These are the stories about the people who are a part of Our Cannabis. Hear how they got to work in the cannabis field, and the impact cannabis philanthropy has on their lives :) Our Cannabis is the first and only Nonprofit of our kind in the world that helps people, like you, get jobs in the cannabis field with FREE Job readiness programs. We&#39;ve helped PhD&#39;d to Interns make professional cannabis resumes and prepare for interviews. Every age, creed, background, experience level, and geography comes to and is welcome to join Our Cannabis. https://ourcannabis.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzt7GHNfziGQxxO3YroC0qg https://www.linkedin.com/company/75892019/admin/

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Paulius develops web3 and cannabis NFTs. Talk about cutting edge. He talks about opportunity and how he got to where he is now. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Cannabis NFTs

Paulius develops web3 and cannabis NFTs. Talk about cutting edge. He talks about opportunity and how he got to where he is now.

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Paulius the cannabis web3 developer

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In short notice Our Cannabis worked with Lindsay to get her ready for an interview. She killed it. Take a listen to hear her feedback about working with Our Cannabis and entering the field for the first time. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Getting in cannabis

In short notice Our Cannabis worked with Lindsay to get her ready for an interview. She killed it. Take a listen to hear her feedback about working with Our Cannabis and entering the field for the first time.

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Lindsay joins the cannabis field.

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I&#39;ll link the video later of the zoom call where this happened. &#34; Dr. Steve&#34; stood up for himself today and I&#39;m dam proud! What he did telling this employer &#34;no&#34; is what I want everyone to do. see your value and don&#39;t take shit from anyone. If you need help Our Cannabis has got you. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

The power of No

I'll link the video later of the zoom call where this happened. " Dr. Steve" stood up for himself today and I'm dam proud! What he did telling this employer "no" is what I want everyone to do. 



see your value and don't take shit from anyone. If you need help Our Cannabis has got you.

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Dr. Steve Sees his value

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I talk with Matt who is a Veteran. He&#39;s a student at Lake Superior State University studying Cannabis studies. I learn about what it&#39;s like being a Veteran and what is and isn&#39;t available to him as a cannabis major. Then I talk with Eric Foster about some policy and options around scholarships for cannabis students and Veterans. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

GI Bill and cannabis majors

I talk with Matt who is a Veteran. He's a student at Lake Superior State University studying Cannabis studies. I learn about what it's like being a Veteran and what is and isn't available to him as a cannabis major. 



Then I talk with Eric Foster about some policy and options around scholarships for cannabis students and Veterans.

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Matt Veteran & Cannabis Studies Major

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Ryan is a teacher and designer. He helps new cannabis companies lay out and design their shops while teaching college students how to make mindful spaces. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

cannabis design

Ryan is a teacher and designer. He helps new cannabis companies lay out and design their shops while teaching college students how to make mindful spaces.

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Ryan Lafferty Educator and Designer

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Two years later and I was wrong, Nichole called it in this episode and against hope I think she got it right. Hear stories from someone whose been doing it longer than m. Nichole lays out the scary and nasty side of working in weed. Here is her website and IG to learn more about her. IGharvest_honey Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Employees arrested

Two years later and I was wrong, 

Nichole called it in this episode and against hope I think she got it right. Hear stories from someone whose been doing it longer than m. Nichole lays out the scary and nasty side of working in weed. 

Here is her website and IG to learn more about her. 

IG

harvest_honey

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Nichole West: War stories from the cannabis field

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Aleister is among the first cannabis studies majors in academia. He&#39;s a student at Lake Superior State University, which I am a fan of. This is a long conversation into the mind of a 21 year old college student who is studying cannabis. It&#39;s cool to hear his plans and perspective about the cannabis industry and the effort from the university to make a first rate cannabis curriculum. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

cannabis college student

Aleister is among the first cannabis studies majors in academia. He's a student at Lake Superior State University, which I am a fan of. This is a long conversation into the mind of a 21 year old college student who is studying cannabis. It's cool to hear his plans and perspective about the cannabis industry.

