The Canna Mom Show

Pioneering Canna Mom and Entrepreneur Dani McQueen

Dani McQueen built her business, Old Man Farms, with her daughter on her back. Literally! Her CBD Subscription Boxes were nominated as one of the best new CBD products in 2019, however her story is really about advocacy and healing.Born with an autoimmune disorder that required narcotics to control the pain, Dani did not consider medicinal cannabis until her daughter was born with the same condition. Although Dani never had any intention of starting a cannabis company, she did enjoy being a lady who made sweets to help and heal. During the podcast interview Dani learned she had won two awards at NECANN right here in Boston, and we are so happy to be celebrating her success. Although Dani encountered many obstacles on the road to healing herself and her daughter, she is here today to share her strong and proud mama story of giving and being given many gifts along the way of finding a way to heal with cannabis. Now she is on a mission to help. Dani McQueen is the force behind Old Man Farms and Old Man Goodies in Maine, and on today’s show she shares a story of grit, persistence and purpose, and if you listen to the end you can find out who the old man is. Topics Discussed(2:10) NECANN(2:20) Show Intro(4:20) Dani’s Story(7:06) Physicians Gaslighting Truth Around Cannabis(8:19) Awakened To Corrupt Health Care Systems(8:44) Auto Immune Disorder(9:40) Narcotics First Line Of Defense(10:50) Dr. Sulak Introduction and Moving to Maine(12:00) Move to Maine and Daughter’s Health(13:15) How Parents Are Making Decisions About Cannabis(14:40) Not In This Alone(15:58) Transition From Mom to Entrepreneur(16:15) First Products(16:18) Story of Lab Help(17:17) Mangos and Cannabis(18:44) Jumping Into Product Development(20:10) Hot Chocolate for Daughter(20:33) Mom Power and NECANN awards(21:45) CBD Kits(24:45) The Future: Kits with THC(27:12) Who Is The Old Man?(28:55) Lullaby by Blame.Jane (Link to SONG)(31:47) FAVORITE THING! Elevate Jane(34:15) NECANN Awards(36:00) Pioneering Canna Mom Advice(39:00) Motto Harvest Cup(39:52) Old Man Farms ConnectInstagramFacebookThe Canna Mom Show wants the following for supporting our cannabis journey.Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

A Unicorn In Cannabis - Melissa Whitley of Mazel Tov Farms

Melissa Whitley is the owner of Mazel Tov Farms, a cannabis brand available in the Monterey Bay area of California. And as you can tell from the name of her company, her story is one of both persistence and the Jewish faith. Melissa is the mother of two young children and a trail blazer in the wild world of cannabis, motherhood and social equity. The Canna Mom Show is happy to launch Season 2 with Melissa Whitley to talk cannabis farming, cannabis business and how Judaism brought cannabis back into her life.Topics Discussed(1:35) Season Two Guests! Dr. Carlie, Jen Gaskin and Dani McQueen(2:20) Welcome Janice Quach!(2:45) The Canna Mom Show Mug(4:20) The Future Is Cannabis(4:50) Welcome Melissa Whitley of Mazel Tov Farms(6:45) Canna-Story(7:50) Anxiety and Cannabis(8:40) Cary and Melissa’s Cannabis Journey Begins(11:50) Farms, Chicago and Santa Cruz(15:11) A Cannabis Unicorn(16:51) Cannabis Is Medicine(17:20) Mothers – Daughters – CBD(18:23) The Emerald Cup(18:42) 2017 Tubbs Fires(20:00) Pregnancy and Cannabis(20:40) Cannabis Is Not A Belief: It’s Science, Biology and Chemistry(21:42) Amy Schumer Illness(23:40) Surviving The Pandemic Not Possible Without Cannabis(24:20) “Always Heavy – Always Fire”(25:00) Why Live Resin Makes Better Vapes(26:30) MOM TIP!!!(27:55) Getting Back In(28:33) Finding Jewish Community in Carmel (30:00) Trying Not To Be Othered(31:00) Religious Communities and Cannabis(32:49) Another Cary! The Reef in Seaside(33:25) From Land to Brand(34:40) Mazel Tov Cartridges(36:15) Cannabis Buds Are Pretty(36:50) Kosher Kush(37:20) CBD Infused Honey for Rosh Hashanah(37:50) T-Shirt Plug(38:03) Mazel Tov Beanies(38:35) Winged CBD Shout Out!(40:20) Melissa’s Covid-19 Family Life(41:00) Spreading the Cannabis and Caregiving Gospel(41:58) Cannabis Is Like Coffee(43:30) Vaping Stigma(45:38) Grow Your Own Medicine(46:55) Melissa Whitley of Mazel Tov Farms @MazelTovFarmsThe Canna Mom Show wants the following for supporting our cannabis journey.Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Pioneering Cannabis Pharmacist Meagan Pilawski

