NCIA's Cannabis Minority Report

NCIA's Cannabis Minority Report

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NCIA's Cannabis Minority Report episodes

  • Creating a Distinct, Diverse Brand | Rebecca Colett

    On the latest Cannabis Minority Report with Mike Lomuto: Rebecca Colett, CEO of CALYXEUM. Each week on the show, we highlight the journeys, successes, and challenges of Global Majority (aka Minority) leaders in our industry. Mike interviews a leader who has had to navigate innovatively and who believes in the potential that cannabis brings to the reshaping of our nation and communities.


    We also provide our take on select news stories, in particular how these stories impact diverse communities.

    On this episode, Rebecca Colett. Rebecca is an experienced serial entrepreneur, technologist, and cannabis advocate. She has over 6 years of experience in the legal cannabis industry championing minority inclusion, veteran access programs, and workforce development.

    The News This Week: Record Sales in December Pushes Michigan Adult-Use Market Past $3 Billion, Founders of Black and Brown Economic Power in Cannabis have a product now on shelves, Mario Vital and LaDarius McKency are new committee members at NCIA.


    Michigan based cannabis venture, Calyxeum produces products including dry herbs, concentrates, and topical ointments under a wholesale organic brand and distributes them to dispensaries and providers throughout the state of Michigan.

    We record live every Monday, on NCIA's LinkedIn Live, at 10am PT / 1PM ET. So be sure to tune in, as well as to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.

    58 min
  • Environmental Racism & Cannabis | Dr. Mila Marshall

    On the latest Cannabis Minority Report with Mike Lomuto: Dr. Mila Marshall, Principal Consutant at Herb & Planning Associates. Each week on the show, we highlight the journeys, successes, and challenges of Global Majority (aka Minority) leaders in our industry. Mike interviews a leader who has had to navigate innovatively and who believes in the potential that cannabis brings to the reshaping of our nation and communities.


    We also provide our take on select news stories, in particular how these stories impact diverse communities.

    On this episode, Dr. Marshall, an ecologist with a focus on the intersection between the environment and the economy, runs a company whose mission is sustainable cannabis rooted in equity. The Herb & Planning team of grassroots experts provides a range of services for entrepreneurs and coalitions seeking to use the emerging marijuana market to address systemic urban social and environmental inequities. They strive to connect leaders, decision makers, entrepreneurs and communites to resourcces and strategies that are economically viable and scaleable.

    We record live every Monday, on NCIA's LinkedIn Live, at 10am PT / 1PM ET. So be sure to tune in, as well as to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.

    56 min
  • Diversity in Cannabis with Michigan's Chris Jackson

    On the latest Cannabis Minority Report with Mike Lomuto: Chris Jackson, NCIA Board of Directors Vice Chair. Each week on the show, we highlight the journeys, successes, and challenges of Global Majority (aka Minority) leaders in our industry. Mike interviews a leader who has had to navigate innovatively and who believes in the potential that cannabis brings to the reshaping of our nation and communities.


    We also provide our take on select news stories, in particular how these stories impact diverse communities.

    On this episode, Mike and Chris dive deep on the latest efforts to bring equity to Main Street Cannabis coast-to-coast. They highlight some of the successes in Chris's home state of Michigan while discussing ways that policy efforts have historically fallen short. Chris witnessed how cannabis prohibition directly impacted urban America and is dedicated to reversing the negative damage caused. He is a member of various state and local boards that contribute to economic power and initiatives to drive diversity and inclusion. Aside from serving as Vice Chair for the Board of Directors, Chris serves on the State Regulations Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association and co-chairs its Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee. His knowledge spans the complex intertwining of governmental and business cannabis issues, while also remaining at the forefront of the pressing interstate commerce issues in cannabis.

    Chris serves in a number of capacities within organizations that have a direct impact on small businesses and the inclusion of people of color economically including: Cannabis Regulatory Agency – Michigan (DEI Workgroup, Racial Task Force Workgroup), Small Business Association of Michigan (Leadership Council, Legislative Workgroup), AQUME Foundation (Board Chair), Main Street Pontiac (Past President).


    We record live every Monday, on NCIA's LinkedIn Live, at 10am PT / 1PM ET. So be sure to tune in, as well as to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms.

    1 hr
  • Eddie Luchembe & Brandon Puett | King Palm

    Each week Khadijah Adams and Mike Lumoto host cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike and Khadijah are joined by Eddie and Brandon of King Palm.

    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    38 min
  • Heather Fowler | Mary Jane's Place

    Each week Khadijah Adams and Mike Lumoto host cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike and Khadijah are joined by cannabis entrepeneur Heather Fowler of Mary Jane’s Place.

    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    37 min
  • Alexis Angulo | Pretty and Posh

    Each week Khadijah Adams and Mike Lumoto host cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike is joined by Alexis Angulo of Pretty and Posh.


    Website: https://www.prettyandposh.us/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyandpo...


    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential #PRIDE


    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    39 min
  • Alexis Angulo | Pretty and Posh

    Each week Khadijah Adams and Mike Lumoto host cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike is joined by Alexis Angulo of Pretty and Posh.

    Website: https://www.prettyandposh.us/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyandposh_inc/

    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential #PRIDE

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    44 min
  • Neville Louison | Soulful Silverback

    Each week Khadijah Adams and Mike Lumoto host cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike is joined by Neville Louison of Soulful Silverback.

    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential #PRIDE

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    44 min
  • Doug Kelly & Peter Contos | Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition

    Each week Khadijah Adams hosts cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike Lomuto guest hosts for Khadijah and is joined by Doug Kelly and Peter Contos of Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition.

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    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential #PRIDE

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    52 min
  • Nydia Zamorano-Torres | UR Wellness LLC

    Each week Khadijah Adams hosts cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies to discuss issues related to social equity and highlight their experiences, challenges and success stories as people of color in the cannabis industry. This episode, Mike Lomuto guest hosts with Khadijah and is joined by Nydia Zamorano-Torres of UR Wellness LLC.

    #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate #CannabisIsEssential #MainStreetCannabis

    © 2022 National Cannabis Industry Association and NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee

    51 min

About NCIA's Cannabis Minority Report

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Join NCIA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Manager Mike Lomuto, and his rotating cast of co-hosts, each week for an update on the policies, practices, and some of the chatter effecting minority ownership…