Sara sits down with Heather Pasternak — comedian behind Confessions of a Weed Mom & judge on Cooking on High — to unpack cannabis, comedy & motherhood. Why are wine moms cute, but weed moms controversial? Let’s talk about it. [Ep 196]

Sara talks pre-roll innovation, automation and quality with Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus.[Ep 195]

Sara sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder & COO of Silver Therapeutics, for a thoughtful conversation on cannabis retail with heart—community engagement, compassionate leadership, and why the customer experience truly matters. [Ep 194]

We continue our MJBizCon coverage—recorded live at the Lights Up Las Vegas party Featuring conversations with Terry Mendez of Safe Harbor Financial on cannabis finance & access to capital, plus Dan Herer on culture, legacy & the movement’s evolution. [Ep 193]

Why are cannabis businesses still failing- even as demand grows? Sara  talks 280E, rescheduling, and survival strategies with Darren Gleeman of MBO Ventures. A must-listen from MJBizCon. [Ep 192]

What if we’ve been thinking about cannabis all wrong? Daniel Cook, CEO of @TrueTerpenes, joins Sara for a live MJBizCon conversation on terpene science, sensory language, and the deeper experience of the plant. [Ep 191]

Sara sits down with Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol and Jimmy Brinkerhoff from Edun to talk about innovation, sustainability, and what leadership looks like when it’s more than just a slogan. [Ep 190]

Planted with Sara Payan was recorded live at Hemp for the Future in Reykjavík, Iceland, capturing the energy of a truly global conversation. The setting brought together voices from around the world, each offering a different perspective on where hemp and cannabis are headed.

Across six conversations, the focus stays on health, science, sustainability, and the real work happening behind the scenes to move the industry. It’s a snapshot of a movement in motion, recorded in a place that underscored just how international and interconnected this space has become. [Ep 189]

Sara Payan sits down with Dr. Bonni Goldstein for a thoughtful, clear-eyed conversation about the realities of cannabis use in children. Drawing from her work and her feature in Fat Nugs Magazine’s “Kids & Cannabis” issue, Dr. Goldstein breaks down a complicated topic with clarity, care, and a strong focus on real-world medical context. [Ep 188]

Sara sits down with Angela Cheng, CMO of Kanha, to talk about plant-based innovation, leadership, and the future of wellness. Don’t miss Angela’s insights and inspiring journey! [Ep 187]