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Get ready to explore the dynamic intersection of cannabis and innovation. Listen in as we dive deep into the realm of the latest trends, disruptive technologies, and groundbreaking ideas that are shaping the cannabis landscape.

Embark on a captivating journey in our next episode titled "Cannabis & Spirituality." We'll unravel the connections between cannabis and spiritual enlightenment, spanning centuries of history and contemporary cannabis culture with Swami Chaitanya and Nikki Lastreto, Co-founders of Swami Select.

Join Branding Bud Live co-hosts, David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans for an exciting episode titled "Cannabis vs Marijuana", as they delve into the nuanced and evolving terminology surrounding cannabis, shedding light on how context and intent are crucial in understanding these terms.

THC can reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus, energy, and appetite, and even increase socialization. Adaptogens are also known for decreasing stress and anxiety, increasing focus and energy levels, and aiding digestion.

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.

As the cannabis market continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled professionals who possess a comprehensive understanding of the plant, its various applications, and the complex regulations governing its use. Join Branding Bud Live co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans as we explore "Cannabis: Education & Professional Training" .

Join us as we explore the unique challenges faced by veterans and how cannabis has emerged as a potential therapeutic tool for physical and emotional wounds. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation titled, "Cannabis and Veterans: Healing Heroes".

There is an increasing need to advertise, market, and communicate with consumers about cannabis. This must be done in a manner that is disciplined, ethical, and fact-based.

Do cannabis brands play a role in shaping consumer behavior and preferences – or is it the other way around? Get ready for an eye-opening exploration into the world of consumer insights.

What do veterans’, patients’, and prisoners’ rights have in common? The Beard Bros., of course! Join us as we chat with Bill Levers and Jeff Levers, (Beard Bros Pharms.) about their compassion and fight against the corporatization of cannabis.

Celebrities & Cannabis: Are they genuinely championing the normalization of cannabis or merely seizing a lucrative opportunity? Join Branding Bud Live co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans as they deep dive into the fascinating world of celebrities and their cannabis brands with Steve Bloom of celebstoner.com.

🎧 Cannabis and Artificial Intelligence: A Dynamic Duo? 🚀

🔍 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and now it's making its way into the cannabis space! 🌿💡 In this episode, we dive deep into the intriguing intersection of cannabis and AI, exploring how this powerful combination is set to transform the industry and enhance the end-consumer experience. 🌌

Join co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans for an intriguing episode of Branding Bud Live titled, "Cannabis & Sustainable Packaging". Discover the fascinating world where the cannabis industry meets sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our expert guest, Kary Radestock, CEO of Hippo Premium Packaging, we' dive deep into the challenges, innovations, and environmental implications surrounding cannabis packaging.

Join co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans as they delve into the fascinating intersection of cannabis, art, and design. In this episode of Branding Bud Live, they explore the creative synergy between the world of cannabis and the realms of aesthetics and innovation with Sackville & Co co-founders, Lana Van Brunt & Hayley Dineen.

Curious to know more about the historical role of beverages, and how cannabis-infused drinks might reshape social interaction? In this episode, "The Socialization of Cannabis Beverages", co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans explore the socialization of cannabis beverages and their significance in reshaping social drinking with Seng Robertson, Technical Director of Cannabis Research & Development at The Boston Beer Company.

Forget about surprising and delighting customers. Just delight them. Close the gap between the promise you make and the experience you deliver. Join co-hosts, David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans as they chat with Thomas A. Stewart, co-author of the bestselling book “Woo, Wow, and Win: Service Design, Strategy, and the Art of Customer Delight”

Join us, David Paleschuck, and Adriana Hemans as we explore the fascinating and ever-evolving relationship between fashion and cannabis with Brett Heyman, Founder & Creative Director of Edie Parker. In this episode, "Cannabis: Flower In Fashion", we dive into the connections between these two worlds, exploring how they intersect and overlap in unexpected ways.

Founded in 1959 to honor excellence in advertising, The Clio Awards celebrates bold, creative work that inspires ideas and fosters meaningful connections within the creative community. Today, Clio Cannabis celebrates the creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications.

Welcome to the "Four Twenty Free For All" episode of Branding Bud Live. This week's episode is sure to be a treat for all cannabis enthusiasts as co-hosts David Paleschuck, and Adriana Hemans dive into the latest happenings in cannabis. Joining them are two special guests, Brett Puffenbarger, MA, CCCE, VP of Marketing of Greencheck, and Aaron Salles, VP of Sales & Marketing at MOCA Humboldt – both experts in the cannabis field.

The cannabis industry is poised for explosive growth, offering a wide range of educational opportunities for entrepreneurs, educators, learning platforms, and students alike.

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.

The cannabis industry is fragmented and flourishing with industry events happening across states, form factors, and consumer segments. This week, Branding Bud Live chats with George Jage and Sid Patel, two founders of the industry’s better-known events, MJ Unpacked, and the Cannabis Drinks Expo.

