High Minded with McCarter McCarter Gets High

Episode 70 is a hilarious episode all about being a cannabis professional with ADHD! Our guest Halley Cohen is a successful management, sales and operations professional having worked in Colorado cannabis for several brands for over a decade. She shares their personal journey and the hurdles she's jumped to thrive in this fast-paced, ever-evolving industry. We discuss the ways in which ADHD can be both a challenge and a superpower, while also using cannabis as a way to help manage it. Tune in to learn how to cultivate success and focus (all while staying elevated) in the cannabis industry! Watch the full interview here on YouTube.

Episode 69 is another full circle moment! In this episode, McCarter chats with Amy Andrle, co-founder of L'Eagle Service's thriving organic cannabis cultivation and dispensary in Denver. Together with her husband John, Amy embarked on this journey over a decade ago, prioritizing quality over quantity. Tune in as we discuss her nearly 14 years experience, challenges, and triumphs in the cannabis industry, and learn about the principles that have kept their business successful for so long. Find L'Eagle on Instagram here or at leagledenver.com.
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Buckle up for a great episode that is a long time coming! In episode 68, McCarter chats with one of her first content clients Danny Murr-Sloat, the visionary owner of AlpinStash Genetics & Consulting. Danny shares his inspiring journey from overcoming pain & prescribed opioid usage with the help of cannabis to becoming an important leader in the cannabis industry. We discuss his recent move up to the Canadian cannabis market, and then back to his roots in Colorado to provide innovative cultivation and genetics solutions, empowering cannabis businesses to thrive. Join us for an insightful conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future of cannabis cultivation. Find Danny on AlpinStash.com and YouTube channel.
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Dabs, dabs and more dabs! In Episode 67, McCarter sits down with Andy Dymock, the lead rosin extractor at Summit in Colorado. Summit specializes in premium cannabis flower, solventless extracts, live concentrates, cured concentrates and 100% live resin vape cartridges (now available in Michigan). Andy takes us through the entire process, from harvesting the plants to pressing, curing and getting out the final product. We also discuss the distinctions between rosin and other concentrates, and what sets Summit Brands apart in the industry (plus lots of sampling)! We touch on Summit's state of the art facility, where they have been operating for several years while capturing their own nutrient / fertilizer data to develop their own proprietary fertigation systems (now available for licensing). To learn more about Summit, go to theperfectelevation.com.

Join us in episode 66 as we sit down with Molly Visco, a recent college graduate with a powerful story. Molly’s mother, Chris Durante Visco, was a pioneering cannabis advocate in Pennsylvania, holding several licenses in the state. After her mother’s passing last year from a battle with cancer, Molly is determined to continue her legacy in Colorado’s cannabis industry and beyond. Listen in as Molly shares her journey of grief, resilience and ambition, honoring her mother’s work and making her own mark in this rapidly evolving field. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Join us in Episode 65 as we delve into the rich world of chocolate entrepreneurship with Jennifer Caines, founder and owner of Moksha Chocolate in Boulder. She shares her journey from acquiring a cacao cultivation to crafting delectable chocolate bars in Colorado. Discover the fascinating fusion of flavors as we explore how she incorporates functional mushrooms into her creations, and her time dabbling in the hemp CBD market. For more information, find them on Instagram @mokshachocolate and mokshachocolate.com.