A Mejer Journey

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with DiAnA McElroy, CEO of Higher High , a consulting firm focused on the marketing needs of the cannabis industry and patient advocacy. Throughout our conversation, we talk about a full spectrum of needs that cannabis businesses are challenged with. All the way from cannabis patient advocacy, education, building community, and more, DiAnA...

Today we sit down with Natacha Andrews, Esq , the Executive Director of the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers , and Founder and CEO of Evergreen Solutions Group , providing consulting services to cannabis businesses seeking licensure and business development throughout the US. Natacha is also a contributing author to the widely known anthology, Courage in Cannabis . Throughout our con...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down to talk with Harrison Bard , Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA . Harrison and I kick it off with the story behind how he broke into the cannabis industry, where the concept for Custom Cones came from, and how it has grown into the operation it is known as today. 

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with, Nathan Johnson , CEO & Co-Founder of VERNE Bioanalytics , a biotech company focused on developing quick, scalable genetic and pathogen testing for cannabis cultivators. Nathan's background includes experience as a Bioinformatic Analyst at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an Associate Research Scientist in Bioinformatics and Data A...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Brett Puffenbarger , VP of Marketing at Green Check Verified 's Cannabis Division. We start out with how Brett first tapped into the power of the plant and his journey into working in the cannabis industry. From there, we went on to discuss the hot topic of banking in cannabis, how Green Check Verified has stepped in to create a soluti...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Davina Kaonohi , CEO & Co-Founder of Element Apothec , sits down to talk about her journey into the cannabis industry. Davina has been an industry power-player since the early days, before CBD became a big hype, with powerful formulations that were intended to help individuals looking for all sorts of relief. Throughout our conversation we dive into Da...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Medical Cannabis Educator & Resource Consultant, Sherry Bennett . Throughout our conversation, Sherry sheds light on the current medical cannabis market and scene in Canada. Did you know that there have been more reported opioid deaths than COVID deaths? This is another topic Sherry and I touch on to bring about the importance of solvi...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with the Co-Founders of HUSH Chicago , Kay Villamin and Vanessa Valdovinos ! Just in time for MJBizcon, Kay, Vanessa and their HUSH team are hosting an after party on November  17th, HUSH HOUSE Las Vegas: The Casino-Themed Cannabis Event for High Rollers. These two cannabis power players take us back to how they first met, what brought them...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey podcast, we sit down with Willow Groskreutz , a freelance writer serving the legal cannabis industry and beyond . Willow sheds light on how she went from working in cannabis retail to ending up in the writer's seat, working alongside big names in the industry. For those who are interested in breaking out on their own in the cannabis industry, or any industry fo...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey podcast, we sit down with Chris Walsh , CEO of MJBiz. Chris has served as the founding editor of Marijuana Business Daily during the company’s launch in 2011, becoming the first journalist in the United States to focus exclusively on covering the business of cannabis. As CEO of MJBiz, he now guides the strategic vision of the company while educating mainstream...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Nike John , the owner of The Heritage Club , the first Black Woman owned dispensary in Boston. As a Social Equity Business and recipient of a social equity grant, the dispensary aims to promote justice and fairness within social policy and is actively working with its non-profit to help those affected by the war on drugs. Nike speaks a...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Ryan Douglas , a cannabis horticulture expert and author, joins the show! We talk a bit about what problems are currently holding cannabis companies back from achieving profitability, where the gaps are, and what leaders need to do to help their operations scale profitably. Click here to check out Ryan's latest ebook, Secrets To Maximizing Profits In T...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Gretchen Giles , a Senior Account Executive at Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency , joins the show! Throughout our conversation, Gretchen takes us down the path of what attracted her to the cannabis community and industry. We talk about the importance of building a brand narrative, storytelling, and how those elements (among many more!) play a crit...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Aaron Biros , Editor & Publisher of Cannabis Industry Journal , joins the show! Throughout our conversation, Aaron talks about his journey into the cannabis industry, how he became involved with the Cannabis Industry Journal, some of his favorite aspects of the industry, un-forgettable PR pitches, career highlights, and more.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Greg May , Founder of CannaRev Solutions , joins us to talk about the Ohio cannabis market, interstate commerce, product consistency from nationwide brands, and much more!

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, William Read , Founder and CEO, CannaPlanners , takes us down his entrepreneurial path that led him to the cannabis industry. Real estate served as a spring board for this entrepreneur who took his skills into an industry he was passionate about and saw great upside in for the long-term.  Throughout our conversation, Will shares his thought on risk tak...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Grace Holtkamp of Merry Hill Hemp sits down with us to talk about America's 1st pick your own hemp farm! When Grace joined the family farm to take the lead on the hemp side of things, she applied her creativity, cultivated from years of work in public relations, to making the farm an unforgettable experience. Today, people are excited to see the "pick...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Peter Holzworth , Founder of Fly Soul , talks about his journey in the cannabis industry and how he went from working as an investment banker, to traveling 68 cities and 19 countries in 2019 embracing cannabis, its health benefits, and exploring how it impacts people around the world, to founding Fly Soul Shoes, handmade sustainable shoes. Throughout o...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Mandi Kerr , Founder & CEO of the Global Hemp Association . Mandi takes us down a path of all of hemp's use-cases, its impact on our daily lives, and how significant it is for us to be connected to the source of what we purchase and consume every day. 

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Max Armstrong from Learn Brands . Max dives into some of the latest technology and processes that brands and dispensaries are using to stay connected and up-to-date on products to ensure budtenders are fully equipped to educate and make recommendations to customers. 

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Carrillo , host of the Cannabinoid Connect Podcast , and social media marketing expert. Kevin has published over 300 episodes of Cannabinoid Connect with thought leaders, pioneers, and experts in the cannabis industry. We discuss the power of podcasting, the gift of learning from others who have done what you're looking to do or...

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Dorothy Thigpen , a contributing author to the anthology Courage in Cannabis . Dorothy's journey with the plant is rooted in healing, caring for others, and creating a better quality of life for her mother. Dorothy's story is an incredible journey of someone who found relief, healing, and compassion through the plant.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Passman , Co-Founder of Hunter + Esquire , the leading executive search and consulting firm focused solely on the Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries. Bryan sheds light on his career as a head hunter, how he entered the cannabis space, his perspective on the future of the psychedelic space, and what it takes to create successful...

In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nick Paschal and West Paschal, Co-Founders of Alpine IQ , join the show! Nick and West talk about their journey into the cannabis industry, what it took to grow and scale Alpine IQ, how blockchain can potentially enter the space and create effective and exciting customer experiences, and so much more.

In this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Joseph Brennan , Owner of Columbus Botanical Depot , Columbus Ohio's 1st CBD store, joins the show! Joseph talks about his journey of opening the area's first hemp-wellness store, and his involvement with Courage in Cannabis , an Amazon Bestseller presented by Dr. Bridget Williams .