The Green Room Podcast

Have you ever wondered what's actually in your weed?

Today we talked to  Ben Gelt co-founder at the Cannabis Certification Council (CCC).  During our conversation Ben walked us through what certification is, what it means, how it happens, and why you should have it.  Next, Ben talked about the food + wine  industry and how that’s been an example for building certifications and standard in cannabis industry. But first, let’s do our product shout outs:

Heirloom Pet Products -  using the highest quality, 100% organic Water Soluble Broad Spectrum Hemp in all of their fast acting pet products.  Check out their website!

More information:
Cannabis Certification Council
https://www.instagram.com/cannacertcouncil/
https://twitter.com/CannaCouncil

The CCC is a nonprofit standard holding body focused on providing consumer and industry education, transparency and choice in the cannabis industry. 

Through our #WhatsInMyWeed campaign and the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium, the Council has become a leading advocate for clean, ethical and sustainable business practices in the cannabis industry. 

We all love our pets and I’ve really been wanting to get a pet products company on the show. In this episode you’ll hear our guests talk about using CBD for pets - helpful or is it hype? We'll also discuss the  THC "no no's" with pets.  Don't make the same mistakes I did. And, our final topic - water and oil just don’t go together.  It's  im-paws-ible, Why? You’ll hear the answer during our interview with CEO Jason Lyzak and Co-founder Brandi Delancey from Heirloom Pet Products.  Get comfortable and listen to this episode with your pets! 

Check out Heirloom Pet Products:
https://heirloompets.com/
https://www.instagram.com/we.are.heirloompets/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgWyBmSqPbSp8fei9TIna3Q

Heirloom Pets is backed by a team of Advisors, Veterinarians and Pet Food experts who offer best-in-class resources and guidance. 

Ryan Douglas, a master grower, is a Cannabis growth consultant who has led cannabis businesses across the world in best practices of cannabis cultivation. Our first podcast with a Master Grower, Ryan tells us about the ideal weather conditions of growing the plant, the challenges of starting a vertically integrated business along some of the nuances of growing cannabis internationally in Colombia and Australia. Let’s get into the green room.

Ryan's Book:
From seed to success - how to launch a great cannabis business in record time

Connect with Ryan:
Professional and Proven Growing Advice for Legal Cannabis Start-ups (douglascultivation.com)

https://www.instagram.com/ryancultivation
https://twitter.com/RyanCultivation

Ok I don’t want to say too much about  Nikki Lawley before we jump into the interview, but this was kind of out of the normal realm of interviews for us. The reason that we wanted to talk to Nikki is because she is really a good example of why Cannabis needs to be legalized and the challenges the criminalization of cannabis has brought to people who simply need to use it as medicine, kind of a fuel for why the cannabis industry needs to move forward.

Before we jump into it  we would like to give a shout out to:
Vessel Brand
Camino innovative cannabis confections

Nikki & the Plant
Nikkiandtheplant.org

Nikki is passionate and infinitely interested in the benefits of cannabis, many of which are still being researched. She is determined to help patients find access to medical cannabis products that provide them relief, in the hopes that no one has to suffer what she has.  Nikki commented, "cannabis should be offered as a treatment for TBI / Concussion symptoms"

https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/
Nikki and the Plant (facebook.com)

We are joined by Jason Lammers, Vice president of the Cannabis Alliance.

As you all may know Washington became the first U.S. state to legalize recreational use of marijuana in 2012 and the second to allow recreational marijuana sales. The state had previously legalized medical marijuana in 1998. Today, we are chatting with The Cannabis Alliance, the largest industry association in WA representing over 250 licensees, medical advocates, and ancillary businesses. 

The Cannabis Alliance’s mission as a non-profit is to tell the real story about cannabis through education, advocacy, and setting the highest possible industry standards. We want people to learn the positive impact the industry has in providing new businesses, jobs and tax income, as well as many other social benefits.  To learn more visit their website: https://thecannabisalliance.us/

Connect w/ Ryan:
https://thecannabisalliance.us/jason-lammers/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CannAlliance

With a background in sports marketing, Liv Nagler knew she wanted to be in an industry that was closer to her passion. In 2013, when Cannabis became legal for recreational use, Liv made the move to Seattle to pursue a career in Cannabis. She also started Liv’s Leaves, an accessories line for cannabis lovers and stoners. Listen in as we talk to Liv about marketing in the Cannabis industry and consulting as a Cannabis educator.

