Hear the final interview from our live podcast at LMCC 2023, with the founders of Claudine Farms in upstate New York.

Host Brit Smith talks to Jasmine and King Aswad about the start of their family farm, the incorporation of hemp and cannabis plants, and how, as Black farmers, they created a holistic brand from their farm-grown CBD and THC products.

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Welcome to Different Leaf's on-stage podcast live from the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference 2023!

Join Different Leaf host Brit Smith at LMCC as she interviews three panels of experts about the future of the luxury cannabis and CBD space.

First, hear from the innovation panel;

• Megan Panameno of MeltMed discusses the company's new multi-drug delivery technology, the wafer ix;
• Jakub Mohl of Moia Elixers talks about the new nano-fiber face mask designed for more effective CBD skin care;
• Rafael Gonzales of LuneNoire Paris covers what consumers want to experience with high-end accessories.

Then, hear from the sustainability panel;

• John Turville and Alesia Winters of Express Tubes discuss hemp and sugar plastics, and other popular sustainable packaging options cannabis and CBD companies are using;
• And they cover how new cannabis companies can be more eco-friendly while continuing to stand out from the crowd.

Finally, hear how to go from farm-to-brand-to-retail with the couple behind Claudine Farms in upstate New York, farmers Jasmine Burems and King Asswad;

• They tell the story of adding top-notch hemp and cannabis to their other crops and herbs;
• They give their experiences as Black farmers building a cannabis brand from a farm;
• And they cover the future for other NY farmers who eventually want to get to retail in the new legal market.

It's the third episode in the run-up to the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference, where Different Leaf host Brit Smith gets to know veteran vendors, buyers, and visitors to find out what to expect at LMCC 2023 in New York.

In this episode, Brit talks to Nicolletta Payne, Senior Category Manager overseeing CBD at The Vitamin Shoppe, who will attend LMCC '23. Nicolletta discusses what buyers like her typically look for at trade show events, whether vendors should expect orders from buyers then and there, and how brands can stand out to a CBD buyer at live events like LMCC.

Then, Brit talks to Jared Stanley, COO and co-founder of Charlotte's Web, about growing a CBD brand in New York. Jared discusses the company's development, what the future looks like for their product line, and what they’ll be bringing to the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference on May 18th and 19th in New York.

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Welcome to our second episode in the lead-up to the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference 2023, where Different Leaf host Brit Smith gets to know veteran vendors, buyers, and visitors to find out what to expect at LMCC 2023 in New York City.

In this episode, Brit talks to a veteran vendor of LMCC's trade shows, Drew Martin, founder and namesake of the California luxury pre-roll brand. Drew discusses what makes his products so special, and he gives some sound advice for new vendors about how to stand out from the crowd and connect with buyers and attendees at the LMCC show on May 18 + 19.

Then, Brit talks to David Mukpo and Elizabeth Alanoori of Pamos, a new cannabis-infused spirit and cocktail brand out of California that allows consumers to elevate any occasion while avoiding the hangover. They discuss Pamos' product line, flavors, and dosages, how infused drinks are helping bridge the gap between cannabis and recreational drinking, and what Pamos will be bringing to the table at LMCC 2023.

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Today we're launching a mini-podcast series ahead of the premier invite-only B2B trade event for luxury cannabis and CBD, the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference. Different Leaf host Brit Smith gets to know some of the brands, buyers, and veteran vendors who will be at the spring conference on May 18 & 19 at Hudson Yards in New York City.

In this episode, Brit checks in with LMCC co-founder and executive director, Jed Wexler. They discuss how the conference came to be, what vendors, buyers, and visitors can expect at LMCC 2023, and what he is most excited about for the upcoming biannual event (hint: we'll be live podcasting on stage!).

Then, Brit talks to one of the up-and-coming new vendors joining LMCC this year, BIPOC entrepreneur and food scientist Breanna Neff, founder of Brelixi, a luxurious new, infused drink powder mix. Breanna tells us about her history with cannabis, how her product is designed and created, what it offers the consumer that makes it stand out from the crowd, and what she'll be bringing to the table at LMCC 2023.


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Discover the Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference, New York’s premier invite-only B2B trade event for those in the luxury cannabis and CBD industry.

In this mini-series ahead of LMCC 2023, Different Leaf host Brit Smith gets to know some of the brands, buyers, and veteran vendors who will be at the conference on May 18 & 19 at Hudson Yards NYC.

Brit learns what participants can expect at LMCC '23, which brands and leaders will be speaking and vending at the show, and how everyone from startups to buyers to luxury-loving cannabis aficionados can have their best possible event.

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