About Lisa WeserAs the former head of U.S. Marketing Communications at AB InBev, Lisa traded her crown as “Queen of Beers” for a new moniker: “The Cannabis Publicist.”  She established Trailblaze to bring a more sophisticated, disciplined “big CPG” approach to cannabis brand storytelling and help new players in this nascent industry find their way into the mainstream. (Plus, the “Bud Girl” pun was irresistible).With over twenty years of experience working inside some of the world’s most admired companies, Lisa has earned a reputation for building culturally relevant consumer brands through creative campaigns and flawless execution within high-stakes, regulated environments.Under her leadership, Trailblaze has become a go-to marketing communications agency for Fortune 500 companies entering the burgeoning cannabis industry, as well as start-ups looking to put their brands on the map. https://trailblaze.co/ This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.comBryan Fields: @bryanfields24Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney 

About Lauren Wilson:Lauren Wilson is a writer who approaches her work with an appreciation that every topic is always—always—more complicated than it seems. It is in the folds of complexity, the threads of nuance and the mending of contradictions that she weaves together meaning as an author, a freelance writer and a human being. hello@laurenmwilson.com  www.laurenmwilson.com   This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.comBryan Fields: @bryanfields24Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney              

Kaelan Castetter is the Managing Director of Castetter Cannabis Group Kaelan has been in the New York hemp industry since 2015 as the founder of Sovereign Vines. Kaelan is also a co-founder of NYCGPA and helps to lead the discussion around adult-use cannabis legalization and legislative efforts. He played a key role in negotiations over the Hemp Extract Bill during the 2019 legislative session. the founder of Sovereign Vines: America’s Only Hemp Infused Wine and Castetter Sustainability Group (CSG), receiving the first issued hemp processor license in 2017. As CEO, he has developed CSG as a leader in helping New York hemp companies, and farmers navigate the complex supply-chain, regulations, and compliance on a state and national level. He strives to make CSG a leader in political, regulatory, and compliance advisement throughout the state and helping small businesses succeed in all sectors of the cannabis markets. Kaelan is also a co-founder of the New York Cannabis Growers & Processors Association, a group that was heavily involved in discussions around adult-use cannabis legalization and helped to write the Hemp Extract Bill during the 2019 legislative session.https://www.nycgpa.org/https://www.castettercannabis.com/This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.comBryan Fields: @bryanfields24Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney 

MariMed operates in every vertical of the legal cannabis business. MariMed’s operational excellence is rooted in data driven decision making powered by innovative technology & equipment at every vertical of a cannabis operation.https://marimedinc.com/About Howard SchacterHoward Schacter has served as Chief Communications Officer of MariMed, Inc. since 2021. He brings a wealth of communications experience to his role in leading all external and internal communications to key company stakeholders, working to continually strengthen MariMed’s brand reputation, visibility, product sales, and retail store consumer traffic. Prior to joining MariMed, Mr. Schacter served for three years as head of communications for another leading multi-state cannabis operator, Acreage Holdings. Prior to entering the cannabis industry, Mr. Schacter counseled companies including Facebook, McDonald's, Microsoft, Spotify, and many others as a senior executive at leading agencies, and earned a Brandweek Marketer of the Year award for creating and promoting a portfolio of licensed celebrity and athlete brands for apparel retailer Steve & Barry's.This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.comBryan Fields: @bryanfields24Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney 

N2N is a boutique firm in the cannabinoid industry so we are agile and can have boots on the ground quickly and efficiently.  We have considerable internal resources that we employ but also have the network and connections to additional independent contractors for whatever job is needed. We do not have the internal hierarchy of a larger firm where politics can get involved or everything is focused just on revenue.  We value the relationship and opportunity to grow with our clients.  https://www.n2nadvisors.com/ This show is presented to by 8th Revolution:At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.comBryan Fields: @bryanfields24Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney 

