For a child suffering from epilepsy, every passing moment is another opportunity a seizure may rob them of who they are. Two families in Mexico fight to gain access to medical cannabis for their children suffering from chronic seizures. There is a good chance a treatment option using Real Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO), a product containing high concentration of hemp oil, can reduce the frequency and severity of their seizures. However, the laws in Mexico prohibit the use and possession of anything containing THC – the psychotropic component of cannabis. As the government of Mexico argues over whether or not medications like RSHO should be legal, thousands of people affected by epilepsy anxiously await relief.

“Crisis” follows these families through their tumultuous journey as they challenged the government’s ban on cannabis based medications. As well as the movement that was ignited by their story, inspiring hundreds of other desperate parents to fight for their children’s rights to a life free of suffering. The first company to provide medical cannabis products in the country, HempMeds® Mexico’s knowledgeable bilingual staff is on hand to help qualified patients in Mexico access RSHO-X, the first THC-free hemp oil product on the market.

For more information visit www.crisisdoc.org

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A documentary short, Cannabis is Medicine, explores how cannabidiol or CBD is developed into new medications, and, more importantly, how it’s directly helping those suffering from severe medical conditions. Following the team at AXIM Biotechnologies, the documentary reveals the functions of the endocannabinoid system and ways in which phytocannabinoids from hemp can be used to develop novel new treatment options. The filmmakers visit retired military personnel, autistic children, and a recovering cancer patient to see how cannabinoids can help improve their quality of life.

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It all starts to set in when you’re standing at the foot of Washington’s tallest skyscraper, towering an impressive 76 stories above you. What brought you here? The answer, if you had an invitation in hand, was to attend OMD’s 3rd Annual Mixer – An exclusive networking event bringing together industry entrepreneurs, influencers, and leaders to celebrate the year before and the year ahead. We ran into a few other professionals dressed to impress and took the elevator 1000 ft. up to be greeted at the doors of the Columbia Tower Club with gold gift bags from Leafly & Printwest, the event’s main sponsors. As we walked into the venue, the sunset outside spilled light into a room full of elite professionals – We were here.

As we walked into the venue, the sunset outside spilled light into a room full of elite professionals – We were here.

And we mean that both physically, but more so figuratively. The cannabis industry has had more than its fair share of triumphs and failures, progressions and setbacks and this event last week really made it set in that we had come so incredibly far. We were a diverse group of cannabis industry professionals from across the country in Washington’s most exclusive venue celebrating the plant that brought us here together. It was most certainly one for the books. It’s annual events like these, that Jared Mirsky, CEO of OMD Agency and his team design that give its invitees a unique opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of their careers and passion for this industry.

“In this space especially, you have an incredibly passionate group of people who are aligned with this vision of ending cannabis prohibition” said Paul Campbell, President of Leafly. Around us, conversations wove together to create an unparalleled ambiance of intellect, passion, and business. There were both new introductions and age-old high fives and handshakes. Groups of well-dressed professionals gathered for photos, ordered alcoholic beverages from the bar, and slipped hand-rolled joints from the party favor table into their pockets for later.

It was a night that succeeded in new connections, fresh perspectives, and new partnerships to take into the new year.

Pairs of professionals gathered around floating cannabis leaf centerpieces at draped tabletops. The theme of the party was gold and it was everywhere – from the gold-leaf Evergreen Market logo glinting from the photo backdrop to the gold accessories everyone seemed to have on their wrists and bare necks. This collection of people made the air vibrate with energy – It was a night that succeeded in new connections, fresh perspectives, and new partnerships to take into the new year.

Standing tall in his light gray suit, event sponsor Cy Scott of Headset.io shared his excitement in seeing “the enormous number of new brands and products introduced every month.” Pair that with Cheryl Shuman adding that “marijuana is officially mainstream” and we knew were in the right place.

The best part? Having the opportunity to talk about cannabis 1000 feet above Seattle’s skyline. Cannabis industry leaders and influencers – If you are reading this – We’ve made it. Now let’s take this momentum and keep with the pace!

