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This is my classroom, where I am both the student and the teacher. I am passionate about plant-based medicine and getting high in business. Our relationship with plant-based medicine is changing rapidly. Join me as we learn how to navigate these emerging businesses because let's face it we are in a build-the-plane-while-we’re-flying-it type of time   .   

How to Cultivate, Grow, and Scale Your Cannabis Business with Anna Willey

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I’m interviewing Anna Willey, cannabis cultivator and founder of CAM, and she shares how to grow and scale your cannabis business, plus the challenges of being a female grower in this industry.

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Adding Up the Numbers: How to Set Your Hourly Rate and Prices with Confidence

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If you’ve ever wondered how to calculate your hourly rate in order to accurately and confidently set your prices as a business owner, this is the episode for you. I’m sharing my tips and advice for how to plan for profits and for your financial future.

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Cannabis Events 101: The Logistics Behind a Successful Cannabis Event with Raeven Duckett

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In this episode, I’m hosting a live coaching call with Raeven Duckett on how to plan and execute a successful cannabis event and why it’s important to be prepared and, above all, know your budget numbers.

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Q&A Hour with Your Cannabis Auntie: Try Before You Buy into the Cannabis Business with Jackie Simion

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In this episode, I’m hosting a live coaching call with Jackie Simion on her next steps in the cannabis industry and how to explore and map out her business path. Plus, how to avoid activism burnout.

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Why Music and Cannabis are a Dynamic Duo with Entrepreneur Chang Weisberg

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In this episode, I’m interviewing Chang Weisberg, hip hop festival entrepreneur and a powerhouse in the cannabis space. He shares highlights from his amazing career and why cannabis and music go so well together.

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I’m sharing how to know if you’re ready to make the jump from employee to cannabis entrepreneur and my advice on how to make it all happen.

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I know that entrepreneurship seems easy and glamorous online, but how do you know if you’re ready to make the jump from employee to entrepreneur? In today’s episode, I’m sharing all of my advice and tips to make it happen.

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East Coast vs West Coast with Lulu Tsui

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Lulu Tsui, co-founder of On the Revel and president of the Cannabis Media Council, shares what’s happening in the NY cannabis scene. We talk about everything from community to legislation to consumer education on the benefits of cannabis.

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Formulation, Edibles, and The Magic of Cannabis with Maya Elisabeth of OM

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Maya Elisabeth, founder of OM, a female owned and operated legacy cannabis company in The Bay Area, shares her vast knowledge on the formulation side of the cannabis business and how cannabis can make people feel better in their everyday lives.

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Not 4 Nothing, Pussyweed, and How Two Brilliant Women are Making Their Own Way into the Cannabis Industry with Sarah El-Sayed and Natasha Przedborski

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Sarah and Natasha from the Not 4 Nothing podcast share how they broke into the cannabis industry, why they started their podcast, why men who gatekeep suck, and their goals for the future.

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How to Work with Your Local Government as a Cannabis Business Owner with Sarah Chavez-Yoell

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If you’re ready to make your cannabis business official, Sarah Chavez-Yoell’s here to share advice on how to navigate local government offices and how to leverage those relationships to your advantage.

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Cannabis pioneer, podcaster, entrepreneur, teacher, student and all-around lover of the plant.

I’m Salwa Ibrahim