Welcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs. This week, we sat down with Hirsh Jain, Founder of Ananda Strategy. Ananda Strategy is a strategy consultancy advising leading cannabis brands, retailers, technology businesses, and venture capital funds across the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. Ananda Strategy represents many of California’s leading cannabis retailers, helping lead their expansion strategy, competitive licensing efforts, and M&A activity. Ananda also serves operators in the Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, and Oregon markets, as well as operators in Canada and Western Europe. Hirsh is Vice Chair of the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce and serves on the boards of NORML California as well as SC Labs, a leading cannabis testing company. He previously held leadership roles at Caliva and MedMen, and worked as the Global Policy Lead at Airbnb, managing public policy in key markets worldwide. Before that, Hirsh was with McKinsey & Company in their Public Sector Practice. Hirsh holds a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He has a deep commitment to cannabis law reform, having studied the impacts of the War on Drugs. Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/anandastrategy/ https://twitter.com/anandastrategy  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirsh-jain-b896b080/  Other Links/Mentions: Ananda Strategy - https://www.anandastrategy.com/ Ohio adult-use cannabis - https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/08/21/adult-use-recreational-marijuana-sales-surge-across-ohio Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, Crista Egger - https://greenrushpodcast.com/crista-eggers-nebraskans-for-medical-marijuana/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Phil Carlson and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther, and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas. Check out our new podcast Alternatively Speaking where our hosts dive into the advancements and challenges surrounding the pursuit of living longer, healthier lives in our first 10-episode series. Visit https://altspeaking.com. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsapodcastlabs/ 

This summer, the Green Rush team is revisiting our extensive archives, curating a selection of over 300 past episodes. This collection will feature memorable moments, insightful interviews, and some of the team's favorite episodes, providing both new listeners and long-time fans an opportunity to explore or rediscover the best of Green Rush. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our new podcast in the fall, "Alternatively Speaking." We’re revisiting our interview with Jim Belushi, actor, musician, comedian, all around entertainer as well as cannabis entrepreneur and the founder of Belushi’s Farms. Jim has long been a household name due to his distinguished acting career but he’s also incredibly active in the cannabis community with a nearly 100 acre farm in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful banana belt, he is out there getting his hands dirty and producing some of the most-talked about cannabis in the state. With brands like Captain Jack, The Blues Brothers and Good Ugly Weed and Belushi’s Secret Stash, Jim Belushi’s cannabis products are quickly becoming the most talked about product line across the state. So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links to guest’s social media: Jim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimBelushi Jim’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000902/ Belushi Farm’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belushisfarm/ Links and Mentions: Belushi’s Farm homepage: https://www.belushisfarm.com/ Belushi’s Farm’s Products: https://www.zazzle.com/store/belushis_farm  Jim Belushi and Steve Deangelo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtCpUu0pK7E Jim on the Farm: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsqcwehu7i/ Jim on the Farm Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XX1FNhlIG/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Executive Producer Maria Petsanas and Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsapodcastlabs/ 

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. This week Anne Donohoe sits down with Tim Pickett, CEO of KindlyMD, a patient-first healthcare and healthcare data company uniquely integrating traditional primary care with medicinal cannabis. In our conversation, Anne and Tim explore his professional evolution from being a board-certified physician assistant to founding a medical cannabis business in one of the most conservative states in the union in Utah.   Anne and Tim touch on a number of topics including KindlyMD’s IPO on the Nasdaq, DEA rescheduling and the company’s unique position as the only service provider of its kind that has Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance payer contracts. Tim also gives our listeners insight into the machinations of the Utah cannabis marketplace, how it structurally differs from its neighboring states and how rescheduling or descheduling would potentially impact the market.  If you are interested in learning more about Tim or KindlyMD, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow Tim and KindlyMD, across all social platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Tim Pickett, CEO of KindlyMD.  Links, mentions, and socials: KindlyMD Website: https://kindlymd.com/   KindlyMD Investors Site: https://investors.kindlymd.com/  Tim Pickett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utah/  Utah Marijuana: https://utahmarijuana.org/  KindlyMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindly.md/  KindlyMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kindlymd  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring MJ Today host Heather Sullivan and Dr. Jahan Marcu to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Heather and Dr. Marcu discuss the recent bibliometric study on cannabis finding an increase in legal marijuana research as well as the science behind a recent appeals court ruling making Delta 8 THC legal. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Heather Sullivan of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright are back with a new episode with guest Jim Gilligan, Interim Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer of Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing psilocybin-based compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs.  Jim Gilligan Ph.D. has over 35 years of experience in the life sciences industry, including R&D, clinical development, international regulatory affairs, and CMC manufacturing. Prior to joining Tryp, Jim helped lead multiple bio-pharma and biotech companies, including Tarsa Therapeutics, Herborium Inc., and Unigene Labs, where he was responsible for the entire spectrum of drug development activities, including pharmacology and preclinical activities, CMC, clinical Phase I-III, as well as US and international regulatory strategies. Jim received his Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Connecticut and continued his post-graduate education at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology In this episode our hosts explore with Jim how Tryp is working to alleviate the suffering of patients with unmet diseases including, Fibromyalgia and binge eating disorders, the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, drug development pipeline, and what’s next in the psychedelic industry. