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.