In this episode of Roots and Reefer, Wendy & Rochelle interview Ryan Kenaga, President of RVR or River Valley Relief, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Down home and easy to talk to, there’s no wonder why Ryan wins the popular vote amongst his peers in leadership positions in the cannabis industry of Arkansas. Listen as Wendy and Rochelle get to know him better and understand why he is so deeply respected by his peers. 

In this episode he tells the story of one of the state’s most important cannabis products, ArkanRAW. ArkanRAW is an RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) formulated to treat severe medical problems, including cancer. Ryan reveals his personal connection to this product in this episode with an emotional story that brings humanity back to the business of cannabis. 

Ryan is creative in his approach to product design, always taking mindful steps to center the patient experience and elevate product offerings in the RVR catalog, including bringing in the largest edibles company in North America, Wana, to Arkansas through a licensing agreement. 

Not only does Ryan care about the impact that the cannabis plant can have upon patient’s lives, Ryan is an exemplary neighbor, friend, and a whole lot of fun to be around. At the end of the episode Ryan reveals to Rochelle his deep love for reggae music, solidifying their friendship and our belief that reggae and reefer hold great power to help us form true connections.

You don’t want to miss this episode!

Check out River Valley Relief products at The Source: 

https://bit.ly/RVRatTheSource

Learn more about ArkanRAW: 

https://bit.ly/ArkanRaw⁠

Marijuana is for use by qualified patients only. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding poses potential harms. Marijuana is not approved by the FDA to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of marijuana.