TPAB chops it up with advocate, educator, patient, entrepreneur and connector, Shawnee Williams "The Follow-Up Queen"! We talk about the role cannabis plays in her daily wellness, the work she's doing to support/promote equity, transferable skills and more. 2:48- I should know all the Black folks in cannabis 11:38- How you get into the industry girl? 20:35- The Illinois Equity Staffing difference 21:56- What's the Legacy Fellowship Program all about?

TPAB coming with new ish! Christine De La Rosa and Jackie Cahan share news of an amazing joint venture and the journey surrounding it! Finding your tribe, holding out, knowing your worth and value and being ready when opportunity arises! 2:45- We got a story to tell 10:01- What in the what is 240L bringing to the game 15:34 If you're a manufacturer this is for you 21:00- Help me help you…let's get the right goods on the right shelves 28:12- Doing it our way 33:35- Flywheel…the software you want and need 45:09- Parting words

TPAB chops it up with entrepreneur, advocate, keeper of canna culture, Justin Hatchett. He's the newly named VP of Golden Shores Cannabis Company. We discuss how that came about, how he handles this busy conference season.

TPAB shares a moment with a lady of firsts, keeper of the people, advocate, deliverer of healing Sandy Moore. We discuss her relationship with the plant, all the ways she has been of service, cannabis' complexities in Georgia, the need she saw and how she chose to fill it and much much more.   2:28- Let's go back...back into time 14:10- Never have I ever... 26:00- The interaction that sparked it all. You never know what a person is going through 32:30- What's offered on The Hemp Box

TPAB chats with father, photographer, entrepreneur, and food enthusiast Aaron Washington about the role cannabis plays in his life, his journey with photography, addiction, and much more! 2:43- Cannabis is everything to me (sang in my Monica voice) 10:09- Lightbulb moment with parenting 22:17- Nothing beats getting your hands dirty 35:34- I'd rather apologize than ask for permission 43:43- Strain love...What you smoking? 48:51- Parting words to live by

TPAB chops it up with return guests Kristi Price (founder of Black CannaBiz) and Christine De La Rosa (CEO of The People's Ecosystem). MJ Biz has made space for an amazing shift in programming this year! We talk about what you, the people, can expect, why this development is so important, and much more! 2:38- Quick plug for my boo's Canna coffee shop, and let's kick this conversation off 7:05- It's LITT! The Family Track...learn about it 17:48- We're flipping it and talking about more than just the woes 29:19- Name dropping...who all gonna be over there? 42:15- Black Canna Biz Conference update

TPAB chats with product planner, developer, and strategist Vicki Wais. We dig into what she does, what brought her to cannabis, transferable skills and the importance of building diverse teams. 02:40- Who Vicki is and what she does 07:20- Finding cannabis thanks to good friends 16:40- The Patriarchy, how cannabis shakes out 29:00- Managing burnout...because it is real and can happen navigating this newly regulated space 41:02- Run it back...what attracted you to the company

TPAB talks with designer and educator Jessica Caldwell about her journey into her profession and specifically with cannabis being within the "forgotten group". As we discuss equity in regulated cannabis its necessary and a gross oversight not to pay equal or at least more attention to those who have interest outside of direct plant energy. 3:25- Introducing Jessica Caldwell, bad azz interior designer 8:40- Lack of diversity in creative fields 14:14- Design talk… 21:29- the forgotten interested ones who would classify under equity criteria

TPAB chops it up with attorney Natacha Andrews. We discuss what brought her and the plant in community, how she has chosen to advocate in the space and founding the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers (NABCL).   3:39- Natacha's why...what kept her away from cannabis and what brought her to it 11:02- When the spirit is impacted a shift is inevitable 24:40- In thinking of capitalistic greed...maybe some are truly ignorant without malice 43:16- Thoughts on the current state of cannabis

TPAB has a blunt discussion with Courage in Cannabis 2 author Tonica "Toni" Combs about the traumatic loss of herself and her journey with the help of cannabis to healing, hope and action. 5:34- Why are you telling your business in this book girl? 15:48-Reintroducing herself to cannabis and figuring out what works 28:33- Pandemic dreams…breaking free and moving on 44:55- A part of the healing process can be sharing and ministering to others

