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Send us Fan Mail Cannabis history deserves to be told differently. On this episode of CashColorCannabis, "A Higher Level of Conversation," we sit down with JM Balbuena, the creative mind behind The Green Renaissance . We discuss her vision for the project, the importance of preserving cannabis history, and how she's using art, animation, and music to connect with a new generation. J...

Send us Fan Mail Phillies. White Owls. Dutches. On Speaking Bluntly, I’m going back to the blunt era, from my first experiences to flavor wars, college smoke sessions, and the time Jadakiss had me driving across Charlotte looking for Vanilla Dutch Masters. The full 8-minute episode is streaming FREE on Patreon. Like what you hear? Join the CashColorCannabis Patreon for exclusive stories, podcast e...

Send us Fan Mail They say good things come to those who wait. For Trina Ragsdale, that wait lasted four years. After cannabis became part of her personal health journey, Trina set out to create the kind of retail experience she wished had existed for her. That idea eventually became Jane’s Joint, a New Jersey dispensary built through patience, persistence, community, and a whole lot of faith in th...

Send us Fan Mail From protecting quarterbacks in the NFL to helping build Primitiv, Gosder Cherilus has taken a path few could've predicted. In this conversation, we sit down with the former NFL offensive lineman to discuss his relationship with cannabis, why voting no on 8 is the best move, and how he joined Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims to build Primitiv. Press play on our full conversation. ...

Send us Fan Mail Let's take a trip back in time. Remember when finding a joint on a sitcom meant somebody was about to learn a VERY important lesson? On this episode of CashColorCannabis, we take a trip through TV history to revisit six Black sitcoms that used cannabis as a plot point. From Sanford and Son and Moesha to The Wayans Bros. , My Wife and Kids , The Hughleys and Everybody Hates Ch...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to lead one of the nation's largest cannabis companies? In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, Mehka sits down with Gibran Washington, CEO of Ethos Cannabis, to discuss his journey from college athlete to corporate executive, the personal experiences that shaped his relationship with cannabis, what it means to be one of the few Black CEOs leading...

Send us Fan Mail BIPOCann founder Ernest Toney joins the CashColorCannabis Podcast to discuss the organization's Advanced Mentorship Program, the Spring 2026 cohort, and the Cannabis Equity Summit in Denver.  We explore how mentorship, networking, and meaningful partnerships are helping underrepresented cannabis entrepreneurs grow their businesses and what Ernest hopes to see from future coho...

Send us Fan Mail Before she opened the doors to The Grass Cab, Shavon Sullivan Wright was producing some of television's biggest live events around the world. Today, she's bringing that same level of leadership, creativity, and problem-solving to New Jersey's cannabis industry. In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, Shavon shares her journey from Hollywood to cannabis, ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, I sit down with Damian Fagon to discuss New York's cannabis market, social equity, the ongoing fight for ownership and opportunity, and what it will take to ensure legalization benefits the communities most impacted by prohibition. From policy to implementation, Damian offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities f...

Send us Fan Mail Live from NECANN, we sit down with Rick Borges and JB from Advanced Cultivators for a conversation about cultivation, consistency, and building a cannabis company from the ground up. The two discuss launching an award-winning grow operation in Massachusetts, using data-driven cultivation practices, and why vertical integration became the next step for the brand. This episode also...

Send us Fan Mail From football fields to flower rooms, Mike Smith’s journey into cannabis wasn’t something he planned; it was something he grew into. In this episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast, Smith opens up about his path from being a college athlete and railroad worker to helping build one of Chicago’s most unique cultivation facilities. Operating out of a former bowling alley in Chicago...

Send us Fan Mail At NECANN, we sat down with Jeff Similen , owner of LowKey West Roxbury, to talk about the highs, the setbacks, and the decision to start again. Jeff shares his journey from former athlete and real estate professional to dispensary owner, including the hard lessons from closing his first store—and what pushed him to build again in a challenging market. We discuss what went wrong t...

