Best Ashley Nickel Podcasts (2024)

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Keeping Cash Operations Optimized and Profitable - ChronicCash - Solving Manual Retail Cash Reporting and Counting 44:45

2y ago44:45

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Meet Nick Spohn, Founder of ChronicCash. ChronicCash is an integrated, automated solution for cash heavy retail environments. ChronicCash helps retail business owners address the many pitfalls of managing, reporting, and monitoring cash. What I find unique about ChronicCash is their total transparency in both cost and savings. ChronicCash is invest…

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Keeping the Disruptive Spirit Alive - Leafsheets - Lowering Barries to Entry With Accessible Business Documents 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

34:06

Meet Juliana Whitney and Nick Bembenek, co-founders of Leafsheets. Leafsheets is simplifying cannabis entrepreneurship with accessible, proven business and operational documents for cannabis businesses. Leafsheets aims to make the licensing process more accessible by providing a cost-effective solution to hiring lawyers and consultants to assist wi…

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Branding is More Than Pretty Pictures - Krysta Jones of THC Girls - Building a Sustainable Brand with Good Products and Great Intention 40:02

2+ y ago40:02

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Meet Krysta Jones, a branding expert and founder of THC Girls. Krysta is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive cannabis resume. Krysta is no stranger to hard work, she's moved all over the US to pursue cannabis opportunities in cultivation, processing, retail, and brand development. Krysta's energy and integrity have helped her build a long, sus…

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Why the Language of the Law Matters - Blaze Responsibly - Shedding Light on How Policy and People Affect Cannabis Markets 54:31

3y ago54:31

54:31

Meet Chirali Patel, an attorney and the founder of Blaze Responsibly. Chirali’s relationship with cannabis is personal. She’s witnessed first hand the relief cannabis can bring to ailing family members. Chirali’s is blazing a hot, unique trail in the cannabis community. She’s applied for a cannabis business license in the state of New Jersey. She s…

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People Are Your Product - GRN | Uptown - Right People, Right Place, Right Things 1:01:51

3y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Meet Jessica Cranney, Chief Connection Officer, at Global Recruiters Network (GRN) | Uptown a cannabis consulting and recruiting company. Jessica brings over 20 years of leadership & organizational development and retail management experience to GRN Uptown. Prior to GRN Uptown, Jessica spent over 15+ years advancing her career with a Fortune 500 Te…

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Budtenders the Face of Cannabis - Amber Plush - Educating New Patients and Consumers 35:43

3y ago35:43

35:43

Meet Amber Plush, budtender based in Colorado, Amber’s been a budtender for 5 years. Amber was drawn to budtending due to her desire to help people find relief with cannabis. She’s enjoyed the last five years help new patients find relief from chronic or acute conditions, and the continious learning curve in a an industry with news strains and prod…

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Cannabis Venture Capital - The Panther Group - Strategically Vetting Investor Offers 50:23

3y ago50:23

50:23

Meet Scott Berman, President and Co-Founder of The Panther Group. The Panther Group is an advisory firm that helps institutions navigate the emerging cannabis industry. Advising cannabis business owners at all stages of business maturity on how to vet and structure investment opportunities. Scott’s prior career successfully scaling and selling an a…

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Compliance is Crucial to Success - Allay Consulting - Certifications and Education Can Help Business 58:27

3+ y ago58:27

58:27

Meet Kim Stuck, the founder and CEO of Allay Consulting, a compliance strategy and services provider serving the hemp and cannabis industries nationwide. Ms. Stuck held a pioneering role as the nation’s first cannabis and hemp specialist for a major metropolitan public health authority. During her tenure with the City of Denver, home to hundreds of…

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Organic, Regenerative Farming in Mendocino County - Chiah Rodriques - Arcanna Flowers Love Grown Flower in CA Dispensaries 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

53:06

Meet Chiah Rodriques, a second generation cultivator in Mendocino County. Chiah’s family still lives on a back-to-the-land community where both her and her husband grew up, and both of their fathers have cultivated for decades. Chiah is helping to keep small batch, organic, intentionally grown cannabis a thriving part of the California grower commu…

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Hemp Farming Made for TV - MONTKUSH - Kings of Kush TV Show and Organic Certifications 41:51

3+ y ago41:51

41:51

Meet Anthony “Sully” Sullivan and David Christian of MONTKUSH. You may recognize Sully as the Oxiclean guy. As a result of his daughters health Sully has moved from Oxiclean to hemp. Sully and David bought a 160 acre hemp farm in Vermont named MONTKUSH where they organically grow and process hemp. They were gracious enough to have a film crew along…

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Cannabis Branding & Packaging - Hippo Premier Packaging - Compliant, Fun, Consumer-Based Design and Packaging 50:29

