MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business Podcast

Lou brings over four decades of legal and trial experience and has been directly involved in some of the state’s most pivotal cannabis licensing rounds. From securing one of only six medical cannabis licenses in 2018–19 to helping clients win multiple adult-use licenses in 2021, Lou has a unique perspective on how policy, law, and business strategy intersect in this fast-growing market. In this conversation, Lou breaks down the “wh...

Learn why their work is more crucial than ever and how the industry can step up and support. In this episode, we sit down with Evan Nison, Executive Director of NORML New Jersey and a long-standing cannabis advocate.

As one of the youngest board members in NORML’s history, Evan brings powerful insights into policy reform, decriminalization efforts, and how the cannabis industry can better support grassroots advocacy.

From his early...

Welcome to this episode of MITA Unshackled, featuring Robert Niziol, Co-Founder and CEO of Promittens Energy. Generating more than 250 MW across over 150 projects, Robert walks us through Promittens’ journey from its origins with GenForce Power to becoming a turnkey solar solutions powerhouse. Learn how they navigate project development, secure financing, deliver construction, and manage operations—all while maintaining impeccable ...

An interview with Jacob McCall, a legacy cannabis grower from California who now operates McCall Family Farms, a micro-cultivation facility in Ontario, Canada. Jacob shares insights about transitioning from illicit to legal cannabis markets, focusing on high-quality craft cannabis production and the emerging legal international export market. He discusses the challenges, regulations, taxes, and logistics involved in exporting canna...

🎙️ MITA Unshackled: The Best Dirty Lemonade at NECANN Baltimore! 🍋🔥

In this episode, we hit the show floor at NECANN Baltimore and caught up with the energetic crew behind The Best Dirty Lemonade. From bold branding to even bolder flavors, this team is shaking up the infused beverage game with style and flavor.

Find out how they're standing out in a crowded market, what inspired their “dirty” twist, and why this lemonade might jus...

Mike Blumenthal, Executive Director of Cannabiz Credit Association

Listen to a discussion at the Necann Boston 2025 event about the challenges of credit and payment reliability within the cannabis industry. Guests introduce the Cannabiz Credit Association (CCA), a centralized system that aggregates payment histories and credit data of cannabis businesses nationwide. The CCA helps companies assess who pays their bills on time, impro...

The video features Victoria Williams, founder of the cannabis brand Wake and Vape, discussing her entrepreneurial journey in the cannabis industry. It highlights her mission to create a welcoming and uplifting space for women consumers while showcasing her innovative pre-roll Wake and Puff and vape brands. Victoria shares her background, including her focus on education and application writing, the challenges she faced entering the...

Božidar Radišic has been a vocal cannabis activist for almost two decades, he is the president of FIST – human rights association, a member of IACM – International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines and founder of the Research Nature institute in Ljubljana (http://www.researchnature.com/).Thusfar, Božidar has organized seven international scientific conferences aimed at demystifying cannabis (http://demystifyingcannabis.org/gall...

Today's episode explores Byron's company and its innovative disposable vape that features a 10-second hit timer and a built-in cleaning function, preventing clogs and enhancing the vaping experience. We also delve into Byron's journey from opening a cannabis store in 2019 to establishing a processing facility in Michigan, focusing on quality over quantity. Highlights include the introduction of the "baller brush" for infusing pre-r...

Join us behind the scenes at the Flower Expo in Michigan as we dive deep into the vibrant world of cannabis and creativity! Meet Cody, the dynamic guest experience manager from Liv Ferndale, who shares his passion for connecting people with the right cannabis products while championing mental health and artistic expression. From discussing the powerful synergy between cannabinoids and creativity to exploring Detroit's unique cultur...

Join us at the final Hadley Flower Expo in Lansing, Michigan, where we dive into the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation technology! In this episode, Demetri Downing and his co-hosts bring you an exclusive interview with Jason Hadley from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions. Discover how cutting-edge clean room technology, like the handheld particle counter—dubbed the "tricorder" of the cannabis industry—is revolutionizing the way...

Join us as we dive into the cannabis industry with Scotty from CannaBee Extracts. Scotty shares his journey from the early days of cannabis legalization in Michigan, where he played a key role in drafting ordinances and establishing the first licensed dispensaries. Learn about his passion for quality processing and how his brand has earned top accolades, including the 2023 High Times Cup. Discover the challenges and triumphs of mai...

The podcast features a discussion about the evolving cannabis industry, emphasizing its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. The hosts, supporters of medical cannabis, debate the role of recreational use as a form of therapy. They highlight the challenges in the cannabis sector and the importance of creating products that address specific needs, such as insomnia, rather than just for recreational purposes. The episode includes inter...

This podcast features a discussion with Kurt from Seed Talent, focusing on his journey in the cannabis industry, the importance of education within the industry, and Seed Talent's role in it. Kurt shares his experience working for Green Thumb Industries (GTI) and witnessing the growth of major multi-state operators from their early days in Illinois. He emphasizes the need for continuous education and training for retail employees, ...

This podcast discusses the importance of standards and regulation in the cannabis industry, particularly regarding product safety and quality. It highlights the role of the ASM International committee D37 on cannabis, which is developing consensus-based standards to ensure minimum safety requirements for cannabis products. The video also introduces the S3 Collective, a non-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap between evi...

In this podcast, a corporate attorney, Laura Bianchi, discusses her work in the highly regulated cannabis industry. Bianchi, a partner at Bianchi & Brandt, a prominent law firm in the national cannabis space, emphasizes the importance of having specialized legal guidance for businesses navigating the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry. She highlights the need for a solid legal foundation from the beginning, which ...

This podcast centers around a discussion on the evolving cannabis industry, emphasizing the need to restore its community-focused roots amid increasing competition. The guest, Dawne Morris, a veteran of the industry and representative of Proteus 420 software, highlights the importance of education, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and operations in maintaining a thriving business. Dawne Morris software, described as an ERP (Enterpr...