The Caribbean Cannabis Channel: Recent Episodes
Prophet Natty
A Caribbean podcast dedicated as a platform for cannabis education, advocacy and business marketing throughout the Caribbean region.
This episode dives deep into the art of crafting long-lasting joints with expert roller Richie from NYC420allday. Learn the secrets to a perfect roll, including:
- Essential techniques for extended burn time
- Hashhole mastery: Unlock the full potential of your cannabis
- NYC Medical Cannabis Industry: Insights and considerations
Whether you're a seasoned smoker, just starting out or would like to become a professional roller this episode is packed with valuable information for you to take action on today.
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Can cannabis help bridge the pleasure gap and empower sexual health?
In this episode, you revisit a familiar face - our expert guest from Season 2 on Women's health and cannabis, Dr. Shabnam Sarshar.
Join Dr. Shabnam and Prophet Natty for a conversation that breaks down the stigma and explores the potential of cannabis for a more fulfilling sexual experience.
What you'll learn by the end of this episode:
- Historical use of cannabis as an aphrodisiac.
- The science behind cannabis and sexual function.
- How cannabis can contribute to open communication and empower individuals.
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As the curtains close on Season 2, we take a look back at the highlights of our cannabis advocacy journey throughout the Caribbean region.
Join us on Episode 12 for a comprehensive review of our discussions with cannabis advocates who are shaping the industry.
Diverse Voices Across the Region
Season 2 has been a testament to the richness and diversity of voices in the Caribbean cannabis industry. Our guests hail from various countries, including Barbados, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and even reahcing as far as Germany and Colorado. Bringing with them unique perspectives and experiences. We have had the privilege of listening to their stories and insights and showcasing their invaluable contributions to the industry.
Tailored to Meet Your Needs
Whether you're an entrepreneur, cultivator, or simply curious about the cannabis industry, Season 2 has something to offer. From discussions on the latest industry trends to practical tips on cannabis cultivation, our episodes cater to your every need. We are committed to delivering informative and engaging content that is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our audience.
Looking Ahead to Season 3
As we gear up for Season 3, we remain dedicated to bringing you the best interviews and insights from the cannabis industry. We are excited to continue our journey of highlighting the voices of cannabis advocates across the Caribbean region and beyond. So stay tuned for more exciting episodes and insights as we explore the ever-evolving cannabis industry.
In Conclusion
Season 2 of our cannabis advocacy podcast has been an incredible journey, and we are grateful to our guests and listeners for their unwavering support. As we conclude this season, we urge you to continue supporting the cannabis industry and advocating for its growth and development. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey, and we look forward to seeing you in Season 3.
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In this fascinating podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Glenwood Ferguson, a prominent cannabis advocate and consultant from The Bahamas who is also known as Wood The Cannabis Doc. With his extensive experience working in the cannabis industry in the United States, Mr. Ferguson is well-positioned to discuss the future of cannabis in The Bahamas and its potential impact on the country's economy.
As more and more countries around the world continue to legalize cannabis, it's important to consider the economic benefits that the plant can bring. With experts like Glenwood Ferguson leading the way, it's clear that The Bahamas has the potential to thrive in the cannabis industry and pave the way for a brighter future.
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Get the inside scoop on the cannabis industry from a top CEO in Barbados. In this informative podcast, you'll learn about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and gain a deeper understanding of the future of cannabis in this Caribbean nation.
Join Prophet Natty and Senator Shanika Roberts-Odle as we delve into the world of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) you won't want to miss this episode.
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Despite the progress made from education, decriminalisation, legalisation and all the advancements with cultivating and processing, many people still hold some misconceptions of cannabis and also of the Caribbean.
On episode 9, we discuss some of these myths and why they are myths. In 2023, I hope we each continue to do our part in debunking myths and providing more accurate truths of cannabis use and Caribbean people.
