Coffee and Cannabis

Alex Jean
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Coffee and Cannabis is a series of coffee-length conversations with professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in cannabis that helps bring you deeper insight into who these individuals are, and how they’re shaping the industry.

  1. Episode 22: John Malanca on Support and Growth of the Medical Cannabis System

    12/17/2021

    Episode 22: John Malanca on Support and Growth of the Medical Cannabis System

    In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with John Malanca. John is the founder of The United Patients group, and host of his own podcast “Be Informed, Be well”. In the episode, we talk about the gap of knowledge that exists about cannabis treatment among medical professionals. We also talk about how cannabis seems to be effective for certain types of cancer and diseased states. Lastly we also chat all about the the importance of having a medical cannabis infrastructure for patients.

    54 min
  2. Episode 21: Daniela Furtado on Competing in Cannabis using Search Engine Optimization

    12/03/2021

    Episode 21: Daniela Furtado on Competing in Cannabis using Search Engine Optimization

    Daniela is a search engine optimization consultant and managing director for Findable Digital Marketing. In the episode we talk about: SEO and social media best practices for cannabis brands, The battle for the front page - how cannabis companies use SEO and google ads to gain visibility How strict advertising laws make it harder for legal brands to compete

    40 min
  3. Episode 20. Ashleigh Brown on Empowering Women through Medical Cannabis

    11/19/2021

    Episode 20. Ashleigh Brown on Empowering Women through Medical Cannabis

    Ashleigh is the founder and CEO of woman focused medical cannabis community, SheCann. In the episode, we discuss: Navigating the medical system and treating medical cannabis like a tool in your toolkit. (13:16) The importance of keeping distinct medical and adult use channels. (17:36) How the SheCann community is helping empower women through medical cannabis education. (28:20)

    52 min
  4. Episode 19. Angelina Blessed on Cannabis, Combat Sports and Athlete Acceptance

    11/05/2021

    Episode 19. Angelina Blessed on Cannabis, Combat Sports and Athlete Acceptance

    In this episode I’ll be interviewing Angelina Blessed. Angelina is a 13 year Muay Thai veteran, and CEO of Athlete Focused Cannabis Brand: Blessed Edibles In the episode we chat about Angelina’s 13 year Muay Thai fighting career, and the interesting the overlap between cultures in cannabis and fighting sports From focus, to recovery to neuroprotection, why chat a little bit about how more and more athletes are adopting cannabis products into their regimens. We also talk about the lead up and genesis of Angelina’s athlete focused cannabis company, and the lack of healthy cannabis edible products on the market.

    38 min
  5. Episode 18. Dr. Ivan Casselman on People, Plants and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine

    10/22/2021

    Episode 18. Dr. Ivan Casselman on People, Plants and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine

    Episode 18. with Dr. Ivan C. is now live! Ivan has a PhD in plant science, a masters in Ethnobotany and over 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Today Ivan is working as the Chief Psychedelic Officer at HAVN Life, doing psilocybin cultivation research. We start by talking about Ivan’s experience in the cannabis industry and how he got involved into psychedelic research (3:11). We talk all about ethnobotany, the study on how plants and humans interact (4:56). We also talk all about the pillars of the psychedelic experience (10:30), importance of set and setting (25:27), and the promising research on psychedelics and mental health (34:07).

    48 min
  6. Episode 17. Afshin Mousavian on Responsible Cannabis use, Destigmatization and New Age Consumers

    10/08/2021

    Episode 17. Afshin Mousavian on Responsible Cannabis use, Destigmatization and New Age Consumers

    Afshin is the CEO of RCU - Responsible Cannabis Use, and Stori. In the episode we talk about building an industry from scratch (2:47), and take a look back on how Canada approached legalization (7:31). We also talk about to cater to new age consumers and how the 10mg cap might have been a good place to start (25:49). Lastly, we also talk responsible cannabis use, destigmatization, and the origins of Afshin’s company, Stori (29:07).

    40 min
  7. Episode 16. Kyle Hewitt on Competing with Alcohol, Retail Strategies and Succeeding as a Territory Rep

    09/24/2021

    Episode 16. Kyle Hewitt on Competing with Alcohol, Retail Strategies and Succeeding as a Territory Rep

    Kyle Hewitt started as a territory manager for cannabis company Ace Valley, who recently got acquired by cannabis giant Canopy Growth. In the episode we talk about how the beer company Ace Hill started a cannabis brand that eventually got bought out by Canopy Growth (4:45). We also chat standing out as a cannabis brand (8:39) and the important role territory reps play in how brands communicate with consumers (11:11). And we talk about cannabis beverages in the industry (19:30) and how to create a welcoming retail experience (30:11).

    48 min
  8. Episode 15. Casey Hiltemann on Budtender to CEO, Consumption Lounges and International Cannabis

    09/10/2021

    Episode 15. Casey Hiltemann on Budtender to CEO, Consumption Lounges and International Cannabis

    Casey is the founder and CEO of Budtenders Association and co-founder of Budtender's Choice. In the episode, we talk about the important role that budtenders play in the industry and how the Budtenders Association is helping set them up for success. We also talk Casey's journey moving to Canada and getting started in the industry as a budtender in 2016. We also chat consumption lounges, nomenclature and how cannabis culture differs in between companies.

    47 min
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Coffee and Cannabis is a series of coffee-length conversations with professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in cannabis that helps bring you deeper insight into who these individuals are, and how they’re shaping the industry.

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  • Creator
    Alex Jean
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Alex Jean 2021
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