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jim Gilligan of Tryp Therapeutics Links and mentions in the show https://tryptherapeutics.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Tryp Therapeutics Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryptherapeutic Tryp Therapeutics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tryp-therapeutics/  Jim Gilligan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gilligan-94090211/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther and Producer Nick Opich. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring KCSA’s very own Kris Krane alongside Heather Sullivan and  Ben Larson to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Kris, Heather and Ben discuss the recent court ruling finding that Delta 8 THC is legal, the vetoing of legal cannabis by the governor of Delaware, the embrace of legalization by Rhode Island, and a check-in on post-legalization life in New York. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Ben Larson of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring Betty Aldworth, Jeremy Berke and Heather Sullivan  to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Betty, Jeremy and Heather discuss the state of unionization within the legal cannabis industry as well as the intersection of medical marijuana and cancer treatments. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Heather Sullivan of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on the Green Rush, Anne is joined by guest host Sirita Wright with a new episode featuring Andrés Fajardo, newly appointed CEO of Clever Leaves, a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids. Fajardo brings over 20 years of management experience, and as co-founder of the Company, he has led the development of Clever Leaves’ first 18 Hectares of GACP and EU- GMP certified cultivation and post-harvest facilities, the design and construction of a GMP certified extraction and formulation plant, and the creation of a robust pipeline of clients and brands. For the last 6 years, Fajardo has overseen the development, expansion and global marketing plans of the Company as the former president and has now assumed the role of CEO. In this episode our hosts explore with Andrés Clever Leaves current global operations since we last caught up with the company in 2020 and how Clever Leaves has managed to effectively meet the needs and demands of cannabis consumers in various markets all over the world including, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Israel, the USA and Columbia.Through their robust supply chain, strong partnerships, and premium product portfolio, Clever Leaves has continued to demonstrate its ability to grow and potentialize It’s full capabilities. So sit back, relax and enjoy our discussion with Andrés Fajardo.  Links and mentions in the show https://cleverleaves.com  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Clever Leaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/clever_leaves Clever Leaves LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clever-leaves/ Andres Fajardo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-fajardo-3581a5/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Sirita Wright of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, we have a special treat for our listeners featuring the man behind the scenes who makes this show possible, Shea Gunther, Founder and Producer at MJ Today Media and the producer of this podcast. In this episode, our host Lewis Goldberg sits down with Shea to talk about their origins in the cannabis industry, their thoughts on the development of legal psychedelics, and what it means to be happy with your work.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring Ben Larson hosting this week’s episode talking with some of the most knowledgeable folks in the space about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, first-time-guests Sysamone Phaphon, John Farrell, and Niklas Kouparanis sit down with Ben to offer an international perspective and take a look at what the world of legal cannabis looks like in the rest of the world. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week the Green Rush team is sitting down with KCSA’s Director of Cannabis Development Kris Krane to talk about last week’s Benzinga Capital Conference in Miami.  Taking place during Bicycle Day and 4/20 – the Benzinga show featured a number of companies large and small in the psychedelics and cannabis spaces and both Anne and Kris made the trek down to support KCSA’s clients and check out the conference. In this episode will explore some of the initial takeaways and themes Anne and Kris saw at the show, whether they think the meetings at the well attended show could lead to a flurry of business later this year and some of their favorite experiences and stories from the conference. So sit back and enjoy our conversation on the Benzinga Capital Conference.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.benzinga.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at MJ Today. Featuring Betty Aldworth and host Heather Sullivan to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Betty and Heather talk about how they got into drug reform activism, what drives their work these days, and the unique challenges of being a woman in legal marijuana.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at KCSA and MJ Today. Featuring Andrea Brooks, Max Simon, and KCSA’s own Sirita Wright and Kris Krane, the MJ Today and Green Rush teams got together to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode, Andrea, Max, Sirita and Kris discuss the massive merger recently announced between MSO giants Cresco and Columbia Care and the upcoming vote in the U.S. House to deschedule marijuana.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. This week Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane are back to sit down with Paul Armentano, Deputy Director of NORML. Paul joined our hosts this week to talk about his career of advocacy work within the cannabis space and to highlight the positives and shortcomings with the DEA’s proposed move to reschedule cannabis. Paul walked us through his thoughts, which can also be found in his recent op-ed in the Orange County Register, as well as what he thinks will move the needle through the DEA open comment period.  Kris and Paul also dive into the debate of incrementalism vs full reform for cannabis as well as why it’s critical to ensure advocacy organizations like NORML stay funded and operational, even as the U.S. becomes more accepting of cannabis.   If you are interested in learning more about Paul or how to get more involved in NORML’s work, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow NORML, as well as the organization’s local chapters, across all social platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Paul Armentano of NORML. Links, mentions, and socials: NORML Website: https://norml.org/marijuana  NORML Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natlnorml  NORML News: https://norml.org/subscribe  Paul’s Appearance on The Disagreement: https://thedisagreement.substack.com/p/episode-7-marijuana-legalization Paul’s review on scientific literature around cannabis and cannabinoids: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Applications-Cannabis-Cannabinoids-Scientific-ebook/dp/B09KSTZPDJ NORML on recent medical marijuana research: https://norml.org/marijuana/library/recent-medical-marijuana-research/ Recent bylines from Paul: https://otherwords.org/authors/paul-armentano/  Paul’s OC Register byline: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/14/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-cannabis-prohibition/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with guest Steve Gutterman, Chief Executive Officer at Falcon Brands, a California-based house of brands that combines street cred and proprietary technology to develop some of the most beloved brands in the state.  