Interviews
Interview
A Case 4 Cannabis: A California Educational Series comprised of 4 seasons, brought to you by the Executive Production team of Audrey Le Baudour, and Xavier Nazario.
Video Series (Season 4 Episodes)
Michael Croft
A conversation with Michael Croft, Owner and Operator of Croft Farms, on the importance of legacy farmers, fair wages and autonomous cultivation.
Claudio Miranda
A conversation with Claudia Mercado, owner of Calibueno, on entrepreneurship, Latina representation, and equity in the Cannabis industry
Jocelyn Sheltraw
A conversation with Jocelyn Sheltraw, Director of Industry Relations for Headset, on the importance of data, efficiency and high profitability.
Nicole Elliott
A conversation with Nicole Elliot, the director of the California Department of Cannabis Control. We spoke about licensing and regulation, social policies, and innovative solutions.
Joyce Cenali
A conversation with Joyce Cenali, the chief operating officer of Big Rock Partners and Sonoma Hills Farm. We spoke about cannabis from farm to table, commerce, and economic employment opportunities.
Duncan Ley
A conversation with Duncan Ley, partner at California Street Cannabis Company, we spoke about the importance of retail, consumerism, and workforce in cannabis!
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Dr. Frank Chong and Dr. George Sellu
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Rosa Junior College, and Dr. George Sellu, Hemp Program Coordinator and Professor of Agriculture at Santa Rosa Junior College. We spoke about higher education, implementing new programs, and setting a new standard for students interested in the cannabis industry.
Sarah Falvo
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We discuss educating entrepreneurs about pathways for fundraising, pitching, and innovation.
Video Series (Season 3 Episodes)
Scott Weiner
A conversation with CA Senator Scott Weiner on the importance of increasing access to Cannabis across the state and supporting policies that strengthen the small businesses that have build this industry.
Amy Jenkins
A conversation with lobbyist Amy Jenkins on the policies necessary to support a thriving Cannabis landscape in California.
Frank Louie
A conversation with Frank Louie, COO, California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, on breaking down the barriers between the public and private sectors to grow diversity initiatives, workforce, and entrepreneurial pathways in the Cannabis industry.
Video Series (Season 2 Episodes)
Amber Senter
A conversation with Amber E. Senter, Founder, Breeze Distro and Co- Founder, Supernova Women, about manufacturing and her passion for operations and creative branding.
Zachary Knox
A conversation with Zachary Knox, Attorney at Law, on the legal aspects of building the Cannabis industry and how the focus on equity initiatives will influence everyday life.
Dr. Rachel Knox
A conversation with Dr. Rachel Knox, a cannabinoid medical specialist, on the importance of cannabis for Health Equity and the future of medical cannabis.
Alicia Wingard
A conversation with Alicia Wingard, co-founder of Flora Terra, a vertically integrated Cannabis business with a unique seed to storefront approach in Sonoma County.
Video Series (Season 1 Episodes)
Dr. David M. Johnson
A conversation with Merritt College President, David M. Johnson, on the importance of higher education involvement in Cannabis education and Oakland's competitive advantage.
Kika Keith
A conversation with Kika Keith, owner of Cannabis brand, Gorilla RX and co-founding member of the Social Equity Owners and Workers Association (SEOWA), on issues of racial justice, education, entrepreneurship.
Claudia Mercado
A conversation with Claudia Mercado, owner of Calibueno, on entrepreneurship, Latina representation, and equity in the Cannabis industry.
David Umeh
A conversation with David Umeh, CEO of HighSpeed, on making it as an entrepreneur in the fast-changing landscape of the Cannabis Industry.
Rashad Johnson
A conversation with Rashad Johnson, Manager of Government Affairs for EAZE, on navigating the policy landscape of Cannabis in California and what it will take to level the playing field.