Connect w/ Liv:
Pax
www.LivsLeaves.com
Liv’s Leaves (@livsleaves) • Instagram
Liv LaVonne (@livlavonne) • Instagram 

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Major Bloom is one of the first  first equity businesses vertically integrated cannabis establishments in Massachusetts . With a background in sales, marketing and business, Ulysses Youngblood has committed to creating an impact-driven business in his community. He discusses how businesses should lead with diversity at the c-suite and talks about creating a funding path through sweat equity and creativity to overcome the barriers of building a business from the ground up as a person of color.

Connect with Ulysses:
linkedin 
Instagram
ULYSSES YOUNGBLOOD, MBA - (ujyoungblood.com)

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If you attended any Cannabis events in early 2014 in Colorado, you may have very well attended an event put on by Jane West. Made infamous by local news channels by her very open use of Cannabis as a woman and mother, she was chosen by the spotlight to represent women in the cannabis industry.

We speak with Jane about building up Women Grow into a national organization, how she addressed Cannabis with her kids, product design with Jane West and equity crowdfunding as a viable option for Cannabis startups.

Connect with Jane:
Jane West
Shop Jane West | Facebook
 Jane West (@shopjanewest) • Instagram
Jane West (@theJaneWest) / Twitter
Women Grow (@womengrow) / Twitter
Jane West (@edibleeventsco) / Twitter

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 Army combat veteran, Chef Alex Lotero, tells us how the Cannabis industry inspired him to try new ways to add flavors to his amazing cuisine. Founder and owner of Misfit Culinary Group, Chef Lotero talks about how he incorporated Haute Cuisine with his Elevated Dining experiences. Chef Lotero was adamant that he is “not a cannabis chef,” as the chef’s skillful craft can not be defined by a single ingredient. Considering this Chef is working his way toward his first Michelin Stars, the cannabis industry is truly elevated by his offerings to the culture, and unique knowledge of integrating cannabis featured in his highly coveted dinner series.

Connect w/ Alex:
https://twitter.com/alotto86
Misfit Culinary GROUP | Facebook

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April Pride is a brand, design and product innovator. In 2016 she launched Van der Pop, which quickly became North America’s leading cannabis lifestyle brand for women. Recognizing the specific demands of this consumer, April’s emphasis on education and discretion while addressing stigma has become a benchmark in cannabis marketing. Within a year of launch, she negotiated Seattle-based Van der Pop's acquisition into the opportunity-rich Canadian cannabis market where she led the brand to its current home at Canopy Growth, the world’s largest cannabis company. After serving as a brand ambassador for Canopy, in early 2019 April co-founded Of Like Minds, a mission-driven cannabis marketing brand that continues her role as an advocate for women who choose to pursue cannabis as a profession and for personal consumption. Now she is now the co-founder of The High Guide, a the source for women who want to understand the legal cannabis market and the plant's potential.

Connect with April:
https://www.olminds.com/the-high-guide
http://aprilpride.com/about/
https://twitter.com/april_pride

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Casey and Dan Dalton, sibling co-founders of the socially conscious brands Evidence and Ocean Grown Extracts in Los Angeles, California - partnered with Damian Marley. The team purchased a former private prison facility in Coalinga, California where they manufacture and distribute their cannabis products.  Now, they are growing weed at a prison to help those who are in prison for growing weed.

Instead of guarding incarcerated people,  former prison guards are employed to guard marijuana.  Their brand, Evidence, is selling its cannabis products in actual police evidence bags—the intent being to make the consumer aware of and uncomfortable with the injustices around the war on drugs.  Check out our latest episode!

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We are excited to speak with Steve DeAngelo - Mr. DeAngelo has become synonymous with cannabis rights activist and advocate for cannabis reform in the United States. Mr. DeAngelo is a globally recognized cannabis leader who was dubbed “The Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry”.

Our conversation dives into his passion for people, spirituality and demystifying the journey of cannabis in the United states. Mr. DeAngelo talks about how he got started from his activist family, to marching in DC and most importantly starting the Last  Prisoner Project to right the wrongs of the racist history inherent in the war on drugs.

