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Imagine your child is sick…and then you discover that there is something that can bring them relief…BUT you must break the law in order to access that it, and risk the wrath of law enforcement, and worse yet, the threat of Child Protective Services knocking on your door one day and taking your child from you. Would you take the risk to help your child? The new documentary “Weediatrics”, explores stories of families at the heart of this issue. These brave parents went on camera to tell their stories, in hope of creating a greater understanding and empathy for desperate families across the count -
On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with Gina Vensel and Elizabeth Sheldon, the Co-Founders of the Plant Media Project, a boutique marketing company specializing in services for plant medicine and wellness businesses and co-hosts of the Vine podcast, aimed at providing an insightful look into the world of plant medicine. They discuss everything from their personal experiences with cannabis as patients to regulatory advocacy to business practices. https://youtube.com/watch?v=Reg5Jgj0SKw
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On this Let’s Be Blunt Short, Montel Williams sits down with George Hodgin, a former US Navy Seal with an MBA from Stanford University. He is the founder and CEO of Biopharmaceutical Research Company which is based out of Monterey, California. In their informative exchange, George expresses his frustration with the lack of evolution of the US federal cannabis industry since the early 1960s and explains that 92% of veterans feel that the federal government should be looking at cannabis as a potential alternative for healthcare treatment.
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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel speaks with Moriah Barnhart. Moriah founded CannaMoms in 2013 after her daughter Dahlia was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and she discovered that cannabis provided much needed relief in her daughters care. She is a strong proponent of taking rights to one’s body and health and putting it back into the hands and homes of the patients and their caregivers, and she fights diligently alongside those with the same mission and message for legislative changes on a federal and state level. In 2015, Moriah helped launch Women Grow Tampa Bay, serving as
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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel chats with Katie Stem, CEO and Founder of Peak Extracts in Oregon. Katie is a graduate of Carleton College where she majored in pre-med and literature. While working for Washington State University and Oregon Health & Science University, she experimented in the fields of physiology, pharmacology and neurology using natural products and pharmaceutical interventions for human diseases. In 2010, she completed her degree in traditional Chinese medicine and became a licensed herbalist and acupuncturist.
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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting. Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind Cannabis so that they may take charge of their own healing. After graduating from Brown University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Plant Research, Emma went on to coordinate Clinical Oncology trials with the Brown University Oncology Research Group. When her supervisor refused a Cannabis trial in favor of another expensive pharmaceutical drug, Emma quit and headed across the country to Portland, OR. She found her way to Farma, the popular
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Montel talks with Peter Huson, Ph.d. on this episode of Let’s be Blunt. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, has a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. He co-authored CA Bill AB2020 allowing the Northern Nights Music Festival which he co-founded, to be the first legal cannabis sales and consumption event and paving the way for future events in California. He is the Co-Founder and COO at One Log Cannabis Business Park, the Compliance Officer at Mesh Ventures and serves as the Chief of O
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Montel’s guest on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Michael Sanicola, was a preacher once adamantly opposed to cannabis. His world was flipped upside-down when his three sons were diagnosed with PANDAS which eventually led to a cancer diagnosis in his son Michael. He did a complete 180 with his beliefs in cannabis and became a strong advocate for it once he saw what an incredible impact on him and his sons lives. Now, he works to spread his gospel about the medical benefits of cannabis and is writing his memoir, The Pot Preacher.
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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Brooke Burgstahler, the founder of Budding Mind, a cannabis and wellness blog [cannabis education] that showcases the high quality educational and entertaining content she specializes in. In 2018, she was awarded a Golden Telly for her Docu-Series, Prisoners of Prohibition [cannabis incarceration] that she wrote, produced, and helped direct for Merry Jane Media
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The war on drugs has disproportionately devastated minority communities for decades. On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Tucky Blunt, who went from getting arrested for selling weed to owning the first equity owned dispensary in the world, Blunts and Moore Dispensary in Oakland, CA. This incredible man is a true testament to walking your own path. He is the owner of Proud Papas Clothing and Proud Papas Detailing. He worked as a detail trainer at Tesla and has over 30 years of auto detailing experience. He graduated from Oaksterdam University in 2008 with a degree in Cannabis a
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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel chats with Mike Glazer, a talented actor, Emmy nominated comedian and host at GLAZED, his routinely sold-out live show in LA. He also co-hosts Weed + Grub, an acclaimed podcast with actress and cannabis cultural voice, Mary Jane Gibson. He stars in the 420-friendly comedy shows: High Tech on PRØHBTD, High Guys on Buzzfeed, and First High on Civilized. To date, his work has garnered over 300 million online views. https://youtube.com/watch?v=DMKw6iEPFkc
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On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with sibling cannabis entrepreneurs Marie Montmarquet and Allen Hackett. They are co-founders of MD Numbers, Inc., a family of vertically integrated cannabis brands — MD Farms, Marie’s Deliverables, and Legacy Coterie — that provide a range of goods and services to the California supply chain. MD Numbers mission is simple: to educate and to grow. MD Numbers, Inc. looks to continue to create successful sustainable companies which will give back to the communities. Sustainability means several things to MD Numbers, Inc., the first is to be equitabl
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Let's Be Blunt with Montel Dr Joseph Rosado holds degrees in clinical nutrition, chiropractic medicine, a medical degree and a MBA in Health Care Management. In 2018, he became a Diplomate of the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine. He is a published author of multiple articles for medical journals, as well as the bestselling book “Hope and Healing-A Case for Cannabis”. He is a co-owner of Coastal Cannabis Clinics and the Co-Medical Director for Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana.
