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Grow SessionsBrendan Robinson - Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis IndustryToday on Grow Sessions, Brendan Robinson, Co-Founder of 420NJEvents and CEO, Minority Cannabis Academy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on social equity in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, “Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis Industry.”It is no secret that cannabis had an adverse impact on people of color during its prohibition period. To counter this injustice, many states have implemented social equity programs to coincide with the legalization of cannabis in an attempt to ensure that those with marijuana offenses prior to legalization be afforded an opportunity to participate in the g...2022-06-1539 min
The Cannabis Diversity Report with Tahir Johnson#058 420NJEvents - Brendon Robinson and Stanley Okoro420NJEvents is Black Owned Cannabis Lifestyle Brand focused on advocating for minorities that have been disproportionately impacted by the "War on Drugs." The company is Co-Founded by CEO Stanley Okoro and VP, Brendon Robinson. They've held Expungement Clinics, Cannabis Career Workshops, and Educational Seminars and look to be the bridge between the large corporations and the disenfranchised neighborhoods they wish to operate.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cannabisdiversity/support2021-11-2713 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 115 - Chirali Patel📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 115 - Chirali Patel 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 115 we sit down with the CEO of BlazeResponsibly, Chirali Patel!
Chirali is an Entrepreneur, Lawyer and longstanding Social Equity Advocate. She's dedicated her career towards education & providing the needed resources that disenfranchised communities who have been disproportionately impacted by the "War on Drugs" desperately need.
We sat down with Chirali to learn more about her journey in cannabis, her new partnership with Cookies Social Impact and so much more! Chirali is fresh off her 2 day "Budding in the...2021-10-1227 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 114 - Weldon Angelos📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 114 - Weldon Angelos 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 114 we sit down with the Founder and President of Mission [Green] and REEForm National, Weldon Angelos!
Weldon Angelos was sentenced to 55 years in prison for $900 worth of cannabis in 2004. After serving 13 of those 55 years, Weldon was granted Federal Clemency from the former President of the United States.
We sat down with Weldon to learn more about his triumphant story, desire to help the men & women who are still in prison for nonviolent cannabis charges and his overall mission to...2021-09-2123 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 113 - Dr. Rasean Hodge, MD 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 113 - Dr. Rasean Hodge, MD 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 113 we sit down with Cannabis Enthusiast & Medical Doctor, Rasean Hodge!
Dr. Rasean is a Family Physician practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. He's a Jersey native and wealth of knowledge when it comes to cannabis as an alternative medicine. Dr. Rasean is an avid CBD user as he explains during the show, but his practice focuses on both CBD & THC.
We sat down with Dr. Rasean to learn more about his career pat...2021-09-0637 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 112 - 40Tons Brand 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 112 - 40Tons Brand 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 112 we sit down with the Anthony Alegrete & Corvain Cooper from 40Tons Brand.
40Tons is a Social Impact Brand advocating for the men & women serving time in prison because of cannabis, as well as the families that are often forgotten in this unjust criminal justice system.
We sat down with 40Tons to learn more about their upcoming Career Fair, the re-entry process for ex-cannabis offenders, brand partnerships and so much more! We appreciate the love as...2021-09-0234 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 111 - Shanita Penny 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 111 - Shanita Penny 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 111 we sit down with the CEO of Budding Solutions, Shanita Penny!
Shanita is a staple in this game and has been leading the way for minorities in the cannabis business! As a Certified Project Management Professional, Shanita has been able to leverage her experiences working in Corporate America and has taken the cannabis industry by storm since 2015.
We sat down with Shanita to learn more about her journey through cannabis, the highs and lows of going through the...2021-08-0944 min
Higher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 110 - Chris Ball 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 110 - Chris Ball 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 110 we sit down with the CEO of Ball Family Farms, Mr. Chris Ball! Chris Ball is the Founder & CEO of Ball Family Farms, the first vertically integrated, minority-owned, Social Equity commercial cannabis facility in Los Angeles. Ball Family Farms is also a family run business, growing some of the best cannabis in the country!
