Steve DeAngelo on Equity, Legacy, and the Power of Justice-Driven Cannabis at MJBizCon

Описание: In this powerful episode filmed live on Impact Row (formerly known as Equity Row) at MJBizCon 2024, we bring together Steve DeAngelo, founder and global advocate for cannabis justice, with April Arrasate, Executive Director of CORE Cannabis Museum. 💬🌱

This conversation dives into the deep roots of the cannabis movement, the lived experiences of justice-impacted leaders, and why Equity Row with 40 Tons is more than just a booth, it’s a milestone in the fight for inclusion and justice.

From Corvain Cooper’s rise from a life sentence to leading Equity Row, to pushing the Biden administration to fulfill promises made to cannabis prisoners, Steve and April unpack what it means to build a truly equitable industry.

💛 They also explore the launch of Silver, a cannabis brand by seniors, for seniors, and Steve’s partnership with Blimburn Seeds to empower home growers across the U.S.

This is what impact looks like when legacy voices lead the way, unfiltered, unapologetic, and rooted in love and liberation.

🔑 Key takeaways from Steve and April include:

Why Equity Row is a moment of pride for the legacy cannabis community
The unkept promise from Biden to release cannabis prisoners
The launch of Silver: cannabis for seniors, by seniors
How cruise culture and Rastafari values are meeting in a bold new way
Empowering home growers through Blimburn Seeds
Honoring the people who carried the plant through prohibition

Whether you’ve been in the fight or you’re just tuning in, this is a conversation for anyone who believes that the cannabis industry must do better, and can.

Title Sponsor of the 40 Tons Equity Row at MJBizCon 2024: HPI Canna

📌 Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:09 - April Arrasate introduces Steve DeAngelo
0:52 - What Equity Row means to Steve
2:13 - Corvain Cooper’s journey from life sentence to MJ Biz leader
3:32 - Equity is about access, not handouts
4:24 - Anthony Alegrete and the hustle behind 40 Tons
5:18 - Josh Kesselman "The burned bridges of legacy entrepreneurs"
5:48 - Biden’s promise to release cannabis prisoners (AND DIDN'T)
7:21 - The cannabis cruise from Tampa to Montego Bay
8:50 - What guests will experience at Rastafari Indigenous Village
10:58 - Why cannabis travel beats the expo grind
12:34 - Can you consume cannabis on a cruise? The Reddit workaround
14:52 - Introducing Silver: Cannabis for seniors, by seniors
16:31 - Why integrity matters more with age
17:52 - High standards and sustainable packaging
18:56 - Steve becomes global ambassador for Blimburn Seeds
20:24 - Carrying the message through museum work
21:21 - Final words from Equity Row

🔗 Helpful Links:

🔗 Helpful Links
40 Tons Foundation (Donate Here): https://givebutter.com/40rtyTonsFound...
40 Tons Media: https://media.40tons.co/
HPI Canna: https://www.hpicanna.com/

🎥: Stoner Shenanigans

Interviewed By: April Arrasate, Executive Director, CORE Cannabis Museum
Guest: Steve DeAngelo, Founder, Last Prisoner Project & Global Cannabis Advocate

We are deeply thank all the sponsors and to the people that made this happened.

Other Sponsors involved in Equity Row, MjBizCon 2024: Cova Software, Drink Brez, Azuca, Normalize Marketplace, New Holland Group, Seth Yakatan, Rachel Wright, No Coast Wellness, Earl Giles, Cali Love, Social AF Agency, Green Market Ventures, Queen Mary Edibles.

Ready to join the movement for restorative justice and community empowerment? Learn more and take action with the 40 Tons Foundation.

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