Having built Falcon into one of the top-10 brands in California, Steve has a two decade track record of building businesses and leading high growth corporations in heavily regulated industries.  In this episode our hosts Anne and Nick Opich sat down with Steve to talk about the philosophy behind Falcon’s house of brands and how that thinking differentiates the business from others in the space. Steve also expands on the evolving California market, what’s coming down the pike for Falcon and Steve’s predictions for how the cannabis industry will evolve across the rest of the year. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Steve Gutterman of Falcon Brands.  Links and mentions in the show https://falconbrands.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush, Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with guest Bob Dagher, Chief Medical Officer at Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB), a cutting-edge neuroscience company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines. Leading the company’s drug development and commercialization efforts, Bob has a long history helping life sciences companies to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of millions of patients around the world. At Enveric, he is currently focused on conditions that include cancer-related distress, PTSD and more. In this episode our hosts explore with Bob how Enveric is working to alleviate the suffering of patients with cancer-related distress, the Company’s recently announced collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Enveric’s patent portfolio and the themes and developments within the psychedelic industry that Bob is looking out for through the rest of 2022.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Bob Dagher of Enveric Biosciences.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.enveric.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Enveric’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Enveric_bio Enveric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/EnvericBio/ Bob’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobdaghermd/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with special guest John Mazarakis, Co-Founder and Chairman at Chicago Atlantic, a market-leading publicly traded commercial mortgage REIT utilizing significant real estate, credit and cannabis expertise to originate senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the U.S. John co-leads Chicago Atlantic as part of a three person team that includes Tony Cappell, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Andreas Bodmeier, Co-President, Chief Investment Officer and Director. In this episode our hosts explore how one of the largest lenders in the cannabis industry considers and de-risks lending. John also walks us through Chicago Atlantic’s business model, competitive edges, and how the team is experiencing significant growth despite industry uncertainty.   So sit back and enjoy our conversation with John Mazarakis of Chicago Atlantic.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.chicagoatlantic.com/REIT specific site: https://www.refi.reit/ Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmazarakis/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with special guest Sundie Seefried, CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, a leading provider of reliable banking and financing solutions to the cannabis industry.   Safe Harbor is one of the first financial services providers to provide access to reliable banking solutions for cannabis, hemp, CBD and ancillary operators, making communities safer, driving growth in local economies, and fostering long-term partnerships.  In this episode Anne and Nick discuss with Sundie about what makes Safe Harbor unique amongst cannabis lenders, some of the biggest banking and financing challenges facing the operators in the space, the status of current cannabis reform bills like SAFE Banking and some of the banking horror stories Sundie has heard since jumping into the space.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Sundie Seefried of Safe Harbor Financial.   Links and mentions in the show  www.shfinancial.org  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Safe Harbor’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHFinancialLLC Safe Harbor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safe-harbor-financial-llc/ Safe Harbor’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SafeHarborFinancialLLC Sundie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted byAnne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

We have another special treat for our Green Rush listeners, courtesy of our friends at KCSA and MJ Today. Featuring Mike Liszewski of Enact Consulting, and Matt Walter of HedgreRow Analysis, join Sirita Wright and old friend Lewis Goldberg from KCSA Strategic Communications to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry.  In this episode Mike, Matt, Sirita and Lewis discuss the slow-moving roll out of legal marijuana in New Jersey, the failure of marijuana legalization at the federal level, and the devolution of medical marijuana around the country. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week Anne and Nick are back with a new episode with special guest Nick Sosiak, Chief Financial Officer at Cannara Biotech, a vertically integrated producer of premium grade cannabis and cannabis-derivative products in Quebec.   As Chief Financial Officer of Cannara, Nicholas is responsible for overseeing the Company’s finances and is a key decision maker in all facets of the company from genetic selection, marketing and branding, product formulation, sales, investor, and public relations. In this episode our hosts explore the Quebec market and what makes it unique in comparison to other Canadian provinces, Nick from Cannara also walks us through Cannara’s business model focused on cultivation rather than CPG, why flower remains king amongst product categories and how his team is building immense brand loyalty despite strict marketing regulations.   So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Nick Sosiak of Cannara.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.cannara.ca/en/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-sosiak-cpa-ca-2b179845/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today with Andrew Livingston and Kieran Ringgenberg joining host Ben Larson to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry. In this episode Andrew, Kieran and Ben discuss the Tennessee Valley Authority backing down from early threats to block cannabis growers, the promise made by Senator Chuck Schumer to introduce legalization legislation in April, and the latest tax and regulatory trials and tribulations for legal cannabis in California.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our hosts Anne and Nick are chatting with Ian Dominguez, Portfolio Manager of Delta Emerald Ventures, a data science-led investment firm focused on the cannabis space.  