The Cannabis Diversity Report with Tahir Johnson

In this episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report, host Tahir Johnson explores the intersection of hip hop, cannabis, and politics with a stellar lineup of guests: Havoc of Mobb Deep, entrepreneur Shiest Bubz, and Shana Melius, a recent Congressional candidate for New Jersey's 10th District. The discussion begins with each guest sharing their favorite weed songs, delving into how cannabis cultu...

Join us in the 67th episode of the Cannabis Diversity Report with Tahir Johnson as we delve into the revolutionizing world of cannabis retail, spearheaded by GreenSTOP Inc., an innovative technology company changing the game of cannabis sales. Our special guests for this episode, Co-CEOs James Edwards and Timothy Island, give us exclusive insights into the workings of their disruptive product - th...

"In this insightful episode of The Cannabis Diversity Podcast, your host, Tahir Johnson, delves deep into the world of cannabis education with a special focus on The Cleveland School of Cannabis (CSC). Join us as we unveil the only state-approved career school for cannabis education east of Colorado.  Through strategic partnerships and affiliations across all major sectors of the cannabis industry...

Black Cannabis Week (BCW22) is a collective web of educational and informational experiences to empower Black communities to move toward social and political change. In collective work, we aim to educate, destigmatize, and advance social justice efforts. The Diasporic Alliance for Cannabis Opportunities (DACO) was established to help promote the awareness of cannabis in Black and Brown communities...

Originally from the Bronx, Will started his career at top advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles, but quickly realized he wasn't passionate about the day to day. He began working at friends' grow in Los Angeles in 2014 and soon after quit his job to dive into growing cannabis full-time.  Will packed up and moved to Oregon 5 years ago and co-founded Magic Hour Cannabis- a boutique indoor...

In this compelling episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report Podcast, host Tahir Johnson sits down with dynamic guest Richeda Ashmeade. A Last Prisoner Project constituent, Richeda is a law student, poet, and activist, now into her second year of law school in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life and work are fueled by the ambition to challenge and overturn the systemic injustice inherent in the cannabis ind...

Lawrence Hudson Jr is a Government Affairs Associate with Cronos Group, a globally diversified and vertically integrated cannabis company with a presence across four continents. Lawrence received his JD from Howard University School of Law. He also holds a Master's Degree in Television, Radio and Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and BS in Criminal...

Join us for Episode 61 of the Cannabis Diversity Report with host Tahir Johnson as he sits down with a titan of cannabis policy reform - Toi Hutchinson, the President and CEO of The Marijuana Policy Project. A former Illinois Senator and co-sponsor of the groundbreaking Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), Toi has dedicated her career to promoting equity in the burgeoning cannabis industry. As...

Terrell Taylor is Inventory Manager at MedLeaf Dispensary in Upper Marlboro, MD. Terrell recently launched an app called The MJ Connect that helps cannabis patients find daily deals. To learn more about The MJ Connect visit www.themjconnect.com Check out MedLeaf Dispensary at www.med-leaf.com

In this groundbreaking 59th episode of The Cannabis Diversity Report, your host Tahir Johnson sits down with one of the leading figures in cannabis real estate, Kristin Jordan, Founder and CEO of Park Jordan. A seasoned attorney, drug policy activist, and real estate expert, Kristin has been instrumental in shaping the commercial cannabis landscape in America. After her remarkable tenure at Acreag...

420NJEvents is Black Owned Cannabis Lifestyle Brand focused on advocating for minorities that have been disproportionately impacted by the "War on Drugs." The company is Co-Founded by CEO Stanley Okoro and VP, Brendon Robinson. They've held Expungement Clinics, Cannabis Career Workshops, and Educational Seminars and look to be the bridge between the large corporations and the disenfranchised neigh...

Ebony Andersen has over 15 years of experience as a land-use professional. She routinely works with special interest groups and legislative lobbyists on environmentally controversial or politically sensitive projects, including medicinal and adult-use cannabis programs in the Los Angeles region. Andersen has managed several dozen cannabis projects, including cultivation sites, extensive manufactur...

