In the C Block or final section of this week’s Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto; 8 state reports including Mark Alan with the Curaleaf law suit vs. Illinois Aggie Dept; Plus Jennifer Boozer in Alabama just weeks after closing her doors of her Canna Bama dispensary because her state changed the rules, again. Christopher Bright in Maryland with a story about harsh working conditions in that state; Matthew Friedlander in Washington State; Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon; Introducing our new Minnesota correspondent Alysha Bellamy; and Robin Alford in Kentucky. Plus the kicker or last story is on the 3 day Dead and Co. concert festival in olden Gate Park 60 years after it all began. What a long strange trip its been, now with open legal consumption and for sale by Embarc!
This is the A Block or the lead stories in this week’s Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, exclusive interviews with New Holland Group’s Jamie Pearson, NCIA’s Aaron Smith in Denver Co, Sustainable Innovations John Murray in Illinois , Cannabis Safety First and Ohio Lobbyist of the year Tim Johnson, plus Cynthia Cabrera from Texas’ Hometown Hero. The Full show has 18 reporters from Coast to Coast, Europe, England and Canada; The theme is, does jealousy exist of the Hemp world by the Licensed Cannabis World? Cannabis Contributing reporters, Kerry Hinkle on Hemp; Brandon Jones in Missouri; Christina Brisson in Ohio Amie Carter in Michigan; Mark Alan in Illinois; ; Kimmie Cannabis in Oklahoma; Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon; Tina Tasaka with the Tribal Lands; Jennifer Boozer in Alabama; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Joe Parsons in Virginia; Louis Joe in the District of Washington; Doug Miller on Cannabis Stocks; International reports from Ben Stevens in Europe; Dave Barton in England; Debi Facey in Canada; The Full show is available on procannabismedia.com and the PCM TV App.
In this enlightening episode of “Let’s Be Blunt with Montel,” we venture into the evolving world of cannabis consumption lounges and the pivotal
role of education in creating safe and welcoming spaces for enthusiasts. Our special guest, Allison Benedict, shares her remarkable journey from a college accident that led her to discover the benefits of plant medicine, to becoming a leading advocate for
cannabis education and consumption.
Allison’s impressive career includes her prior role as the Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Innovation at TerrAscend, a major player in the
North American cannabis market. She has also founded Pause Consumption, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to destigmatizing cannabis use and promoting regulatory changes to legalize consumption lounges.
Key Highlights:
Personal Journey: Allison discusses how a college accident turned into a life-changing moment that sparked her passion for cannabis.
Role at TerrAscend: Insight into her significant contributions and what TerrAscend represents in the cannabis industry.
Founding Pause Consumption: The inspiration behind creating Pause Consumption Lounge and its mission to provide a stigma-free environment.
Educational Events: How Pause hosts events to deepen understanding of natural medicines and foster a community around real solutions.
Future of Consumption Lounges: Allison’s vision for the next five years in the evolving landscape of cannabis consumption lounges.
Advocacy Challenges: Navigating the hurdles in advocating for cannabis consumption lounges and the most compelling evidence supporting cannabis as
medicine.
Community Engagement: The impact of educational approaches and success stories from Pause that highlight the significance of consumer education.
Industry Insights: Advice for newcomers to the cannabis industry and upcoming initiatives at TerrAscend.
Join us for this engaging discussion and discover how education and community play essential roles in advancing cannabis legislation and acceptance.