A veteran of investing in the CPG and grocery space, Ian has held a long passion about the ever-changing needs of consumers and bringing those evolving trends to light through data and analytics. Since helping to launch Delta Emerald in July 2019, Ian and his team have been building a diverse portfolio across the sector, allowing him to have a detailed understanding and unique insights into the growth potential across the entire cannabis ecosystem.  Anne and Nick say down with Ian to explore his path to the cannabis industry and learn more about how Delta Emerald evaluates the market and sees the greatest opportunity. In addition, we explore the future of the MSO model, how regulations are changing the industry, consumer trends and branding as well as common misconceptions investors have about the industry. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Ian Dominguez.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.deltaemerald.com/ The Delta Dispatch: https://deltaemerald.substack.com/welcome  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Ian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancdominguez/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today with Matthew Walter and Alex Halperin joining host Brian Adams to talk about the latest news in the cannabis industry. In this episode Matthew, Alex and Brian discuss the latest passage of the SAFE Banking Act- the sixth time that’s happened so far- as well as the latest developments for legalization out of Washington, DC; plans by the NFL to study the impact of cannabis on pain; and a California bill that would make homegrow illegal. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by  Brian Adams of MJ Today Media.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring KCSA’s Cannabis Czar Kris Krane and for the first time, our very own Sirita Wright.  In this special episode, Kris and Sirita are joined by Business Insider’s lead cannabis reporter Jeremy Berke to talk about Amazon’s endorsement of marijuana law reform, the ongoing push for social equity, and the latest good news out of Thailand for cannabis legalization.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture. This week we wanted to revisit our conversation with special guest Dr. Hans Eriksson, Chief Medical Officer for HMNC Brain Health. Hans joined us to discuss his role at HMNC, the company’s research and development efforts to identify and bring to market treatments for mental health disorders, and the latest news and progress on the psychedelics movement. With the death of the beloved actor Matthew Perry back in the news, we spoke with Hans about illicit ketamine use and how the news about Perry’s use was presented by the media, and the risks associated with the treatment. If you are interested in learning more about Hans or to check out the latest updates from HMNC Brain Health, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow HMNC and Hans on LinkedIn. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Dr. Hans Eriksson of HMNC Brain Health. Links, mentions, and socials: HMNC Brain Health: hmnc-brainhealth.com HMNC Brain Health LinkedIn: de.linkedin.com/company/hmnc-brain-health Dr. Hans Eriksson LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hansaeriksson https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/05/22/matthew-perry-death-investigation-ketamine/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at ‘How to Launch an Industry‘, a podcast produced and hosted by Dr. Jahan Marcu, a longtime regular on Marijuana Today. This episode’s discussion features Dr. Marcu, Nigam B. Arora, PhD, David Vallencourt, MSc., with special guests Kim Napoli, JD, and Marc Ross, JD from the law offices of Vincente Sederberg. The show starts off by discussing news around the FDA and CBD. Then Marc Ross shares insights into his article “Environmental, Social, & Governance: The Perfect Storm for the Cannabis Industry.” Next the show begins to discuss social equity and Kim Napoli offers advice for companies about getting educated and competent about social equity. So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/ https://www.marcu-arora.com/how-to-launch-an-industry  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast Dr. Marcu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-marcu-ph-d-8911893/  Show Credits: Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week our hosts Anne and Nick are chatting with Alex Rabinovich, the CEO of NASDAQ-listed InterCure. Based out of Israel, InterCure is Israel’s largest licensed cannabis producer and a rapidly expanding player in the international cannabis market. Israel and the quickly growing international cannabis marketplace isn’t something that we explore much of so it was a real treat to sit down with Alex and learn more about the similarities and differences of Israel compared to the U.S. and Canada.  Alex joined The Green Rush to give us a rundown of what the Israeli cannabis marketplace looks like today, the growth and opportunity of international expansion into countries like Germany, the UK and Austria, and insights into the Company’s recent partnerships with North American cannabis producers like Tilray, Organigram and Cookies. So sit back, lean forward and enjoy!  Links and mentions in the show https://www.intercure.co/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts https://www.linkedin.com/company/inter-cure/ https://mobile.twitter.com/inter_cure  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring KCSA’s Cannabis Czar Kris Krane.  In this special episode, Kris joined Heather Sullivan, Ben Larson and Brian Adams to talk about the lack of federal progress on legalization, how the ‘great resignation’ has touched the cannabis industry, and the end of the DEA monopoly on growing cannabis for legal research.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications and Heather Sullivan, Ben Larson and Brian Adams of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our Anne and Nick are flying solo in the studio to take a look at the year ahead for the psychedelic and cannabis spaces.  2022 is sure to be another transformational year for these two rapidly evolving industries and Anne and Nick explore what they expect to see including the continued expansion of access to psychedelic therapies, new data that will show the efficacy of these treatments for conditions like PTSD, addiction and more as well as expectations on M&A and consolidation across both industries.  With 2022 also serving as an election year, Anne and Nick explore how the upcoming state and federal elections will play a role and how much ground the Democrats need to make up before potentially ceding these issues to the Republicans.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation to kick off 2022!   Links and mentions in the show Canada’s Expanded Special Access ProgramMAPS and Vine Ventures Deal NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics Drug Use for Grown Ups by Carl HartCannabis Companies Ripe for AcquisitionIllinois Cannabis Revenue NumbersNORML Rundown on Cannabis Ballot Initiatives in 2022 Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-opich-6450218a/ Anne’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agdonohoe/ KCSA website: https://www.kcsa.com/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring friend of the podcast Ben Larson.  