Industry Interviews

Q&A WITH KIRSTEN VELASCO: INVENTOR OF VAPENPROP

The cannabis space is full of innovation. As an emerging industry evolving at a breakneck pace, the market is primed for new ideas.  Kirsten Velasco is a plant…

Q&A with Christina Wong: Founder & CEO of Fruit + Flower Co.

The cannabis food and drink category are exploding: The cannabis food and drink category are exploding. Demand for edibles, as well as experiences like infused dinners, has skyrocketed…

Q&A with Elise McRoberts: Founder of Hashinista.

Elise McRoberts knows a thing or two about what makes a brand tic: In the emerging cannabis market, strong branding is crucial to standing out from the crowd.…

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Emerging Cannabis Company Q&A: Lemonhaze at MJBizCon 2022

MJBizCon 2022: Lemonhaze Executive Golf Tournament Having been in the cannabis industry since 2013, I have been attending MJBizCon since the beginning. It has been exciting and interesting…

Interview with Hadas Cohen: COO of Powder Nation (It's All About Choices)

Interview with Hadas Cohen, COO of Powder Nation

Parent Company of It’s All About Choices The cannabis industry is continually evolving. New innovations are popping up all the time, designed to meet the needs of any…

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Interview with David Tran, Co-Founder of Farechild Events

Cannabis is a heavily networked industry, one where the right connection can catapult your career. Oftentimes, major deals are made at trade show after-parties and social gatherings, rather…

Ellen Holland, editor-in-chief of the iconic magazine High Times and author of Weed: A Connoisseur's Guide to Cannabis

Interview with Ellen Holland: Editor-in-Chief of High Times & Author of Weed: A Connoisseur’s Guide to Cannabis

The cannabis industry is evolving at a breakneck pace. The need for high-quality, authoritative, and engaging content continues to grow as more people than ever seek resources and…

Christi McAdams interview

Interview with Christi McAdams: Founder/CEO of Cannabis Community College & CEO of Highlite Staffing

The cannabis space is truly unique – no two career paths are alike. The nascent nature of the industry has allowed people to join from all walks of…

Gia Morón Q&A: Women Grow

Interview with Gia Moron: President of Women Grow & CEO of GVM Communications

When it comes to the nascent cannabis industry, it’s often the people holding a wide range of skills and experience who have the greatest chance to succeed. Gia…

interview with Bryan Olson

Interview with Bryan Olson, Chief People & Administrative Officer at Columbia Care

Starting a new career path in any industry can be a daunting task, but the cannabis space is especially unique. Fortunately, the job market within cannabis is booming,…

Interview with William Argüello, President of the Hemp and Cannabis Council of Costa Rica

This has been a monumental year for cannabis in the country of Costa Rica. On March 2, medical cannabis legalization became a reality after a two-year debate within…

Nikki Lawley

Interview with Nikki Lawley, Cannabis Patient Advocate

Cannabis has been touted for its wide array of potential medicinal benefits for thousands of years. And while cutting-edge research has concluded that the plant is indeed a…

Lance Lambert - Grove Bags

Interview with Lance Lambert, CMO of Grove Bags

The domestic cannabis industry is heating up, but the U.S. isn’t the only country making strides. Many countries are outpacing America when it comes to nationwide legalization of…

CANNABIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERVIEW WITH KYRA REED, WEIC

Interview with Kyra Reed, Founder of Women Employed in Cannabis (WEiC)

Being a woman in business comes with a profound number of systemic and societal challenges, but nowhere is it more apparent than in the cannabis industry. According to…