Send us Fan Mail Some stories are so good, you have to consume them differently. We had the chance to interview Last Prisoner Project Executive Director Steph Shepard for vol.13 of CashColorCannabis magazine. Reading and hearing are two different experiences, and in this case, I think hearing it will give you an even better glimpse into Steph and why she works so hard. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone to another episode of CashColorCannabis Podcast “A Higher Level of Conversation.”  For this week's show, we sit down with Etysha Mixson, founder of Tee’s Teas. I met Tee while in Las Vegas last year. She gifted me with a bag of her special blended tea to try out. This isn’t like Lipton or any of those other brands. Her’s can take you up a few levels.  A...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Stay Loud: A 420-Friendly Travel Series, we sit down with Ayanna Lawson, founder of Front Row Travels. Ayanna specializes in curating custom, elevated travel experiences designed around her clients’ lifestyles. We talk about what a 420-friendly stay really means, how to tell if a destination is truly “us-friendly” (you know what we mean), and what travelers shou...

Send us Fan Mail 2025 was a year of transition, growth, and learning in real time. In this Patreon-exclusive episode, Mehka reflects on a year that reshaped how the CashColorCannabis Podcast is created—from moving from Atlanta to Tampa, to losing weekly studio access, to learning how to edit audio and video independently and record solo more than ever before. That shift opened the door to new form...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, CashColorCannabis took a trip to Las Vegas for MJBiz. Between activations and panels, host Mehka grabbed the mic and conducted a few interviews. One of those conversations was with Dazed co-founder Keyshawn Warner. We caught up with the Harlem native right after the NY Takeover stage to talk about his first cannabis experience, the vision behind Dazed, expansion possibil...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re dropping something special from the CashColorCannabis vault. Earlier this year, Mehka sat down with Colin Fraser—entrepreneur, advocate, and the cover story for CashColorCannabis Magazine Vol. 12—for a powerful conversation about redemption, rebuilding, and reshaping the cannabis industry. Originally recorded for the magazine feature, this full interview has never...

Send us Fan Mail Money makes the cannabis world go ’round… but for Black women in the industry, getting access to that money is a whole different story. In this season-ending episode of the CashColorCannabis Podcast — A Higher Level of Conversation — Mehka sits down with Whitney Beatty and Jessica “Jess” Jackson, two powerful voices featured in the new documentary Kiss My Grass, a film that expose...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CashColorCannabis Presents: A Higher Level of Conversation , we sit down with Dr. Felicia Dawson , Ooski Chevanier , and Marilyn Pierce —the authors behind Why We Die and How to Live . They break down why the American healthcare system keeps people sick, how cannabis truly works as medicine, and why reconnecting with ancestral wisdom and clean living might be th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of CashColorCannabis: A Higher Level of Conversation, we sit down with the team behind Cloud Culture, the members-only cannabis brand built on the motto: “If it’s not loud, it’s not from Cloud.” 🌬️ From bold genetics like RA-RA and Strawberry Glue to their lifestyle-driven approach, Cloud Culture is redefining how seeds, culture, and community come together. We tal...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when comics meet cannabis culture? In this episode of CashColorCannabis, Mehka King sits down with Box Brown — an award-winning illustrator and author known for using his art to unpack the history, stigma, and politics of weed. From his groundbreaking book Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America and his take on 80s cartoons with The He-Man Effect, Box has mast...

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode, we talked about the science behind Wana’s products. In this episode, we get into the taste. In Episode 2 of Function + Flavor: The Wana Way, the CashColorCannabis Podcast continues our partnership with Wana Brands — this time exploring how they craft gummies that taste as good as they feel. Host Mehka dives into the art and innovation behind Wana’s award-winni...

Send us Fan Mail Illinois promised equity when it legalized cannabis in 2019. But years later, the reality looks very different. In this episode of CashColorCannabis , host Mehka King speaks with Corey Oursey , co-founder of Piff Patch Cannabis Transportation, and attorney Amber Lengacher , who is leading a civil rights lawsuit against the state. They break down how delays, restrictions, and broke...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the CashColorCannabis Podcast: A Higher Level of Conversation. In this first episode of our Function + Flavor series with Wana Brands, we dive into the function side of cannabis gummies. Our guest is Mike Hennesy, Vice President of Innovation at Wana, who breaks down the science behind cannabis edibles and why function is just as important as flavor. From pairing cannab...