ed role as a Wellness Educator Coordinator. As an educator coordinator, also called instructional coordinators, I’m responsible to work various fields to develop learning programs for companies, students, individuals or employees. Evaluating the existing curriculum at the establishment or within a company training program, and develop innovative solutions to improve company, student and worker outcomes. Gaining multiple support by one of my mentor, Dr. McNabb, many valuable support by other leaders. As a result improving customers, diversity, pop up planning and stability. *It’s part of my purpose to nourish “Self” then to be able to provide for others. Bestowing such beneficial interactive wellness care tools to individuals. Allowing rewarding results for clients and being able to witness goals being met in person’s wellness achievement (s). My goal is to provide a safe, time consumed, interactive medical and holistic alternative wellness based on one’s need.

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Laura Beohner is the President & Co-Founder of The Healing Rose Company, who handcrafts organic body care products using full spectrum CBD hemp oil. She has spoken at dozens of large trade shows and conventions, as well as dozens of small events and classes on topics ranging from cannabis, topicals, marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, and product development. She enjoys teaching workshops and helping up and coming entrepreneurs find their way in their cannabis and hemp industries. Laura is the Director and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Hemp Coalition. Additionally, Laura is on the Board of Directors for Elevate Northeast and is on the Board of Directors for Northeast Sustainable Hemp Association (NOSHA). She spends her free time volunteering in her community as a youth girls basketball coach. Laura won the 2020 NECANN Community Award for “Massachusetts Cannabis Activist of the Year”.

"Branding" "Through word of mouth and people loving our products and spreading the word, kinda best way to grow"

Previous Podcast she recorded with Joy Beckerman to talk about her company and hemp advocacy including the Massachusetts Hemp Coalition which she Co-Founded.

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Miyabe is the Chief Scientific Officer at Real Isolates. They have a background in pharmacology eicosanoids, endocannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and phytocannabinoids. Their current project is focused on bringing biochemical validation and formulation to traditional plant-based medicines, specifically the composition of medicinal smoke; exploring how they can optimize formulations for therapeutic gain for chronic conditions. They believe that the interaction of cannabis and the brain can be pivotal to quality of life, especially in the context of neurodiversity. They says that cannabis saved their life, and they believes in the molecular basis of cannabis as a valid therapeutic option for chronic, neurological, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders.


Riley's a natural product chemist with my Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences. Their research interests have broadly focused on the use of medicinal plants in combating antibiotic resistance and alternative pain treatments to opiates.

Their current research interests focus on characterizing the transformation and rearrangement of Cannabis secondary metabolites during the smoking process and how they can better predict what pharmacological effects this leads to.

They are passionate about providing free and accessible Cannabis education to all users, mainly through social media channels. More education will facility safer consumption methods, laboratory testing, and transparency.


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Ray served in the Marine Corp as a Field Radio Operator from 2009-2013. After that, he was working an office job but become more interested in the cannabis industry and careers along with it as he was passing a dispensary everyday and also in the process of receiving his medical card. He started off as a budtender and eventually made his way up to assistant general manager at Midway Dispensary in Chicago from 2017-2021. He soon made his way out to the east coast where he is now our very own general manager of Joint Operations.

What differentiates Joint Operations from other dispensaries?
Find out this week as we sit down with GM of Joint Operations, Ray Sedlacek as he emphasizes the importance of personalization, education, and passion. Ray is a veteran himself, focused on helping other veterans and educating them on the benefits of cannabis.

""Dispensaries" One of the only places where you can go and talk to another person freely without any judgement about using cannabis"

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Philip Smith is a Marine Combat Veteran who is also the co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of Freshly Baked Company. Freshly Baked Company is a Vertically Integrated Recreational Cannabis Micro Company & First Recreational Home Delivery Company on the East Coast. Philip founded Freshly Baked with Jenny Roseman. They both found cannabis to be an effective way of managing PTSD associated with their service to our country. Philip is an Iraq combat Marine and Jenny was a 9/11 first responder at the Pentagon while in the Air Force. Motivated by their experience with cannabis, they aspired to start a company that could help others who suffer from PTSD.

"It was important that we can show that the small guy can make it"

The moment we have all been waiting for! We finally got the chance to learn more about Freshly Baked's new partnership with Montel Williams. Phil made it clear that it does not matter how small you feel, you can always make it big. This is a must listen for anyone needing that extra boost of confidence!