In this special episode, Ben is joined by Max Simon and Matt Walter to talk about the rise in both crime and taxes for legal marijuana operators in California, the latest developments for cannabis banking at the federal level, and a look ahead to what the industry might see in 2022.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast Ben Larson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjlarson/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Ben Larson of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our guest host Lewis Goldberg is chatting with George Allen, Chairman of the Board for Lowell Farms, a leading, vertically-integrated, cannabis company. Based in Salinas, California, Lowell Farms grows artisan craft cannabis and prides itself on using sustainable materials, from seed to sale, to produce an extensive portfolio of award-winning originals, including Lowell Herb Co, Lowell Smokes, Cypress Cannabis, MOON, and Kaizen Extracts, for licensed retailers statewide and through licensing agreements in other states like Illinois, Massachusetts and Michigan. Lewis sat down with George to talk about his transition to Lowell following his previous role as President of Acreage Holdings, the challenges of building a competitive cannabis brand in an oversaturated market like California, his expectations for the future of regulations both at the state and federal level and what has him most excited for the future evolution of the Lowell Farms brand. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with George Allen.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.lowellfarms.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Lowell Farms’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lowellfarms Lowell Farms’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJtd1ApTAFPGz675AXlQPdw/featured George Allen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gallen97/ George Allen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/g4geronimo?lang=en  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our hosts Anne and Nick are chatting with Scott Grossman, Vice President of Corporate Development for Turning Point Brands, a New York Stock Exchange listed company and a a leading, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded consumer tobacco and cannabis products. Most well-known for their iconic brand Zig Zag rolling papers, Turning Point Brands has been making strategic investments into the cannabis space over the last couple of years as it establishes a foothold in the rapidly growing industry. Anne and Nick sat down with Scott to discuss Turning Points entry into the cannabis space, what he sees for the future of brands within the sector, how the company is preparing for new markets and federal legalization and general consumer trends they’ve been following.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Scott Grossman.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.turningpointbrands.com/ https://zigzag.com/ https://zigzag.com/pages/studio  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Scott Grossman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-grossman-4868959/ Zig Zag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zigzagworld/ Zig Zag YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zzstudio Zig Zag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zigzagworldofficial  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on the Green Rush, we’re reaching way back into the vault to revisit Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe first interviewed Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director of MAPS. Founded by Rick in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.   In this episode, Lewis and Anne spoke with Rick about the FDA regulated MDMA trials being run by MAPS as well as some of the ways Rick was keeping himself occupied and focused at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Over the decades, Rick Doblin has established himself as a leading authority on the renaissance of psychedelics and his insights on how these molecules may be able to solve the global mental health crisis will not be something that you want to miss.  So sit back, relax and listen to our special fireside chat with Rick Doblin.  Links and mentions in the show MAPS website: https://maps.org/Rick Doblin’s TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/rick_doblin Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Rick Doblin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickdoblinMAPS Twitter: https://twitter.com/MAPSRick Doblin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickdoblin/MAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapsnews/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share another special crossover episode from our friends at MJ Today starring friend of the podcast Ben Larson.  In this special episode, Ben is joined by Jahan Marcu, Founding Partner at Marcu & Arora, and INSIDER cannabis reporter Jeremy Berke to talk about the recent election fall-out for marijuana, some of the ways scientists are researching drug consumption and how the federal government is using their studies, and the lag in New York in rolling out legal adult use marijuana.  The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Ben Larson of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries. This week Anne and Nick are chatting with Tim Regan, Senior Vice President of KCSA’s Capital Markets Team. Joining us to talk about the psychedelic renaissance and how closely the investment community is following these developments in medicines and treatments, Tim provides us with an inside look at some of the conversations he’s having with investors about what has them most excited about this emerging field. We also preview next week’s Microdose Wonderland conference in Miami and what we may be able to expect from the first major trade show for the psychedelic industry since the COVID-19 pandemic first began. Tim also provides insight into what he’s most excited about seeing and hearing at Wonderland and what he’s going to be keeping a watchful eye on as we enter 2022. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Tim Regan of KCSA.  Links and mentions in the show Microdose: Wonderland: https://microdose.buzz/wonderland/miami Wonderland agenda https://microdose.buzz/wonderland-miami/agenda/ KCSA’s website: https://www.kcsa.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Tim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmregan/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture. This week’s episode is a crossover roundtable event with our friends at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) covering the DEA’s proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. Hosted by our very own Anne Donohoe, the Q&A discussion also features Betty Aldworth, Director of Communications & Post-Prohibition Strategy at MAPS, Karen O’Keefe, Director of State Policies at Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) and Paul Armentano, Deputy Director at NORML.  With the unprecedented federal drug policy change on the near horizon, MAPS assembled leaders with more than 50 years of combined experience in the cannabis policy reform movement to talk about what these changes are, why they matter, what myths need debunking, and what still needs to be done. Some of the topics covered in this conversation include the impact rescheduling will have on research and development of cannabis-based medicines, criminal law and systems-impacted people, cannabis banking and interstate commerce and veteran affairs.  