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Cannabis history deserves to be told differently.

On this episode of CashColorCannabis, "A Higher Level of Conversation," we sit down with JM Balbuena, the creative mind behind The Green Renaissance.

We discuss her vision for the project, the importance of preserving cannabis history, and how she's using art, animation, and music to connect with a new generation.

JM also talks about Green Renaissance Sessions, Vol. 1, her collaboration with artist Lizzy Jeff, and how the project brings cannabis culture and music together.

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Phillies. White Owls. Dutches.

On Speaking Bluntly, I’m going back to the blunt era, from my first experiences to flavor wars, college smoke sessions, and the time Jadakiss had me driving across Charlotte looking for Vanilla Dutch Masters.

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They say good things come to those who wait. For Trina Ragsdale, that wait lasted four years.

After cannabis became part of her personal health journey, Trina set out to create the kind of retail experience she wished had existed for her. That idea eventually became Jane’s Joint, a New Jersey dispensary built through patience, persistence, community, and a whole lot of faith in the process.

Trina joins CashColorCannabis to discuss her journey into cannabis, applying for a license while recovering from surgery, finding the right business partner, navigating the long road to opening a dispensary, and what it felt like to finally welcome customers into Jane’s Joint.

Plus, she shares advice for entrepreneurs looking to follow a similar path and why building community might be one of the most important investments you can make.

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From protecting quarterbacks in the NFL to helping build Primitiv, Gosder Cherilus has taken a path few could've predicted.

In this conversation, we sit down with the former NFL offensive lineman to discuss his relationship with cannabis, why voting no on 8 is the best move, and how he joined Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims to build Primitiv.

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Let's take a trip back in time. Remember when finding a joint on a sitcom meant somebody was about to learn a VERY important lesson?

On this episode of CashColorCannabis, we take a trip through TV history to revisit six Black sitcoms that used cannabis as a plot point. From Sanford and Son and Moesha to The Wayans Bros., My Wife and Kids, The Hughleys and Everybody Hates Chris, we look at how weed went from something dangerous and taboo to part of the punchline.

What changed, and what did these episodes teach Black audiences about cannabis along the way?

Press play for The Weed Episode: When Black Sitcoms Talked About Cannabis, and join us for “A Higher Level of Conversation.”

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What does it take to lead one of the nation's largest cannabis companies?

In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, Mehka sits down with Gibran Washington, CEO of Ethos Cannabis, to discuss his journey from college athlete to corporate executive, the personal experiences that shaped his relationship with cannabis, what it means to be one of the few Black CEOs leading a major multi-state operator, and how Ethos is positioning itself for the future of the industry.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, cannabis professional, or simply curious about where the industry is headed, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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BIPOCann founder Ernest Toney joins the CashColorCannabis Podcast to discuss the organization's Advanced Mentorship Program, the Spring 2026 cohort, and the Cannabis Equity Summit in Denver. 

We explore how mentorship, networking, and meaningful partnerships are helping underrepresented cannabis entrepreneurs grow their businesses and what Ernest hopes to see from future cohorts.

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Before she opened the doors to The Grass Cab, Shavon Sullivan Wright was producing some of television's biggest live events around the world. Today, she's bringing that same level of leadership, creativity, and problem-solving to New Jersey's cannabis industry.

In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, Shavon shares her journey from Hollywood to cannabis, how the loss of her brother reshaped her outlook, and why she's building a dispensary that puts education, community, and compassion first. We also discuss the realities of launching a retail business, the transferable skills that prepared her for entrepreneurship, and what she hopes customers experience when they walk through The Grass Cab's doors.

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In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, I sit down with Damian Fagon to discuss New York's cannabis market, social equity, the ongoing fight for ownership and opportunity, and what it will take to ensure legalization benefits the communities most impacted by prohibition.

From policy to implementation, Damian offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing the cannabis industry today.

This episode is sponsored by the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) and BIPOCann.

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Live from NECANN, we sit down with Rick Borges and JB from Advanced Cultivators for a conversation about cultivation, consistency, and building a cannabis company from the ground up.

The two discuss launching an award-winning grow operation in Massachusetts, using data-driven cultivation practices, and why vertical integration became the next step for the brand.

This episode also dives into family, partnerships, and the unexpected moments that helped shape Advanced Cultivators into what it is today.

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