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Takisha Carter is a medicinal cannabis patient, now an award-winning Certified Cannabis Advocate & Certified Cannabis Health Coach. She founded Afro Canna Wholistic to guide others in cannabis health and wellness as well as Black Women Who Blaze to provide visibility for black women in the cannabis space. She is a Graduate Mentor at the Cannabis Coaching Institute, and a current "Ganjier" student. Recently she is the organizer and founding member of the Cannabis Policy Research Group, advocating for effective policy for the people.

"The more of us that know the benefits, the better. More voices are louder than one"

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Its time to get high with Angela Brown.

We got the chance to sit down with Angela, the co-founder and CEO of T.Bear Inc dba Coast Cannabis Co., the 1st Independent Cannabis Manufacturer in Massachusetts, this past week.

Angela Brown is the co-founder and CEO of T.Bear Inc dba Coast Cannabis Co., the 1st Independent Cannabis Manufacturer in Massachusetts. She struggled with digestive and sleep issues and when she used cannabis for the first time, the relief was something that she had never experienced and wanted to share it with others somehow. Coast Cannabis Co. provides the most safe and dependable products on the market to licensed retailers throughout Massachusetts.

"Our products are so good because they are being made by people who need them"

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Dr. Leah Johnson (known in the cannabis industry as “Dr. Leah”) is a trained Medical Cannabis Pharmacist and the owner and founder of Alchemist Consulting LLC. She is also an accomplished, highly driven Clinical Integrative Health Pharmacist, with primary focus in pain, mental health (depression, anxiety, insomnia, Autism, etc.) and geriatric medication management.

Dr. Leah believes that complete physical/mental health and well-being can be influenced by the utilization of cannabis, as well as other herbal remedies and supplements, in conjunction with pharmaceutical medications.

In an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of patients, Dr. Leah works with patients and their healthcare providers, from all over the US, to reduce the amount of medications taken, alter timing and dosing of medications to improve effectiveness, and identify medications which could be causing issues. She also works with cannabis companies to advise them on formulations, dosing, safety, interactions, and how to better help their customers see health improvements with the use of their products. Lastly Dr. Leah speaks at medical conferences and on panels to help educate providers and patients on the benefits of utilizing cannabis medicine in therapy. Her last speaking event was February 2022 at the annual ACA/ACVP/PPHI conference.

Complete physical & mental health and well-being can be influenced by the utilization of cannabis, as well as other herbal remedies and supplements, in conjunction with pharmaceutical medications.

Believes that most patients are given too many and inappropriate prescription medications, while not being given the knowledge for utilizing effective herbals and supplements to reduce pill burden. I also see that many patients are unable to get full relief of their ailments due to the missing components in their medication regimens.

Works with patients and their healthcare providers, from all over the country, to reduce the amount of medications taken, alter timing and dosing of medications to improve effectiveness, and identify medications which could be causing issues. Also contracts with cannabis companies to advise them on dosing, safety, interactions, and how to better help their customers see health improvements with the use of their products.

Holds Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and will be receiving my Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics in 2023.

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As a Special Operations Team Commander with Marine Raiders, Bryan led multiple teams in deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom-Trans Sahara (Africa), South East Asia, and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (Helmand Province).

Developed rapport with numerous host nation forces, enhanced capability and capacity within the host nation units, and briefed US Ambassadors. Additionally, he led a 20 man Marine Raider Team to Afghanistan that mentored, trained and conducted over 40 combat operations with an Afghan Special Operations Battalion.

Bryan also deployed twice to Operation Iraqi Freedom with Marine Infantry and Marine Reconnaissance.
 
Bryan is an accomplished sales and operations leader. His credentials include a distinguished background in leadership, policy, training, management, operations and strategic decision making. Furthermore, Bryan is adept in negotiation, alliance formation and organizational communication. His ability to forge productive partnerships among stakeholders and reach high-level decision makers within sophisticated organizations helps ensure the free and productive flow of information. In addition, he counsels and assists those within and in association with governmental agencies, along with private sectors, to adopt best practices in compliance with applicable regulations and statutes. Bryan is a graduate of Villanova University.
 
·  Awarded Bronze Star Medal with “Combat Distinguishing Device” for Heroic Service
·  Awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received during combat operations


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WARNING: This Podcast episode deals with PTSD in our veteran community. It contains very frank and honest conversations about self-harm, suicide, and related issues that some viewers may find uncomfortable listening to and is unsuitable for children.

About Steve Mandile:
Co-founder of the cannabis advancement series
2019 veterans health and medical cannabis study
Joined Massachusetts National Guard in 1998 
Deployed in Iraq 2005

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Thank you Sgt Steve Mandile for your service & sacrifice. 


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