Eric Levitt Founder of Pure Wisomds joins The Dime to discuss Mushrooms + Cannabinoids = the future?Formulation conversations on bridging the gap between mushrooms and minor cannabinoidsQuantifying CBD for a doseExpected time to experience when consuming Pure Wisdom Cannabinoids ProductsChallenge with CBD IndustryWhy cGMP matters Learn More about Pure Wisdom Eric Levittis the  Founder of Pure+Wisdom Foods.The reason I started this company was to create everyday health and wellness supplements that you could actually feel and quickly knew were making a positive difference in your daily routine.  (And also to provide an alternative remedy to some of the harmful opioids and drugs on the market today.)Creating a functionally different product starts with combining hemp-derived cannabinoids and adaptogen mushrooms.  The next key ingredient comes in the form of technology, specifically applying Time Release capabilities to the CBD.  The reason we do this is because CBD has a unusually short half-life in the body; from the time you take traditional CBD in the form of tinctures or soft gels, it’s typically reached it complete absorption in the blood plasma within 75 minutes and it’s done.  Using time-release technology, we’re able to increase the amount of time you’re still absorbing the CBD for up to six hours. 

How can cannabis operators stay up to date on the every changing regulations from state to state? Today, we present a solution with Dede Perkins, CEO and co-founder of ProCanna.ProCanna is a SaaS compliance, operations, and knowledge management solution for the cannabis industry. They are helping MSO's elevate their business and stay ahead of the curve. Stream this episode to hearOvercoming fear in the cannabis spaceFuture cannabis regulationsBest compliance practicesHigh standards for cannabisFiguring out the cannabis business as it growsProCanna is a team of cannabis industry professionals who understand the challenges of running an efficient, compliant, and most importantly, profitable cannabis business. ProCanna allows owners and operators to confidently implement, maintain, track, and share proof of compliant operations in a cost-effective way.Learn more at https://procanna-usa.com/Follow The Dime Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedime_8th?lang=en #compliance #cannabis #cannabiscommunity #420 #weedlife #brandingdesign #cannabiscompliancemag #cannabis #weed #marijuana #420lifestyle #rebrandingcannabis #cannabisinnovations #cannabistechnology #womenincannabis #cannabiscompliance #cannabissoftware #cannabiz #seedtosaletracking

Today we are talking about plant based medicine for the furry members of your family! Hosts Bryan and Kellan sit down with VETCBD founder, Dr. Tim Shu to dive into the world of CBD for pets. Stream this episode to learn more about Veterinarian CBD Animal vs human cannabis response Higher quality of life for animals Endocannabinoid System Dr. Tim Shu is the founder and chief executive officer of VETCBD. As chief executive officer, Dr. Shu manages direction and strategy at VETCBD, and oversees research and development, marketing, sales, and support. Listen to The Dime podcast to learn about the exploding cannabis industry from the ones building it. Join us as we uncover the real How and Why across every topic

For Gary Santo, cannabis is all about collaboration and camaraderie which is why he focuses his business model on partnership versus competition. Tilt Holdings is setting up partnerships with the Shinnecock Nation in New York state. Passionate about social equity, CEO Gary Santo is setting indigenous entrepreneurs up for success with training, resources, and business networking.Listen to today’s episode to hear:Partnering with brands expand EastCannabis relationship with Shinnecock tribeInvesting in your employeesGary Santo is the CEO of Tilt Holdings. He brings more than 25 years of experience leading lean, high-performance teams in Consumer Credit, Financial Services, Gaming and Technology, Higher Education and Specialty-Pharma. Mr. Santo holds an Investor Relations Charter® certification from the National Investor Relations Institute as well as a degree in Political Science from Boston University.Reach out to Gary Santo through Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/garysanto/About TlLT Holding: TILT is a combination of leading cannabis companies that deliver products and services to businesses operating in the cannabis industry.https://www.tiltholdings.com/

We are starting the year off on a high note! Dive into the world of cannabis research as Bryan and Kellan talk with Nicolas Schlienz Ph.D. about his work with cannabis.Nicolas Schlienz is passionate about Eliminating health inequities and barriers to healthcare which is why he joined Realm of Caring as their Research Director.Listen to today’s episode to hear more about:Cannabis for PTSDEndocannabinoid SystemsTobacco vs Cannabis withdrawalClinical cannabis trialsVeterans using Cannabis to treat Vietnam and Iraq PTSDCannabinoids as a natural means for relief.Realm of Caring is a 501(c)3 non-profit redefining cannabis through innovative research, revolutionary education, and empowering global community connections.Visit realmofcaring.org to learn more.#cannabiscommunity #cannabis #thc #cbd #weed #medicated #sativa #indica #marijuana #cannabisculture