Let's be honest, it's been a solid run of shows this year for two busy CEO's self-producing and coordinating (and writing these descriptions). Travel schedule has definitely ramped back up and we somehow got to the beginning of this week and ha...

Jeremy Berke, founder and editor-in-chief of Cultivated Media, joins us this week as our guest co-host. Despite juggling cannabis news coverage and MBA studies, Jeremy takes time out to share his experience and expertise in the space. Jeremy gi...

🌱🎙️ Join Ben & AnnaRae as we saddle up for another deep dive into the Texa...

🌿🎙️ Join Ben & AnnaRae this week as we explore the intricate world of cannabis compliance with

🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 🌿Join Ben & AnnaRae on

Could the fragmented cannabis market in Latin America be the next big thing for savvy investors? Join us as we uncover the secrets of this untapped market with our special guest, Javier Hasse, the Managing Director at Benzinga and founder of El...

Imagine launching your first business at just 13 years old. That's precisely what our special guest, Aaron Nosbisch, did, and his entrepreneurial spirit has only grown since. Aaron, now the founder and CEO of Breeze and Lucyd Media, joins us fr...

🌿 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚: 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 🌿Join Ben and AnnaRae this...

🎙𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝐮𝐩!🌿It's been another eventful week in the world of cannabis, and we're excited to talk about it. Here's some of the topics that are top of mind:🇺🇸 Kamala taps Gov. Tim...

🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦? 🌿Join Ben and AnnaRae this week on High Spirits as we delve into the potential impacts of Kamala Harris' leadership on the cannabis industry and criminal justice ...

Join Ben and AnnaRae on High Spirits for a lively discussion with

🌿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹?! 🌿Join us this week as we sit down with Amy Deneson, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the

How might the Supreme Court's recent decisions reshape the cannabis industry as we know it? This episode of High Spirits promises to answer that and more.We dive deep into the pivotal topic of the Chevron ruling and its sweeping consequ...

Unlock the secrets of effective THC distribution and brand presence in our latest episode! We start by breaking down the most recent developments in the cannabis industry, including a GOP congressional panel's controversial attempt to block mar...

🎙 Join us for another 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝐮𝐩 🌿 In one of those rare occasions we find Ben and AnnaRae in one place at the same time, at the Vertosa HQ, before AnnaRae jets off on her next trip, we have much to catch-up on!<...

Curious about cannabis investment? Join us as we uncover the dynamic world of cannabinoid capital with Heather Molloy. Our adventure begins with a deep dive into the evolving regulatory landscape and its transformative impact on the industry.&n...

We kick off with insights from CANNRA, a thrilling event where regulators and industry leaders unite to tackle the pressing challenges in cannabis and hemp regulation. Hear firsthand accounts from AnnaRae and Ben about the local market dynamics...

Prepare to unlock the secrets of California's cannabis retail market with our special guest, Lauren Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of Embarc. Through her unique journey from MedMen to SweetFlower to leading Embarc, Lauren offers unparalleled ins...

Unlock the complexity of hemp legislation's ever-changing landscape with the help of Michelle Bodian from Vicente LLP, who joins hosts AnnaRae and Ben in their exploration of new Farm Bill language and state level policy. In this whirlwind of a...

Discover the future of the cannabis industry through the eyes of Ian Dominguez from Delta Emerald Ventures. From the perplexing world of PPP loans to the seismic shift anticipated with Biden's Schedule 3 announcement, this episode is a journey ...

Chris Jackson of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus joins us to shed light on the fascinating and, at times, tumultuous world of the cannabis industry. Amid the buzz of finance and policy, we zero in on the unexpected resilience of smaller c...

Celebrate with us as we pop the cork on High Spirits' 41st episode and our brand new look, toasting to a groundbreaking shift in cannabis policy reform. Ben and AnnaRae guide us through the DEA's landmark decision to reschedule cannabis. You wo...

Embark on a journey into the heart of cannabis brand expansion with us, Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein, as we unravel the story of Kiva's bold foray beyond the Golden State. With the guidance of Colin Keeler from Kiva, we dissect the intricac...

Experience the fusion of cannabis culture and community as AnnaRae and Ben engage with Joyce Cenali, COO of Sonoma Hills Farm and Big Rock, in a deep-rooted discussion on the nuances of California craft cannabis. We traverse Joyce's fascinating...

Unlock the secret to thriving in the cannabis industry through the power of ESOPs, without getting tangled in the tax web of 280E. Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein, with the acumen of Darren Gleeman, bring you a timely tax season symphony that ...