The Midas Touch Podcast

In this episode, we are joined from San Diego by author, host, consultant and Navy Veteran JM Balbuena, MBA, MIS. The podcast and live TV show host tells us about her story and how she got involved in the cannabis industry post military duty, how California is wasting money on CBD, and why the larger challenges in the industry are actually opportunities. She also shares the inspiration for and a couple lessons from her new book "The Successful Canna-preneur", one of which is why you...

In this episode DJ is joined by Maya Brown, 30 under 30 Rising Star in Florida Politics, campaign consultant, entrepreneur AND also from the crib, DeLand, Florida! We discuss how she became so interested in politics and why being silenced pusher her to start her own business (6:10), her recent success during the Florida primaries (8:01), and the multitude of voter suppression tactics out there (18:30). We also talk about what’s on the ballot in Florida including Amendment 3: All Voters Vote...

In this episode, Tamara Anderson keeps the vibe high as she joins DJ on the pod to talk interactive cannabis events, cooking (and eating) with cannabis and how she has had to pivot due to COVID. She shares a heartfelt story of how she became so passionate about cannabis, gives us the scoop on her CannaSpa event and her favorite costume from her brand's Halloweed event. Plus, how the founder of Culinary and Cannabis used a negative experience at a cannabis event due to the color of her skin...

We're honored to be joined by cannabis advocate and founder, Dasheeda Dawson, of The Weedhead Co and co-host of the She Blaze podcast. In this episode, Dasheeda and DJ talk about her recent appointment as the City's of Portland's Cannabis Program Supervisor, how it came about and why Portland, Oregon was a natural next step in her journey, plus she talks about the work being done in this market. Dasheeda also explains her "blackout" on social media and how her hometown of Brooklyn inspired...

Award-winning podcast Creator and Co-Host Ice Dawson joins DJ to talk about fighting two battles in the cannabis industry: racism rooted in the government, and stigmas within our own community about cannabis. Plus what the stigma looks like for each generation and how we can break them while simultaneously fighting for justice. Big Ice also tells us where the best cannabis flower is grown in America, what it's like growing up in a cannabis-friendly environment, working with family and shares...

In this episode, DJ Howard is joined by cannabis business owner and nurse practitioner Bereshith Adams, A.P.R.N. to discuss what it's like to start a medical business aimed to help Black communities as well as others who may lack the resources needed for adequate healthcare. Mr. Adams will also explain how cannabis plays into his business model and how the plant has helped his patients, what courses and training was he completed to educate himself on cannabis, and what barriers/challenges of...

Reviewing the process of obtaining a medical marijuana card in the state of Florida including conditions and symptoms, paperwork, costs of the card and purchasing products, and important information to be aware of. In for the Culture, we bring back this or that with the latest Instagram Verzuz battles and I share my wishlist of battles. Finally, we have the full MJ Doc: The Last Dance.

In this episode, Shayla Rose-Buie Pharm.D., joins us to explain why using CBD is only half the battle, the difference between CBD, CBG and CBC, and tells us how being a pharmacist helped her realize another passion. The owner of SRBRx also shares a couple of natural health tips for beating allergies, and provides an update on the State of Atlanta as things reopen. Be sure to check out her website to book a FREE consultation and for more natural health tips - https://www.srbrx.com/.

In this episode: we virtually chat with Dr. Ruan Cox and learn his favorite song to wash your hands to, get his take on Surgeon General Jerome Adam's advice for the Black community, and hear the wildest wise tales from COVID19. Plus, "is CBD a gateway drug?" and see who he's picking in the most popular VERSUZ battles for online DJing bragging rights.