3+ y ago50:29

50:29

Meet Kary Radestock. Kary is Co-Founder and CEO of Hippo Premium Packaging and has over 20-years of award-winning print and packaging experience working with some of the top brands in the world. Kary launched Hippo to bring a higher level of craftmanship along with professional-level packaging and brand-building solutions to the emerging cannabis i…

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Market Research for Cannabis Businesses - Fordis Consulting - Broaden Your Customer Base with Data 1:08:48

3+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Meet Lara Fordis of Fordis Consulting. Lara is a market researcher. In this episode, you will learn more about what is market research and why it matters, how market research can be used in cannabis, and what Lara is discovering through her own cannabis market research. This is a great episode for any cannabis business owner looking to increase the…

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Michigan Commercial Cannabis Cultivator - Morenci Brothers - High Quality, Wholesale Flower 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

38:17

Hi podcast, meet Morenci Brothers! One of the first cultivators to receive state licensing in Michigan. Morenci Brothers is focused on providing high-quality, wholesale flower to dispensaries across the state. You may recognize certain strains Morenci Brothers has become well known for in Michigan (Crazy Sugar Plum, Zkittles). Morenci Brothers sour…

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Hand-Rolled Craftsman Cannagars - North Coast Cannabis - Memorable, Quality Smoking Seshes 1:18:21

3+ y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Travis of North Coast Cannabis. North Coast's box-pressed cannagars with their signature glass filter is an unforgettable experience. Once you go North Coast you don't want to go back. Every aspect of North Coast's hand-rolled cannagars and blunts are top tier. In this conversation, you will learn more about Trav…

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Vertically Integrated Michigan Cannabis Company - RAIR - Aeroponics & Dynamic Leadership Make Them Rare 1:00:01

3+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet the RAIR leadership team: - Kevin McFadden; CEO - Patrick Frakes; COO - Ashley Hubbard; Director of Cultivation - Marley Hodson; Director of Extracting & Processing - Molly McFadden; Director of Retail Operations RAIR is a vertically-integrated medical and adult-use licensed cannabis company in Michigan. They rec…

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Addressing Equity & Access in Cannabis Intentionally - BIPOCANN - Cannabis Business Network 1:08:02

3+ y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Ernest Toney, Founder of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color Cannabis Business Network (BIPOCANN). Ernest managed global marketing and partnership initiatives for Marijuana Business Daily (MJBiz) before starting BIPOCANN this year. In this conversation we cover Ernest's background, useful ways to affect …

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Michigan Cannabis Cultivator - Iliad Epic Grow - Pharma Patent Lawyer Lands in Lansing 48:52

4y ago48:52

48:52

**Since the podcast aired on 10/8/2020 I've been contacted by four former employees of Iliad Epic Grow. They provided documentation of complaints they've filled with LARA alleging they have not been paid in accordance with their employment contracts. There is an MRA Investigator assigned to their case. Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Richard Ru…

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Cannabis Branding Made Accessible - Ladyjane Branding - Compliant Fun Personality Driven Branding 37:15

4y ago37:15

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Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Jennifer Whetzel of Ladyjane Branding a cannabis branding consultancy. Ladyjane meets you wherever you are in the branding process using a fun personality quiz and a multiple-choice platform to drive the branding process. Jennifer has put her years of marketing expertise and her data-driven brain to work creating…

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Online Cannabis Licensing Courses - Permit Pros - Accessible Cannabis Business Expertise 36:55

4y ago36:55

36:55

Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Sarah Sanger of Permit Pros. Permit Pros is an online course on the cannabis business permitting process. The course is aimed at potential and current cannabis business owners interested in learning more about the permitting (or licensing) process. Sarah and Belinda bring their combined expertise in successfully …

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Organic Cannabis and Natural Farming - Gage Green Group - Planting Seeds of Divinity 2:03:17

4y ago2:03:17

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Hi Cannabis Curious listeners, meet Gage Green Group (GGG). Leaders in natural farming and boutique cannabis. GGG crafts flowers and seeds in an all organic, natural ecosystem. Gage Green Group is known for their preeminent genetics but GGG methods go beyond cannabis; it's a way of life for Jeff and Mike. Together these two deeply and intentionally…

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Michigan Cannabis Caregiver - Maize and Grew - Shares His Adventures in Regulated Cannabis 1:22:29

4y ago1:22:29

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Hi Canna Curious listeners, meet Doug of Maize and Grew 3x High Times Cannabis Cup winner. Doug is a Michigander. He's currently a caregiver but spent a few years working for regulated cannabis businesses in Colorado. He's got some great stories about his cannabis adventures. In this episode, you'll learn more about Doug and his experience growing …

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Cooking with Cannabis - Michigan Cannabis Chefs - Infused Food with the Highest Vibes 48:25