If you are interested in learning more about how MAPS, MPP or NORML have played pivotal roles in implementing drug policy reform over the decades, be sure to follow them all on their socials linked in our show notes and visit their websites to follow their advocacy work.   So, sit back and enjoy this crossover Q&A discussion on the future of cannabis drug policy.  Links and mentions in the show https://maps.org/  https://norml.org/  https://www.mpp.org/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Betty Aldworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyaldworth/  Karen O’Keefe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-o-keefe-255a9921a/  NORML LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norml/  MPP Twitter: https://twitter.com/marijuanapolicy  NORML Twitter: https://twitter.com/NORML  MAPS Twitter: https://twitter.com/maps  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther and to the MAPS team.  You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries. This week our old friend Lewis Goldberg is filling in as host for a conversation with Elias “The Spartan” Theodorou, a top-ranked middleweight fighter in the UFC and a committed advocate to fighting the stigma of medical cannabis in athletics.  In a monumental decision back in January 2020, Elias became the first professional athlete to receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption for medical cannabis. Lewis discussed that process with Elias, how he uses cannabis in his training and recovery and what he believes needs to change about the relationship between sports leagues and cannabis.  In the conversation, Elias also touches on his work with New World, an augmented reality art-focused NFT company that allows creators, musicians, and celebrities to have access to an NFT distribution canvas to create and sell digital art. Elias touches on how the NFT market can be used to raise awareness and promote advocacy.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Elias “The Spartan” Theodorou. Links and mentions in the show Details on being awarded TUE https://www.eliastheodorou.com/New World: http://newworldinc.io/   Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Elias’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliastheodorou Elias’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliasthespartan/ Elias’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EliasTheodorou  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on the Green Rush, we wanted to revisit our previous sit down with Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director of MAPS. Recorded during a special fireside chat with our host Anne Donohoe at the virtual KCSA Psychedelics Investor Conference, Rick sat down to discuss the evolution of the psychedelics space, the latest on MAPS clinical trials and the roster of well-known capital market players supporting the psychedelic renaissance.  Suffice to say, there likely would not be a revived psychedelics industry if it were not for Rick who has for the last 35 years worked with the FDA, Congress and researchers around the world to advance psychedelic science and medicine. Founded by Rick in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.   Over the decades, Rick Doblin has established himself as a leading authority on the renaissance of psychedelics and his insights on how these molecules may be able to solve the global mental health crisis will not be something that you want to miss. Rick will also be a featured speaker at next month’s Microdose: Wonderland Conference in Miami – so if you are planning to attend the show, make sure not to miss his session.   So sit back, relax and listen to our special fireside chat with Rick Doblin.  Links and mentions in the show MAPS website: https://maps.org/Rick Doblin’s TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/rick_doblin Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Rick Doblin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickdoblinMAPS Twitter: https://twitter.com/MAPSRick Doblin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickdoblin/MAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapsnews/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week we’re replaying an old favorite of ours, our conversation with Eben Britton, a former NFL offensive lineman and a dedicated cannabis and psychedelics advocate, podcaster and all-around fascinating guy. Selected 39th overall in the 2009 NFL draft, Eben spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars followed by two with the Chicago Bears. Since his retirement in 2014, Britton has been extremely open about his use of cannabis as a preferred method of pain management during his football career, and has cited the health risks associated with pharmaceutical painkillers as a reason why players should not be punished for choosing a natural alternative. Britton is now a board member of Athletes for Care, a group that advocates for athletes on various issues of health and safety including the use of cannabis as medicine. This is truly a fascinating conversation, one that covers mental health, cannabis, the NFL and psychedelics. Eben gives our hosts a deep, personal dive into the trials and tribulations of his football career and how cannabis has helped him achieve a greater sense of peace in his post-playing career. So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy our conversation with Eben Britton.  Links to guest’s social media: Eben’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/edsbrittonEben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eben-britton-613654b8/Eben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/ Links and Mentions: https://www.hotboxinpodcast.com/https://www.athletesforcare.org/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our hosts Anne and Nick are chatting with Ian Dominguez, Portfolio Manager of Delta Emerald Ventures, a data science-led investment firm focused on the cannabis space.  A veteran of investing in the CPG and grocery space, Ian has held a long passion about the ever-changing needs of consumers and bringing those evolving trends to light through data and analytics. Since helping to launch Delta Emerald in July 2019, Ian and his team have been building a diverse portfolio across the cannabis sector, allowing him to have a detailed understanding and unique insights into the growth potential across the entire cannabis ecosystem.  Anne and Nick sat down with Ian to explore his path to the cannabis industry and learn more about how Delta Emerald evaluates the market and where it sees the greatest opportunity. In addition, we explore the future of the MSO model, how regulations are changing the industry, consumer trends and branding as well as common misconceptions investors have about the industry. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Ian Dominguez.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.deltaemerald.com/ The Delta Dispatch: https://deltaemerald.substack.com/welcome  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Ian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancdominguez/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoeand Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