Meagan Lynn Pilawski is a member of the inaugural class at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy on her way to earning a Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from her home in Florida.Although not a career path she had envisioned when she was an oncology and palliative care nurse, it’s a pivot that now seems predestined. In 2014, just three months after giving birth to her son, she was diagnosed with MS. By the time she was 26 years old she was on thirteen medications and felt that MS had gotten the better of her. Then, despite her best efforts, in 2018 Meagan’s nursing career abruptly ended. But a new journey began. On this episode Meagan shares with Joyce and Dave her story of transformation and healing, and how it feels to be a pioneer in the world of treating cannabis as a pharmaceutical. And, Meagan explains why her son knows that cannabis is mommy’s “stinky medicine”, what her big idea about Delta 8 and women’s health is, and Joyce shares her favorite thing this week, The Buddy by Cool Buddy Party.Topics DiscussedWelcome [1:25]Bekah Hess Intro and She is Cool! [2:30]Guest Intro [2:30]Covid-19 Check-in and Pod617 Studio [4:20]MS and Women’s Health [5:35]Oncology and Palliative Care Nurse [6:40]Caring at a Human Level [8:10]Cannabis Comfort [10:10]Relationship With Cannabis, MS and Diagnosis [11:00]Too Much Work and Medication [11:55]2014 – 2018 Sick Years [12:30]The Catch 22 [12:40]Illness Ends A Career [13:30]Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup [15:10]Infusion Center and Feeling Judged for Cannabis [17:20]Willful Physician Ignorance Dangerous [18:00]One Career Ends and Another Door Opens [19:00]School of Pharmacy Opens to Cannabis [20:25]Cannabis As A Historic Medicine and Women’s Health [21:30]Inaugural Class Demographics [23:44]Vagina Suppositories As A Delivery System [26:02]Delta 8 vs. Delta 9 [26:55]The Stinky Medicine [28:26]Delta 8 More [28:55]Florida Cannabis Status [30:50]Personalization of Medicine [36:40]Empowering Patients and Medical Providers [37:30]Program Moving Forward [38:30]Covid-19 and Cannabis [39:06]Israel and Cannabis [39:40]MyJane [40:42]TCMS Favorite Thing [43:00]CoolBuddyParty.comThe Buddy One HitterAnnabis Bag Shout-Out [44:55]Meagan’s Son and Stinky Weed [45:27]The Dizzy Disease [46:30]Other Parents, The Smell and Cannabis T-Shirts [47:12]Setting Intentions and Blessing Cannabis [49:25]Connect With Meagan on Instagram [51:40]The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music His new band is Blame Jane Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Cannabis and Risk Management with Tamala McBath of NCRMA

