Everything is Personal

This week, 'Everything Is Personal' features Evan Senn, special projects manager for Zen Brands. She reflects on her life growing up in Los Angeles, navigating strained family dynamics as a teen and finding solace in art and music. Evan details her shift towards the cannabis industry with Zen Brands, driven by her personal health challenges and the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. Evan's narrativ...

This episode of 'Everything Is Personal' features Amitay Eshel, an expert in biohacking and skin care and the force behind the innovative skincare brand Young Goose. Amitay shares his unique upbringing in a kibbutz in Israel and the impact of his diverse family background on his personal and professional life. He elaborates on his journey from the military special operations to pioneering in the b...

This episode of 'Everything Is Personal' encompasses personal journeys, life in the military, the impact of war, coping with PTSD, and the path toward healing through spirituality and community. John Lawyer shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a small town in Oklahoma to serving in military intelligence. Lawyer's military career took him through counterintelligence training and deploym...

This episode of 'Everything Is Personal' features Rick Koenig, who shares his Philly roots and journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a self-mastery mentor. Rick’s story is screen-worthy; he provides snapshots from going to prison with his father to battling addiction and the loss of his son. He also talks about his program, Strength Sertified, aimed at helping others transform their live...

If you’re dealing with autoimmune conditions, don’t miss this episode of 'Everything Is Personal' featuring Josh Dech, a holistic nutritionist specializing in gut health - specifically ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Josh shares his personal journey to discovering his passion for nutrition and gut health. We discuss the importance of diet, lifestyle, and understanding the root causes of gu...

This episode of 'Everything Is Personal' features Seth Yakatan, a legend in the cannabis industry. He's raised over $1B and sold 22 businesses in his 30+ years as a corporate finance pro. We get down to the roots, from his upbringing by a self-made father to eventually partnering with his dad in business. And ultimately, Seth budding into a key player in the business of cannabis and venture capita...

In this episode of 'Everything Is Personal,' Laurie Parfitt, the founder and CEO of LKP Impact Consulting , shares her insights about the long-term effects of our actions in the cannabis industry and the importance of being mindful of the impact we have on its future. We delve into the importance of brand strategy, the challenges of marketing in the cannabis space, and the personal transformation...

In this episode of 'Everything Is Personal,' Guillermo Rodriguez, a virtual chief financial officer (CFO) specializing in the cannabis industry, shares the significant impact of financial literacy in his life from a young age. He delves into the unique financial and operational challenges cannabis businesses face and the crucial role of dynamic forecasting for sustainable growth. Guillermo also ad...

On this latest episode of Everything is Personal, David Traylor, founder and senior managing director of Golden Eagle Partners, shares his personal and professional journeys, meandering from childhood to entry into the professional world - particularly in the cannabis and biotech industries. Len and David reflect on the evolution of the cannabis industry, the scientific advancements, and regulator...

Jack Grover is the founder and CEO of Grove Bags, a cannabis packaging company specifically tailored to create the perfect climate for cannabis preservation. He shares his early vision for Grove Bags to support cultivators in curing top-quality cannabis while preserving terpenes and maintaining the efficacy of the medicine. Jack’s personal and professional journey with cannabis showcases the plant...

Jeannie Fontana, MD PhD shares her journey to becoming a leader in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases, particularly ALS, which affected her mother. Our conversation also delves into the mental health crisis affecting today's youth, the impact of technology and societal pressures, and the potential of psychedelic medicines as a transformative tool for mental health treatment. Dr. Fontana’...

Who's ready to age healthily and gracefully? Rafael Gonzalez, Ph. D. is the chief development and scientific officer at TheBioBox & RESTEM. He’s spent more than 20 years in the field of regenerative medicine. And on this episode of Everything Is Personal, we explore his present focus of maintaining a healthy immune system, and ways to slow down the biological clock both inside and out. Dr. Gonzale...

