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Episode 101: Regenerative Construction Through Hemp

September 29, 2022UncategorizedDave Ladouceur, hemp building association, hemp building blocks, hemp building materials, hemp building materials for sale, hempcrete, hempcrete blocks, hempcrete companies, Jacob Waddell, Just Biofibercannabistechtalks

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In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, President of the U.S. Hemp Building Association Jacob Waddell speaks with Just Biofiber CEO Dave Ladouceur about the present and future of hemp construction materials. How can humanity move past sustainability into regenerative development? In this expert discussion, you’ll discover how hemp can play a pivotal role in decreasing CO2 emissions while creating a circular economic opportunity that supports local communities. Is it possible to build a toxin-free home that captures CO2? Join the conversation and find out in this important episode. View the video component on the Cannabis & Tech Today YouTube channel.

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Episode 100: Comedian and Actor Pete Holmes

September 8, 2022UncategorizedCrashing with Pete Holmes, How We Roll, How We Roll Cast, How We Roll CBS, Pete Holmes, Pete Holmes Badman, Pete Holmes comedy, Pete Holmes Comedy Sex God, Pete Holmes Podcast, Pete Holmes special, Pete Holmes You Made It Weirdcannabistechtalks

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It’s an exciting time for Pete Holmes as Hollywood is recovering from the limitations of the pandemic. Before his current place in the world of comedy was cemented, Pete Holmes starred in CollegeHumor’s beloved web series Badman, a Batman-spoof depicting a socially-awkward caped crusader in some of his less heroic moments. He’s since headlined several hour-long stand-up specials, Dirty Clean, Faces and Sounds, and Nice Try, The Devil!

His 2017 HBO series Crashing, while short-lived, drew critical acclaim for its endearing, funny, and candid look into the life of an aspiring stand-up comic. His first book, Comedy Sex God, debuted in 2019. A blend of autobiography, philosophical inquiry, and spiritual awakening, the book delivers an engaging, uplifting look at his journey from performing in small-town churches to finding his footing in New York’s comedy scene. In this interview, Holmes shares his take on psychedelics, spirituality, and the progression of his career in comedy.

Episode 99: Baked With Berner

September 1, 2022Uncategorizedcannabistechtalks

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In less than a decade, Gilbert “Berner” Milam Jr., has turned his brand, Cookies, into a half-a-billion dollar a year enterprise. He isn’t a tech mogul turned cannabis enthusiast. He doesn’t come from a long history of money or connections. Berner is a hard-working rapper and former budtender who loves the herb. In 2013, he trademarked “COOKIES SF” as a manufacturer of t-shirts and sweatshirts so he could hang a trademarked sign outside his dispensaries. Since no one can obtain a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a federally illegal substance, this was the only way to prevent others from using the name and profiting off his work. This clever maneuver was a pivotal step in Berner’s success. His dominion over one of America’s favorite strains allowed the brand to gain global prestige. To discover what combination of drive, innovation, and ingenuity is required for such a meteoric rise, we spoke with Berner from his San Francisco recording studio via phone for the spring 2021 issue.

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Episode 98: Melissa Etheridge on Creativity and Cannabis

August 17, 2022Uncategorizedcannabistechtalks

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Few singer-songwriters have known such commercial success as Melissa Etheridge. Her decades-spanning career earned numerous awards and accolades while building a cult-like following of fans. She topped the charts with hits like I’m the Only One and Come to My Window, while staying true to her unique style and powerhouse vocals. Etheridge’s activism on behalf of gay rights, breast cancer awareness, and medical marijuana have further cemented her status as an icon and innovator.

Now, she’s continuing her legacy of activism with the Etheridge Foundation. The non-profit was established in honor of her son Beckett Cypher, who passed away in early 2020 as a result of an opioid addiction. The foundation aims to find new ways to understand and treat underlying mental health issues associated with addiction and to help those suffering find relief.

Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller spoke with Etheridge via video conference, in traditional 2020 style, to learn how she stayed connected with fans while touring was on hold. In this exclusive interview, she shares her thoughts on technology, cannabis, and creativity — both as outlets for her grief and her passion. She joins us from her home studio in Los Angeles, California.

Episode 97: A First-Hand Account of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

August 15, 2022UncategorizedAlice Moon, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, CHScannabistechtalks

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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a relatively unknown condition that affects millions of people across the globe. Those afflicted report repeated bouts of severe nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Many doctors believe the symptoms are caused by long-term, heavy cannabis use. For Alice Moon, a former edibles reviewer turned publicist, CHS changed her life.

“I passed out in the front yard one day because I was puking so much that I couldn’t cling to the toilet bowl anymore.” Moon describes laying in the grass, vomiting again and again, as her neighbors watched. She continued, “One day a neighbor came up like, ‘Can I help you?’ And I just burst into tears because no one knew how to help me and there was nothing they could do.”

The number of people impacted by CHS is still unknown, but one study from the New York University School of Medicine estimates nearly three million Americans may suffer from the illness. Join the conversation with Alice Moon and Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller to learn more about this mysterious and terrifying illness.