4y ago48:25

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Hi Canna Curious listeners, sit down for an infused meal with Michigan Cannabis Chefs. This high vibe, talented crew makes you want to stay in kitchen all day. The food is delicious and the company even better. Chef Lynette and Chef Nigel love what they do and they're damn good at it. In this episode you'll learn how Michigan Cannabis Chefs was fou…

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IP and Trademark Law in Cannabis - Aura IP Law - Protecting Your Cannabis Business 1:20:24

4y ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Hi Canna Curious Listeners, for all my cannabis business owners and entrepreneurs this is the episode for you! Meet Sheila Gibson Founder of Aura IP Law. She started her career in Intellectual Property (IP) at a nationally recognized IP boutique and practiced at several top-tier law firms over her first 16 years as an attorney. She has worked with …

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Cancer Survivor and Winner of Survivor - Ethan Zohn - Invests in a Hemp Farm and Starts a New Foundation 49:13

4+ y ago49:13

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Hey Podcast - Meet Ethan Zohn former “Survivor” winner and contestant on “Survivor: Winners at War”. Since his first “Survivor” win, Ethan has battled and beat cancer twice, and became a world-renowned motivational speaker, author and humanitarian. Post-diagnosis, chemotherapy drugs weakened his body for months. He was open to the idea of using can…

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Investment Pitch Competition - Cliintel Capital Management Group - Opportunity to Raise $25K for Your Cannabis Product or Idea 26:02

4+ y ago26:02

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Hey Podcast - Meet Rick Batenburg III, Chief Investment Officer of Cliintel Capital Management Group, an accomplished cannabis venture capitalist. This fall Cliintel Capital Management will be hosting an innovation pitch competition for cannabis entrepreneurs. The competition will take place in Denver, Colorado. The prize is $25K in capital. In thi…

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Committed to Quality - Redbud Roots - a Michigan Cannabis Company Here to Stay 1:09:28

4+ y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Hey Podcast - Meet Hunter Mishler, Director of Production Science at Redbud Roots. Redbud Roots is a vertically integrated medical and recreational cannabis company based in Michigan. Redbud Roots was one of the first to market in Michigan. While first to market usually gives companies some momentum, Redbud Roots is turning that momentum in to stay…

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The Dopest Hostesses with the Mostesses - Savor & Smoke - The Speakeasy of Cannabis 1:06:18

4+ y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Hey Podcast - Meet Jasmine and Sara the founders of Savor and Smoke. Two Michigan women brought together by Instagram inspired to create the very space they were craving for themselves. Savor and Smoke sesh's are aimed at bringing the cannabis community and fresh cannabis brands together. Savor and Smoke hit the Michigan scene with a bang! Starting…

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Creating Connection and Community Among Businesses - Jamie Cooper - Cannabiz Connection & Sensi 1:10:05

4+ y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Hey Podcast - Jamie Cooper is a canna celeb to me! She's a force in the Michigan cannabis community. She founded Cannabiz Connection a B2B networking and lead referral program. She brought Sensi magazine to Michigan a cannabis lifestyle and culture publication. She works closely with municipalities to educate them on the benefits of allowing canna …

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Restoration & Legalization - Shaleen Title - Mass. Commissioner Perspective on Regulating Cannabis 16:54

4+ y ago16:54

16:54

Hi Podcast - This is a short 17 minute, valued packed conversation with Shaleen Title, Commissioner of Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Shaleen was appointed by the governor, treasurer, and AG to serve in the social justice seat, one of five seats, responsible for regulating medical and adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts. Prior to her ap…

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Mary Jane's All Grown Up - Sarah Jane - Cannabis for Multifaceted Midwestern Women 1:25:25

4+ y ago1:25:25

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Hey Podcast - You are going to love Sarah Jane! These women are making cannabis approachable. They're using their own experience and genuine appreciation and love of women and cannabis to create community. The Sarah Jane IG posts are fresh, fun, engaging, and keep my feed happy and inspired. In 2020 Sarah Jane will have a microdosing collection on …

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Michigan Born and Bred - North Coast Provisions - Lifelong Family and Friends Wholeheartedly Jump Into Cannabis 1:14:54

4+ y ago1:14:54

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Hey Podcast - I have a soft spot for Michiganders and North Coast Provisions is no exception. I'm still energized by my conversation with Sean. We discuss what it takes to start a provisioning center (dispensary) in Michigan including finding a location, building out a facility, and the state and local application process. Sean and I also chop it u…

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Safety Affects the Entire Supply Chain - DMLift - Sourcing and Research Helps 51:43

5y ago51:43

51:43

Hey Podcast - Very timely conversation with Chad Seward of DMLifct! In this episode we cover a lot of ground on cannabis legalization including current vaping headlines, larger quality and safety considerations, and future of craft cannabis in Michigan. Be sure to check out DMLift if you're an interested business or consumer (links below). I apprec…