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Montel talks with Abigail Peck on this episode of Let’s be Blunt about employment discrimination for medical cannabis use. Abigail is a music teacher who has three kids between her and her partner. She has been using medicinal cannabis since 2016 to treat an autoimmune disease which she was diagnosed with in 2011. She shares her story of being terminated from her teaching position after following procedure for disclosing her medical cannabis use.
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RESEARCHING CANNABIS | GEORGE HODGIN On this episode of Let’s be Blunt, Montel talks with George Hodgin, a former US Navy SEAL who earned his MBA from Stanford University. He is the founder and CEO of Biopharmaceutical Research Company which is based out of Monterey, California. BRC is a a federally compliant specialty cannabis research company that holds several Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenses that allow it to engage in legal cannabis activities federally. BRC imported the first ever legal cannabis (containing THC) into the USA under DEA permit from the European Union and
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In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel speaks with Dr Bonni Goldstein about her new book, “Cannabis Is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD Are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain”. Dr Goldstein is one of the most respected and experienced medical cannabis physicians worldwide. She has lectured both nationally and internationally about her clinical experience and helps to educate healthcare professionals on how cannabinoids can be incorporated into a patient’s medication regimen. She is the owner and medical director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education and the medical ad
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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel catches up with his friend Reginald Noble, also known as Redman, to talk about how he’s adjusting during COVID, the importance of cannabis education and more.
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Dr. Tim Shu is featured on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel. A graduate of Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shu practiced emergency, critical care, and general medicine, frequently working with low-income clients to provide optimal healthcare on restricted budgets before founding Vet CBD. He explains how CBD and cannabis products can be helpful in treating your pets maladies with the right dosing and products and shares the latest research on the topic.
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In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with the Founder and CEO of Humboldt Seed Company. Nathanial is the expert on creating new strains and has been breeding cannabis and working to restore rivers and salmon populations in Humboldt County, California for over 20 years. With a deep foundation in Humboldt County and a strong affinity for community, he has founded several nonprofit organizations, most recently Nature Rights Council, an environmental organization led by Humboldt's indigenous youth. He believes creative breeding is the way forward for craft farmers and is passionate abou
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As any regular cannabis consumer can tell you, not all cannabis is created equal. Leafly’s Director of Science and Innovation, Nick Jikomes Ph.D., and California Bureau Chief David Downs join Montel on this episode of Let’s Be Bunt to discuss the 2020 strain of the year. https://youtube.com/watch?v=jp_sJIgNbzk
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Montel talks with Salvador Santana on this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel. Salvador is a renowned producer, songwriter and musician who has attained global acclaim for founding multiple bands and headlining events around the world, adding to his list of accolades a Grammy at age 16. The son of guitarist Carlos Santana plays keyboards and his band plays a mix of hip-hop, jazz, rock, Latin and world music. Salvador Santana’s artistic chops are colored by-and a continuation of-his family’s legacy. Salvador’s maternal grandfather was an African-American blues pioneer, tenor and guitar legen
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On this episode of Let’s Be blunt with Montel, CEO, co-founder, and publisher of Cannabis Now Magazine and HEMP Magazine Eugenio Garcia chats with Montel on a broad range of cannabis topics, from access for our veterans to how cannabis is helping the honeybee population. Cannabis Now Magazine launched in 2009 and is one of the most trusted sources in the cannabis discussion. https://youtube.com/watch?v=c-Rsd9rMATA
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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with industry icon BigMike Straumietis, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, innovator, and cannabis thought leader. Since 1983, he has overseen the cultivation of more than a million plants and is responsible for 53 innovations in the world of cannabis cultivation. In 1999 he founded Advanced Nutrients, which today, generates more than $150 million in annual sales in 107+ countries. He navigated the black market in the early days, and has consulted for Hollywood hit shows and films such as Weeds, CSI and Pineapple Express
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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt, Montel talks with Joline Rivera, founder and creative director of the premium culinary cannabis magazine, Kitchen Toke. Kitchen Toke is the first media company dedicated to teaching people about culinary cannabis for health and wellness. The website and magazine cover cooking and entertaining seasonally with cannabis along with the chefs and individuals teaching how to use the plant as part of a regular health and wellness regimen. Our website also features recipes and stories told through video and additional on-trend topics where food and cannabis converge.
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David Dinnenberg is an entrepreneur who had a successful career in real estate development until the recession hit home in 2011. He and his wife decided it was time for a new plan, and he turned his attention to the cannabis industry. In 2012 he formed a financial technology company providing software solutions to businesses within the cannabis industry. David is the CEO and Founder of Kind Financial, a financial technology company providing software solutions to ensure businesses within the cannabis industry transact safely, securely, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Si
