Happy We Met
Happy We Met
Michael Bostarr
Conversations with people shaping the California cannabis industry.
Episode 9 - Maha Haq
Today’s guest is Maha Haq Maha got her first job at a dispensary when she was 18, and her work in the industry hasn’t stopped since. While at UCLA, she co-founded CannaClub for students interested in cannabis, went on to get a masters focused on cannabis, and is the co-founder of the Highspitality Group, where she provides consulting about cannabis consumption lounges. To me, it’s obvious she’s just getting started. I know you’re going to love learning more about this awesome lady.
Aug 6, 2021
Episode 8 - Maggie Connors
Today’s guest is Maggie Connors After spending half a decade working in brand management for Pepsi and Starbucks, Maggie moved to California in order to live in a state with legal cannabis… and get her MBA from Stanford. In 2017 she launched besito with branding that was way ahead of it’s time and quickly made besito one of the most well known cannabis brands in California. In this episode we discuss Maggies journey with besito, from developing supply chain relationships to her recent acquisition with SPARC.
Aug 2, 2021
Episode 7 - Andrew Watson
This episode features Andrew Watson, Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Cabbage Analytics. After spending some time in the tech/finance world, Andrew started to offer some data consulting to a Bay Area delivery service to help boost sales. Well, it worked. Fast forward a couple years later, and Happy Cabbage Analytics just closed a $1.5 million dollar seed round to help dispensaries better understand their data. Andrew’s smart, funny, and very much so himself. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy his story. This, is happy we met.
Oct 27, 2020
42 min
Episode 6 - David Goldman and Michael Koehn
This episode features David Goldman and Michael Koehn Known for wearing their matching hats with a cannabis leaf on the front, David and Michael have been cannabis advocates for more than a decade. They lead the Brownie Mary Democratic Club of San Francisco where David is the President and Michael is the Secretary. Their advocacy has helped keep compassionate cannabis , increased access for medical patients, and made cannabis a real issue that San Francisco legislators acknowledge and take seriously. Check out a Brownie Mary Democratic Club meeting for yourself on the Second Tuesday of Every Month. That’s the plug!
Sep 29, 2020
33 min
Episode 5 - Kaisha-Dyan McMillan
Today’s guest is Kaisha Dyan McMillanKaisha is a cannabis journalist and freelance copywriter with a knack for storytelling.Kasha’s writing has been featured in DOPE Magazine, the bold Italic, and MJ Lifestyle - where she wrote the cover story for the summer 2019 issue. She’s also provided copy for major brands like Hello MD, Pax.In this episode we discuss why Kaisha uses her talents to document these historic times in the cannabis industry.You’ve probably already read some of her work, and if you haven’t, you will.
Aug 24, 2020
34 min
Episode 4 - Joseph Snow
In this episode we geek out about plant science and creating a healthy environment for cannabis plants to thrive.
Feb 20, 2020
27 min
Episode 3 - Ramon Garcia
Ramon Garcia works harder than most people I’ve met. Definition of a hustler. Raised in both Oakland and Mendocino, Ramon has been immersed in the cannabis industry his entire life. He is a second generation cultivator, activist, and advocate for disenfranchised people. One of the main motivators to be a part of the legal cannabis industry is to help his family farm - Sanctuary Farms - come to market. He is also involved with Padre Mu delivery and distribution in Oakland, where he prioritizes his time supporting local equity businesses. In this episode we discuss Ramon’s passion for supporting disenfranchised people, and the variety of ways he brings that passion to life in the cannabis industry. Follow Ramon on Instagram to get a hold of him and stay up to date in all things equity in the bay area.
Feb 7, 2020
33 min
Episode 2 - Felicity Chen
Episode 2 - Felicity Chen
Nov 6, 2019
25 min
Episode 1 - Betsy Kabaker
Happy We Met Episode 1 - Betsy Kabaker
Nov 6, 2019
48 min