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On our 8th episode we chat with Dr. Shabnam Sarshar, a herbal medicine and women's health advocate all the way from Berlin Germany, about the many benefits women can gain from incorporating cannabis into their medicinal diet.
Whether it be PMS, menstruation or breast cancer numerous women have reported severe pain or other health issues that are a side effect from it that the use of modern medicine do not treat with fully or intensifies the issue.
Join us as we discuss the many ways in which cannabis can be used as an alternative medicine to treat with women's health.
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In this episode, we chat with Matt from iCanTHC a grower based out in Denver Colorado but originally from Trinidad and Tobago. Matt share with us his experience growing in the Caribbean compared to the US.
We discuss his failures that led to success, setting up your own grow room, building your own cannabis community and much more.
Tap in to hear how the Caribbean diaspora is doing it out in the big league.
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In this episode, we dive into the history of KAYA Inc., the first medical cannabis dispensary in Jamaica and Caribbean, we discuss their current operations, the Jamaican cannabis industry and continuing strain genetics and much more.
Not everyday you get to sit with the CEO or CGO (Chief Ganja Officer) of an internationally recognized cannabis dispensary and learn the inside scoops of what it takes to run a brand that carries a legacy of ganja farming and healing behind it.
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As you know Jamaica has a rich history and relationship with cannabis plants aka ganja since the 1900s. The country decriminalized ganja in 2015 for medical, therapeutic and sacramental purposes, now in 2022 they have had several cannabis dispensaries/herb houses for local herbalists and tourists alike.
In this episode I share my experience visiting and sampling various strains from some of Jamaica's top dispensaries such as Kaya, Jacana and Ohja to name a few.
I do my best to share how my overall experiences were at these establishments and why you may want to visit on your trip to Jamaica.
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Many countries have moved to legalize or decriminalize cannabis in some shape or form in recent years, not due to the political will of governments but more so due to the continuous struggle and collaboration of the cannabis community.
In this episode we chat with the Founder of the , "Stay Calm Its A Plant" movement Quilin Achat, as she shares how she carries on the legacy of those before her by building the community in Trinidad and Tobago.
Join the convo and hear how you to can build your very own cannabis community.
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We head to Barbados for episode 3, as we reason with Don Leacock aka Caricom Don about the social impact of cannabis and how we can empower our people more.
Barbados has amended their laws legalizing cannabis for medicinal and sacramental use since 2019 but are citizens empowered to make an impact?
Listen to hear more of what's happening from a grassroots perspective.
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For our second episode, we take a step back from the flower itself and take a look at how one man is shaping the industry through accessories. Cannabis accessory brands has been supporting the industry for decades, mainly rolling papers.
We sit with the Founder and CEO of TCHigh, an international rolling papers brand, right out of the Turks and Caicos islands. This episode focuses on the business aspect of the cannabis industry and highlights how you too can find space and a voice within the industry, without necessarily handling the bud itself.
To find out more about TCHigh visit their Instagram @tchightci or website www.tchigh.com.
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We kick start Season 2 with highlighting the experiences and stories of a cannabis advocacy, from one of the region's most prominent ganja advocates, Nazma Muller.
This episode helps those who may want to get into cannabis advocacy understand the experiences advocates face on the frontlines opposed to what may you see on social media.
It will also provide to those who may know nothing about cannabis, a chance to learn why people are so passionate about allowing its use.
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The Caribbean Cannabis Channel is officially back for another exciting and educative season of cannabis stories across the region.
In this trailer episode, Natty shares why he has been away for such an extensive time. The theme of the second season "Highlighting the voices of cannabis advocates through their stories" is released, followed by topic pillars. Topic pillars such as advocacy, health and wellness, farming, business and a voice on the street segment.
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The last 11 episodes on The Caribbean Cannabis Channel has been nothing short of amazing. As we end this season, we highlight the topics covered over the couple of months which spanned from the medicinal standpoint but also an insight look from a business standpoint as our guests shared how they have been tackling things as industry professionals.
