“You have people in our scene now who are motivated not primarily by love of cannabis, but primarily by love of money. And that creates a real conflict, right? Because I think that one of the lessons that cannabis teaches us is to value love over money.” - Steve DeAngelo
Welcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Steve DeAngelo, to discuss cannabis through the years and the coming future, expound his thoughts on societal changes, and remind us of the essence of the advocacy - promoting love and harmony.
[00:01 – 05:20] Hit the Ground Running for 2022
[05:21– 10:04] Heightened Senses and Elevated Spirituality through Cannabis
[10:05 – 19:42] Massive Global Changes in the Cannabis Landscape on the Economy
[19:43 – 37:19] How Prohibition Causes More Harm - Lack of Quality Control
[37:20 – 47:30] Applying Pressure on America Derived from Global Cannabis Approaches
[47:29 – 01:00:07] Mindful Actions towards Accessibility and ESG Initiatives
[01:00:08 – 01:02:50] Food for Thought: How do you become a better advocate for the plant?
Steve DeAngelo is a globally recognized cannabis leader who was dubbed “the father of the legal industry” by former Speaker of the California Assembly Willie Brown. As a lifelong activist, author, educator, investor, and entrepreneur, he has spent more than four decades on the front lines of the cannabis reform movement. His most notable business achievements include co-founding Harborside-one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the United States-now a publicly-traded company on the Canadian Securities Exchange; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first cannabis analytics company; and Arcview Group, the first dedicated cannabis investment network. He is author of The Cannabis Manifesto and an originator of the wellness approach to understanding cannabis. Media projects include the starring role in Weed Wars, produced by the Discovery Channel in 2011; Ask Steve DeAngelo, available on Green-Flower.com; and extensive appearances on CNN, FOX, MSNBC, CNBC, and The New York Times. Steve speaks widely on the topic of justice and believes that a profitable, ethical, politically engaged industry will be the most powerful force in spreading cannabis reform to every corner of the planet. As Founder of the Last Prisoner Project, he will not rest and will not stop until the last cannabis prisoner is free.
Connect with Steve
Visit https://stevedeangelo.com/ and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @steve.deangelo
Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi
Key Quote:
"People who want to get into the cannabis industry, who have hustle, who are willing to work hard, and be entrepreneurial, should not have artificial barriers placed in their way.” - Steve DeAngelo
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