The Color in Cannabis Podcast

Armande shares the blueprint behind launching a premium cannabis line and creating a brand built to last. While most are racing to the bottom on price, the connoisseur market is thriving. Tune in to learn how to carve out your space and build a cannabis brand that stands above the rest.

Hear Issac's exciting story of immigrating to the U.S. from Panama and creating success in cannabis delivery and pioneering cannabis events in Sacramento. Isaac held dope events in Sacramento that celebrated cannabis culture and provided a platform for small brands to market themselves. Isaac is a champion of small business and building your own lane. Listen as Isaac details his issues dealing with the government agencies regulating cannabis and how to win!

Aiden Rafii of Euphoric Life shares the highs and lows of cannabis manufacturing.

David Hua, co-founder of MeadowSF, pulls back the curtain on how this all-in-one cannabis software platform is empowering dispensaries and operators to run smoother, smarter, and more compliant businesses.

Hear the inspiring story of Ali Jamalian — from Iran to Germany to San Francisco.Ali’s journey is one of resilience, vision, and hustle. As the founder of Sunset Connect, California’s top-selling cannabis pre-roll company, Ali has built more than just a brand — he’s created a movement rooted in equity, quality, and culture. Discover how his international path shaped his mission and how Sunset Connect became a powerhouse in the legal cannabis industry.

From Catholic school principal to dispensary owner.Sue Taylor has charted a remarkable path as both a senior advocate and a powerful cannabis activist. As the founder of Mama Sue Wellness, a health and wellness brand dedicated to holistic healing, she continues to break barriers and build bridges within communities. A true trailblazer, Sue has spent her life uplifting others and creating space for education, equity, and empowerment in cannabis.Hear her inspiring message about resilience, reinvention, and redefining wellness—one life at a time.

Kicking off season 2 with Salwa Ibrahim, she's a true trailblazer - founder of Cookies Oakland, Blum, and years with Oaksterdam. From educator to entrepreneur to policy advocate., Salwa has done it all.

In the last episode of season 1, we interview our host, Terryn Buxton. Terryn shares the story of how and why he started Oakland Extracts, how they have managed to survive the current market, and why he started this podcast.

Chat with Tucky Blunt, owner of Blunts & Moore, Oakland's first cannabis equity dispensary. Hear about issues with equity programs, shady partners and how to pivot from a bad situation to new opportunities.

Amber Senter - founder/CEO MAKR House a cannabis distribution and infusion company. Co-founder Supernova Women, a policy advocacy organization that educates and empowers people of color who aspire to be in the cannabis industry.Amber is a brilliant graphic designer who created some of the industry's most iconic logos. An expert edible maker who has launched some of the tastiest edibles on the market. And a dope event coordinator, who has curated numerous unique cannabis events. As both a Navy vet and someone fighting Lupus, Amber has a unique perspective on cannabis policy, medicinal value, and entrepreneurship.

Learn about Devyne's journey from the traditional market to the legal cannabis market, and how he started his own brand without any investors. Discover how Devyne learned each part of the supply chain in order to successfully launch his company

Hear the compelling story of Luna and Luce and House of LDLR. Makers of infused sexual wellness products. These dynamic women have spent years working in women's health and sexual freedom. This mother/daughter team have an amazing story, from Luce escaping the horrors of a civil war in El Salvador, raising 3 kids on her own in the US, prompting female sexual wellness and independence in the adult toy industry, to pioneering a women focused infused sexual wellness product line.

Donte Graham aka Farmer Don drops knowledge about his life as a Vet and Farmer, living and working in the Emerald Triangle.

Dr. Khallouf has a deep understanding of cannabis’ medical applications; she attended East West School of Herbology and the California School of Herbal Studies. Khallouf received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, ultimately obtaining her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She apprenticed at Chinese Herb Farm in Petaluma alongside Peg Schafer – learning how to cultivate medicinal herbs.Agricola Farm & Nursery prides itself on natural permaculture practices and clean efficiacious medicine; it was the 2nd permit issued by Sonoma County. Dr. Khallouf maintains an integrative medical practice in Sebastopol.

Meet Oakland’s finest, Jason D Washington, born into a prominent entrepreneurial Black family, building business is in his blood. Jason went from being a former star quarterback at a top university program, to owning multiple businesses and dispensaries. Jason was the first and only Black cannabis operator in the state of Montana leading him to be wrongly convicted by the feds and serving time. Jason is currently is on a mission to get his lick back. He owns Plants Over Pills, one of the top equity flower companies; Klothing by Kulture, street wear brand, and Kulture Global, a cannabis consulting agency, which has filmed various projects around the world.

Evelyn LaChapelle is the Founder and CEO of 87 Months by The Weed Lady, a mission-driven cannabis company fighting for justice and equity. Through quality consumer products and advocacy initiatives, 87 Months by The Weed Lady seeks to repair the harms caused by outdated laws that imprisoned thousands for cannabis offenses.Evelyn went from an elite SoCal private college to prison for helping out a friend. Evelyn"s story highlights how small decisions can have life time impacts.Evelyn serves on the advisory board for the Last Prisoner Project and the leadership team of Minorities for Medical Marijuana dedicated to restorative justice in cannabis.Evelyn also hosts The Heart of Cannabis interview series normalizing responsible use. Her journey witnessing the disparities created by the War on Drugs fuels her passion to generate opportunities for those rebuilding lives after incarceration. Through 87 Months by The Weed Lady, she celebrates cannabis bringing joy and healing when not constrained by unjust laws.

On our first episode, we speak with Ramon Garcia, the co-founder of the Equity Trade Network and also the co-founder of Sanctuary Farms. The Equity Trade Network is a coalition of minority owned cannabis brands that share resources and opportunities. Sanctuary Farms is an award winning, second generation small family farm, that focuses on growing sustainably in living soil.Ramon Garcia has a long history of activism and advocacy. As second generation rabble rouser, Ramon has been a vocal proponent of equity and minority entrepreneurship.