Over the last 3 months we would have covered the cannabis industry over 6 different countries and from the perspective of 12 different individuals offering their own unique understanding.
This is just the beginning of what the Caribbean has to offer to this ever-growing cannabis market. We look forward to meditating and educating with all our listeners and supporters in season 2.
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Kathie Lennon is originally from the Cockpit Country, located in the rural mountains of Jamaica. At a young age Kathie became interested in cannabis after seeing members of her community grow on the land surrounding them, and also meeting industry professionals. Since then Kathie has been around the globe as a cannabis advocate, educator, consultant and entrepreneur.
Kathie believes in utilizing both traditional practices along with technology to advance the cannabis industry across the region.
She also shares how blockchain and cryptocurrency can be an asset for small farmers to successfully manage capital in the billion dollar economy.
Higher Yields Consulting (HYC) is a Denver based, International cannabusiness consulting firm whose founding members have been successfully providing professional services to the commercial cannabis and hemp industries since 2008.
CEO and Founder, Cory Waggoner, began his career a medical cannabis dispensary owner and operator when Colorado’s medical marijuana program was in its infancy. In 2015 Waggoner founded HYC, shortly after recreational marijuana was first legalized in Colorado.
Anthony is the, Director of Business Development, he is a Market Development and Leadership Strategist who collaborates with C-Level Executives, Sales Professionals and Business Development Specialists to create revenue and increase demand for their products and services. He has a passion for holistic and innovative medicine and has extensive insight and applied research in the cannabis and hemp industries.
Hemp Technology Solutions was created in 2019 to serve the needs of cultivation and processing professionals who operate in the Medical Cannabis Industry. Since then both our supplier and client base has grown to include multinational entities, farmers and every individual in between.
Martin Vickers, Managing Director, at Hemp Techology Solutions, is one of the founders of this organization. Martin believes in education and data based dissemination of information to Barbados and wider Caribbean region.
In this episode we discuss the history of Hemp Tech. Solutions from their inception, their mission and vision of the company. They have embarked on focusing on filling the gap in the industry with providing cultivation and processing equipment consultation.
We aslo highlight the experience of entering and working within the medical cannabis industry in Barbados. Martin shares the admirable work done by in setting up the industry but also holds firm that more should be done to support the local community.
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The Belize Cannabis Foundation (BCF) works as an innovation foundation for cannabis, building possiblitiess, fostering futures thought consecutive and concurrent services. Forming a strong cannabis union locally and internationally. They focus on research, training and reducing the stigma of plants with the foundation's humanitarian acts of service.
Renee Reisinger is a MSN, MS, Nurse Practitioner, lifelong learner. Medical cannabis clinician/educator and certifying cannabis provider.Having graduated from the University of
Maryland School of Nursing in 2006, Renee returned to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and completed the rst in the nation class, the Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, Master’s degree program in May 2021.
Telesha Mckay is the BCF's Project Manager and assists in coordinating the foundations education and training drives as well as working in the local communities in Belize.
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Theresa Kozak has been working with cannabis dispensaries and facilitating cannabis education since Canada first started their medical cannabis legalization. She's now the Co-Creator and Director of Recreate Plant Medicine, and shares her expertise while also learning, connecting and partnering with the Rastafari community in Jamaica, through traditional healing and meditation.
She explains the Canadian cannabis industry and how it compares to Jamaica in terms of culture, community, business and law.
Insight into partnerships with cannabis dispensary, Itopia Life to provide education and training to Jamaicans through its ‘Ganja Guru’ course.
She has since started working alongside the Rastafari Indigenous community by forming Recreate: Plant Medicine. Recreate is a retreat guided by Rastafari principles to heal and enhance mind-body connection.
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We Are Medicinal- A local medical cannabis business set on making a name for themselves out of St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG). SVG legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and from since then, this coompany has been leading the way with a wide variety of their products (bud, vapes, tinctures etc) made from the raw plant material grown out of the rich volcanic soil of the island.
