Potcast 193: Cannabis, Entrepreneurship and Commanding Chaos

Serial Entrepreneur, Joe Ori, and I cover a lot of ground in this chat - from cannabis in professional sports to going all-in on yourself to developing resilience in life and business. If you’re an entrepreneur reaching burnout and looking for a little inspiration, this potcast is for you. It’s also for anyone seeking relief from life-altering injuries. Joe explains his struggles finding relief for a debilitating back injury playing collegiate sports. And he schools us on the business of cannabis in both Michigan and Illinois. In the Sustainability Roll-Up presented by OCB rolling papers, we explore a rising star in the newly emerging regenerative construction industry. Click here for more great info!

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Potcast 192: Slow Dirt and Organic Gardening

If you or your family still uses Miracle Grow anywhere on anything, this potcast is for you. It’s also for you busy, fabulous, and frustrated organic gardeners looking for simple and natural pest management solutions. We talk about the benefits of building organic soil and the science behind SlowDirt. And the truth about synthetic soluble fertilizers. In the Sustainability Roll Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we look at the big picture effects of chemical agriculture. Find helpful resources and a discount on SlowDirt here!

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Potcast 191: Slow Cannabis in a Fast World

We’re exploring the pitfalls of living fast and buying cheap - on businesses, workers, consumers, and the planet. We discuss the realities of global manufacturing and the underbelly of the ocean freight industry. And why buying craft cannabis and sustainable products from local makers is worth the extra investment. And in the Sustainability Roll-Up presented by OCB rolling papers, we learn how hemp is helping create a more sustainable furniture industry.

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Potcast 190: WeedTube and Cannabis Pride

We’re pulling back the curtain on cannabis content with Arend Richard, co-founder and creative director of The WeedTube, a sensor-free social site for cannabis enthusiasts. We discuss cannabis censorship and the toxicity of social and the hurdles of the pay-to-play model. We also share best practices for creators and inspiration to support the growth of WeedTube and cannabis’ creative community. We uncover little ways to practice what we preach in this week’s Sustainability Roll-Up presented by OCB Rolling Papers. Great stuff in these show notes!

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Potcast 189: Cannabis Dreams and Sound Healing with Steven Halpern

As a follow-up to last week’s discussion on cannabis-infused meditation, we’re exploring the power of sound with Steven Halpern, a Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, composer, producer, researcher, and author. Steven released his latest album CANNABIS DREAMS in April linking the healing power of cannabis with healing music. It’s all energy and it’s all moving, my friend. So I’m excited to share this empowering discussion on the sensitivity of our subconscious and ways to create more health, harmony, and balance in your everyday experience.

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Potcast 188: Wake, Bake and Meditate

Fellow writer and medical cannabis user, Kerri Connor joins Jo to discuss the ins and outs and misconceptions of meditation. Kerri shares her story of opioid addiction and the discovery of acupuncture and cannabis-infused meditation to heal her mind, body, and soul. Which inspired her to write Wake Bake and Meditate: Take Your Spiritual Practice to a Higher Level with Cannabis. Learn more here.

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Potcast 187: Cannabis Dish with Joe Dolce

The cannabis community is full of interesting characters and I have the privilege of knowing and collaborating with my fair share. Joe Dolce, author of Brave New Weed and host of the Brave New Weed podcast joins me for a casual chat about our adventures in cannabis as both content creators and citizen scientists. We swap cannabis-infused stories, favorite products, and current experiments. And learn about bioplastic cars in the Sustainability Roll Up brought to you by OCB rolling papers.

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Potcast 186: Cannabis-Infused Travel

As school winds down and summer heats up, I thought you might appreciate these casually baked tips for traveling to a cannabis-legal state. I first recorded this in 2018 after hosting one of my casually baked besties from Texas. If you plan to visit an adult-use cannabis legal state any time soon, this potcast is for you. While I reference the California adult-use laws, if you follow these guidelines, it’s a responsible framework no matter which cannabis legal state you’re in. Find helpful links here.

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Potcast 185: Pot, Personal Sovereignty and Conscious Consumerism

Nowadays, it seems like everybody’s got either advice or a pitch and sometimes it's hard to discern the difference. This potcast is dedicated to Mr. Wilson, the teacher that demanded I ask questions and seek the truth. And who inspired me to thoughtfully conduct experiments and respectfully debate the issues to find solutions. The Sustainability Roll-Up, sponsored by OCB rolling papers, spotlights conscious consumerism. Find helpful resources in these show notes.

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Potcast 184: Do It Yourself with Cannabis

On Potcast 184 we celebrate curiosity, cannabis, and the growing pains of finding your way and doing it yourself. Whether you’re new to cannabis or newly empowered to carve your own path, this potcast is for you. It’s also for anyone ready to try their hand at mixing both eastern and western influences for DIY cannabis wellness. So have a seat in our smoke circle and get ready to stoke your creative fires. And learn a bit about bamboo in the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers.

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Potcast 183: Cannabis Business Mentors

We discuss the backbone of a socially conscious business model and what it means to be a mentor. We explore the cannabis dispensary design and shopping experience. And the perks of living your truth out of the cannabis closet. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur wearing a lot of hats this potcast is for you. It’s also for anyone curious for an insider’s perspective on the ins and outs of starting a cannabis business. We learn about a new holiday in this week’s Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers.

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Potcast 182: Cannabis Nurses & Medical Cannabis Care

If you’re a canna curious nurse this potcast is for you. It’s also for those of you finding your voice around the cannabis for wellness lifestyle. And as a patient, you want to engage your doctor or nurse practitioner in dialogue and feel safe doing so. Learn the role of a cannabis nurse. And explore the Cannabis Nurses Network and what they’re doing to facilitate entrepreneurial opportunities for nurses in the cannabis industry. Nurse Heather gives us tips for talking to our doctors with confidence and the importance of having access to cannabis for end-of-life care. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB Rolling Papers, we explore Carbon sequestration as a revenue stream for hemp farmers that can also clean up our planet.

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