Harrison Wise is an award-winning agency owner, entrepreneur, problem-solver, and creative. He has experience driving successful outcomes in a range of regulated industries through effective leadership, team building, creative marketing communications strategies & allocation of resources across the entire marketing mix. He’s the Founder & Publisher of The Bluntness, a publication focused on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the cannabis world. Audiences rely on The Bluntness for insightful coverage of industry leaders, trends, innovations, business, and politics. Tune in to learn more!

David Paleschuck, Founder & CEO of Branding Bud, has 20+ years of brand building, omnichannel marketing, and product management experience serving American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo, and Microsoft. He has participated in developing and marketing many of today’s best-known brands, and has developed, activated, and led comprehensive marketing programs designed to connect brands with relevant communities in consistent, credible, and meaningful ways. His book, “Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis”–the first book on cannabis branding–released in April 2021 and ramped to be a #1 best-selling book on Amazon. Coming soon is his next book, Cannabis vs. Marijuana: Language, Landscape & Context. Tune in to hear one in a million cannabis branding insights from David!

Today’s guest is Stella Morrison, Founder of CannaContent, a trusted partner to the cannabis industry that’s fully committed to bringing award-winning journalists and big-brand creatives together to bring cannabis businesses to new heights. Tune in to hear Stella break down the ins and outs of content marketing, how to strategically leverage social media for cannabis brands, and the importance of cannabis industry power players sharing thought leadership content.

Kevin McLaughlin leads Centri Consulting’s Cannabis Practice, providing SEC reporting, IPO readiness, and so much more to public and private companies. In this episode, Kevin will discuss how Centri Consulting supports cannabis businesses and what the common denominator is amongst those who succeed versus those who endlessly struggle to build a strong business foundation. Tune in to learn more!

Jonathan Ballard is the VP of Business and Market Development at LeafyPack, the leader in cannabis packaging automation. In this episode, Jonathan dives deep into the innovation in the packaging vertical within cannabis and shares his perspective on how LeafyPack is leading the movement. The question is, how will this vertical evolve over the next year? Listen now to find out.

Luc Carlin has over six years of experience in the legal cannabis industry and 10+ years in the medical/traditional market. As the founder of High Design, a media platform that showcases the best of cannabis business strategy, culture, and innovation, his YouTube channel, LMC, educates companies and consumers on unique issues and opportunities in the cannabis industry. Through his documentary-style storytelling, he’s covered some of the biggest in the business such as Cookies and Jungle Boys. Listen now to learn more.

Today’s guest is Isaac Liebes, Managing Director of Cannabis Consulting at Green Light Energy Conservation LLC. He leads a team of utility bill audit specialists who help indoor cannabis growers (& other property types) find and fix billing errors and oversights on their electric, gas, and water bills. He’s achieved utility refunds and savings for 135+ cultivation facilities in a dozen states, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Tune in to learn more.

Today’s guest is Stuart Foster, Director  of Marketing at REVOLUTION Cannabis. REVOLUTION operates retail locations in 4 states, aiming to provide a welcoming, educated approach to helping consumers find the right product for the right reasons. In addition, REVOLUTION has proprietary strains that have won 14 total Cannabis Cup awards, including 9 first place wins. Tune in to hear about Stuart's journey into the cannabis space, and REVOLUTION's impact on the cannabis community.

Today’s guest, Diane Downey, Co-Founder & CEO of Rebel Spirit, head led the company to become Oregon’s #1 Pre-Roll Brand. The brand’s Pacific Northwest roots are unmistakable, and so is its story of “Uncle Mark”, the original rebel spirit, who was incarcerated for cultivating cannabis in the early 1990s.

Today’s guest is Elliot Lane, Senior Vice President of Event Partnerships at Benzinga. He’s a host of the Cannabis Insider Podcast, and has played a massive role in bringing together some of the cannabis industry’s most key power-players in one place to do business and get deals done by way of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Tune in to learn more about Elliot's journey into the space. To reserve your tickets for the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, click here.

Today’s guest is Annu Khot, an award-winning Founder, CEO, and innovator who is transforming the cannabis industry to foster greater inclusivity and benefits for all. Driven by a commitment to acknowledge, value, and empower every individual, she is on a mission to bridge societal divides, create economic opportunities for underrepresented communities, and enhance well-being. In 2019, she founded Socíale, an employee-owned business exclusively offering products from female and minority-owned operations. Socíale embodies her vision of providing ownership opportunities to those disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Her leadership has earned her an invitation to the exclusive Forbes Business Council. Subsequently, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Illinois for 2023 and received the distinguished Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Award. Tune in to this episode to learn more about her journey in cannabis!