Lauren Fontein, co-founder of The Artist Tree, shares her personal and professional journey that led to a career in cannabis. From her family dynamics and the challenges she faced growing up to her transition from practicing law to entering the cannabis space. We explore the intersection of art, music, and cannabis in creating a holistic consumer experience. Lauren discusses the unique, interactiv...

Dr. Eddie O’Connor is a clinical and sports psychologist specializing in elevated performance. We discuss the importance of understanding the relationship between thoughts and pain. And the need to connect to the outcome and find meaning in pain to perform at one's best. We also explore the role of stress and anxiety in athletic and high performance, debunking the idea that athletes and high achie...

Dr. David Bonanno is a psychologist with a unique approach to treating trauma and PTSD. Dr. Bonanno shares his origin story and delves into his innovative therapy method. Bonanno's insights into trauma and his approach to therapy offer a fresh perspective on mental health and the healing process. His personal story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power o...

Grammy Award winner Greg Richling is a Los Angeles-based film & television producer. He is co-founder of production company Pfonetic which is developing and producing several projects: Immediate Family (Follow-up to director Denny Tedesco's award-winning music documentary. This is an amazing film. The Wrecking Crew), Steal Away: A Yachtumentary, Collective Soul: Here to Eternity, Restless: The Bob...

LtGen Martin Steele (retired) and Brett Waters, Co-Founders of Reason for Hope, an advocacy group, are advancing legislation and policy proposals on issues related to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies on behalf of combat veterans and families that have suffered due to substance abuse disorders. As opioid settlement funds begin to become available [pbs.org], there is a noticeable movement...

Meet Dr. Ryan Peebles, DPT I was ashamed, embarrassed, and angry. I had done everything to take care of my back, and yet I was broken. Back problems cast a shadow over my life for a decade. That time was painful, but it was also a journey of growth, where I developed an ever-evolving, deepening understanding of the body, which I will share with you. It all started when lower back pain side-lined m...

As a success coach, Kate empowers high-achieving individuals to actualize their full potential. With a results-driven method rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, and whole-person coaching techniques, she helps her clients succeed in and out of the boardroom and on and off the field. Her unique mind-body-spirit approach delivers results. Through one-on-one, personalized coaching, you'll exp...

An amazing conversation with Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph. D., who is a child of immigrants; mother from Mexico and father from Iran. His childhood was painful. He felt alienated at school. By high school he was clinically depressed and suicidal. Existence seemed bleak. A month after graduating high school someone he had just met that day gave me a handful of mushrooms while he was on my way to see my f...

Gabe is the EVP of Retail Operations, and Nicole is the Senior Product Manager at 4Front. The couple met when Nicole was a budtender and sold Gabe his first legal eighth of cannabis. Just a few months later, a first date turned into years together, and their apartment became a shared office. Gabriel Mendoza, EVP of Operations, 4Front Ventures / Mission Dispensaries Gabe Mendoza, Executive Vice Pre...

Alleh Lindquist, Chief Executive Officer, FloraWorks Holdings Inc. Alleh Lindquist is the Chief Executive Officer of FloraWorks Holdings Inc., a leading cannabinoid therapeutics company. In his role as CEO, he is responsible for managing and directing the company toward its primary goals and objectives, strategy and market expansions. Lindquist brings years of expertise in entrepreneurial startups...

Patrick O'Boyle, CEO Dama Financial, discusses the current and most pressing issues that cannabis businesses navigate in this pre-SAFE era, the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed SAFE Banking Act, next steps after the passage of SAFE and more. If you’re unfamiliar, Dama provides financial services to cannabis businesses, helping to secure bank accounts and low-interest loans, provide safe an...

Never in her wildest dreams did Katie expect to create a community like Lavinia. Katie’s original plan in life was kind of the opposite — specifically, she believed her calling in life was to be a nun and prepared for a life of study, reflection, and celibacy… Until, like one does, Katie met a “Francois” during study abroad… and then priorities changed. In stepping away from nunhood and into a lif...

Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic by age 13. Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center and across four continents. Asher has also been featured on PBS, an...