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Commercial Kitchen Equipment - Great Lakes Hotel Supply - Scaling Canna Confections 30:26

5y ago30:26

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Hey Podcast - I sat down with Diane Sorenson and Mary Martin of Great Lakes Hotel Supply. Great Lakes Hotel Supply is a full service commercial food service equipment company. Great Lakes Hotel Supply recently entered the cannabis market. Diane and Mary discuss how Great Lakes services and equipment translates to cannabis. Thank you for listening! …

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Playing on the Field for the People - Stormy Simon - Advocating for Access, Equity, and Agency 1:20:39

5y ago1:20:39

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Hey Podcast - I'm so excited about this episode! I had the opportunity to talk to Stormy Simon. Stormy is a bad ass! As former President of Overstock.com she led the company through tremendous growth ($20M to $2Bn) while helping to shape eCommerce as we know it today. She left Overstock.com in 2016 to join cannabis and has been an ally and advocate…

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Security What Is It Good For? - 710 Security - Absolutely Everything! 1:37:37

5y ago1:37:37

1:37:37

Hey Podcast - I had the opportunity to sit down with David Beckett Founder and CEO of 710 Security. 710 Security is a soup to nuts cannabis security firm with extensive national experience. 710 helps clients with every aspect of security from planning to state application, and installation to monitoring. David shares some great stories in this podc…

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Methadone Man Turned Medical Cannabis Pioneer - Pure Green - Water-Soluble Pharma Grade Cannabis Tablets 58:47

5y ago58:47

58:47

Hey Podcast - Super excited to share this conversation with you! I sat down with Stephen Goldner Founder of Pure Green, a vertically integrated cannabis company here in Michigan. Stephen began his career in pharmaceuticals when he invented methadone. As he watched his friends come back from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, he was determined to f…

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Homegrown Cannabis Made Accessible & Sustainable - REV Grow Gear - Your Plant Nanny 56:15

5y ago56:15

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Hey Podcast - Interested in growing your own cannabis? This is the episode for you! I sit down with Carrie Francoeur of REV Grow Gear - a turnkey, LED lighting system kit for cannabis cultivation and beyond. Carrie's experience as a medical caregiver and commitment to the environment fueled her passion for creating a sustainable, accessible solutio…

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Naturally Hydroponic Nitrogen Releasing Fertilizer - Jim's Earth Worm Poop - Feed Yo Plants 47:21

5y ago47:21

47:21

Hey Podcast - If you're interested in all natural fertilizers, check out this episode with Jim's Earth Worm Poop, organic worm castings, founded by Dane Theisen. Dane is an entrepreneur, marketing professional, and experienced medical caregiver. Through his own experience growing cannabis for medical patients he discovered the power of worm casting…

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Cannabis Chronicles | How Current Financial & Industry Analysis Falls Short 14:35

5y ago14:35

14:35

If you're into pot stocks or considering getting licensed then this is the episode for you. I cover my general observations about the cannabis industry and where current financial and market analysis fall short.

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Extra, Extra Read All About - The High Blog - a Cannabis Lifestyle & Culture Blog 1:14:34

5y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

The High Blog is a cannabis lifestyle and culture blog founded and run by Lily. Lily is an journalist, writer, and author based on Canada. In this episode we discuss The High Blog, cannabis legalization, and the decision to leave more traditional jobs to pursue cannabis careers. The High Blog - https://thehighblog.com/ The High Blog on Twitter - ht…

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Cannabis Chronicles | Deep Dive Into Michigan's Recreational Emergency Rules 20:24

5y ago20:24

20:24

Michigan's Emergency Rules for recreational cannabis business licenses

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Cannabis Chronicles | Michigan's Recreational Market, Illinois Legalizes Recreational, and CBD 11:48

5y ago11:48

11:48

Michigan recreational emergency rules + Illinois legalizes recreational cannabis + the CBD industry

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Learn About Cannabis Cultivation From a Master Grower - Farmer Brown - New Jersey, D.C., and Beyond 1:10:01

5y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Learn about cannabis cultivation and the road to recreational cannabis legalization in NJ. If you're interested in learning more about Farmer Brown check him out on Twitter @NJMasterGrower.

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Cannabis Chronicles | House of Reps Legislation, Canopy Growth and Michigan's Recreational Market 14:49

5y ago14:49

14:49

House of Reps votes to block DOJ from enforcing cannabis laws in legal states + Canopy Growth + Michigan's recreational market

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The Future of Cannabis - Dowagiac Church of Marihuana - Co-Operative Cultivation Funded by Bitcoin 1:01:48

5y ago1:01:48

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David of Dowagiac, Michigan has unique vision of starting a cannabis church to preserve and pass on cannabis cultivation knowledge and skills funded by bitcoin to drive transparency. You can find more information on David and his venture on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dowagiac-Church-of-Marihuana-793562120747810/…

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