Connect with the Last Prisoner Project:
https://www.lastprisonerproject.org

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Arby Barroso is a Co-founder of Green Roads, one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of CBD products in the country. In this interview, we talk about how he turned all his roadblocks into a multimillion dollar success starting from a car crash to incarceration to today with his role as a social and legal advocate for the cannabis industry. About Green Roads: It’s so important to go with an actual CBD manufacturer like Green Roads instead of a white label brand. White labeling is when a brand buys finished products from an industrial manufacturer and simply puts their own labels on them. The vast majority of “CBD Companies” are actually white label brands. When you’ve got a shelf full of white labeled products, the difference between them is only label-deep. When you have an original product creator like Green Roads, the difference in quality is on a molecular level.

Connect with Green Roads CBD: https://www.instagram.com/greenroads/ 

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 In this episode we are interviewing Emery ‘’Wolf’’ Morrison, SVP of Marketing at Camp Green Inc. Camp Green is a fully licensed and legal manufacturer and distributor of cannabis (Hellapaxx.com).  The company grows premium organic cannabis in Northern California and lab-tests all of its products in order to assure the highest possible quality.  Since its inception, the business has aimed to stand out for their dedication to quality along with a willingness to offer something more to their customers, going the extra mile to create one-of-a-kind experiences.

Recently, the company set out use groundbreaking technology to revolutionize their smart packaging on their leading brand, “Pussy Riot.”  Camp Green’s “Pussy Riot” brand packaging integrates smart technology and offers the customer a unique experience with content, technology, and packaging.

Connect with Emery:
https://www.instagram.com/priot420
https://www.campgreeninc.com/
https://twitter.com/dpacbag
https://www.instagram.com/mrdeziak

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Keith Stroup founded the infamous cannabis litigation firm NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) in 1970. His passion started with recreational use in law school and became a lifelong journey of activism. Even after establishing NORML as a firm that was committed to decriminalizing cannabis, his parents didn’t realize the impact of his work on the basic access to a plant that has been fighting prohibition for the last 50 years. Now nearing legalization we talk about the journey of cannabis, some of his biggest cases and the challenges the industry faces as it moves into commercialization.

NORML's mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.

Connect with Keith:
NORML - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws Since 1970
NORML (@natlnorml) • Instagram photos and videos
LinkedIn

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Marc Rodriguez is the president and co-founder of Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc. ... Marc, with his spouse Kira, set out to build a cannabis-focused payroll and HR outsourcing organization in a fully transparent way.

Connect with Marc:
Green Leaf Business Solutions (@greenleafbusinesssolutions) • Instagram photos and videos
Green Leaf Business Solutions | Facebook

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Daniel George started Simply High Extracts in 2017 as his father battled Leukemia which continues to be the inspiration for his growing business. Brought up South Central LA, Daniel has become a leader in his community. We discuss greater education and awareness around cannabis products, the barriers to entry and the social challenges of creating equity. As an athlete, scientist, advocate and brother we uncovered that there is much more than meets the eye in Daniel’s story.

Connect with Daniel:
 @simplyhighceo
@simplyhighextracts

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 Guy Rocourt joins us to talk about his early days of enjoying cannabis as a teen, how he planted the seed of becoming an extraction expert, and his time advocating Cannabis will Montell Williams. Guy is focused on providing wellness education and opportunities throughout the Cannabis industry. Guy is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Papa & Barkley, the preeminent California cannabis wellness brand.

Connect with Guy:
https://www.instagram.com/guyrocourt
https://www.instagram.com/papaandbarkley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-rocourt-3144aa9


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We all know when pets aren’t feeling just right and many pets that have been adopted or rescued have traumas that they can’t get over. While it’s hard for the untrained eye to figure out what’s going on with our pets, we are lucky to have Veterinarians like Elena Battaglia to understand natural ways to treat our pets. Elena will be discussing how to determine how, when and why we should be incorporating Cannabis into the treatment of our favorite friends.

Connect with Dr. Elana Battaglia
https://www.facebook.com/Studio-Veterinario-Dr-Elena-Battaglia-375358355890724/

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The banking industry has been notoriously difficult to break through for the Cannabis industry. In this discussion with Steven Kemmerling we will find out more on how  financial institutions can more effectively identify, manage and monitor cannabis-related relationships and how cannabis companies can ensure they are taking the correct measures so that banks look at them more seriously.

Connect with CRB Monitor:
https://www.crbmonitor.com
CRB Monitor | LinkedIn

CRB Monitor provides the most comprehensive and detailed platform covering cannabis industry participants in a standardized, categorized and centralized cloud-based database.

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