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NORML Founder Keith Stroup sits down with Tim Strombel to talk about NORML’s crazy journey. Started with $5,000 of seed money from Playboy, yes that Playboy, NORML has become the go-to voice for American cannabis reform. Keith has literally been there since the start of the movement and his story should be known by anyone who considers themselves as part of the movement.

In this interview, Keith talks about how he came up with the idea to start NORML back in 1970! Yes, they have been around that long! It has been a long journey for Keith but, without him being a trailblazer for the cannabis industry, this post and this interview might not even be happening right now. Enjoy, share, and stay tuned for the rest of this great interview!

What was considered a very radical idea in 1970, legal cannabis, is considered very mainstream…
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We wanted to use our legal skill to impact public policy rather than just get rich.
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PotBox CEO Austin Heap sits down with Tim Strombel to talk about how PotBox is standing out from their competition. Austin is originally from Ohio, so of course he also has to weigh in on the failed Responsible Ohio campaign. Subscribe to our feed to stay ahead of everything that is happening in the fast-moving cannabis industry. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube link below for more great interviews!!

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National Indian Cannabis Coalition Executive Director Jeff Doctor sits down with Tim Strombel to talk all about how the NICC is educating Native Tribes across the country. Native American involvement in the cannabis and hemp industries is expected to be larger than the casino gaming industry and could propel Native Tribes across the country towards an economic prosperity many Tribes haven’t been able to accomplish through gaming – due to their poor location and lack of tourism traffic.

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The cannabis and hemp industries can be bigger to Native Tribes than the casino gaming industry.
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Native Tribal interest in cannabis or hemp is there – we just need to make sure it’s done right.
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Weedmaps’ Strategy Officer Chris Beals sits down to talk about Weedmaps newly released website revamp. The new platform will make it easier to find doctors, dispensaries and other great local cannabis information. Furthermore, Weedmaps has launched an ‘Amazon Style’ online marketplace. Chris explains why it is truly the first of its kind.

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CannaNative Owner Anthony Rivera stops by to talk all about how Native Tribes are progressing their involvement in the cannabis and hemp industries. Anthony talks about big partnerships, how CannaNative is spreading education across America and how mainstream media coverage is spreading awareness at an exponential rate. Keep an eye out for CannaNative as they are poised to have a great impact on the industry!

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We’ve aligned with the National Indian Cannabis Coalition to help push policy forward.
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Check out CannaNative’s Anthony Rivera on the @Cashinbis Podcast!

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Tim Strombel catches up with SWCC Keynote Speaker Bruce Barcott, Author of ‘Weed the People‘ and Time Magazine’s ‘Marijuana Goes Mainstreet’. Bruce talks about how he overcame his personal barriers to reporting on the cannabis industry and how other media platforms, like Time and National Geographic, had to overcome their own stigmas. Bruce is a great example of how, with a little knowledge, the cannabis industry is something that can and should be covered by mainstream media outlets.

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The 2015 Gallup Poll showed that 58% of America now support legalized adult-use cannabis system.
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HempHealth CEO Katarina Maloney sits down with Tim Strombel to talk about Katarina’s journey that took her from the Czech Republic to America. She is now the CEO of a thriving company that specializes in CBD products and distributes on a global scale. Katarina started with a $150 loan from her dad and has become a successful female entrepreneur in a predominately male space. Find out how by watching the video! Subscribe so you don’t miss out on more great content!

I came to the United States after college because I saw the opportunity to be somebody.
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Tim Strombel catches up with Tripp Keber, CEO of Dixie Brands, while out at the Southwest Cannabis Conference in Arizona. Tripp talks about his Keynote speech in which he presents on how to build a national brand in a competitive marketplace, obstacles that both he and Dixie Brands had to overcome, and what he thinks is going to move the cannabis industry towards global legalization.

When Dixie started there was no playbook on how to manufacture or operate in the cannabis space.
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Jim McAlpine, Co-Founder of the New West Summit and Founder of the 420 Games, explains how his upcoming summit, a tech-based event hosted in San Francisco, CA. Nov 20th-21st is the first of its kind to hit the cannabis industry. Why did Jim create this summit and how will/does disruptive technology affect the cannabis space? Tune in and check it out!

We’re taking disruptive technology, like Uber for instance, and bringing that knowledge to the…
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