California Cannabis' Token Tuesday

California Cannabis Token Tuesday Episode 7: Cannabis Talks, Social Equity, and Sports

August 13, 2024 Virgil Grant

Welcome to Token Tuesday! We’re diving into all the cannabis world vibes with Marco and Virgil. This episode, we’re chatting about the business, missing our boy Keefe, and running through what's hot in the Olympics. We’re also laying down some real talk about the challenges Black folks face in the cannabis industry, the highs and lows of social equity, and the disconnect in the business. You know how we do - it’s off-the-cuff and powered by the best cannabis in the West. #CannabisCommunity #SocialEquity #CannabisIndustry #BlackEntrepreneurs #CaliforniaCannabis #Olympics #PoliticalActivism #TokenTuesday

00:00 Introduction to Token Tuesday
00:59 Cannabis Industry Insights
01:17 Olympics and Sports Politics
03:11 Challenges for Blacks in Cannabis
05:51 Business Mindset and Identity
12:11 Social Equity Program
19:13 Historical Figures in Cannabis
27:44 Reflecting on Achievements and Legacy
30:25 Challenges of Cannabis Regulation
31:53 The Impact of Uninformed Leadership
36:36 The Disconnect in the Cannabis Industry
52:16 The Issue of Absent Owners
56:19 California's Cannabis Market Dynamics
59:32 Conclusion and Future Topics

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