Francesca Ferdinand, Retail Manager, who has over 10 years experience in marketing and sales, takes us through the exciting role she plays in the overall branding and marketing of their extensive product line, with even more on the way.
Jessica Gagne, Farms Operations Manager, shares her story as she moved from working in the Canadian Cannabis industry to now assisting the Medicinal family with her hands on expertise and knowledge. Despite the many challenges faced with growing, Jessica tends to focus on the many more positives she has had working with the local team.
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Olympian Security Solutions Inc. (O.S.S.I) is a security and risk consultancy company, specifically configured for the Medical Cannabis Industry in Barbados.
Charles Pile, a director at O.S.S.I, joins us to share the company's story from conceptualization of the business to registration for licenses such as security and transport services for medical cannabis businesses in Barbados.
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Are you misusing the plant!?
As we trod through life day to day, we often engage in activities without really understanding why we're doing it or may be engaging in something that is not inherently wrong but because it isnt in alignemnent with you, it feels offkey.
Join Prophet Natty as he shares the importance of understanding your WHY, WHAT and HOW, as it relates to cannabis. How to achieve your desired outcome in a manner that is tailored to your body, mind and spirit.
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Often times when discussing the cannabis industry or cannabis use, voices from a certain demographic such as the youth population are often quiet or reluctant to share their stories for fear of discrimnation from friends, family or possible jobs. However, Ah-Drianna, believes in cannabis confidence and the power of her voice as she shares her story with us.
Ah- Drianna is a singer, songwriter, cannabis enthusistant and proud user. For the last six(6) years, she has been in Jamaica while pursuing her BSc in Entertainment and Cultural Enterprises Management with Integrated Marketing Communication, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
In this episode. she discusses her journey with cannabis and how it has helped her tap into her true potential, while unlocking her "authentic self." She also shares how she was able to gain opportunities working with brands such as CanEx Jamaica and Sensi Medical Cannabis House.
Song: Adrijuana by Ah-Drianna
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Ayanna Diaz, better known as Ayanna Wadada, co-owner/founder of the Wadada Movement, a lifestyle movement which branches further into the Ladies of 420 brand, which is centered on cannabis advocacy and education.
Ladies of 420 was created 5 years ago by the sisters as a means of educating the public on the benefits of cannabis and how it can be used for numerous ways to benefit the day to day lives of people, while fostering a community for herbalist near and far. As Ayanna rightfully states in the interview, cannabis has helped to motivate, inspire and drive their business to excellence and they hope it can be done for others.
In this podcast interview the host, Prophet Natty, asks Ayanna about her personal journey with cannabis, the vision for the Ladies of 420 community and how spaces such as that help to further the cause of cannabis legalization through advocacy and education in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider region.
We also cover some of the products and services that the Ladies of 420 offer such as the CBD For Beginners guide and more.
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Tune in with The Caribbean Cannabis Channel as your host, Prophet Natty, introduces himself and his journey with cannabis.
Meditate with him and relive the story of his first high and the spark it created for his future with cannabis.
Most importantly he shares why he decided to start The Caribbean Cannabis Channel, why it is needed along with hints on topics you can expect to hear in the coming weeks.
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Welcome to The Caribbean Cannabis Channel- Guiding you on this journey is your host Prophet Natty, formally known as Nathanael. Nathanael has been an active consumer and advocate for the universal acceptance and legalization of cannabis. That means not limiting cannabis to only one use but accepting that it can impact several parts of our economies.
As the global cannabis economy continues to grow, the Caribbean region, who has a deep rooted relationship is now joining other nations in freeing the herb. With this, comes the need to continue to educate those both in and outside the Caribbean region.
Join us every Monday as we have a lot in store as dive behind the scenes into the developments happening in our Caribbean Cannabis Community.
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