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his episode we welcome two passionate cannabis advocates and industry professionals, Emerald Asuncion and Abi Sampson.

Tune in to listen to Emerald and Abi as they discuss their experiences being women of colour in the cannabis space, intersectionality, the roots of cannabis legalisation, and the dedication of the industry pioneers who have paved the way for the legalisation of cannabis in Canada.

Through their conversation they highlight some of the pitfalls of the legalised industry, which has all but forgotten minorities and indigenous peoples in the race to get to the top.

Many view this industry as new and emerging, which is only true when we consider it in the mainstream context. Truthfully this road has been paved by a long list of activists and advocates for decades.

While recreationally legal cannabis is just over a year old, Emerald has worked in the space for more than 7 years starting with the BC compassion club in 2013. She now works as the communications and culture coordinator as Pasha Brands, which is itself a prohibition era brand house.

Abi Sampson, a slightly newer addition to space, has been working in cannabis since 2015. She is the Chair of the Dandelion Initiative, a grassroots not-for-profit organization providing support and advocating on behalf of survivors of sexual assault. She’s worked with NORML Canada, a cannabis advocacy group in Canada, is on the board for NICHE Canada, and is currently working as Client Care Specialist at Canopy Growth Corporation. She is also a determined representative of her Filipino roots, which you’ll hear more about in this session.

Some advice for this episode, if you’re a foodie like us, you’ll want to take notes around the 35 minute mark when these two get into blazing and Filipino food for the ultimate munchie indulgence.

Thanks to Nic & Tim for today's podcast contribution!

A Travolta In Time and Space S1 E2 Tim and Nic are back talking about Scientology, Units of Measure, Kidney Stones and laser penises. Then Windsor/Essex Cannabis Activist and entrepeneur Leo Lucier joins Nic to talk about his life in Cannabis.

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Cannabis Retailers are battling oversaturation with multiple competitors in walking distance. When consumers have so many shops to choose from, how does a Retailer stand out? Some are starting to differentiate themselves by switching to Effects-Based merchandising and education. Today’s guest is Bruce Caruso, General Manager for Green Oasis. We discuss how Bruce stopped selling on Sativa & Indica and what it’s doing for the bottom line.

Find out more about Periodic Effects Podcast: https://www.periodiceffects.com/

Today's podcast is contributed by Michael with Cannabis Update :)

This is another interview recorded at Hempfest in Calgary (Thanks to them!)

Ryan is a well known cannabis influencer, reviewer & legal shop owner.  Ryan knows the business from the retail level better than most & he took the time to talk about what he's seeing from customers & in the market in general.  Ryan is always a ham & we definitely shared a few laughs too.

Find Ryan on Twitter @lakecitycanna

Proud to published our first podcast by The Cannabis Science Podcast, hope you enjoy!

Many people have been talking about the importance of landraces long before the rise of the modern cannabis industry. Yet, it seems very few people actually know what this term really means. In this episode, we take a look at what a landrace is, it’s origins, uses, and global importance. So, if you’ve ever been curious about the fascinating world of cannabis landraces tune in to find out!

Additional information and references: https://cannabisconciencia.org/ http://www.coopradio.org/

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This Session you’ll hear from Andrea and Jeremy of The Village Bloomery, in Vancouver BC. The Village opened its doors back in 2015, where they operated for four years as a grey market retail store. As of August of 2019, the Village was granted their cannabis retail license and now operate within the federally regulated cannabis market in Canada.

The Village has long been known in Vancouver for being a quality cannabis retail store, one that typifies what it means to serve the community within which they operate. Every detail, from the flower they carry and the curation of products to the design of the store and the knowledgable staff, was meticulously crafted to ensure customers were at ease, whether they were new to the cannabis or long-time consumers.

As the recreationally legal cannabis industry in Canada is still in its infancy, the evolving framework has left much to be desired, particularly around access to products, inflated prices, and sustainability. Join Andrea and Jeremy in this illuminating episode as they speak frankly about the challenges of operating in the new system, their experience transitioning into the legal framework, and how this has affected consumers, both new and old.

All in all a very fascinating episode from two of Vancouver's most respected cannabis retailer owners, and one which sheds some light on just how much knowledge and effort goes into building a successful retail operation.

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How is science different from technology? And why are these merging around cannabis to usher in the new frontier? Our guest is Ruth Fisher, Ph.D., Author of “The Medical Cannabis Primer” and Co-Founder of Cann Dynamics. We discuss the potential futures of cannabis and what it will take for the adoption and use of cannabis to move into the mainstream.

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY: Discussed at end of episode.

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There are many ways to try to make a living in the cannabis space but it's not always just about money.  Kieley Beaudry is the co-founder of craft cannabis start up Parkland Flower & she joined me on this podcast to talk about what it takes to start a viable business in such a complicated environment.  If you're an entrepreneur, this interview's for you!  We also had a little fun chit chat in the end, so there's a little bit of something for everyone.  I hope you enjoy!

Find Kieley on Twitter @KieleyBeaudry or check out https://www.parklandflower.com

Today's podcast is provided by Periodic Effects.  To find out more about Wayne & his podcasts, check out https://www.periodiceffects.com

A lot covered in today’s cannabis podcast. Will CBD be regulated like a drug under the FDA, like alcohol under the ATF or like a supplement? How can Chinese Medicine practices can be used to enhance cannabis products? Did a pharmaceutical company really try to trade mark the acronym “CBD”? What strain worked best to combat Crohn’s Disease? All discussed with our guest Katie Stem, CEO of Peak Extracts.

Thanks to Flower Hour Podcast for joining the collective :)

Nic & Tim talk about the biz & speak with Blue from The Cannablysts.

In the first ever episode of The Flower Hour Podcast Tim and Nic talk to Craig Wiggins from The Cannalysts about their earth shattering report on cannabis inventories.

Check out their website @ https://theflowerhourpodcast.blogspot.com/?m=1