For our loyal Green Rush listeners we are happy to share a special episode recorded from early May by our friends at MJ Today starring friends of the podcast Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan.  In this special episode, hosts Kris and Heather interview each other and dive into their histories in legal cannabis and how they got started down their respective career paths. It’s a great discussion providing a ton of insight into the early days of the industry and how each executive has navigated the highly complex waters of cannabis to find success.  In addition to Kris’ work with KCSA, Kris has been a host with MJ Today for over 8 years, sharing with the podcast world his knowledge and experiences in the cannabis sector. Heather joined the cannabis world in 2015, playing a key role in the successful Adult Use Marijuana campaign in Maine. She currently works as a licensing, compliance and regulatory affairs expert with Curaleaf, a leading multi-state operator. The  Marijuana Today is a podcast about the business and politics of marijuana. It is a nerdy and in-depth discussion for those who want a behind the scenes look at the latest marijuana news. Every week MJ Today aims to have the highest-level conversation around about the latest developments in the marijuana industry, the politics of legalization, and the effectiveness of public policy.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show http://mjtodaymedia.com/ https://mjtodaydaily.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts MJ Today Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjtodaypodcast  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Kris Krane and Heather Sullivan of MJ Today.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our host Anne is chatting with Rick Gillis, CEO of The Tinley Beverage Company, a leading manufacturer of cannabis beverages.   A veteran of the CPG and beverage space, Rick has spend over 30 years in various senior positions in the alcohol and beverage sector, most recently serving as President of Youngs Market Company and before the Executive Vice President of Coca-Cola Enterprises Southwest Division.  Anne sat down with Rick to explore his thoughts on the burgeoning cannabis beverage space and to learn more about how Tinley is breaking through the noise to establish a premium brand. The two also discuss Tinley’s relationship with beer giant Pabst, how he’s been able to grow the Company since its early days and what he expects the market to look like post-legalization. With a wealth of experience and knowledge about this sector, anyone interested in cannabis beverages will not want to miss this conversation.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Rick Gillis.   Links and mentions in the show https://drinktinley.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Tinley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinktinleys/Tinley Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinktinleys Rick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-gillis-b5675a10/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, and a weekly conversation hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich. Each episode we talk with the most interesting, influential, people in cannabis and psychedelic industries and this week our hosts are chatting with Kylie Halperin, the CEO and Co-Founder of DD8, a hemp wellness company bringing Delta 8 THC and other minor cannabinoids to consumers and patients. After spending a decade as a marketing executive working with major brands like PepsiCo, Dell and Revlon, Kylie felt the itch to join the hemp and cannabis industry and build a brand that brings the less hallucinogenic Delta 8 THC to the masses. This being our first-time exploring Delta 8, Anne and Nick were excited to sit down with Kylie to learn more about her cannabis journey, what it was like to launch her company in the midst of the pandemic, how Delta 8 works and why it’s an appealing alternative for the cannacurious. Kylie was able to provide us with a ton of education on Delta 8 and provide a peek into what kind of growth we can expect from DD8 in the near future. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Kylie Halperin.   Links and mentions in the show Learn: https://www.thedd8.com/Shop: https://doseofchill.com/ Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts DD8 Instagram: @dd8elevateDD8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dd8elevateDD8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dd8elevateDD8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dd8-dose-of-delta-8/Kylie Halperin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyliehalperin/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week, The Green Rush is republishing one of our favorite episodes from the last couple of months from when we spoke with Tim Ko, CEO of Entheon Biomedical, a company that is pioneering a leading-edge addiction recovery solution that harnesses and optimizes the therapeutic potential of the DMT molecule.  Entheon exists to invert the addiction-recovery ratio, turning the ‘untreatable case’ and ‘lost cause’ from the norm to the exception. When it comes to treating addiction, the rate of success is so low that society has been conditioned to accept – and even expect – failure. This manner of thinking is both unacceptable and counterproductive. There is a need for an alternative approach, that addresses the human cost of addiction for individuals, families and society at large. Entheon is developing a DMT-assisted therapeutic protocol that will be specifically tailored to address the core mechanisms underlying drug-seeking and using behavior. For hosts Nick and Phil Carlson, this is one of the most powerful interviews we have ever had on the show and we wanted to revisit the conversation around addiction, its effect not only on those afflicted but their friends and families and how psychedelics may be the light at the end of the tunnel for so many struggling.  So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Tim Ko of Entheon Biomedical.  Timothy Ko. Chief Executive Officer Timothy Ko has a broad background of leading private ventures in the Service Sector, Investor Relations, Retail and Technology. Timothy’s passion for the psychedelic space is shaped by firsthand knowledge of the shortcomings of the current mental health system, and through his exposure to psychedelics which he credits with saving his life. Links and mentions in the show https://entheonbiomedical.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Entheon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/entheonbiomedical/Entheon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/entheonbiomedEntheon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entheon Tim Ko’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-ko-ab982931?originalSubdomain=ca Tim Ko’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/entheontim   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

This week on The Green Rush our hosts are chatting with Judy Yee, CEO and Co-Founder of KZen, a leading cannabis beverage company. Judy brings 20+ years of health and wellness, food and beverage experience to the cannabis industry having previously worked for brands like The Clorox Company, Nestle, Earthbound Farm and Crystal Geyser. Her hope is that in founding K-Zen and sharing her own story, she can continue to advocate for cannabis as a healing plant with the potential to benefit so many people. Nick and Anne sat down with Judy to learn more about her cannabis journey, how her experience working for large CPG brands has helped her scale Kzen quickly, and how she envisions the cannabis beverage space maturing in the short and long-term. Judy provided a ton of interesting insights in this conversation and this will be a must listen  Now sit back, lean forward and enjoy the show!  Links and mentions in the show www.kzen.cohttps://s-shots.com/https://www.drinkmadlilly.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Judy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyyeesf/ KZen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kzenbeverages/   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