We sat down with Chris to discuss his journey from the legacy to the legal market, how he built a successful business, the power beh...2021-07-2949 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 109 - The Dank Duchess 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021)Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 109 - The Dank Duchess 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 109 we sit down with an educator, consultant, writer, public speaker and TRUE advocate of the plant...The Dank Duchess!
The Dank Duchess is a International Hashish Consultant hailing from Brooklyn, NY and her talents have now taken her all around the world. We sat down with The Dank Duchess to learn more about her journey through cannabis, the health benefits of Hashish, the power of Micro-Dosing and so much more!
We appreciate the love as always 420NJ Fam! Ple...2021-07-1920 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 108 - Ice Dawson 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 108 - Ice Dawson 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 108 we sit down with the Co-Owner & Brand Manager of The WeedHead, Ice Dawson.
Ice is the "cannabis socialite", so of course we're talking about cannabis nightlife & events! We also dig into Social Equity across the country, the amazing podcast she host alongside her big sister Dasheeda Dawson entitled "She Blaze" and so much more!
We appreciate the love as always 420NJ Fam! Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to...2021-07-0818 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 101 - Leo Bridgewater 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021)In Episode 101 we sit down with NJ-based cannabis activist and entrepreneur, Leo Bridgewater. His advocacy for the legalization of cannabis in NJ was instrumental in the ultimate decriminalization of the plant in the Garden State. In this episode we discuss social equity, Adult-Use legalization in NJ, the emergence of East Coast cannabis and so much more. Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents.com and register to be a member for FREE on 420NJEvents.com.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendon-robinson3/support2021-07-0441 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 107 - Meet The Growers 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 107 - Special Edition: Meet The Growers📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 107 we sit down with Anson McManus, Nick Condo, Nick D'Amelio and Dr. Kanobie for a super smoke session & informative round table discussing cultivation.
These four gentlemen are extremely passionate about what they do and they're spreading the knowledge in this episode. This is the Part 1 of our Meet The Growers series, we firmly believe that you're going to enjoy this one! Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to become a mem...2021-07-0443 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 106 - Whitney Beatty 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 106 - Whitney Beatty📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 106 we sit down with the CEO of Josephine & Billies, Whitney Beatty. Josephine & Billies is the nations first black-owned cannabis speakeasy and the first investment from The Parent Company, where Jay-Z is the Chief Visionary Officer.
We met with Whitney prior to the historical deal being announced and we had a passionate conversation around social equity, workforce development and the advancement of POC in the cannabis industry. Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to...2021-07-0437 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 105 - Amy Chin 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 105 - Amy Chin📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 105 we sit down with the CEO of Calm Better Days, Amy Chin. Amy is a CBD expert & entrepreneur and she's breaking down the game of "CBD" as only she can! Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to become a member for FREE on 420NJEvents.com. Spark up and medicate responsibly!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendon-robinson3/support2021-07-0424 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 104 - Tucky Blunt 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021).Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 104 - Tucky Blunt📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 104 we sit down with the CEO of Blunts and Moore, Tucky Blunt. Tucky talks about the parallels between the legal and legacy cannabis market, black ownership/representation in the industry, and so much more. Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to become a member for FREE on 420NJEvents.com. Spark up and medicate responsibly!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendon-robinson3/support2021-07-0459 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 103 - Jasmine Johnson 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021)Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 103 - Jasmine Johnson 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 103 we sit down with the CEO of Green Essence Florida, Jasmine Johnson. Jasmine talks about the importance of building a strong team, carrying her mentor's legacy, and so much more. Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to become a member for FREE on 420NJEvents.com. Spark up and medicate responsibly!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendon-robinson3/support2021-07-0428 minHigher Learning with 420NJEvents PodcastHigher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 102 - Nick D'Amelio 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021)Higher Learning Podcast with 420NJEvents: Episode 102 - Nick D'Amelio 📍 New Jersey, USA (2021). In Episode 102 we sit down with the Head of Cultivation for TerrAscend NJ, Nick D'Amelio. Nick talks about how he initially got started in the cannabis industry, his thoughts on the highly anticipated Adult-Use market in NJ, some of his favorite strains and so much more. Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel, follow us on Instagram @420NJEvents and register to be a member for FREE on 420NJEvents.com. Spark up and medicate responsibly! #HigherLearning #Podcast #420NJEvents #NewJersey #USA
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