Welcome back to another episode of the Happy Munkey Podcast! :tada: Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sohan Bashar, a true hometown hero from Jamaica, Queens. Sohan is the proud CEO of Silk Road Dispensary and a shining example of the "Legacy to Legal" movement. Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, Sohan's story is one of resilience, community building, and breaking stigmas in the cannabis industry.

Join us as we chat with Sohan about his path from the legacy market to becoming a CAURD License recipient. We explore the rich history behind Silk Road Dispensary, discuss the impact of cannabis culture on society, and gain valuable industry insights. Sohan opens up about the challenges and triumphs he faced while navigating the market and his vision for a more inclusive and legal cannabis community.

This episode is packed with authentic stories, heartfelt moments, and a deep dive into the cannabis community. Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast or just curious about the journey from legacy to legal, you won't want to miss this!

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

3:29 - First Time Smoking Weed

6:32 - Early Life in Jamaica, Queens

8:25 - Getting Into the Cannabis Game

11:42 - Parents' Reaction to Selling Weed

13:23 - Hometown: Jamaica, Queens

16:36 - Entering the Cannabis Industry

18:56 - First Arrest Experience

21:06 - Arrested & Time on Rikers Island

25:26 - Discovering Bitcoin on Silk Road

28:34 - Cryptocurrency Revolution

35:54 - Facing Industry Hurdles

38:39 - Reflecting on Past Decisions

45:18 - How Being a Dad Changes Perspective

49:47 - Talking to Kids About Cannabis

51:25 - Educating Youth on Cannabis

56:58 - Message to Cannabis Skeptics

59:44 - Future in NY Cannabis Market

1:04:24 - Final Words Before News

1:07:58 - DEA Reschedules Cannabis

1:15:19 - MedMen Bankruptcy

1:19:50 - Capitalizing on 4/20

1:22:45 - Capitalizing on Events

1:29:14 - Finding Silk Road Dispensary

1:30:05 - The Loyal