show episodes
 
This Cannabis Podcast is dedicated to bringing you news, info, and fiery opinions with a dab of funny. Enjoy medical marijuana updates. Hemp industry news. CBD oil company reviews and much much more. Stay Tuned, Stay High. HI-TV ___ Shows: *Cannabis News Now *HI-rant *HI-School *HI-Stories IG: @HempInternational Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hi-tv/support
  continue reading
 
Cannabis Related is positioned to be a frontrunner in cannabis podcasts. Starring the captivating Onell Crawford as host and industry tour guide, Onell Crawford is “the most connected man in cannabis”. Bringing his extensive knowledge and passion, Onell will work to deconstruct stigma and raise awareness around the plant. Buckle up as we discuss all things Cannabis Related.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
To Be Blunt

Shayda Torabi

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
An honest conversation about taking cannabis packaged goods to market with Shayda Torabi, business owner (@restartcbd), advocate (@texashempcoalition), and thought leader (@theshaydatorabi). tobebluntpod.substack.com
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
As we build out the home for all things Cannabis, today I'm reviewing and giving away a lot of swag. Specifically reviewing cannabis beverages and hash! Tap in and subscribe to our YouTube channel and drop a comment for a chance to win some free swag. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKlvatYHRvzhBfIGw8wJgw…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back people! Today we are talking about the industry we love and how it's changing on a global scale. From the EU to Asia we talk about the updates in Germany and the regression in other markets. I also speak about the war on drugs, and how millions of people are suffering. If you have questions or topics for me, please reach out to onellcr…
  continue reading
 
We just had an incredible time at Saint George Mansion, with some of the most influential minds from Mr. Wraptors to JB Always Fresh which united the changemakers in our great city of Toronto. The night brought diverse minds together to network and collaborate on new initiatives. I also tease some really cool products and brands that are launching …
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to Cannabis Related the pod! There is definitely some movement in the world of Cannabis so what’s new in the industry. Why is legalization moving so slowly around the world? Let’s take a look at what States have proposed bills to legalize Cannabis for adults and break some of these down… I believe federal legalization of Cannabis in th…
  continue reading
 
There is still more to unpack when it comes to the letter that was sent from HHS to the DEA that we spoke about in the last episode. Everyone around the world has their eyes on how the US approaches the idea of federal legalization of Cannabis. The official rescheduling of Marijuana at the federal level will drastically change the industry so let’s…
  continue reading
 
On the last couple episodes of Cannabis Related, I have been talking about the recommendations from the Human Health Services to the DEA in regards to rescheduling of Cannabis so definitely go check those out. Before I dive into those recommendations further on this episode, let’s discuss a lighter topic, friendship. There is nothing wrong with hav…
  continue reading
 
Let’s continue the conversation from last episode and dive further into the letter that was sent from the HHS (Health and Human Services) to the DEA. What is the process when it comes to the reclassification of marijuana in the US and what are some of the tests that are involved? How has the definition of marijuana changed over time? There are many…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to the pod everyone! This episode of Cannabis Related will be focused around Federal Legalization. Let’s provide some background into some of the people involved in Cannabis reform and the Controlled Substance Act scheduling of drugs in America. Also, let’s start to break down the Health and Human Services (HHS) document that recommend…
  continue reading
 
A lot of people are focused on the “Highest THC” when they are going about purchasing Cannabis. Sometimes depending on the brand, the number displayed can be a little misleading. We should continue to move away from just focusing on levels of THC and try to understand the experience you can get from different products. I also have a consumer jumpin…
  continue reading
 
Happy new year everybody! To start out the year I have a special guest for you all…My guy Rasta Phil! You probably have heard of some of the major artists and celebrities he has worked with over the years so let’s take some time to learn more about him. Rasta Phil has some great stories about his time in the music and entertainment industry and his…
  continue reading
 
2024 is almost here so what are some of your New Year’s Resolutions? I've made it a focus to analyze my day and more specifically analyze how I interact with people and understand how I can be better. We are caught in a busy world so always look to take some time and focus on your own personal growth. That aside, on this episode we are going to tak…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to Cannabis Related the pod! On today’s episode let’s talk about the accessibility of Cannabis. What was it like back in the day to get Cannabis? Almost everybody knew of somebody who had access but it wasn’t always easy to get your hands on it. It is crazy to think how much people were scrutinized for having it because it really isn’t…
  continue reading
 
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you traveled with Cannabis to a place where it is not allowed? Many people forget that in the US you are prohibited to travel with Cannabis across state lines. Even for Canadians, make sure you don’t travel out of the country with Cannabis even if you may be headed somewhere where it is federally legal. I…
  continue reading
 
On past episodes, I’ve helped you understand the different components of the plant and how the Cannabis Industry was built out. On this episode we are taking a deeper dive into some Cannabis related things that may be confusing to some consumers. There are so many stereotypes when it comes to Cannabis consumption but do we really know enough about …
  continue reading
 
