Canadian Cannabis Update

The first interview in our Hempfest series, recorded over Oct 13&14 2018. Gill Pollard, who runs the cannabis media company The Her(b) Life was kind enough to join me & talk about what it's like to be in the media biz in the cannabis space, specifically for women. Gill is very knowledgable & a great communicator, enjoy :) *You can see most of the interviews from Hempfest on our FB page: www.facebook.com/cancannupdate

Does anyone know what to expect on Oct 17th? To get some perspective, I spoke with Justin Marshall, a dual citizen living in California. Justin speaks at length about what it was like in California and what Canadians might experience when recreational cannabis becomes legal in Canada.

Jamie Shaw from Groundwork Consulting (And about 10 other organizations!) is one of the best communicators in the cannabis space. We started off by discussing medical dispensaries in Canada, then our conversation took on a grander scope with perspective on legal cannabis in general. Fantastic interview! Enjoy :)

Pat McCutcheon, Ceo of MediPharm Labs speaks candidly about his company and their impending IPO on Oct 3rd 2018. Extractions are expected to be the second wave in cannabis legalization, find out why Pat claims MediPharm Labs is positioned to lead the pack! Enjoy :)

Adam Osborne, President and Founder of Earth's Edibles explains his approach to preparing foods with THC and CBD. Earth's Edibles is taking a slightly different approach to the edible arena and they might just know what it takes to be successful. Enjoy :)

Kory Zelickson, Co-Founder of Namaste Technologies talks about his company, what they do and why he feels you should invest in it. We discuss the company's history & the direction they're going upon legalization. There's also a chance to learn about about Kory himself. Enjoy!

Respected Cannabis Journalist Amanda Siebert talks about her new book called "The Little Book of Cannabis - How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life". Learn about Amanda herself, the book & find out what her plans are for the future. She's an amazing woman and this interview is not to be missed :)

Rita Tsalyuk, Owner of Denver's "The Coffee Joint" speaks frankly about her experience getting a licensed consumption lounge & trying to make a go of it. This is a great conversation with perspective on the realities of actually owning and operating a lounge. Will lounges in Canada be next? Enjoy :)

Originally recorded on May 07th 2018, this interview covers terpenes. What are they? How are they used and how they contribute to your overall experience. Alex graciously walks us through the topic and adds his own unique perspective on the industry as well :)

Danny Danko... Need I say more? Danny was kind enough to speak about his new book, his life & tips on how to get into home cannabis cultivation. Danny is a true superstar & I was honoured to interview him. 100% amazing interview, not to be missed :)

CEO of BRNT Designs, Simon Greganis speaks about his experiences starting a legal cannabis focused business. Still in his 20's, Simon has already proven to be an industry leader and innovator. This podcast illustrates what it takes to make it in the cannabis space. Enjoy :)

Scott Trades joins us to talk about cannabis trading in 2018. We explore a little past-present-future in the space, plus Scott gives a lot of great tips for new investors. Not to be missed :)

Hundreds of municipalities across Canada are getting ready for cannabis legalization, each in their own way. In this podcast, I spoke with two employees in charge of preparing the City of Airdrie, Alberta. It's likely that something this big will happen only once in a lifetime, this is their story so far. Enjoy :) **Reposted without music

Shekhar Parmar, CEO of Harvest Medicine in Calgary explains how the Medical Marijuana system in Canada works. Whether you are already a patient, or just want to know more, this #podcast is for you :) Enjoy

Deepak Anand (Cannabis Compliance) might be the busiest man in the Canadian cannabis scene, he has a wealth of knowledge and has written University courses for the legal cannabis arena. In this podcast, Deepak discusses higher learning option in the cannabis business upon legalization and beyond! Enjoy :)

This podcast features a conversation with Steven Feldman AKA @CanadaPotStocks who is a seasoned investor, Social Media Guru & Broadcaster about what it means to invest in the Canadian cannabis space. Steven provides an overall pictures of the industry, provides historical comparisons and even a few thoughts on what to look for moving forward. If you invest in cannabis, you need to hear this. Enjoy!

Curious about using CBD for your pet? This interview discusses many of the questions and observations that pet owners have when it comes to considering CBD use. Brad Pattison discusses pet wellness from his perspective and his experiences with a variety of animals that have tried CBD for a wide range of therapies. Enjoy :)

In this episode, I spoke with Karen Hamilton from Lagunitas Brewery in California. They make a cannabis infused beverage called "HIFI"!! If you want a sneak peak into what might be appearing in Canadians shops in the near future, this podcast is for you! Enjoy :)

In this podcast, we speak to MADD Canada about their concerns of driving while under the influence of cannabis. With legalization around the corner, MADD CEO Andy Murie speaks frankly about the situation.

This podcast is for anyone who just wants to know what the heck is going to happen once cannabis is legalized. Who will buy it? How will drivers be protected? Will people smoke it in public? Many more of the basic questions are answered in this podcast! Enjoy :)