Canadian Cannabis Update

Neil is a self described Chef & THC connoisseur. Neil founded T H Sea Creations, which is a company dedicated to teaching others how to cook wholesome meals infused with THC. Learn how he works & what his vision is for the future of home-made edibles in Canada.

I attended the Canadian Cannabis Awards on November 29th, produced by Lift & Co. This is an inside look at the event with perspective provided by many of attendants. Enjoy.

Joel Sherlock is the founder of a company called Vitalis Extractions Technology, a company that builds large-scale extraction devices that many of the biggest cannabis companies in the world rely on. Joel recognized a need in the industry and built a company around it. Enjoy.

Vancouver-based Defence Lawyer Kyla Lee is a very busy person these days. Her practice specializes in cannabis impaired driving, perhaps a new area of law, but area that is destined to require a lot of work. Kyla brings us up to speed what's happening in Canada. I learned a lot, I hope that you do too :) Enjoy

Beau Cleeton is a self described artist, marketer and entrepreneur. With cannabis legalization nearing, Beau recognized a need for a high end rolling paper product that Canadians could be proud of. This is the story of a start-up business with big dreams that may just become a reality. Enjoy.

Philip Kwong is a pioneer of sorts. When diagnosed with MS, he began his search for a way to treat his symptoms using cannabis. This lead to opening his extraction company (3 Carbon Extractions) and becoming a leader in both the MS and cannabis space. This is his story.

Ryan Purvis was a dedicated hockey player with aspirations of going pro. When that didn't happen, Ryan found it difficult to adjust. That's when Ryan realized that his struggles might actually be due to his mental health. Ryan is now an advocate for sports & responsible cannabis use, this is his story.

Matei Olaru was already successful business person & lawyer, when he decided to change course and become the CEO of Lift & Co. The company is currently involved in the cannabis space in a growing number of ways and is well positioned to have a bright future with Matei steering the ship. If you're not clear about everything that Lift & Co does, this interview will get you up to speed. Enjoy :)

Rubikon's Joel Semczyszyn might be a bit of a maverick. While most people are just trying to figure out a way to survive in this new legal cannabis space, Joel is already defining new ways of enhancing it using blockchain technology. If you don't know what blockchain is and just want a basic lesson, Joel does a great job of it. He also explains why he might already be a game changer, in this new game that's only just beginning.

Barry Davidson from David Hyde & Associates is a bit of a security expert. Not only has he worked at over 100 cannabis related sites in Alberta alone, he's been in the security business for decades. Barry explains what it takes to apply for business license in Canada and tells some of the tales about what he's seen working closely with hopeful business applicants. Enjoy

Most of us watch industry giants with admiration, James West sits down with them & has fun! If you watch his shows, you'll know that while they can be funny, they are always full of rock-solid intel. In this interview, James answers questions with honesty and gives you an inside look at his World! Enjoy :)

Imagine trying to fit all of the water from Lake Ontario into a single pop can, that's what it's like trying to fit everything Abi Roach has to say into a single podcast! Abi's a bit of a legend and if you look for her, she's everywhere. While interviewing Abi, I discovered a wise, thoughtful and endearing person. This is her story, told in a different way, I hope you enjoy :)

Jodi McDonald is an amazing person, period. A "science geek" who has taken her passion and made it her life. President of Keystone Labs, a facility that tests not just cannabis but also pharmaceutical products, Jodi leads a team of dedicated professionals that safeguards products for Canadians. I'm pretty sure that I only scratched the surface with this interview, hoping for another soon! Enjoy.

Chanel Graham, CEO of Save The Drive, talks about her business vision to help those with mobility issues. It's a neat concept and one that's already taking off in California. Enjoy :)

Owen Reader, Chief Engagement Officer at Cult Collective talks about his marketing ideas in the legal cannabis space. Cult Collective is an audience engagement firm that is focused on helping their clients achieve a "cult following" in their respective markets. Owen offers great perspective, if you're interested in marketing, this one's for you!

A pro boxer discovers CBD for pain relief and it changes his life. This is the story of Jesse Bartlett who is now the CEO of Herbal Relief Centre, a medical clinic focus on patient care and service. Jesse's story is unique in so many ways, but becoming quite common as well. He found CBD and that set him on a new path, now he wants to spread the word :) Enjoy

In this interview, recorded live at Hempfest Calgary, Scott Trades walks us through his perspective on trading in the cannabis space. Scott had a lot to say & if investing in cannabis is your thing, there's lots to learn in this one :) Enjoy. *Original video of this interview is here: goo.gl/bsQZFV

Recorded at Hempfest Calgary, Jo & Pat from the Calgary Cannabis Club speak candidly about the club's role in advocacy, culture and education. Jo & Pat show us why they're leaders in this young & energetic club :) *Original video recording of this interview is here: goo.gl/E9dq5g

Hart Steinfeld & Basil Kelly, 2 members of The Cannabis Show team sat down & spoke frankly about being in cannabis media. They discuss their show's vision and approach, while providing a lot of solid advice for someone who may want to get into the cannabis related media business. Enjoy :) *Original Video of the interview is here: goo.gl/bo1qBN

The Second interview in our Hempfest series, recorded over Oct 13&14 2018. Ryan Roch, hopeful licensed dispensary owner and YouTube Vlogger talks about trying to get into "the game" in Alberta. What does it take for a "Mom & Pop" applicant to survive in a World of Giants? Find out :) *The video of this interview can be found here: goo.gl/ueiPX6