Episode 96: Building the East Coast Cannabis Scene With Lulu Tsui

July 28, 2022Uncategorized420 education, 420 marketing ideas, 420 networking events, canna events, CannaTech, cannatechtoday, Lulu Tsui, MJ education, MJ events, MJ Tech, New York City networking, NYC MJ Events, On The Revel, psychedelic medicinecannabistechtalks

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Lulu Tsui worked in technology for 15 years before joining the cannabis sector. She’s putting her skills to work in multiple canna- and alternative-health businesses, each somehow more intriguing than the last. As co-founder and chief experience officer for On The Revel, Tsui curates educational and networking experiences for those interested in the cannabis sector. On The Revel offers both in-person and virtual experiences to help foster an inclusive, informed industry in New York City and other legal markets. She’s also President of the Cannabis Media Council, an organization normalizing cannabis through traditional media. Plus, her work as an advisor for Oakland Hyphae is exploring new frontiers in psychedelic medicine. Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller sat down with Tsui to talk tech and discover her strategy for a nationwide cannabis marketing campaign.

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Episode 95: Building the Cannaverse

July 21, 2022UncategorizedCannaland, cannaverse technologies, how to access the metaverse, if saying “cannabis” get us in trouble, metaverse app, metaverse cannabis (*Crystal, metaverse download, metaverse nft, metaverse stock, please omit)cannabistechtalks

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You’ve heard of the metaverse, but what is it? It’s not a specific place or piece of technology — it’s how we interact with technology. It’s a virtual world people can enter using VR, AR, PCs, or smart phones. Once inside, users can buy NFTs with digital currency, attend educational seminars, watch concerts, or chat with other avatars to build a virtual life. Amazon disrupted in-person retail shopping in much the same way technologists predict the metaverse will change the way people live their daily lives.

Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller sat down with Matt Morgan, co-founder of Cannaverse Technologies and the metaverse platform Cannaland, to learn how the cannabis industry can leverage the metaverse for ecommerce and more. Dig deeper at cannaversetech.io or follow Morgan’s IG or TikTok accounts at TheMatthewMorgan.

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Episode 94: Cannabis and Consciousness With Carlos Santana

July 14, 2022Uncategorizedcannabistechtalks

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The legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is renowned for his unique sound and a legacy of best-selling albums. He’s sold over 100 million records since his 1960s debut, winning numerous lifetime achievement awards, Grammys, and accolades. But this soulful musician isn’t resting on his laurels. He continues to tour, create new music, and headline a multi-year residency at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Santana has now expanded his brand to offer Mirayo, a line of cannabis products produced in partnership with Left Coast Ventures.

His current musical collaboration with his wife and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana is focused on celebrating the diverse sounds of blues, funk, jazz, rock, and pop. A recent release, their rendition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Imagine, is donating 100% of streaming profits to WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund. The fund was established to combat the global hunger crisis that has only intensified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Cannabis & Tech Today connected with the legendary performer, he was nestled in his Hawaiian estate, enjoying some downtime from what is, by anyone’s standard, a jam-packed schedule for a 72-year-old entertainer.

In this exclusive interview, Santana shares his soul. He discusses how he is grieving the loss of his brother, why the Black Lives Matter movement is ushering in a new wave of consciousness, and how cannabis has always been part of his cultural and spiritual identity.

Episode 93: Do Corporations Have a Responsibility To Be Good Citizens?

July 6, 2022Uncategorizedbenefits of corporate social responsibility, cannatechtoday, corporate social responsibility, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, corporate social responsibility companies, corporate social responsibility examples, corporate social responsibility ideas, CSR, Curaleaf, Curaleaf CSR, Raheem Uqdah, types of corporate social responsibility, what is the purpose of corporate social responsibilitycannabistechtalks

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Do you care if a company pollutes your favorite swimming hole? Does it matter if a corporation abuses its employees? If the answer is yes, you care about corporate social responsibility (CSR). It might sound like a dry topic, but CSR is impacting our lives every day in countless ways. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, we sat down with Curaleaf’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Raheem Uqdah to discover why CSR is important and how corporations big and small are influencing the world around us.

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Episode 92: Driving Retail Sales With Digital Signage

June 16, 2022Uncategorizedcannabis advertising, cannabis dispensaries, cannabis menus, cannabis retail, Cannabis Tech Talks, Cannabis Tech Today, digital menus, digital signage, Enlighten, innovator profiles, Jeremy Jacobscannabistechtalks

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Digital menu boards seem to be a standard in cannabis dispensaries. Customers can identify what they want, what’s available, pricing, potency, and maybe even some educational tidbits as well — all while waiting in line. Digital signage is more than a digital picture frame, it’s an opportunity to talk to the captive waiting room and tell a story. That story could include advertising, how-to tips, and even customer reviews. It’s an evolving tool to help retailers drive sales and connect with customers. In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of Enlighten Jeremy Jacobs discusses his inspiration for creating Enlighten. Join the conversation and expand your understanding in this retail and technology-focused discussion featuring Cannabis & Tech Today Managing Editor Patricia Miller.

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