In this episode, the Full Spectrum Cannabis crew welcomes Veronika Alfaro, the passionate founder behind Mi Sota Essence. This one’s part storytelling, part product tasting, part community call-to-action—and all heart.

Veronika opens up about her personal journey with chronic pain, sobriety, and healing, which eventually led her to launch a cannabis brand rooted in her Mexican heritage. From infused topicals to THC agua frescas with chamoy rims (yes, they drank it on air), Veronika is changing the narrative and flavor profile of cannabis in Minnesota.

The crew also dives deep into cannabis education in immigrant communities, the real risks undocumented folks face in the industry, and how culture, art, and advocacy intersect with the plant. Oh, and there’s talk of tamarindo drinks, RSO soup, and why your ibuprofen may soon collect dust.

Episode Highlights:

Veronika’s journey from pain and spinal stenosis to cannabis entrepreneur

How infused butter, tinctures, and topicals helped her ditch pharmaceuticals

What Tropical Haze is and how to drink it (Chamoy rims included)

Breaking down the cultural stigma around cannabis in Latino families

A raw convo on immigration law, criminalization, and deportation fears

Why you should read the labels (and what 3:1 really means)

Plans for new product drops, from tamarindo drinks to infused cookie classics

Why flavor-forward, still cannabis beverages are carving out market share

Art, activism, and launching social-justice-fueled community events

Guest: Veronika Alfaro

Founder of Mi Sota Essence, a Latina-owned cannabis brand creating full-spectrum topicals, edibles, and beverages with deep cultural roots and a strong community mission.

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