There is one thing in particular that I want to talk about on this episode because it is going on right now…MJBizCon, the largest Cannabis conference in the world. If you are in the Cannabis industry you are going to want to be there. If you want that VIP access you are going to have to spend some money but can you put on a price on this type of ne…
  continue reading
 
Have you guys heard of the world’s largest Cannabis conference MJBizCon? It draws crowds from across the world and is one of the best ways to engage the Cannabis Community. There are not many opportunities to network like this so If you want to get started in the Industry, go check it out. At the end of the day when it comes to Cannabis, make sure …
  continue reading
 
"I didn't respect the plant, and when I finally learned to respect it and appreciate it, I was then able to find love and appreciation in myself to feel better and become a better version of me." - Kim Flores Everyone needs a minute, even if you're one of the top cannabis influencers. In this episode, Kim Flore shares how she started making treats …
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to Cannabis Related the pod! As you know, I’m often talking about the importance of destigmatizing Cannabis and the education of the cannacurious. On this one we are talking in-depth about the plant and its genetics. Ajith and Angel both bring a great deal of experience to the agriculture industry and their company, MyFloraDNA, offers …
  continue reading
 
My guy Jazz Samra makes another appearance on this week’s episode to talk more about trade shows, Dank Reviews and the industry as a whole. How did his inaugural Elevate trade show go and what was the feedback from the industry? Is the government really still treating this industry like it is illegal and are they doing enough to foster businesses t…
  continue reading
 
"Our mission is to bring cannabis back to its pre-prohibition status, where it's a widely accepted plant medicine." – Peter Barsoom What does it take to be a pioneering brand in the rapidly changing cannabis industry? In this episode, I chat with Peter Barsoom, co-founder of 1906 New Highs. Tracing 1906’s origin story and unique path through the em…
  continue reading
 
Today I am joined by Carlos Perea, a social impact entrepreneur who works as the CEO of Terra Vera. We talk about his past entrepreneurial ventures and how he was first introduced to the Cannabis Industry. How has his passion for the safety of the end user been the catalyst for the work that he does? We discuss plant disease and how parts of the Ca…
  continue reading
 
"We push boundaries far past the status quo. We're not going to accept the status quo, but we choose to do that in a safe and calculated manner." – Chris Fontes In this episode, Shayda chats with Chris Fontes about his career journey in hemp, from initiating Hemp Exchange in 2018 to navigating challenges and market shifts. His innovations led him t…
  continue reading
 
Today I am joined by David Mantey from Cannabis Equipment News. David has a background in trade publications as well as design engineering and manufacturing. He has been covering different aspects of the Cannabis industry for over 15 years so we talk about how he first started and how his podcast began organically from interviewing different people…
  continue reading
 
“We produce cannabis where it should be produced and we sell cannabis where it should be sold – That's our thesis. That's what we've been fighting for. That’s our strategic pathway.” – Andrés Fajardo In my chat with Andrés Fajardo of Clever Leaves, we discuss how this Colombian-based company excels in the international cannabis market. Clever Leave…
  continue reading
 
Today I am joined by Jennaye, a young businesswoman and retail executive from Toronto. She has some great experience working on the front lines in the Cannabis Industry but we first talk about her background, the discrimination she faced growing up and her first time consuming Cannabis. What was the reason why she started experimenting in Cannabis …
  continue reading
 
“It was basically a perfect storm – There was only the black market. There was nothing legal about cannabis whatsoever. And so, thus began a fourteen-year journey of acquiring, dispensing, packaging, and transporting; Everything all in one. We were everything.” – Barry Foy Barry Foy, CEO of Gentlemen Smugglers, began his involvement in the cannabis…
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to the pod and today we are joined by man William from HighLife. He is a seasoned budtender with many years spent researching and working within the Cannabis industry. William grew up around Cannabis and gives us a little bit about his background, how he originally made his way to Canada and his early experiences with the plant. What a…
  continue reading
 
"I think Texas has one of the most accountable medical programs in the country. Meaning we can tell you who prescribed that prescription, what their pain program was, who bought it, what day it was bought, and who provided it." - Pat Davis Tune in with Pat Davis from Weeds as he talks about the rigorous data analysis shaping the future of Texas' no…
  continue reading
 
We just came back from one of the most anticipated trade shows, Hall of Flowers, and I am joined by Kyle who is from Forever Young. He is a long standing member of the Cannabis community who has an extensive background in the space. Let’s hear how his journey in the industry has evolved and more about his brand that he has been building out. He tal…
  continue reading
 
"We were able to successfully train a system that could predict reasonably the outcomes that you might expect to feel from an arbitrary profile. And today we utilize that to do recommendation in store." - Joshua Mallett Ever wondered about the DNA testing or the power of terpenes in shaping your experience? In this episode, Joshua Mallet of BudBoar…
  continue reading
 