It's been a tumultuous year for the cannabis industry, and the shifting legal and regulatory environment has forced many Multi-State Operators (MSOs) to reevaluate their strategies. In this episode of Branding Bud Live, we'll explore the reasons why MSOs are leaving states, regulatory hurdles, market economics, and other production, processing, sales, and distribution challenges.

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. Once heavily frowned upon and severely penalized, it still has its nay-sayers.

The story of the “Gentlemen Smugglers” is truly one for the history books. A small group of friends from South Carolina launched a global cannabis smuggling ring. Then in 1971, President Reagan and the War on Drugs came calling and ensnared this small, close-knit group of friends in “Operation Jackpot”, the first Presidential sting. Barry "Flash" Foy was tagged with the federal kingpin statute – Code §848 Continuing Criminal Enterprise – and spent 11 years in prison.

The cannabis drinks sector is getting downright crowded, with beer giants Pabst Brewing Company, AB InBev, and Molson Coors Beverage Company all testing cannabis beverages. Longtime cannabis-product developers say the secret to success in the cannabis beverage game starts at the very beginning when products are formulated.

Arming retailers and budtenders with the knowledge and tools to create positive and memorable customer experiences is what cannabis retailing should be about. Join Branding Bud Live co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans, along with their guest, Danny Gold, CEO & Co-Founder, Zoltrain an online cannabis education firm bridging the gap between brands, retail owners, buyers, and budtenders as they discuss “Cannabis: Who’s Teaching Who?”

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.

Obtaining a cannabis license entails hurdles, roadblocks, complications, and nuances unique to the industry. Building a national cannabis brand state-by-state in a fragmented and evolving landscape is extremely complicated. Check out the conversation we had with Sara Gullickson, CEO & Founder of The CB Advisors on "The Ins & Outs Of Cannabis Licensing".

In an industry defined by fragmented state markets and increasing competition, what common goals drive cannabis business leaders to work together? Is there a clear consensus on what needs to change in cannabis? How do we build and nurture supportive business communities? Check out the conversation we had yesterday with Adelia Carrillo and Parisa Mansouri-Rad on "Building Community Within Cannabis".

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? Why has the percentage of women-owned cannabis businesses stayed flat or declined? Why is it harder for women to secure capital?

With the pandemic behind us, and more states legalizing cannabis, a number of cities around the country have announced they’ll allow cannabis consumption lounges. Join co-hosts David Paleschuck and Adriana Hemans along with their guest, Maha Haq, a cannabis consumption lounge consultant as they discuss “The Future Of Cannabis Consumption Lounges” on Branding Bud Live.

A countdown of the top 10 most memorable moments of 2022, and top 10 predictions for 2023. David and Adriana reveal the events that shaped the cannabis industry in 2022 including the partnership between Major League Baseball and Charlotte's Web, research that proves "the nose knows", class action lawsuits brought against pre-rolls brands for potency inflation, the Brock Ollie "Superbowl" ad, and Puff Daddy buying Cresco Labs.

Join David Paleschuck and his co-host, Adriana Hemans as they chat with Jason McHugh, CEO, and founder of Califari, one of California's best-known art-based cannabis brands about "Creativity and Cannabis." Listen in to learn more about the Califari brand, and how Jason has leveraged his creative background with the Beastie Boys, Spike Jonez, and Trey Parker into it.

Featuring an interview with Tyme Ferris, co-host of the "Queer in Cannabis" podcast, and founder and CEO of the Pantheon Collective, a cannabis lifestyle brand forging the way for conscientious capitalism through cannabis. David and Adriana unpack social equity programs across the US, budtender education and we play another round of everyone's favorite game - "Puff or Pass."

David and Adriana enjoy a thought-provoking conversation (and a poke in the eye) with Brett Puffenbarger, VP of Marketing, Green Check Verified, and cannabis industry influencer. Hot topics include sexism in the industry, the infamous "T-shirt guys" from MJBizCon, and hard drug use at cannabis events. Branding Bud Live launches a new audience participation game - "Puff of Pass".

Featuring an interview with James Zachodni, Co-founder of Dope Magazine and Farechild Events, and one of the ultimate party-throwers in the cannabis industry. We'll be previewing the upcoming MJBIZCON week in Vegas and all the happenings around town, including Farechild's "Shangri-La" event.

Flavor, form and function are just the tip of the iceberg. We sat down with Ben Gaines, Director of Marketing at WYLD - the nation's biggest edibles brand. Find out how they parlayed the wilderness and lifestyle culture of Oregon into a memorable brand experience for the entire U.S. market.

Interview with Steven Phan, Co-Founder of Come Back Daily, about the evolving NY cannabis landscape. Listen in to learn about everything you don't know about NY cannabis.

Interview with Steven Phan, Co-Founder of Come Back Daily, about the evolving NY cannabis landscape. Listen in to learn about everything you don't know about NY cannabis.