In this episode, I have a conversation with Emma Savage about her journey in the sex industry. Emma recounts her progression from starting as a young stripper to becoming a licensed legal prostitute in Nevada, and eventually transitioning to independent work. Throughout our discussion, Emma candidly shares both the highs and lows of her experience in sex work, including her reasons for leaving Nevada’s legal sex industry. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/30/e107/

In this episode of The Cole Memo, I sit down with Caesar, a former CNN producer turned advocate for plant medicine and microdosing. Caesar shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a thought leader for those over 50 exploring microdosing. Tune in to learn about his new free ebook, courses, and his mission to change lives through responsible psychedelic use. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/30/e106/

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Phil. During the episode, we chat about a recent board meeting that we attended & I provide clarity on some questions that have recently appeared online. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/30/e105/

In this episode, I speak with Austin Zamhariri about the status of cannabis legalization/decriminalization in Texas. Watch video version and read full show notes here:

In this episode, I sit down with TheDankInformer, a person I met on X (formerly Twitter). We discuss the topic of hemp regulation. I was under the impression that there might be a lot of disagreement during this conversation, but we seemed to agree on more than we disagreed on. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/20/e103/

In this episode, I visit Molly’s Joint, a consumption lounge in Illinois, to sit down with Heather and Boyd LaFoon from VineyardAccounting.net. During the conversation, Boyd and Heather break down the crucial role that accountants play for businesses, explain the complexities of operating in the cannabis industry (including the implications of 280E on both state and federal levels, as well as challenges like SAFE banking). Watch video version and read full show notes here: http://thecolememo.com/2024/06/16/e102/

In this episode, Douglas Kelly and Peter Contos from Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition join me to recap the most recent legislative session. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/11/e101/

In this episode, I play one of the latest episodes of Cannabis Legalization News which features me, Cole Preston. During the episode, we recap various topics, including a recap of the legislative session, discussions on hemp, comparisons between open licensing and limited licensing, and much more. My appearance starts around 18 minutes into the episode. Watch video version or read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/06/04/e100

In this quick episode, I play Governor Pritzker's full remarks regarding the cannabis and hemp legislation that was filed during this legislative session. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/05/31/e99/

Get the latest on cannabis and hemp legislation in Illinois, in this quick ~15 minute episode. Watch the video version of this episode and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/05/30/e98/