Joyce met Tamala McBath at an event in Worcester in 2019 and has been trying to get her on the podcast ever since. Tamala is a national consultant in compliance and risk management and serves as the Chief Execution Officer (CXO) for the National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA) - a non-profit that provides innovative risk management and insurance solutions to businesses in the cannabis industry.Tamala McBath also retains her role as President of the Cincinnati-based consulting firm, The Regal Group, where she and her team offer solutions in business strategy, sales and marketing, and business development for existing businesses, start-ups and acquisitions. In addition, she is a certified Talent Optimization Consultant and specializes in helping organizations align business strategy with their people strategy, by creating high performance teams to drive business results. Tamala is a published author and speaker in her areas of expertise. Joyce and Tamala talk about risk management, talent optimization and the importance of human capital in the cannabis industry. TOPICS DISCUSSEDWelcome [1:38]Adriane’s Virtual Disney Birthday Ride [3:18]Mordie’s Hogwart’s Birthday Party [3:55]Harry Potter the Musical [4:20]Tamala’s Anniversary Celebration [5:10] NCRMA Mission [6:15]Risk Management and Ancillary Businesses [7:24]Middle Aged Women and Cannabis [8:05]Healthcare and Cannabis [9:00]How To Sustain A Strong Business [9:35]Risk and Compliance Changing Cannabis Industry [10:16]Rocco ! [12:35]Talent Optimization Connection [13:00]Talent Optimization Explanation [13:41]Heady Vermont [15:00]Lawyers and Career Dissatisfaction [16:24]Behavioral Assessments [17:36]Women Use Power Differently [19:01]Why Do Things Go Wrong? [19:47]Hire Fast and Fire Slow [20:22]Job and Cognitive Assessments [21:00]Heady Vermont Webinars [22:00]Tamala’s Journey to Cannabis [23:40]Tamala’s Nephew and Cannabis Stigmatization [25:54]Physicians and Cannabis [29:12]Ohio Medical Marijuana Association [30:00]Tamala’s Family Reaction: Disbelief! [31:36]The Best Moms Ever [32:00]NCRMA 2020 in Vegas : NCRMA2020 – The Inaugural Conference Cancelled [32:45]The Canna Nana [33:35]Topics of Cannabis Risk Concern [34:19]The Importance of Human Capital [35:09]MyJane [35:48]Joyce’s Favorite Thing! [38:05]Old Man Goodies and Dani McQueenTamala’s Daughter and Crohn’s Disease [41:05]NCRMA Academy, Risk Management and National Certification [42:03]Cannabis Businesses Connect with NCRMA [44:10]Connect with Tamala [45:30]NCRMA is adding new service partners. Here's a link! The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Using Technology to Elevate the Health and Cannabis Conversation with Aliza Sherman

“As women, we are often the caregivers of our families, our aging parents, even our ailing friends. We must also take care of ourselves so we can handle juggling the many aspects of our lives. We are at the Epicenter of Care for our loved ones and ourselves. We believe that women are the driving force to bring cannabis wellness to the mainstream. We aim to empower as many women as possible with quality information and supportive communities to enhance their exploration of cannabis for a healthier, happier life.” Ellementa Mission StatementAliza Sherman is the publisher of HerCannaLife.com, a website showcasing women in the cannabis industry. She is also the CEO of Ellementa, a women’s health company focused on cannabis and CBD. Her professional journey, prior to committing herself to elevating women in the emerging cannabis industry, included starting the first woman-owned, full-service Internet company Cybergrrl, Inc; the first global Internet networking organization for women, Webgrrls International; and was named by Newsweek one of the “Top People Who Matter Most in the Internet.” All these accolades in 1995! And she hasn’t slowed down.Not one to let artificial barriers stop her, in 2009 Aliza was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Technology.” Now she is breaking barriers in cannabis as an author, web pioneer and empowered voice for women. The ladies talk about educating women, finding community and what’s going on in Alaska.Topics Discussed:Welcome and Introduction [1:33]Covid Check-In [3:08]Sharon High School Graduation [4:20]Ellementa Philosophy [5:10]Aliza’s Journey [5:55]Melissa Fierce and Founders [7:00]Arizona to Alaska [7:50]Ellementa Hosts Non-Consuming Events [8:48]Tokeativity [8:54]Target Audience [9:21]“Just No Now” [10:50]The Stigma is Still Alive [12:58]The Global Ellementa Community [13:48]What Ellementa Does [14:15]Kush Groove in Central Square [16:20]How to Become a Leader [16:41]Brands Want to Meet Us! [18:25]Advisors [19:20]Junella Chen and The Book [20:00]The Other Advisors [20:12]Aliza’s First Cannabis Job [20:30]Dr. Robert Flannery [21:32]Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness [22:22]Women’s Health Issues [25:20]Women’s Wellness Seminars [26:30]Heady Vermont Women’s Event [28:05]Products on Ellementa [29:15]My Bud Vase [29:48]Erbanna Odor Free Bags [30:18]Family Life [32:48]Cannabis Relationship [33:20]Cannabis Awakening [34:00]Fear and Shame [35:35]Family and Cannabis [36:26]MyJane [39:21]Amie’s Favorite Thing [41:58]Erin Scott Photography [42:58]Alaska and Cannabis [44:00]Exciting On Site Consumption [47:10]No More Sharing Joints [48:50]Contact Aliza Sherman [49:50]The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

