Janerette’s Eco-Friendly Fungi LLC is the name of the company co-founded by Dozie Mbonu. I enjoy meeting young people who really are passionate about the plant. Dozie Mbonu is one of these people who inspire me to learn more. Dozie, who lives in Philadelphia is a former professional basketball player, turned plant scientist. His story can’t help but inspire you to, NEVER GIVE UP. I love that and find Dozie to be the reason why I picked the cannabis field in the first place. Passion. Please allow me the honor of introducing to you, Dozie Mbonu. A driven and brilliant man who really gets it.
VIVOitaly and our brand, Murano Tips in Venice VIVOITALY
I’m a massive fan of Murano (Venetian) Glass. Fortunate to grow up in a home with many pieces of this richly textured and deeply colored glass, the memory light shines through my memories. It is as if each droplet of glass is lit from within. Luminescent and robust. When I discovered that someone was making tips for cannabis cigarettes made from snippings of real Murano glass, the authentic kind, not the cheap knock-offs, I had to know more. These artistic Murano Tips are a brilliant, yet tiny invention using one of my favorite materials, Venetian glass!
I love Parker Sullivan’s background. It was Charleston, SC that snagged my attention. Although our paths have not crossed, I lived in Charleston in the 80’s and spent Hurricane Hugo in the safe embrace of a circa 1800’s kitchen house on Charlotte Street. This is a place you don’t just forget.
I love the philosophy behind Jarod Duggins company named Trichomes. What he is attempting to do is to with his medium is to clarify and normalize the electronic narrative surrounding cannabis. How could I resist wanting to spend some time discovering more about him? Well, long story made somewhat shorter, I’m quite intrigued by Jarod and his deeply purposed ambition. His passion for the plant and all the ways it benefits us caught my attention. Of course this product is cannabis. And dispelling the stigmas that surround our medicine is the path Jarod follows.
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Now, without further delay, may I please introduce Jarod Duggins, founder of TRICHOMES.com.
Few industries are evolving as quickly as legal cannabis, and this year has proved to be one of the most pivotal yet for the maturing sector. The ongoing pandemic has established cannabis’ indelible status and economic value in nearly every state across the U.S., and the legalization movement is likely to ramp up as cash-strapped governments turn to new and reliable ways to generate tax revenue.
The cannabis community in California is tightly knit, and every time I go out to Northern California, it seems I find myself connecting with more and more of the humble, yet talented people that make it so vibrant. I first toured Sonoma Lab Works as a guest of its original founder, Dennis Hunter of CannaCraft. The lab is thriving and has built an excellent reputation over the years for their strong work in product formulation and testing. Erika Lindeman is as dedicated as they come and is a well-known face in California. As the Business Development Director she is charged with the compliance piece of cannabis, but on a broader scale. How her work integrates into the community? I’m pretty sure she does many things, all of them to the best of her ability. And in cannabis, like in cooking you have to be able to boil water and clean the pots and pans at the same time. Just like working in a cannabis testing lab, correct me if I’m wrong. Thank you, WB
Jeff Yapp 2018 BRIAN GERATHS, PRINTS CHARMING/ PHOTOMEDIAPRODUCTIONS(.COM)
I’m a big fan of Chalice Farms, probably because I’ve visited some of their dispensaries while I was recently in Portland, Oregon. They do a really nice job with training their staff to be compassionate and kind. Great work by a company that really cares about their guests. For once I didn’t feel sold to, but guided by. You really have to experience this level of service yourself. At least I experienced a warm and friendly environment. Very refreshing indeed. Now, without further delay, may I introduce Jeff Yapp, the CEO of Golden Leaf Holdings.
Santa Rosa, CA – 6/16/20 –Care By Design, a wholly-owned CannaCraft brand, announced today the launch of its Care By Design Hemp line. Formulated and manufactured by the same team of scientists and experts that created the brand’s top-selling signature ratio line for the California medical cannabis market, Care By Design Hemp is now sold online direct to consumers and retailers and ships nationwide. The popularity of Hemp CBD has been on the rise since the federal government legalized hemp in 2018. In a recent Project CBD survey, the cannabis researcher’s comprehensive survey found that of the 3,600 CBD users polled, 52% reported using hemp-derived CBD as opposed to cannabis-derived CBD. The latter being less accessible as it is only sold in states that have legalized cannabis.
Kebra Smith–Bolden and CannaHealth KEBRA SMITH–BOLDEN
Kebra Smith–Bolden’s career journey spans over 22 years which began as a young CNA to LPN specializing in the area of Homecare with a passion for community to an exceedingly skillful RN who has always held the highest standard of care for her patients. Kebra leveraged her medical knowledge and decades of professional experience to create CannaHealthTM, the first and only Connecticut cannabis business owned by an African-American. CannaHealthTM is a division of The Healing Choice LLC and HK Smith Enterprises, LLC. Its innovative community based business model offers disadvantaged communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs education about medicinal cannabis, as well as safe and legal access through medical marijuana program evaluations. Referred to as the “Marijuana Guru in CT” by Hot 93.7’s Nancy Barrow, Kebra has taken the Cannabis Industry in Connecticut by force. She is a member of the Connecticut Coalition to Regulate Marijuana and organization that advocates for development within the industry, provides opportunities for diversified marketing, promotes safe and sensible regulations to protect the environment, safeguards public health and safety, and prevents youth marijuana use. In addition, Kebra is a member of The Minority Cannabis Business Association, whose mission is to create equal access and economic empowerment for Cannabis Businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.
I’m a massive fan of Papa & Barkley, the Eureka, California based manufacturer of ultra-high quality cannabis and hemp products. A couple of years ago, I visited their manufacturing facility and was let into a little secret. There are very few producers of cannabis products in California who are as diversified in their offerings. Sure there are other vertically integrated companies, but no one has as much experience and fortitude as Papa & Barkley. And the secret? They perform their craft with healing in mind, not just metrics. This is why Papa & Barkley are in it for the long haul, to help people live better lives through their attention to detail and passion for the plant. Thank you. WB.
