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Today I am joined by the founder of a social equity cannabis farm in Colorado called Growzillas5280, Rayshawne Thomas.  

Growzillas5280 is a Limited Liability Company based in Moffat, Colorado that is actively involved in the provision of THC-based products which are focused on the health and wellness of the people. 

Rayshawne joins me to tell us about their farm and also to discuss the current state of cannabis in the USA.

Lets meet Rayshawne and join the conversation.

DISCLAIMER: As stated in the opening of this episode, this topic is brought up in hopes to start more conversations. I do not expect everyone to agree. Let's talk about it!

Just some small facts of history and perspectives not everyone thinks about in regard to the subject of abortion. If you have another opinion and perspective you feel should be pointed out, then by all means please make an appointment for an interview and let's talk about it! My mind is open and I love to discuss these issues with real people. Change my mind! 

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My guest in this episode is Colt Power. Born in Dallas, TX, Colt graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas before earning his BA in Business from the University of Notre Dame. 

Colt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Power Biopharms in Fort Worth, Texas.  A 100% vertically integrated Hemp Farm & Cannabinoid Company. Having always believed in keeping local business local in Texas, Colt saw an opportunity when the Texas hemp bill went into law in 2019. Thus Power Biopharms was born. 

Lets meet Colt and hear the story of Power Biopharms.  

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In this episode I am joined by Ross Martinez of VJ Farms in Palestine, Texas. 

Ross is the 'The Farmer.' The Visionary. He had the foresight to see the potential for their land and has spent the past several years researching, learning, and working to make VJ Farms come to fruition. 

The farm has been in the family for decades and while they could continue to raise hay and cattle, Ross had a vision of bigger things that could be done with this family property and so with the help of his family and close friends was VJ 'Hemp' Farms born in Palestine, Texas.

Lets meet Ross and hear the story of VJ Farms in Texas.  

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In this episode I have an intriguing guest. Matt Hoffman has spent the last 13 years in cannabis. Both owning and operating grows and dispensaries. Now he helps cannabis job seekers get jobs in the cannabis space through their Non Profit called 'Our Cannabis.' 

His team and Matt make work readiness classes available, for free, to anyone who wants help getting a job in the the cannabis industry.

Our Cannabis is the first and only Cannabis Nonprofit in the business of preparing job seekers for employment 100% for FREE. 

There isn't much they haven't done in cannabis and that's why they feel they are the right people to help, because they know what it's like out in the cannabis space, they helped grow it.

Lets meet Matt and hear his story.

Find Our Cannabis here: OurCannabis.org

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My guest this week is Terrence Baugh. We met at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference a while back. 

Terrence serves as Patient Advocate for Goodblend Texas, one of the two vertically integrated medical cannabis providers in Texas,  and oversees general success for patients while connecting with advocacy groups throughout the state. 

As an educator and native Austinite with over 18 years focused on working with the special needs population, Terrence is dedicated to serving Texans living with numerous qualifying conditions to get the relief they deserve through Goodblend's products.

Lets meet Terrence and hear about his work.  

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Before you get all worked up about what I say in this episode, pay attention to where I say "maybe I have got it all wrong? Enlighten me!"

If you know someone, or you yourself have some input on this subject and would like to join the conversation, hit me up at [email protected] or at GrampsPlace.net and lets talk about it!

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My guest this week is Bryan Wood who wanted to join me to talk about his plans to represent the State of Texas on his walking journey from the Muscular Dystrophy Association's center in Dallas, Texas all the way to Washington. DC. Bryan plans to do this starting on the stoner holiday of 420 in hopes to set the record for the world's longest journey on foot dedicated to raising donations to the MDA through the cannabis community and industry. 

Bryan also hopes to break the Jerry Lewis Telethon's fund raising record and help set one of the biggest pushes for legalization of cannabis on the federal level both to raise awareness about medical cannabis and raise money for MDA. 

He also hopes to help push Seth Rogan's message to sign the petition and email it to your state Representatives at: cannabisincommon.org

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stoners-walk-for-muscular-dystrophy?qid=150a754d35daecee16336ee3ab461368

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In this week’s episode I am joined by entrepreneur and CEO of Gentleman Quinns, Jarell Wall. Gentleman Quinns is a high class pre roll blunt company based in Colorado.

Jarell and I talk about his company and how they got started, but then dive off into advocacy, what got me started, and what some things are that advocates can do to help move legalization forward in the US. 

Jarell has worked with law makers in Colorado on a first hand basis and gives some insights for those who have been on the outside of it all.

Lets meet Jarell and join the conversation.  

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