TPAB spent time with Thee Weed Lady, Evelyn LaChapelle. We dig into the time she has served and why she will always use the number 87, finding her way in this regulated space and returns on investment. 1:54- Welcoming The Weed Lady, and she kicks things off sharing a guilty pleasure 11:50- Condensed story…87 months 26:58- If you don't know how conspiracy laws work here you go 39:59- What's going on now 50:54- How can you find her

TPAB spends time with Courage in Cannabis 2 author Andrea Chaillet. We dig into her journey of becoming a cannabis patient and that expanding into structured learning and advocacy opportunities. Now she works in the industry and loves sharing her knowledge with the masses. 4:22- Who is Andrea Chaillet 7:18- when did she meet cannabis and why? 16:03- ESG, Andrea breaks down an important angle that is often overlooked 21:53- Becoming an author and telling such a personal story and the pieces you don't immediately think about

TPAB chops it up with none other than Mehka King, host of Cash Color Cannabis! We learn about his journey, the role of Black women in his life and future projects! And if you haven't already done so place your order for the CCC Magazine! 2:25- A little bit about Mehka 16:10-How it all began…from documentary to podcast 23:00- Pop culture, politics and past issues 37:00- Teasing his new project (It's out now)

TPAB has a blunt moment with father, husband, All-American athlete, NFL free agent, cannabis advocate, entrepreneur, and now author Gerald Moore Jr. We tap into who he is, how he came to know the plant, his involvement in the Courage in Cannabis Part 2 project and more... 3:00- We kick things off with a moment of vulnerability.13:06- Earliest memory and engagement with the plant 28:22-the need for launching the Ohio cannabis report 39:45- why Gerald decided to share his story and add author to his list of titles

TPAB has a conversation with Nurse Ivory Davis, co-founder of Cannabis Nurses of Color, about her cannabis journey, the void she saw and partnered to fill, the work she's doing, and keeping hope alive.   2:30- Who is Nurse Ivory 12:00- How/why she started looking into cannabis 20:49- Politics brought us in and will be what brings us out of this scheduling issue 34:25- Advocacy work in progress

TPAB sits w/ Nathan Johnson, CEO of Maison Bloom, to discuss his relationship to the plant, the importance of craft, local and quality, and their exciting expansion! 04:35- About Nathan 13:02- A little bit about the Maison Bloom experience 21:38- Big Announcement…new ish new ish 37:08- Hemps place in the market 43:00- Thinking outside of the consumption box

TPAB gets the scoop on the Frenchy Cannoli documentary released on April 29th via Vimeo's platform. We discuss why now is a perfect time for the release to the public. The plant brought Kimberly and Frenchy together, and in that spirit, the hope is that the documentary will be healing, connecting, and moving for others.   04:35- About Nathan 13:02- A little bit about the Maison Bloom experience 21:38- Big Announcement…new ish new ish 37:08- Hemps place in the market 43:00- Thinking outside of the consumption box

TPAB chops it up with Kristi Price about her relationship to the plant, experiences in the alcohol/tobacco industries, things to be on the lookout for and breaking news! 3:00- Kristi's relationship to the plant and love of the rolling ritual 14:15-Breaking news!!!! Prepare yourselves for bigger and better 19:20- Partnership with BCEI for necessary conversations 39:20- Parting words for the people

TPAB dives into the journey of Yarrow Kubrin. His journey with cannabis, entanglement with the justice system, and how he continues to fight against policies that cause harm. 4:07- Reppin' the 415 and 707 20:00- Justice, real estate, and how the two are intertwined 39:57- Getting into the controlled agricultural environment 52:24- What's missing in regulated cannabis 1:21:09- What's on Yarrow's priority list

TPAB spends some time with House of Puff Founder Kristina Adduci, discussing her love of creating cute shit, being able to pivot, and leading with purpose! 2:32- What is House of Puff 12:13-Gems taken from fundraising days into cannabis 17:18- Are yall familiar with artist Chris Wilson? 37:40-How does HOP decide what to bring to the people 46:16- Next for HOP