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The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 13 Ali Jamalian - Sunset Connect - #1 selling pre roll in CaliforniaHear the inspiring story of Ali Jamalian — from Iran to Germany to San Francisco.Ali’s journey is one of resilience, vision, and hustle. As the founder of Sunset Connect, California’s top-selling cannabis pre-roll company, Ali has built more than just a brand — he’s created a movement rooted in equity, quality, and culture. Discover how his international path shaped his mission and how Sunset Connect became a powerhouse in the legal cannabis industry.2025-05-231h 01The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 12 Sue Taylor - From Catholic school principal to dispensary owner.From Catholic school principal to dispensary owner.Sue Taylor has charted a remarkable path as both a senior advocate and a powerful cannabis activist. As the founder of Mama Sue Wellness, a health and wellness brand dedicated to holistic healing, she continues to break barriers and build bridges within communities. A true trailblazer, Sue has spent her life uplifting others and creating space for education, equity, and empowerment in cannabis.Hear her inspiring message about resilience, reinvention, and redefining wellness—one life at a time.2025-05-0947 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp. 11 Salwa Ibrahim - Cookies Oakland, Blum, OaksterdamKicking off season 2 with Salwa Ibrahim, she's a true trailblazer - founder of Cookies Oakland, Blum, and years with Oaksterdam. From educator to entrepreneur to policy advocate., Salwa has done it all. 2025-03-271h 03The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp. 10 Terryn Buxton - Story of Oakland ExtractsIn the last episode of season 1, we interview our host, Terryn Buxton. Terryn shares the story of how and why he started Oakland Extracts, how they have managed to survive the current market, and why he started this podcast.2024-11-141h 02The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp.9 Tucky Blunt owner of the first cannabis equity dispensary - Blunts & MooreChat with Tucky Blunt, owner of Blunts & Moore, Oakland's first cannabis equity dispensary. Hear about issues with equity programs, shady partners and how to pivot from a bad situation to new opportunities.2024-10-061h 07The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp. 8 Amber Senter - SuperNova Women - Empowering POC's to become self sufficient cannabis industry shareholders. Founder MAKR House & Co-founder Supernova WomenAmber Senter - founder/CEO MAKR House a cannabis distribution and infusion company. Co-founder Supernova Women, a policy advocacy organization that educates and empowers people of color who aspire to be in the cannabis industry.Amber is a brilliant graphic designer who created some of the industry's most iconic logos. An expert edible maker who has launched some of the tastiest edibles on the market. And a dope event coordinator, who has curated numerous unique cannabis events. As both a Navy vet and someone fighting Lupus, Amber has a unique perspective on cannabis policy, medicinal...2024-07-3157 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp. 7 - Devyne - The Kreme Brand - How to start your biz with nothingLearn about Devyne's journey from the traditional market to the legal cannabis market, and how he started his own brand without any investors. Discover how Devyne learned each part of the supply chain in order to successfully launch his company2024-05-1552 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 6 Luna & Luce of House of LDLR Mother & Daughter Team with Infused Sexual Wellness ProductsHear the compelling story of Luna and Luce and House of LDLR. Makers of infused sexual wellness products. These dynamic women have spent years working in women's health and sexual freedom. This mother/daughter team have an amazing story, from Luce escaping the horrors of a civil war in El Salvador, raising 3 kids on her own in the US, prompting female sexual wellness and independence in the adult toy industry, to pioneering a women focused infused sexual wellness product line.2024-04-121h 10The Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 5 - Donte Graham - Farmer Don - From serving in the elite Army Rangers to growing in MendoDonte Graham aka Farmer Don drops knowledge about his life as a Vet and Farmer, living and working in the Emerald Triangle.2024-03-2944 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 4 Dr. Natasha Khallouf - Agricola Flower - 20 years as Grower Dr of Traditional Chinese MedicineDr. Khallouf has a deep understanding of cannabis’ medical applications; she attended East West School of Herbology and the California School of Herbal Studies. Khallouf received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, ultimately obtaining her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She apprenticed at Chinese Herb Farm in Petaluma alongside Peg Schafer – learning how to cultivate medicinal herbs.Agricola Farm & Nursery prides itself on natural permaculture practices and clean efficiacious medicine; it was the 2nd permit issued by Sonoma County...2024-03-1642 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp. 3 Jason D. Washington - Plant Over Pills - From star college athlete to owning multiple clubs to Federal Pen & backMeet Oakland’s finest, Jason D Washington, born into a prominent entrepreneurial Black family, building business is in his blood. Jason went from being a former star quarterback at a top university program, to owning multiple businesses and dispensaries. Jason was the first and only Black cannabis operator in the state of Montana leading him to be wrongly convicted by the feds and serving time. Jason is currently is on a mission to get his lick back. He owns Plants Over Pills, one of the top equity flower companies; Klothing by Kulture, street wear brand, and...2024-03-0158 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 2 - Evelyn LaChapelle - From elite college to prison cell to inspirational entrepreneur.Evelyn LaChapelle is the Founder and CEO of 87 Months by The Weed Lady, a mission-driven cannabis company fighting for justice and equity. Through quality consumer products and advocacy initiatives, 87 Months by The Weed Lady seeks to repair the harms caused by outdated laws that imprisoned thousands for cannabis offenses.Evelyn went from an elite SoCal private college to prison for helping out a friend. Evelyn"s story highlights how small decisions can have life time impacts.Evelyn serves on the advisory board for the Last Prisoner Project and the leadership team of Minorities for Medical...2024-02-1055 minThe Color in Cannabis PodcastEp 1 - Ramon Garcia - Equity Trade Network & Sanctuary FarmsOn our first episode, we speak with Ramon Garcia, the co-founder of the Equity Trade Network and also the co-founder of Sanctuary Farms. The Equity Trade Network is a coalition of minority owned cannabis brands that share resources and opportunities. Sanctuary Farms is an award winning, second generation small family farm, that focuses on growing sustainably in living soil.Ramon Garcia has a long history of activism and advocacy. As second generation rabble rouser, Ramon has been a vocal proponent of equity and minority entrepreneurship.2024-01-261h 15
Cannabis EconomyEp.174: Terryn Niles Buxton, Oakland Extracts & Neill Franklin, LEAP: MCBA SpotlightTerryn Niles Buxton of Oakland Extracts discusses his rich history in Northern California Cannabis. We touch on philosophy, jazz and even race relations from a Generation X perspective. But first Neill Franklin returns. Based on his 30+ years of policing service, he shares his thoughts on what can be done to bridge the current societal divide. We talk about the concept of one community and one race. A MCBA Spotlight episode.2016-08-2549 min