It’s time for a new episode of the Green Rush and this week we have our old friends Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane joining us for a riveting discussion on the evolution of the cannabis industry and to break some very exciting news.  In this episode, hosts Anne and Nick invite long-time host and friend Lewis Goldberg back into the booth as he returns to the show he hosted for 100+ episodes. We chat with Lewis about what he’s been up to and tease some of the exciting content upcoming for our Green Rush listeners. Our hosts also had the pleasure of sitting down with friend of the podcast Kris Krane, who joined us to talk about his history within the industry, how the space has evolved over the last decade and what he anticipates will come next for the growing cannabis marketplace. Kris also talks about his future at 4Front and what he has planned for his next evolution in the cannabis space.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Links and mentions in the show https://4frontventures.com/https://www.kcsa.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Kris’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kranewreck Kris’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskrane/ Lewis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-goldberg-1839a22/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe, Lewis Goldberg and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane sit down with long-time friend of the podcast Adam Smith, Founder and President of the Alliance for Sensible Markets, to talk about the DEA’s historic decision to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. As a long-time advocate working behind the scenes for decades to reverse the US’s draconian cannabis laws, Adam is cautiously optimistic about this development, noting that one of the most exciting changes will be the increase in research opportunities of cannabis for medical use. Adam and our hosts also discuss the potential impacts this development will have on the industry and markets, the elimination of the 280E tax, and the potential global rescheduling of cannabis under the UN Single Convention on Narcotics. As the industry awaits what comes next, the team identifies M&A opportunities and clarity on interstate commerce as key areas of interest to watch over the coming months.  If you are interested in learning more about Adam and how his organization is fighting for a more sustainable legal cannabis industry, visit the links in our show notes and be sure to follow Adam and the Alliance for Sensible Markets on LinkedIn. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Adam Smith, Founder of Alliance for Sensible Markets.  Links and mentions in the show https://www.sensiblemarkets.org/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Adam Smith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatadamsmith/  Alliance for Sensible Markets Twitter: https://twitter.com/statescantwait  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg and Kris Krane of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast

Today, Anne and Nick are chatting with Greg Wagner, CEO of RYAH Group, a connected device and data company focused on using its technology to help doctors, clinics, dispensaries and more monitor and manage formulations effects of cannabis on patients. Wagner is a 20+ year financial markets global head and intrapreneur who recently took over the helm of RYAH and has helped the company develop key research partnerships with organizations like Medicann in the UK and the University of Milan. Anne and Nick sat down with Greg to learn more about the company and its most recent listing on the CSE, RYAH’s IP portfolio and the rise of IoT in the cannabis space and how the data his company is collecting can bridge the knowledge gap for the medical cannabis industry.  Now sit back, lean forward and enjoy the show!  Links and mentions in the show https://ryahgroup.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts RYAH’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RYAHDOSE RYAH’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryahvape/ RYAH’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryah/ Greg Wagner’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorywagner/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Today, our host Anne Donohoe is talking with Andrea Brooks, Founder and CEO of Sava, an e-commerce company delivering cannabis to the larger Bay Area.  Andrea is a cannabis advocate, lobbyist for social change, and an entrepreneur with a passion for health and wellness. Following a disabling injury in which cannabis played a crucial role in her recovery, she was inspired to advocate for the plant and build solutions in the space. Since then she’s built Sava into a highly curated cannabis e-commerce company delivering to the larger Bay Area. Under her stewardship, Sava has grown from 1 to 50 employees, expanded its product offering to more than 70 brands and 750 SKUs, and experienced 10X growth in revenue. Anne chats with Andrea about the founding and growth of Sava, what its been like for her within the industry as a queer woman, and the impact she hopes to have on the industry as a whole.  Now sit back, lean forward and enjoy the show!  Links and mentions in the show https://www.getsava.com/  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Andrea’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreambrooks/ Sava’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getsava/ Sava’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getsava Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Today, hosts Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich are talking with Andrew Ward - a freelance journalist covering the cannabis space for Benzinga among a number of outlets and the author of the brand new book - The Art of Marijuana Etiquette: A Sophisticated Guide to the High Life  Based out of Brooklyn, New York, we’re looking forward to chatting with Andrew all about his new venture as well as his first book "Cannabis Jobs" was published in 2019. In addition to his long-form work, Andrew’s provided some of the best coverage on the evolving cannabis rules and regulations in all 50 states. We strongly encourage all of our listeners to follow Andrew’s coverage and to track him down on social @TheCannaWriter. Now sit back, lean forward and enjoy the show!  Links and mentions in the show Buy Andrew’s book hereAndrew’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecannawriterAndrew’s Benzinga profile: https://www.benzinga.com/author/andrew-ward  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Andrew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCannaWriter Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamandrewward/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications.   Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true