On today's episode of Cannabis Related we are at the Elevate Cannabis Industry Expo. I am joined by two amazing guests, Danny, the National Sales Manager and Steven, the CEO of Wayne Patrick Consumer Products/KushKraft. How did these two first get introduced to Cannabis and when did they first get involved in the Industry? What are some of the larg…
  continue reading
 
"We have this new appreciation for combining the CBD and the THC; historically, we made it a big deal to separate them. And it turns out when you put them together, the brain receptors like it." - Dr. Morris of Duber Medical From the early days of 1996 to the intricate landscapes of cannabis in medicine today, Dr. Morris delves deep into the transf…
  continue reading
 
Jazz Samra joins me on this episode for Part 2. You already know from last week that Jazz is the owner of Sativa Bliss Cannabis and VIP Media Group but let’s talk about some of his new ventures currently underway and the upcoming Elevate Cannabis Expo. What is the idea behind “Dank Reviews'' and how does it help people in the industry? This group o…
  continue reading
 
"People should be able to make an informed choice about what they consume, especially when it has a potential therapeutic benefit." - Lara Fordis Knowing your target market is the first step in every successful business. In this episode, Lara Fordis, a consumer market research consultant specializing in insights related to CPG and the cannabis indu…
  continue reading
 
Today I am joined by Jazz Samra, the owner of Sativa Bliss Cannabis, VIP Media Group and Elevate Cannabis Expo. He is a lifelong entrepreneur and has been heavily involved in the Cannabis Industry since legalization in Canada. Today he has six Sativa Bliss locations throughout Ontario as he continues to grow in this competitive space. We discuss so…
  continue reading
 
"I'm a free market guy, but I look at this much like alcohol where you don't want 10 distributors of Bud Light in a specific market. So it's very similar to that." - John Mueller Jump into the latest 'To Be Blunt' episode with Shayda Torabi and cannabis bigwig John Mueller, co-founder and CEO of Greenlight - a vertically integrated, multi-state can…
  continue reading
 
I’m trying to enjoy the last few days of Summer so I’m recording this outside in the streets of Toronto. I start this one off by talking about social equity and how the prohibition of Cannabis has continued to effect different people. Also, I wanted to shout out some specific brands like Cannara who never disappoint. Finally, listen in to hear this…
  continue reading
 
"At the end of the day, I don't care what anybody tells you. Is a better experience, whether that dabbles concentrate, whether that's an edible tincture, you are capturing the true essence of the plant with this extraction. We're not adding anything; we're not taking anything away." - Cliff Haney Explore the Art of Solventless Extraction with Shayd…
  continue reading
 
It’s time for some honest feedback so I’m out talking to consumers in Toronto for this episode! I’m joined by Tef to talk about his experience with Cannabis and how long he has been consuming. Like many of us, Cannabis has been a significant part of Tef’s life from a young age. How did Cannabis contribute to his environment and how has accessibilit…
  continue reading
 
"I don't want us to have beverages go stagnant with beverages that are moving because they're high dose and cheap on the West Coast. Let's come up with some more functional beverages, whether they're high dose or low dose, and let's incorporate other pieces of the plant. I think that's a key differentiator." - Diana Eberlein Dive into cannabis beve…
  continue reading
 
Buckle up because this is another episode where I continue to breakdown the “War on Drugs.” In 1875, there was an ordnance banning opium dens in San Fransisco. This was the birth of racially motivated and prohibitive laws. Have you heard of man by the name of Harry Anslinger? In 1930, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics was created and Anslinger was th…
  continue reading
 
"The brand is kind of the representation of all of the good or bad things that the customer or the purchasing public perceives around the brand" - Seth Gardenswartz In this episode of To Be Blunt, host Shayda Torabi and guest Seth Gardenswartz, founder of Black Garden Law, explore the art of creating and safeguarding a compelling brand, understandi…
  continue reading
 
I want to take a second to acknowledge the significance of August 1st is as it marks the date the Slavery Abolition Came into affect across the British Empire freeing just under one million enslaved Africans. On this episode I will be taking a look at how Cannabis has been used against many to benefit the few and how this evolved into the War on Dr…
  continue reading
 
"Data is the new oil data is the new goal. So what we have in our database is a direct tie between COA and user outcome on a person-by-person basis. That's a highly valuable data set." - Eric Mercado Are you ready to tune in for a glimpse into the future of personalized cannabis shopping? In this episode of To Be Blunt, join Eric Mercado, the Co-Fo…
  continue reading
 
Today we are going to be talking about events and products in the industry. I have done my fair share of traveling to different industry related events so let me give you some insight on some that you should definitely check out. Hall of Flowers, MJBizCon, Kine Magazine and Lift & Co. are just a couple that make my list. These events are not only a…
  continue reading
 
"You better get ready to play your A-game, and you'd better get tough and get a strong backbone and figure out who you can align with that can help you succeed because you can not succeed alone in this business." - Kim Prince Want to know how to get your Cannabis brand in the spotlight? In today's episode, Shayda Torabi shares valuable insights on …
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide