Steph Vrona of HighDef Studio has spent a decade inside cannabis operations — and she's here to tell you that bad data, distillate overload, and ignoring your medical patients are quietly costing you everything. Here's what to do about it.

A behind-the-scenes look at Coachella Valley Canna Week, where cannabis, community, and culture collide to reshape perceptions and build a thriving local industry.

Cannabis nurse Sherri Mack shares how plant medicine transformed her health journey and why education, patient empowerment, and cannabis nursing are shaping the future of healthcare.

Danielle Wildstein, founder of Blue Oak Dispensary in New Jersey, shares how a deeply personal journey led her from pharma to cannabis—and why education, community, and patient-first retail matter more than ever.

Nurse and author Elisabeth Mack joins The Canna Boss Babes Podcast to discuss cannabis education, healthy aging, and the work of the CVCAN Health & Wellness Committee.

Cannabis educator Mia Garlock shares her journey from cannabis skeptic to science communicator, exploring women’s health, cannabinoids, and the power of cannabis education.

Horror films. Cannabis vibes. Brooklyn. Christopher Wells is throwing the cannabis film festival we didn't know we needed — and it sounds like the best night out of the year.

Former prosecutor turned attorney Victoria Cvitanovic joins The Canna Boss Babes Podcast to explain how cannabis sentencing enhancements and “multiple billing” are quietly extending prison sentences across the United States.

From invoice factoring to revolving lines of credit, Biz Funds Hub founder Bill Telford is on a mission to solve the cannabis industry's biggest problem: access to capital. Here's how it works.

Caron Cooper wears many hats: web designer for 450+ cannabis businesses, founder of CannaSite, and steward of Women Employed in Cannabis (WEIC). After moving cross-country for legal cannabis access, she discovered an industry full of farmers needing marketing help. Now she's building something bigger than websites—she's creating spaces and stages for women in cannabis to connect, collaborate, and thrive. Learn why community beats competition and how WEIC supports women entrep

Tanya Griffin, founder of oOYes sexual wellness products, doesn't mince words about what women deserve: great sex, the right drugs (yes, including cannabis and psychedelics), and hormone therapy that actually works. In this candid conversation, she shares nearly 20 years of cannabis industry experience, the truth about perimenopause and estrogen therapy, how to microdose psychedelics safely, and why sexual wellness products should be edible.

Cannatrol co-founder Jane Sandelman reveals how technology originally designed for cheese aging caves became the secret to perfect cannabis curing at home. After 32 years in business with her inventor husband Dave, Jane shares why home growers are rising, how to remove post-harvest risk, and why science beats "bro science." Learn the difference between bound and unbound water, why consistency matters for medical patients, and how their Cool Cure system protects months of grow

Travis Cullen spent eight years in federal prison for cannabis. Now a licensed dispensary owner in Minnesota, he's turning his experience into action — leading real Cannabis Prisoner Advocacy to support those still incarcerated. In this episode, Travis shares his journey, the difference between advocacy and activism, and what the cannabis industry must do to take accountability.

From corporate Fortune 500 executive to Senior Vice President of Sales at Kanha and Thunderstorm, Charmaine Chua shares her journey into cannabis, the sales strategies that helped Kanha become California's #2 rosin brand, and why women leaders are transforming the industry. Learn how to navigate market congestion, adapt to changing conditions, and build lasting community connections.

Shaung Han from Blazy Susan shares how pink rolling papers created a movement that normalized cannabis consumption for women. With 67% female consumers, Blazy Susan didn't just disrupt the rolling paper industry—they built community and accessibility through design. Learn about their French-milled papers with natural dyes, data-driven product development through budtender feedback, and expansion into traditional retail spaces like Spencer's Gifts and convenience stores. From

Simon Knoebel dropped out of college to revolutionize cannabis packaging innovation after recognizing that industry containers hadn't changed since 1964. Learn how he built Calyx Containers into a half-billion unit manufacturer operating their own factory in Utah, why hearing "no" excites him, and how Bitcoin funded his startup. Discover lessons from the 2020 growth trap and why sustainable expansion beats rapid scaling in cannabis entrepreneurship.

Blythe Huestis from Sun Theory shares how her team manages 13 dispensaries across Colorado through data-driven operations and daily feedback systems. Learn about their Daily Business Review process, seasonal staffing strategies, and why operational fundamentals matter more than hype in building sustainable cannabis retail businesses. Featuring insights on multi-location management, customer segmentation, and creating accountability in dispensary operations.

Darwin Millard, "The Spock of Cannabis," explains why cannabis safety standards through CGMP certification prevent recalls better than final product testing. Learn how CSQ's multi-level certification system helps operators implement good manufacturing practices based on their actual needs, why 70% of consumers prefer certified products, and how fair trade principles expose the absurdity of destroying quality hemp fiber from THC plants. Discover why investing in prevention sav

Marc Lewis from Lüt reveals how they built cannabis payment processing infrastructure from scratch to eliminate single points of failure. Learn about their multi-cloud system built by IBM engineers and India's UPI developers, next-day funding without batch holds, and budtender rewards earning 0.1% on every transaction. Discover why closed-loop systems bypass Visa/MasterCard restrictions and how one operator lost $500K to card company lawsuits.

Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol reveals how patented cannabis curing technology from cheese caves is revolutionizing post-harvest quality. Learn the science behind preserving terpenes while preventing mold through vapor pressure control. Discover why cultivators see 5-7% yield increases and improved terpene profiles, how trichome heads harden to seal in flavor, and why paper quality affects your pre-roll experience. From home growers to commercial operations, Cannatrol's proven t