Highly Enlightened

Highly Enlightened

The Highly Enlightened podcast, hosted by Counsel/Cannsigliere/Connector Jon Purow of Pakalolo Capital Corp., and syndicated by Ganjapreneur, will feature dope interviews with cannabis industry luminaries and Golden Nuggets episodes featuring deep-dive analysis of news nuggets.

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April 22, 2025 51 mins

As the former CEO of both Cookies Management and Connected Cannabis, Kevin Brooks recognized early on that plant health was the largest vulnerability in the cannabis supply chain.

His experience building one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in California, as they successfully developed some of the most well-known, super-premium cannabis products on the market, led him to form Conception Nurseries. Co...

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"One Hitters Compilation – Volume 1"

In this fast-paced compilation episode of Highly Enlightened, host Jon Purow hits the road—capturing quick, insightful interviews with leading voices across the cannabis industry. Filmed at MJ Unpacked Missouri 2024, the WomenGrow Leadership Summit 2025, and the Benzinga New Jersey Cannabis Market Spotlight, this lineup showcases perspectives from founders, marketers, security experts, ...

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Ricky Williams won a Heisman Trophy at Texas and rushed for over 10,000 yards in 11 NFL seasons. 

He is now the President and Co-Founder of Highsman, a lifestyle brand that Ricky personally curates from the cannabis to the accessories.  Ricky launched Highsman to provide communities of sports fans and herb enthusiasts everywhere with a platform to own their relationship with cannabis and its ability to unlock true, person...

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Bryan Gerber ("King of Cones") is the founder and CEO of HARA Supply, directly operating over 250,000 square feet of the highest-quality pre-rolled cone production using the world’s finest European rolling papers. 

It spans 15 facilities with over 4,000 personnel based in India, along with HQ office and warehouse located in Las Vegas, NV. They currently produce over a billion pre-rolled cones per year for the can...

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Jonathan Black is an accomplished business attorney and entrepreneur, with experience in real estate, entertainment, tech, retail, cannabis, and law. Jonathan earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of San Diego and after completing law school, he founded Weston Law Group PC.

In 2010, he took on the role as compliance director and advisor. As compliance director and advisor, the company gained larger government con...

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Socrates Rosenfeld is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jane Technologies. A U.S. Army veteran and former Apache helicopter commander, he turned to cannabis to help re-acclimate to civilian life after leaving active duty in 2011.

Frustrated by the lack of legal access in Massachusetts and the unreliable black market, he co-founded Jane Technologies with his brother Abraham to create a trusted e-commerce solution for cannabis reta...

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Tiffany Chin has 13 years of experience in the entertainment space, working with world famous talent including Snoop Dogg, Eddie Murphy, and Martha Stewart. She has helped artists and talent traverse out of their traditional lane(s) of fame by way of strategic branding partnerships, including brands such as Adidas, AirBnB, Reddit, Tanqueray, Netflix and HBO.

In working closely with Snoop Dogg, Chin co-founded Casa Verde Capital in 2...

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In this episode of Highly Informed, host John Puro speaks with Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, the leading provider of cannabis regulatory technology in the U.S. With over 345,000 users, Metrc's solutions ensure the safety and security of the legal cannabis market by tracking products from growth to sale.


Michael discusses the challenges of cannabis regulation, the importance of compliance, and how technology fosters trust ...

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Peter Barsoom, founder and CEO of 1906, discusses the mission of his cannabis edibles company and the importance of ending the prohibition of cannabis. He explains how 1906 products are designed to mimic the effects of smoking cannabis, with a focus on fast-acting, specific effects, and high-quality ingredients. Barsoom also discusses the incorporation of minor cannabinoids and other supplemental ingredients to create a personalize...

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In this episode of the Highly Informed, Mattio Communications Rosie Mattio and host Jon Purow talk about the evolution of Mattio Communications and the cannabis industry - its past,present and future.

Guest:

Rosie Mattio

Founder & CEO of Mattio Communications


Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/jon-purow/

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In this episode, host Jon Purow interviews Arthur de Cordova, CEO of Ziel, about the company's microbial reduction technology for the cannabis industry. They explore Arthur's diverse background, the adaptation of Ziel's technology from textiles to cannabis, and the evolution of their business model. The conversation delves into regulatory challenges across states, the importance of microbial control in the supply cha...

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In this episode, host Jon Purow and guest Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom Cones USA and DaySavers, discuss the pre-roll supply and packaging industry. Custom Cones USA started in 2017 and has since become the most comprehensive pre-roll supply company in the industry. They offer a wide array of pre-rolled cones, custom branding options, and full-service pre-roll capacity.

Guest:

Harrison Bard, CEO and Co-Founder of Custom...

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March 20, 2024 30 mins

Summary

 

In this episode, we cover various cannabis and psychedelic news stories. The highlight stories include the regulation of psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoids, the potential rescheduling of cannabis, and the progress of psychedelic legalization. The golden nugget stories highlight California's cultivator capacity, the impact of cannabis legalization on Canadian beer sales, and Washington's regulation of high pot...

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March 13, 2024 39 mins

Kristina Lopez, founder of House of Puff, discusses her journey in building a brand that offers stylish and accessible cannabis accessories.

She shares how her background in the art world and her own experience as a consumer of cannabis inspired her to create products that cater to different demographics.

Kristina highlights the importance of collaborating with artists and giving back to the community. She also discusses the challeng...

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In this episode of the Highly Informed, Jon interviews 4 key players from the cannabis industry. They cover hardware manufacturing, product customization, safety considerations, branding, and market share. They also explore the potential of cannabis-infused beverages and their role in social acceptance and economic activity. The conversation highlights the importance of infrastructure in the cannabis industry and the need for educa...

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February 29, 2024 20 mins

In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Scott Jordan, Founder of Alternative Finance Network, Blake Villa Founder of Qwik Liquids and Jocelyn Tse and Eric Frape, Co-Founders of Sweet Justice.


Host:

Jon Purow, Partner - Greenspoon Marder

https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/


Guests:

Scott Jordan -Founder of Alternative Finance Network

Blake Villa - Founder of Qwik Liquids

Jocelyn Tse and Eric Frape - Co-Founders of Sweet Ju...

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In this episode of Highly Informed, Jon talks with Jason Nelson, Former CEO of BeLeaf Medical, discusses the transition of Missouri's cannabis market from medical to adult use. He highlights the unique aspects of Missouri's market, including a relatively large number of licenses and robust retail and cultivation operations. Nelson also discusses the regulatory challenges faced by the industry, such as a crackdown on disti...

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February 15, 2024 30 mins

In this episode, Jon discusses the potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III and the implications it would have for the industry. He also highlights the importance of the Farm Bill 2023 and its potential impact on the market. Jon covers federal news, state news from Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and New York, as well as business news and international news from Germany and Thailand.


Takeaways:

-The poten...

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Guest:

Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of Terrascend and Founderand CIO of JW Asset Management

Description:

In the PREMIERE episode of the new Highly Informed podcast, Jon Purow sits down for some dope discourse with Jason Wild, Executive Chairman of Terrascend and Founderand CIO of JW Asset Management.

Jason and Jon discuss diverse topics such as:

  • Terrascend’s strategy in becoming listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange,
  • TerrAscend’ssuc...
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