Sara Payan

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

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“Planted” with Sara Payan, is an ongoing conversation encompassing the vast world of cannabis, with a focus on education. Sara Payan, educator, policy advocate & author, engages policy makers, media professionals, industry leaders and more, about their relationship with cannabis in the era of legalization.

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Sara Payan

Episodes

Planted – Peter Coyote 15.12.2022 56:02

Sara talks about cannabis, mindfulness and spiritual balance with double Emmy-award winning actor, author and narrator Peter Coyote. [EP65] Twitter: @zendog41

Planted – Roger McNamee 30.11.2022 1:06:20

Sara visits with tech investor, author, musician and political reform activist Roger McNamee to talk about civic engagement, policy and cannabis. [EP64] Twitter: @Moonalice

Planted – Barbara Platts 15.11.2022 1:12:22

Sara sits down with Barbara Platts, Editor in Chief of Sweet Jane Magazine to discuss women in cannabis, running a magazine during a pandemic and the importance of cannabis education. [EP63] Twitter: @BarbaraPlatts @SweetJaneMag

Planted – Kris Walker 30.10.2022 1:01:42

Sara discusses the importance of data analytics in cannabis with Kris Walker, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Hoodie. [EP62] Twitter: @ask_hoodie

Planted – Tsehaitu Abye 15.10.2022 1:09:55

Sara visits with Tsehaitu Abye, founder and CEO of Black Dragon Breakfast Club. They discuss her work to advance the discussion surrounding POC and WOC and their seats at the table within the cannabis community, and advocating for equitable cannabis legislation. [EP61]

Planted – Ed Rosenthal 30.09.2022 58:47

Sara visits with the Guru of Ganja, Ed Rosenthal. They discuss his new book “Cannabis Grower’s Handbook,” cultivation, and his latest project, the “Prisoners of Weed Pack,” a pack of two books with free cannabis seeds benefiting the Last Prisoner Project [EP60]

Planted – Karla Rodriguez 15.09.2022 1:06:45

Sara sits down with Karla Rodriguez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Wana Brands to talk about the importance of social justice and supporting both local and national outreach in communities. [EP59] Twitter: @WanaBrands

Planted – Marianne Cursetjee 30.08.2022 48:21

Sara talks with Marianne Cursetjee, CEO and co-founder of Alibi Cannabis , a cannabis brand and indoor cultivation facility in Oregon. They talk about cancer, cannabis and operating a cannabis farm in a male dominated market. [EP58] Twitter: @cannabisalibi

Planted – Len May 15.08.2022 1:08:04

Sara discusses the intriguing connection between genetics and our personal cannabis experiences with Len May @LenMayDNA CEO of Endocanna Health @EndocannaH Want to try the test? Use promo code Planted10 to get 10% off! [EP57] Twitter: @LenMayDNA @EndocannaH

Planted – Nikki Lawley 30.07.2022 55:44

Sara visits with Nikki Lawley, patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Nikki and the Plant. They discuss how she discovered cannabis as medicine after suffering a life-changing injury while working as a pediatric nurse. [EP56] Twitter: @NikkiLawley2

Planted – Jackie Bryant 15.07.2022 48:10

Sara sits down with journalist and the managing editor of San Diego Magazine, Jackie Bryant to discuss the current state of the cannabis industry, her work as a writer and being female in cannabis. [EP55] Twitter: @jacqbryant

Planted – Kema Ogden 30.06.2022 1:00:57

Sara talks about community, compassion and opportunity with Kema Ogden, Executive Director of Community Outreach Medical Center and Co-Founder of Top-Notch THC. [EP54] @kemaogden

Planted – Michael Colbruno 15.06.2022 1:03:38

In honor of Pride Month, Sara discusses the queer roots of cannabis legalization with Michael Colbruno – lobbyist and founding partner of the Milo Group. [EP53] Twitter: @MikeOpera

Planted – Ellen Holland, Editor in Chief of High Times Magazine 31.05.2022 1:00:32

