The Green Rush

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Kris Kane and Anne Donohoe return for a new episode with special guest Frank Perullo, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor at Ascend Wellness Holdings ($AAWH). Frank joins us this week to discuss his pathway to the cannabis industry; Ascend Wellness Holdings’ recent changes in management and its philosophy and drive; and his insights across the varying cannabis markets in the United States.

If you are interested in learning more about Ascend Wellness Holdings and its strategy of doubling down in the states where it operates, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Ascend Wellness Holdings and Frank on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Frank Perullo of Ascend Wellness. 

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This episode was hosted by Kris Kane and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe are back for a new episode with special guest Nathan Bryson, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Reunion Neuroscience. Nathan joins us this week to discuss how he made his way to Reunion, the company’s unique serotonergic psychedelic compound that’s situated between psilocybin and DMT and designed to treat postpartum depression, goals of the neuroscience company and what he finds most intriguing about the discovery, creation and pathway to bringing novel compounds to market.

If you are interested in learning more about Reunion or following the company’s research and development progress, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Nathan and Reunion on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Nathan Bryson of Reunion Neuroscience. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson return for a new episode with special guest Len May, CEO and Co-Founder of Endocanna Health. Len joins us this week to share how his childhood ADD diagnosis led him to cannabis, then dispensary real estate, and on to launching Endocanna Health; his company’s DNA test and how they create personalized cannabinoid recommendations; and what’s next for the company and cannabis as a therapeutic.

If you are interested in learning more about Endocanna Health and its testing to deliver personalized guidebooks to the endocannabinoid system, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Len and Endocanna Health on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

And as a special treat for Green Rush listeners, use the promo code “GR20” for a discount on your purchase of a DNA kit from the Endocanna store. 

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Len May of Endocanna Health. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane are back for a new episode with special guest Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets. Adam joined us this week to talk about all of the latest developments around interstate commerce in the cannabis industry including recent legislation passed in Washington State and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to lead on this issue following a letter he recently sent to his state Attorney General back in January. 

Adam walks us through all facets of these developments including what it means for MSOs and single state operators, the likelihood the federal government would allow interstate commerce to proceed and ultimately how it will benefit consumers in the long run. 

Adam also previewed his upcoming webinar set for Wednesday May 10th where he, alongside Matt Lee, the General Counsel to the California Department of Cannabis Control, Rafi Aliya Crockett, the Commissioner with the D.C Alcoholic Beverage (*and cannabis*) Control Board and Marc Hauser, Founder of Hauser Advisory, will be discussing these issues in greater detail. We’ve included a link for our listeners to register for the webinar in our show notes and encourage everyone to sign up. 

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Lewis Goldberg is back for a new episode with special guest Ric Flair, Hall-of-Fame wrestler and Founder of Ric Flair Drip, a cannabis brand that offers flower, pre-rolls, edibles and more. Ric joins us this week to discuss his wrestling experiences and perspective on the industry, the parallels of wrestling and cannabis, and his product line Ric Flair Drip, plus a few special questions from fans.

If you are interested in learning more about Ric Flair Drip, head to the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Ric Flair and Ric Flair Drip on Instagram and Twitter to see what he’s up to and to learn more about his great products.

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with the Nature Boy, himself. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Kris Kane is back in the host seat for a new episode with special guest Laura Bianchi, Founding Partner of Bianchi & Brandt. Laura joins us this week to discuss how her firm helps operators navigate the unique business challenges they face in the cannabis industry, her journey into cannabis law, the evolution of medical and recreational cannabis markets in Arizona, and her perspective on what’s to come for the cannabis industry.

If you are interested in learning more about Laura and Bianchi & Brandt, check out the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Bianchi & Brandt and Laura on Instagram and LinkedIn to learn more about cannabis law and the firm’s suite of corporate and business litigation services.

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Laura Bianchi of Bianchi & Brandt. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Kris Kane of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Anne Donohoe and Lewis Goldberg are back for a new episode with special guest Melissa Lavasani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Psychedelic Medicine Coalition (PMC) and Founder and President of Psychedelic Medicine Political Action Committee (PM-PAC). Melissa joins us this week to share her psychedelics origin story, discuss her work with PMC, and how her organizations are advocating and lobbying for safe and effective psychedelic medicines in Washington D.C.

If you are interested in learning more about the advocacy work that Melissa does with PMC and PM-PAC, check out the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow PMC, PM-PAC and Melissa on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay current with the latest initiatives and upcoming events.

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Melissa Lavasani of Psychedelic Medicine Coalition and Psychedelic Medicine Political Action Committee. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

This episode of The GreenRush is brought to you by Heffernan Insurance Brokers.

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson are back for a new episode with special guests Jason Raznick, CEO of Benzinga, and Elliot Lane, Head of Benzinga Cannabis & Psychedelics. Jason and Elliot join us this week to preview the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis and Psychedelics Capital Conferences, taking place in Miami from April 11-13. During the conversation, Jason and Elliot discuss what attendees can expect from this Spring’s conference, the current health of the capital markets and the key stories they think will dominate the cannabis and psychedelic industries over the next couple months. 

If you are interested in checking out the content at the Benzinga Capital Conferences, register for the events using the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow the Benzinga Cannabis and Psychedelics reporters covering the industry every day led by friend of the podcast Javier Hasse. 

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jason Raznick and Elliot Lane of Benzinga.

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

This episode of The GreenRush is brought to you by Heffernan Insurance Brokers

You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production,a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. 

This week Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich are back for a new episode with special guest Jeremy Berke, Cannabis Journalist and the Founder of Cultivated. Jeremy joins us to discuss his new Substack newsletter covering the cannabis industry, talk with us through some of the biggest stories within the space including what’s happening in New York, California and Canada and share some of his stories reporting on the industry.   

If you haven’t already – make sure you sign up for Jeremy’s Cultivated newsletter at Cultivated.News – it’s a great way to follow all of the important updates within the industry through a more personable and human lens and without the strict focus on big business that some other publications will emphasize. 

So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Cultivated Founder Jeremy Berke. 

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Show Credits:

This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications. 

Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther.

This episode of The GreenRush is brought to you by Heffernan Insurance Brokers

You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing [email protected]. You can also connect with us via our social channels:

Twitter: @The_GreenRush 

Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true