Tune in to Episode 63 to learn from Jessi Rae of CannaGrow a bi-annual, two-day educational expo dedicated to the art and science of growing cannabis. This event is held on August 17-18th in Palm Springs, California. The expo brings together cannabis growers, grow managers, extractors, and grow enthusiasts to explore the latest cannabis cultivation technology, tools, and techniques. Jessi shares her journey through the cannabis industry as well as offers tips to entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry.

If you are interested in learning more about cannabis cultivation check out the CannaGrow Expo!

Tune in to Episode 62 to hear from Founder of LA Cannabis News, Brian Weiss. Brian has a long standing background in the entertainment industry in California and decided to offer his skill set to cannabis. LA Cannabis News is the first localized cannabis news database, so if you are in Cali this is the news outlet to be following! Brian also touches on some great points about being an entrepreneur and how to stay afloat in this ever changing industry.

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Season 6 is sponsored by Lit Dispensary and Steve’s Goods.

Tune in to Episode 61 with Morris Beegle, Entrepreneur and Hemp Advocate. Morris introduces listeners to what hemp is and the benefits of the plant offers from CBD oil, to industrial hemp. Morris started the NoCo Hemp Expo in Colorado which is the world’s largest gathering of hemp professionals to date. Coming from a music background Morris has created hemp guitars, as well as started a hemp paper and printing company. He also a co-host of the Let’s Talk Hemp Podcast which is a leader in hemp education.

Listen in to learn more about all things hemp from one of the thought leaders in the industry!

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Tune into Season 6 opener Episode 60 to hear from a panel of 5 guests discussing what PTSD is, how cannabis can help, and how Veterans are being effected by PTSD. Episode 60 was recorded at Lit Dispensary in Denver, CO with panelists: Dr. David Gordon, Anna Yensen, Veteran David Larose, Bruce Nassau, Ph.D. owner of Lit Dispensary, and Elias Paniagua of Viola Brands.

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Full Live Recording Available on Youtube. 

Tune in to Episode 59 with Rachel Zimbelman, Founder/COO of Why Workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rachel provides detailed insight into the landscape of cannabis marketing and branding in Nevada. She touches on common struggles brands face when in the development phase especially in terms of packaging rules and regulations and how her business can help combat those issues. Rachel also gives some great advise for entrepreneurs entering the industry. If you are in the business of marketing for your cannabis business this episode is one you can’t miss!

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Tune in to Episode 58 with Shara Gibson Founder & CEO of Caniventures a local business in Washington, DC providing business development services to entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to enter the cannabis industry. Shara also runs Local Meditations in Georgetown where they only supply local, small business products for sale. Shara and business partner Tanya Duckett frequently spend time on Capitol Hill speaking with law makers on the importance of including small businesses in future cannabis legalization bills including The Safe Cannabis Sales Act outlining recreational sales in the District.

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Tune in to Episode 57 with Joel Haas, comedian and sound production guru who has taken his career to a new level offering High Speed Dining. HSD is a dumbed down fine dining experience where Joel tackles over 500 restaurants across the country stoned. He is currently on a 420 coast to coast tour where he recently made a stop in Denver, CO and had a chance to talk to Lit & Lucid at The International Church of Cannabis about his high speed dining experience and how he got to where he is today. Joel also produces a HSD podcast where you can follow his travels and dining experiences as well as produces hundreds of ringtones available on iTunes.

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Tune in to Episode 56 with industry publishing veteran, and college professor at the University of Denver, Andrew Matranga. Learn more about the importance of accurate and unbiased reporting in the cannabis industry from someone who’s been in the cannabis industry since legalization in Denver, CO.  Andrew created the first journalism course focused on cannabis and how to report on the topic in America as the “New Normal.” Andrew is a Marketing Technologist with Sticker Giant and also hosts Stickers on the Mic: A Podcast about business, growth and marketing.

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Tune in to our new series the Lit & Lucid Podcast “Sesh” offering listeners added bonus episodes to further educate consumers and entrepreneurs alike!

Check out our first episode with Asa Goldstein recent college graduate of Elon University who majored in strategic communications with a minor in Entrepreneurship. For his final thesis Asa researched the importance of cannabis branding in the industry speaking with many top players across the U.S. on the topic. Tune in to learn about his findings from the research and his plans for moving forward in the cannabis industry in the future!

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Tune in to Episode 55 with Treyous Jarrells a former CSU-Fort Collins running back and cannabis entrepreneur discussing the benefits of cannabinoids and CBD for athletes. Treyous is a strong proponent of utilizing plant medicine over prescription medication on and off the field and has now committed his life after football to talking to the industry about its benefits. Treyous is the co-founder of CannaEndorsers and Motives Made Just 4 Athletes.

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