The Famous Bowl and Why It’s Silly to Be Afraid of Cannabis with Julia Gosnell

Julia Gosnell arrived in the cannabis world following an impressive thirty plus years in mainstream corporate America. She is also the mom of two, and the COO of Hippo Premium Packaging which she co-founded with Kary Radestock, a powerhouse in her own right.Before quitting her corporate job in 2017 to focus entirely on cannabis packaging, Julia and Kary attended one of the first MJ Biz Conference in November 2015 in Vegas, and saw for herself the opportunity for cannabis packaging. But Julia wasn’t sold on jumping in yet. However, when Kary established the Hippo Premium Packaging in 2016 Julia stepped up to help, and together they set out on their mission to provide superior products and services to the cannabis industry - with pride, passion and professionalism.And although Julia has a personal relationship with cannabis, she is also the mother of a seventeen-year old daughter who for the first seven years was medicated heavily to control her seizures. But this brave mama educated herself on the powers of cannabis and transformed her daughter’s life. The ladies are talking about cannabis as medicine, cannabis packaging and the potential for cannabis to renew American industry with Julia Gosnell, COO of Hippo Premium Packaging.Topics Discussed:Welcome [1:22]Introduction of Julia Gosnell [1:35]Covid Check-In [3:10]Hard Times [4:20]Overcoming the Shame [5:00]Emma’s Story [5:20]Julia’s Medicine is Not Valium [8:00]Transformative Medication [10:38]Being Two Moms [12:00]Finding Help [13:00]Humbolt Harvest [13:07]No More Drinking [15:15]A Happy Cannabis Family [15:40]Parenting Advice [16:16]Don’t Be Afraid [16:45]Transition to Cannabis and The Famous Bowl [17:30]Print and Packaging Operations [18:31]Kary Radestock [18:50]MJ Biz Conference 2015 [19:32]How Packaging Testing Really Works [20:50]Testing with Kids and Seniors [21:00]No Packaging Testing Until Covid Over! [22:00]Hemp [22:25]MA Cannabis and Covid Changes [24:00]Instructions On A Pre-Roll? [25:58]“Inhale for immediate satisfaction.” [26:10]Creative Designs for Cannabis Brands [27:35]Julia’s Email [29:17]Cornstarch Can Is Not Recyclable [30:12]Canadian Cannabis Packaging is Boring [33:00]Importance of Compliance Attorneys [35:16]MyJane [38:15]Amie’s Favorite Thing: She Survival Box [40:33]CocaCandle [44:07]Julia’s Favorite Way to Consume [46:26]The Number 11! [47:30]The Emerald Cup and The Hall of Flowers [50:33]Hippo Premium PackagingThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

The Wounded Healer Valentia Valentine

Valentia Valentine is a highly successful and accomplished professional in Carmel, California. She began her career in the commercial real estate industry where she served businesses throughout the Central Valley for over 25 years. But she speaks with The Canna Mom Show as the founder of Synchronicity Holistic, a state-of-the-art cannabis wellness center dedicated to patient care for both the adult and medical use. Her cannabis journey began in 1989, after suffering from symptoms that her doctor first thought could be a brain tumor, but turned out to be Multiple Sclerosis. That diagnoses forever changed her life. It was a devastating moment for a mother and career professional, but Valentia refused to be a victim of the disabling disease and began to learn as much as she could about MS. From treatments to protocols; from traditional Western medicine to Chinese herbal medicines, Eastern philosophies as well as mind and body practices. As a result of her studies she became a self-taught expert and holistic health advocate. Her efforts focused on ways to minimize MS symptoms.Although she had learned a great deal about traditional Eastern and Western medical treatments, she describes her experience with medical cannabis as nothing short of remarkable. The results were significant. Valentia had less pain. Her inflammation was more manageable. She slept. But most excitingly her mobility was significantly improved. Valentia Valentine’s success has always come by helping others, and she has been focused on changing the public perception of medical cannabis. She has also spent a lifetime giving back and has become synonymous with philanthropy on the Monterey Peninsula. When not saving the world or running her businesses, Valentia is enjoying life with her large and wonderful family. Topics Discussed:Welcome [1:23]Happy Birthday Valentia [1:27]Covid Check-In [1:45]Introduction [2:40]Learning About Cannabis and Family Trauma [5:00]Valentia’s Cannabis Journey [7:30]Treadmill In Her Pool [8:50]Cannabis for MS [10:10]Education, Directive and Cost [12:15]Israel! [12:30]Banking Is Making Doing Good Hard [16:00]1996 Compassionate Care Act [16:40]Family Tragedy [18:20]Cannabis Racist History [20:07]Family Reaction and Proud of Mom [20:40]So Much Anxiety and Pain [22:00]Valentia’s Dispensary Vision [22:30]Righteous Indignation and Anxiety [24:34]Tinctures 1:1 [27:00]Edibles: Candy vs. Capsules [28:00]Synchronicity Holistic Experience [29:25]High Roads Designs Instagram [30:16]The Tiffany’s of Cannabis [31:15]Priests, Seniors and Soccer Moms [32:25]Chat Lines with Real People to Help [32:50]Dr. Mechoulam Prescribes 20 mg CBD [34:20]The Wounded Healer Changing Minds [35:45]Visiting Assisted Living and Independent Living [36:50]Not High! Balance and Wellness [38:35]Female Focus and Helping Seniors Get Off Pain Meds [40:10]MyJane [41:25]California Cannabis 80 –20 Rule [44:15]Passion and Compassion [44:50]Med Men [48:20]“Without education it’s just pot.” [50:10]Connect With Valentia Valentine The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Snake Selling, Handbags and Crisis Communication with Jeanine Moss

