Listen in as we navigate the complex landscape where the cannabis industry intersects with the challenges of online commerce, navigating the maze of legal regulations that pose hurdles in marketing cannabis products in the digital space.

Research on the role of cannabinoids in treating chronic pain is ongoing. Initial studies with live human tissue suggest that a CBD-Aloe Vera formulation may decrease the activity of pain receptors—which could lead to new approaches to treating chronic pain, including IC/BPS. Our guest is Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest, a 30-year-old Aloe Vera wellness company focused on the health needs of those underserved and living with under-recognized conditions.

What do cannabis events and other trade shows have in common? The truth is most US trade shows are regional. So why is it a surprise that cannabis events are flourishing in a fragmented industry? Find out the answer to this question and more, as Branding Bud Live streams live TODAY with George Jage and Sid Patel, two founders of the industry’s better-known events, MJ Unpacked, and the Cannabis Drinks Expo.

Have you heard? Cannabis is legal in Thailand. With over 900 dispensaries and cannabis-related shops just in Bangkok alone, David Paleschuck, the co-host of Branding Bud Live and founder of Branding Bud Consulting Group, has decided to take it on the road to learn more. Within just 8 months cannabis has exploded in Thailand.

Just a few years ago, the cannabis industry was gearing up, full of confidence for a bright future with immense growth potential. Companies were hiring, expanding production, and exploring mergers & acquisitions, while the stigma around cannabis declined, propelling legalization efforts in new markets.

With so many non-plant-touching businesses and newcomers entering the cannabis industry, how can one tell who’s credible? This week, we’ll be speaking with David Vaneaton, Sr. Brand Manager at Boveda, a humidity control products company to discuss how non-endemic companies can enter and participate in the industry in authentic and meaningful ways.

Have you noticed a rise in cannabis brands marketed exclusively to women? Catch all the recent “Buy Weed From Women” activity? Read the reports that show a rise in female cannabis consumption? With all of this activity, why haven’t we seen women ascending to the C-suite? David and Adriana unpack these questions with their guest, Kristina Aducci, Founder and CEO of House Of Puff.