Sara talks with Ellen Holland, Editor in Chief of High Times Magazine and author of “Weed- A Connoisseur’s Guide to Cannabis”. They discuss Ellen’s new book, cannabis cultivars and her exciting new leadership role at High Times. [EP52] Twitter: @hollandbuds

Planted – Saundra Davis 15.05.2022 52:52

Sara sits down with Saundra Davis founder of Sage Financial Solutions, a nonprofit specializing in financial education and planning for low-wealth and underrepresented communities. They discuss financial empowerment, social equity and the importance of generational wealth. [EP51] Twitter: @sagemoney

Planted – TaJanna Mallory 30.04.2022 1:00:28

Sara talks productivity, ROI and opportunity with TaJanna Mallory, Founder and CEO of CannAssistants, a virtual assistant agency that provides administrative support to mid-size cannabis companies. [EP50]

Planted – Maya Elizabeth 15.04.2022 57:32

Sara visits with Maya Elizabeth CEO and founder of OM, an award winning female-founded cannabis company specializing in edibles, tinctures, topicals and cannabis hydrotherapy. They discuss women in cannabis, the therapeutic value of cannabinoids and the importance of good policy for safe access. [EP49]

Planted – Steve Silberman 31.03.2022 56:47

It’s Autism Acceptance Month and Sara is talking with Steve Silberman, award winning science writer and author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. Sara and Steve talk about neurodiversity and cannabis, autism and his experiences assisting the legendary Allen Ginsberg. [EP48]

Planted – Jesus Burrola, CEO of Posibl 15.03.2022 49:48

Sara talks with Jesus Burrola, CEO of POSIBL about growing sustainable craft cannabis at scale, preserving rare genetics and empowering brands by being a B2B vehicle. [EP47] IG: @posiblproject TW: #POSIBLProject

Planted – Michael Steele 28.02.2022 1:12:40

Sara visits with former Chair of the RNC Michael Steele, to discuss policy, federal legalization and the future of opportunity in cannabis. [EP46]

Planted – Otha Smith III, Founder and CEO of Tetragram 15.02.2022 59:22

Sara talks with Otha Smith III, Founder and CEO of Tetragram. They discuss his groundbreaking app and how it highlights the importance of education, research and data.[EP 45] Twitter: @AppTetragram IG: @thetetragramapp Facebook: @thetetragramapp

Planted – Brooke Burghstahler, Founder of Budding Mind 30.01.2022 48:47

Sara and Brooke Burghstahler, creative, actress and founder of the brand “Budding Mind” talk education, social justice and being a creator in the cannabis space. [EP44] Twitter: @brooke_stellar IG: @brookestellar Facebook: @brooke.burghstahler

Planted – Director, Producer and Writer, CJ Russo 15.01.2022 58:22

Sara sits down with director, producer and writer CJ Russo to discuss their insightful and award-winning documentary “Lady Buds”, a film that follows six women and their experiences in the cannabis industry. [EP 43] Twitter: @ladybudsmovie IG: @lady.buds Facebook: @ladybuds

Planted – Rachel Burkons, Altered Plates & Smoke Sip Savor 15.12.2021 45:43

Sara chats it up with Rachel Burkons co-founder of cannabis hospitality group Altered Plates and founder of cannabis lifestyle brand Smoke Sip Savor. They discuss the evolution of cannabis beverages, cannabis and hospitality and Rachel’s exciting publication relaunch. [EP42] Twitter: @smokesipsavor IG: @smokesipsavor

Planted – Loriel Alegrete, CEO of 40 Tons 30.11.2021 47:26

Sara sits down with Loriel Alegrete CEO of 40 Tons, a Black, woman-owned premium cannabis, clothing, and accessories brand. They talk about how she started her brand, how she’s helping make change in the justice system and supporting families of the incarcerated. [EP41] Twitter: @40tonsbrand IG: @40tonsbrand