Jeanine Moss is the founder of Annabis Style odor free hanbags and J. Moss Consulting, where she is now focused on cannabis crisis management. Jeanine Moss joins The Canna Mom Show from LA where she lives with her grown daughter. On today’s show Joyce and Jeanine talk about how her work as a life-long communicator, entrepreneur and a person who likes to go where the action is led her to cannabis. Although her line of luxury odor free cannabis handbags has been a cannabis business success story, she has pivoted in this Covid era to counsel clients with cannabis crisis communication.Jeanine opens up about how she handled the cannabis issue with her children and how her parenting style differs from her parent’s. Joyce, Amie and Jeanine are talking product development, crisis communication and how much cannabis and parenting has changed since their children were young, Topics Discussed:Welcome [1:25]Covid Check-in [2:45]Covid Coping Skills [4:20]Jeanette’s Cannabis Stories [4:55]Moving to Venice California [5:05]Semester-at-Sea [6:45]Everyone Has A Different Reality [7:45]Selling Snakes to the Hippies [8:40]Working for Conservative Businesses [9:40]Food Stores [11:00]Activism and Young People [12:02]The World Belongs to Young People [12:32]Higher Education and Service [13:13]Joyce’s Big Idea [13:50]Building Trusting Communities [14:00]Education and Being A Mom [15:20]Transformative Measures [16:20]Pivoting Into Cannabis Business [16:35]Sick of Watching Women Being Overlooked in Business [18:35]Women Grow [19:35]The Annabis Style Origin Story [19:43]Dude Bags and Gun Bags But No Cannabis Bags [21:15]Gun People and Cannabis [21:35]“Cannabis is a things that we do, not who we are.” [22:21]The First Three Bags [23:00]Lighters! [24:15]Never Pack When You Are High [24:28]Waistbags NOT Fanny Packs [26:09]Moving Back to California [26:40]LA is Center of Cannabis Cultural Evolution [27:15]Consumer Cannabis vs. Industry Cannabis [28:35]Cannabis Conference Experiences [29:35]Women Leaders in Cannabis [30:55]Women Leadership Programs [32:10]Maura Healey, Attorney General of Massachusetts [33:20]Caregiving [33:33]Take Love and Give to Another [34:05]Mother, Daughter and Cannabis [34:40]Opiates [38:50]MyJane [40:10]Girlfriends BoxPurpose JewelryAmie’s Favorite Things [42:30]Affordable Luxury [44:40]Shark Tank [45:20]Hemp Fabrics [46:00]Crisis Management [47:02]Time To Help People [47:38]Righteous Indignation [49:30]The Power of Helping [50:20]Homelessness in America [50:45]Silver Lining to Crisis [51:50]Contact Jeanette Moss [52:30]Annabis Style HandbagsOut Front SolutionsJ Moss ConsultingThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Getting Paid To Be Yourself with Johanna Nuding of the Casually Baked Podcast