The  Cleveland  School  of  Cannabis  is  the  only  State  Approved  Career School for Cannabis  education  east  of Colorado.  CSC  has  industry  leading  affiliates  in  all  major sectors  of  the  cannabis  industry.  We  work diligently  to  offer  top  notch  cannabis education.  Employers  can  be confident that  when  they  hire  CSC alumni,  that  they  are getting  individuals  who are...

New Jersey native Tiyahnn Bryant started Roll Up Life in 2018 after noticing a significant gap within the cannabis industry. While networking and learning more about how the industry operates, he became aware of the lack of black faces and others with his background represented within the cannabis community. As a result, Tiyahnn began on a voyage that would later become Roll Up Life Inc., a techno...

Kaliko Castille is the Board Chair and Co-Founder of ThndrStrm Strategies, a digital marketing and strategic communications firm.  Before starting ThndrStrm, Kaliko spent 10 years in the marijuana reform movement, starting out as an activist and intern for NORML before going on to start a political action committee to raise money for legalization and eventually start a dispensary.  &nbsp...

Brittany Williams joined PharmaCann in April 2021 as the vice president of social equity, diversity & inclusion where she is leading the company’s efforts to create long-term, meaningful and systemic changes and foster fairness, justice and equality in the cannabis industry.  Prior to PharmCann, Brittany was the regional director of social equity and educational development (SEED) at Cres...

Judge Shelli Hayes (ret.), Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, brings 5+ years of regulated cannabis industry experience to Bridge City Collective. She has been an active participant in the development and growth of the Illinois cannabis industry since the inception of the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. In 2017 Judge Hayes moved to Nevada and co-founded a licensed Cannabis Processing...

Recognized on the InsiderNJ 2021 “Insider 100: Cannabis Power List” as an influential voice in the cannabis debate, Chirali started her journey in the cannabis industry through self-education and organic networking in legal states such as Colorado as early as 2016. Chirali went on to gain experience in facilitating vertical applications for medical cannabis licenses in New Jersey and in advising i...

40 Tons is an equity-focused social impact cannabis brand in California’s adult-use cannabis market that sells apparel and accessories to support those behind bars for cannabis charges, and goes further to provide support as they re-enter society. To learn more about 40 Tons Brand visit 40tons.co

Cae Jones is an expert in all things Black Botany! He's been growing his own jungle of over 60 Houseplants, Vegetables, Herbs, and Cannabis for the past 2 years. He explores Cannabis Science and Education as The Potanist! (pot botanist) and wants to educate as many people as he can on how to grow their own plants to learn to connect with nature! To learn more about Cae Jones visit junglecae.com

Antuanette is an International Speaker and Cannabis Business Maven. She is the Founder + CEO of Pleasure Peaks, a Cannabinoid Sexual Health Company. She is also the Director of Canada at M4MM . And mentors many startups in the emerging cannabis industry globally within the legal framework through her business accelerator, the Green Rush Program. Her passion and love for uplifting entrepreneurs sho...

Michael Malcolm was born and raised on the south side of Chicago! ⁣⁣⁣ 🏡 A real estate investor, a Realtor w/ @atproperties since 2012 and i’ve been working in real estate in one shape or another since he graduated high school in 2000.⁣⁣⁣ 🌳✈️🍴In addition to real estate, he's always been passionate about cannabis, travel and food. so i took my passions and founded the @weedtravelfood brand, throu...

After graduating from law school and spending time working for the United States Attorney’s Office in Miami, Florida, upon her return to California Amber has been actively involved in the commercial cannabis industry. Currently, Amber Norwood is the co-founder of Weed the People Law (www.weedthepeoplelaw.com) which helps both cannabis entrepreneurs and industry veterans win licenses, remain in com...

Janessa Bailey serves as the Culture Editor for Leafly. With a background in content, activism, and African-American studies, Janessa focuses on inclusion in the cannabis industry – and specifically on owning the power and responsibility of creating a more just and equitable industry. Her writing for Leafly examines the equity, cannabis businesses, and the War on Drugs, among other topics pertaini...

Shaleen Title is an Indian-American attorney and longtime drug policy activist. She currently serves as Distinguished Cannabis Policy Practitioner in Residence at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and as vice-chair of the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition. She is a frequent keynote speaker and consultant on cannabis policy and has testified i...