Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guests for this episode are Kelly Turns & Tammy Kleis, Owners of Botanic Life. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: From pharma careers to launching a CBD wellness shop Healing chronic pain and anxiety without prescriptions Partnering with pain doctors to offer natural alternatives Breaking down CBD types: isolate, broad spectrum, and delta Why they refuse to sell vapes—and what sets them apart Facing legislation that nearly closed their doors Educating customers with care, not pressure Owning a small biz without a paycheck (yet) Battling stigma while advocating safe, legal access Rooted in McKinney, driven by mission and community Resources Mentioned: https://botaniclifeusa.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.