Johanna Nuding’s grandmother is not only named Joyce, but also shares the same birthday as The Canna Mom Joyce! A strange little coincidence. Johanna has a cannabis story that spans continents, beginning in her home state of Texas where she worked in sales on a prominent sports network, to NY for a radio apprenticeship, then back to Texas to work in real estate development. But then, just like a movie, she gave it all up in 2012 and had a life adventure in Italy. When she flew back to America Johanna headed out to California where she started her podcast, Casually Baked, and invested in her passion of helping people get paid for being themselves and educating others as a canna Sherpa.Johanna is also Joyce’s podcast idol. When Joyce was just starting out she discovered Casually Baked and was inspired that Johanna wasn’t a dude in the basement smoking a blunt. It was inspirational! The Canna Mom Show is talking podcasting, marketing and the importance of learning life lessons through stories. Topics Discussed:Welcome [1:37]Johanna Nuding Intro [1:55]Covid Check-In and Dave’s Dance Party [3:30]A Talent Show Gone Astray [4:20]A One-Way Ticket to Bologna and Beyoncé [6:00]California Dreaming [6:50]Howard Stern Connection [8:43]Johanna’s Relationship with Cannabis [11:30]Alcohol vs. Cannabis [13:10]Cannabis is a Truth Serum for Your Soul [13:47]The Word “High” [14:15]Aesop’s Fables and Podcasting Stories [14:56]It’s A Man’s World and Women are Shaking it up! [16:36]Raising Community Consciousness with Cannabis [17:56]Valuing Caregivers [19:17]Hemp and Cannabis Moment [20:00]Status of Cannabis in Texas [21:30]Johanna’s Mom and Dad [23:00]Cannabis Sherpas and Changing Beliefs [24:50]Johanna’s New Park Friend [27:00]California Cannabis Prison Reform [30:30]District Attorneys and Cannabis Criminal Justice Reform [31:35]Canna Curious and Marketing with Puns [32:56]Johanna’s Podcast Studio Description [34:15]Terroir [35:50]How To Grow Cannabis [37:35]Advice to Women and Aging Gracefully with Cannabis [39:00]Replacing “High” with “Health” [41:00]MyJane Products [41:20]Employment Advice [43:40]Seeking Out Ways to Be Of Service [46:00]Covid and Cannabis [46:20]Persistence [47:07]Podcasting vs. Radio? Cussing! [48:03]Johanna’s Road Trip to Texas [49:40]Contact Johanna [51:00]https://www.facebook.com/casuallybaked/ask@casuallybaked.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCk10msTNdrRrPjmTJ096HwThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Cannabis Taxation with Sharon Grimes of Accounting4Buds

Sharon Grimes of Accounting4Buds speaks with Joyce and Amie from her home in Vermont, Amie’s happy place. Sharon learned about the cannabis industry from its numbers, literally. After working for almost ten years in the non-profit sector she pivoted into manufacturing where she really learned about accounting. In 2015 she stumbled into cannabis because CPA’s are required to keep learning. The continuing education credits she pursued allowed her to invest her time and intelligence in learning about the specificity of taxation in the cannabis industry, and we are glad she did. Today’s conversation explains the complications of 280E, how to allocate cost of goods sold, and why CPA’s are still not that interested in cannabis accounting. Amie’s favorite thing this week are the beautiful smoking products by Stonedware Company.Topics Discussed:Welcome [1:25]Guest Introduction [1:50]Camp Tel-Noar [4:20]Sharon’s Cannabis Journey [5:40]280E Tax Penalty [6:40]Section 471 and Cost Allocation [7:27]280E History [8:00]Cost Of Goods Sold [10:47]Traditional vs. Cannabis Business Deductions [12:12]Grower Deductions [13:30]Hemp Business Issues [14:50]Testing!!!! [15:15]Credit Card Processing [18:00]Xero, Quickbooks Alternative [18:40]Be Upfront In Banking [19:40]Leaflogix [20:15]Cannabis CPA Networking Difficult [21:10]Cannabis Employment Opportunities [22:50]Sharon’s Daughter and Cannabis [23:20]Cannabis Users Are Not Bad People [25:05]Hiding The Smell of Cannabis [26:15]Sharon’s Mom and Cannabis [26:40]1980s War On Drugs [28:12]MyJane [29:48]Amie’s Favorite Thing: Stonedware Co. [32:28]Bong Cleaning Tips [35:00]The Importance Of The Poker [35:31]Credit Card Processing [35:50]Massachusetts Dispensary Rules [36:00]The Cole Memo and Banking [37:00]Same Risk Category as Sex Toys and On-Line Car Loans [37:40]Holyoke, Massachusetts and Mayor Alex Morse [38:50]Status of Cannabis in Vermont [39:44]Power and Empathy [40:40]Sharon’s Dream Cannabis Client [41:35]Contact Sharon Grimes at Accounting4Buds The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin for writing and performing TCMS theme music Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network