Today’s guest is Dee Sidhu, a dynamic leader and proud native of Los Angeles. His entrepreneurial spirit led him into the music industry, where he helped build an indie record label now recognized worldwide as the acclaimed Funk Volume. Collaborating with industry label mates like Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, and more, leaving an unforgettable mark on independent hip-hop. Driven by a passion for his hometown, he assisted in jump-starting a creative agency in Los Angeles, serving clients like Rolling Loud, EDC, Insomniac, and revitalizing the historic district of DT LA along the way. Embracing the burgeoning cannabis industry, he assumed diverse roles, reshaping legacy brands and launching new ones, including LIME, Olala THC Craft Soda, a Terp Tonic collaboration with Maven Genetics and the launch of URSA Live Rosin and WOX Extracts. His extensive industry network is a testament to his dedication to the plant. Today, he is the CMO of Humboldt Family Farms. Tune in to hear about his journey into the cannabis industry!

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue and Experience Officer at MJBiz. Jess leads the team producing MJBizCon, the multiple-award winning trade show that tens of thousands of cannabis professionals attend each fall in Las Vegas. She is a proud member of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) having earned her Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation. Tune in to get a sneak peak at what's to come at MJBizCon 2023, and what opportunities Jess sees on the horizon for the industry. If you haven't registered yet, grab your ticket today and use the code TPR10X12 for 10% off.

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast has been a cannabis attorney for over eight years. Ryan Kocot's experience ranges from litigating criminal charges to advising a multinational public company as the head of legal and compliance. He currently provides general counsel services to cannabis businesses and ancillary service providers in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Tune in as we talk about Ryan's journey into the cannabis industry, his core areas of focus, what it takes to make it as a specialized service provider in the industry, and much more.

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is the Co-Founder of Simple Solvents, Brandon Bahr. Brandon's mission is to help botanical extraction companies produce the highest quality extracts possible by using the best solvents available on the market. He believes that the combination of exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and cutting-edge marketing strategies is the key to success in today's competitive market. Tune in to learn more about solvents, the market and industry behind them, and so much more!

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Jason Reposa, Founder & CEO of Good Feels, a cannabis-infused beverage company, joins the show! Jason lets us in on how he first entered the cannabis industry, his experience in building and growing Good Feels to one of the most popular cannabis beverage brands in Massachusetts, and more. Oh, and did you know Good Feels has a beverage enhancer that can even mix with sauces that complement your favorite dish? Tune in to learn more and hear it all from Jason's perspective.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey, we sit down with Zack Toyota, Founder & CEO of SelfDisrpt. Zack is an accomplished growth strategist with a strong track record of success in multiple business sectors. He's a business operator, proven entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years of sales leadership experience. Prior to founding SelfDisrupt, he helped build a nationwide wellness brand and played a key role in its $40 million dollar acquisition in 2021. As the Co-Founder of Self Disrupt, today he focuses his time on helping brands scale and evolve — designing new experiences that capitalize on moments of truth in today’s dynamic, disruptive world.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey, we sit down with David Ratner of Ratner PR, who has over 25 years of experience focused on book publicity, brand and thought leadership development, relationship building, and consulting related to the publishing industry. David is the former president of one of the country’s largest book PR agencies where he built strong relationships throughout the publishing industry and worked with hundreds of best-selling authors from all genres. He's a strong believer in “partnership” vs. “vendorship” and works with his clients to customize the most appropriate and efficient campaigns based on their goals, needs, and budgets. He’s also been a featured speaker at a number of publishing conferences and is well respected for his knowledge of the industry. Tune in to the full conversation to uncover insights into utilizing a book to help build brand equity for your name, brand, and business.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Nikki Lawley, a medical cannabis patient advocate joins the show to talk about her journey with the healing powers of the plant, along with her latest endeavor as a contributing author to the second anthology of the Courage in Cannabis series.

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Lance C. Lambert, CMO of Grove Bags, joins the show. Lance has spent years cultivating brands and telling stories, formerly in the mainstream digital media and marketing space with companies like Scripps and AutoTrader prior to making the jump to the legal cannabis industry. Since a shift in late 2013, he has helped build big name industry brands like Weedmaps, The Cannabist, GreenBroz and Green Flower. He has had a strong focus on marketing and business development, taking these brands global. This is a conversation rich in cannabis history, culture, and business.