Let's be Blunt with Montel

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Michael Wilson, the foudner of the MO canna company, Franklin’s Stash House. Michael is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience across design and engineering, precision manufacturing, brand development, corporate modeling, financial modeling and multi-state and international cannabis licensing. He first launched his business as a hemp...

Montel speaks with Arend Richard on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Arend is a seasoned entrepreneur, LGBTQ+ advocate, and passionate cannabis enthusiast with a proven track record of building successful businesses from the ground up. A thought leader in the cannabis space, Arend currently serves as the founder of Cirrus Social Club, an innovative space to celebrate and socialize over the wonders...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Tiffany Chin, who recently launched Death Row Cannabis with Snoop Dogg. Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Business School. She started working with Snoop Dogg as an intern and quickly rose through the ranks to lead his cannabis business development. She negotiated the two largest licensing deals at the time in t...

According to the published study titled, “The Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Medical Conditions: An Analysis of Currently Registered Psychedelics Studies in the American Drug Trial Registry”, there has been a resurgence of psychedelics research that has broadly encompassed the fields of neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, and psychology. Focused mostly on psilocybin and MDMA. Researchers ar...

While smokable flowers, edibles, and vapes lead legal cannabis sales, THC-infused beverages are projected to become a major market segment. For now, they account for slightly more than one percent of total cannabis sales, but “beverages are growing and trending up” according to market intelligence firm Headset, and the category is becoming more sophisticated. Montel talks with Paul Weaver, Head of...

Montel talks with Terrence Stevens and Philip Smith on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Terrence is a quadriplegic with Muscular Dystrophy who was sentenced to 15 years in a maximum security prison for a non-violent low level drug offense. He suffered years of abuse and exploitation from the penal system and was eventually granted clemency by Governor Pataki after serving 10 years of his sentence....

Montel chats with JM Balbuena on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt about her new book The Successful Canna-Prenueur. JM is an author, filmmaker, advocate, and entrepreneur focused on empowering aspiring leaders in the rapidly growing legal cannabis space. She is a Navy veteran, having received a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her dedicated service as an Aviation Electronics Tech from 2010...

Montel chats with Rachel Grochowski  on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Rachel is an award-winning architect and designer. Her diverse body of work spans both residential and commercial projects throughout the US. She’s been recognized by the Urban Land Institute for sustainable development and has been awarded Gold and Silver LEED certifications for her work. In 2019, she was named one of the Top...

Montel talks with Frank Jones and Phillip Smith on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Frank has more than 30 years of experience as a pharmaceutical executive. He is the co-founder of Greene Street Pharmaceuticals and works to capitalize on his extensive experience to develop innovative products that make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and physicians. Also joining the conversation,...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Laura Beohner, the founder of The healing Rose. Laura earned her bachelors degree in business administration at Northeastern University. She became a passionate advocate for cannabis after a kneecap injury led to her discovery of the medicinal benefits of the plant. She went on to found a company to bring wholesome organic products to market, wh...

Montel chats with Suzan Nickelson on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Suzan is a graduate of Rutgers University and recently made history as the first black woman to be awarded a cannabis license in the state of New Jersey. She learned about cannabis from the generational teachings that were passed down to her by the women in her family, devout herbalists from West Africa and Jamaica who worked to...

ON LOCATION, BOSTON On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel chats with Dr Peter Grinspoon on location at NECANN in Boston. Dr Grinspoon is a primary care doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and has been a cannabis specialist for twenty-five years. His latest book, “Seeing Through the Smoke: Cannabis: An Expert Doctor Untangles the Truth...

Montel speaks with Mike Robinson on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Mike is the founder of the Global Cannabinoid Research Center in Santa Barbara, California. He is a three-time cancer survivor who has utilized cannabis to treat cancer, as well as his epilepsy, PTSD, and Chronic Lyme disease. He is the former Director of Consumer Affairs at the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine, a journali...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel speaks with Shaleeen Title. Shaleen is an Indian-American attorney and longtime drug policy activist who has been writing, passing, and implementing equitable cannabis laws for over 20 years. She served as the Commissioner of the MA Cannabis Control Commission from 2017 to 2020. She left to focus on running the Parabola Center, a nonprofit think tank that...

Montel chops it up with his friend Jim Belushi at the NECANN cannabis conference in Boston, MA on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Jim and Montel talk about the industry overall, Jim’s experiences as a cannabis farmer, his brands, and the expansion of Belushi Farms to new states. Montel also pays homage to the “father” of cannabis research, Raphael Mechoulam, Ph. D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Montel talks with Robert Hoban on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Robert was recently named a “Cannabis Law Trailblazer” by the National Law Journal and has been consistently recognized as one of “Denver’s Top Cannabis Lawyers” for nearly a decade. It was his mother's struggle with pancreatic cancer in 2006 that turned Hoban’s focus to the cannabis industry. From 2010-2016 he served as one of the...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Chris Boucher. Chris began growing hemp in the early 1990s in China, Poland, Hungary, and Romania. In 1991, he founded The Hempstead Company, one of the first hemp clothing and seed businesses to open in the US since the 1930s. The company sold products to more than 4,000 stores in 10 countries. In 1992, he co-founded The True Hemp Industry Asso...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Ari and Heidi Zorn, the proud owners of the first black owned cannabis dispensary in the Berkshires located in the town of South Egremont. Ari & Heidi have deep roots in their community and wholeheartedly believe in giving back. She is a chiropractor, teacher and mother, he is a local businessman, community advocate & father. They share their pe...

Montel speaks with Sherri Tutkus, aka The Green Nurse, on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Sherri earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston College. She is founding member of the Cannabis Nurses Network, International Association of Psychedelic Nurses and on the editorial advisory board for Cannabis RX Magazine. She is on the Board of Directors for American Cannabis Nurses Association and...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks with Nekeidra Cromwell, the founder of the cannabis lifestyle brand KeidyWeedy. Nekeidra is a cannabis patient advocate, patient, caregiver and Certified Recovery Coach for The State of Maryland. She is a member of The United Empowerment Party, MdNorml, and MDMJ. Cannabis saved her life after brain surgery when she was prescribed over 4 different na...

Montel talks with Emily Eizen on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Emily a queer multimedia artist working in the mediums of painting, sculpture, photography, modeling, and home decor. Her ‘60s psychedelic-inspired works showcase the beauty, freedom, and diversity she considers essential to establishing equity in the cannabis space and beyond. Her portfolio and commissions highlight her ability to a...

Montel speaks with Dr Alison Draisin on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. She is the Lead Psychotherapist and Director of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Provider Training at the AIMS Institute. Dr Draisin speaks nationally and internationally about cannabis and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and is passionate about entheogenic medicine to help people find health, healing, and happiness. She is...

Montel talks with Chase Terwilliger on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt. Chase is a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold companies in the medical and tech industries, which provided him with a solid foundation for his leap into the canna industry. He earned his MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is now the CEO of Balanced Health Botanicals and has he...

On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel chats with Tamara Anderson, a registered nurse, pastry chef and a medical canna patient. She is the Founder of Culinary & Canna, an all sensory interactive canna event production company that includes online content, marketing, and brand partnerships. Her focus is to educate people on total canna plant use by providing unique experiences. Through luxury Cu...

On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Dr Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbe about the different effects of canna for men and women. They are trailblazers in the canna industry and have recently launched Blissiva canna products designed specifically for women. Their Maryland medical cannabis dispensary, Greenhouse Wellness, was recently ranked to the Inc. 5000 list, coming in at #38 of all...