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Aleister a Cannabis Studies Student

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Jen&#39;s first interviews didn&#39;t work out. That changed after she came to a class I was guest lecturing at, I&#39;m glad she did and so is she. Take a listen to hear how it turned out. If you would like help getting ready to work in cannabis then reach out our job readiness help is always free for job seekers. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

When and interview goes well

Jen's first interviews didn't work out. That changed after she came to a class I was guest lecturing at. I'm glad she did and so is she. 

If you would like help getting ready to work in cannabis then reach out our job readiness help is always free for job seekers.

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Jens first interview

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After working together in the last podcast with Thomas he hit the interview trail hard and got two job offers at once. lol that&#39;s the way to do it! Take a listen and hear what Thomas choose to do.P.S.He chose the cannabis career.if you would like help then reach out to us!If you&#39;d like to support programs that help people like Thomas then consider making a gift.We accept Crypto!https://ourcannabis.org/donatecryptocurrency/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Two job offers at once

After working together in the last podcast with Thomas he hit the interview trail hard and got two job offers at once. lol that's the way to do it! Take a listen and hear what Thomas choose to do. 

P.S. 

He chose the cannabis career. 

if you would like help then reach out to us! 

If you'd like to support programs that help people like Thomas then consider making a gift. 

We accept Crypto! 

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Thomas got two job offers at once

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Lecturing at Lake Superior State University I met Thomas. He approached me after class and said &#34;I have an upcoming interview will you help me get ready&#34; &#34;Yah!&#34; was my answer. This podcast is part of the drills and preparation that Thomas did in order to nail his upcoming interview. If you&#39;d like help then reach out to ourcannabis.org :) It&#39;s FREE Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Job Readiness

Lecturing at Lake Superior State University I met Thomas. He approached me after class and said "I have an upcoming interview will you help me get ready" 

"Yah!"  was my answer. This podcast is part of the drills and preparation that Thomas did in order to nail his upcoming interview. 

If you'd like help then reach out to ourcannabis.org :) 

It's FREE

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Last Minute interview Prep: Thomas

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After lecturing at Lake Superior State University I call one of Our Cannabis Board Members, Ace, to update him about the developments with Our Cannabis.Since this recording 4 more students have gotten jobs as a result of there efforts and Our Cannabis supporting them though the hiring process :) There are Podcast with a few of them, subscribe to here them when we publish. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

High level discussions

After lecturing at Lake Superior State University I call one of Our Cannabis Board Members, Ace, to update him about the developments  with Our Cannabis. 

Since this recording 4 more students have gotten jobs as a result of there efforts and Our Cannabis supporting them though the hiring process :)  There are Podcast with a few of them, subscribe to here them when we publish.

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Board Report

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I&#39;m pissed, Keith did it all right and more yet the Missouri industry greed let him and us down, and has been for awhile and I&#39;m fed up. be warned I get a little chompy and the F bombs fly Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Missouri cannabis companies do better

I'm pissed, Keith did it all right and more yet the Missouri industry greed let him and us down, and has been for awhile and I'm fed up. 

bewarned I get a little chompy and the F bombs fly

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The Industry let Keith down

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<h3>Hanna continues to crush it, she&#39;s on a tare blowing hiring managers minds with her poise, experience, and preparedness. I can&#39;t wait to see the result form out work session during this episode. Hanna&#39;s going places and it to the top of the cannabis field. You can too take the exact same free classes Hanna did and get to work in cannabis field. </h3> <h3>There is bonus content at the end :)</h3> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Hanna update

Hanna continues to crush it, she's on a tare blowing hiring managers minds with her poise, experience, and preparedness. I can't wait to see the result form out work session during this episode.  Hanna's going places and it tot the top of the cannabis field. You can too take the exact same free classes Hanna did and get to work in cannabis. 

There is bonus content at the end :) 

watch this YouTube video to see Hanna 
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Hiring Update -  Hanna's Final Interview Preparations

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<h3>Friday morning in class Keith, who&#39;s in Our Cannabis classes, told us there was a cannabis job fair going on Saturday. &#34;Holy crap&#34; I said &#34; if you will stay after class I will prep you with a crash course in interviewing at a job fair.&#34;</h3><h3>Keith and nearly had the of the class stayed after for 2 1/2 hours and helped Keith get ready to impress people at the job fair. He did awesome!</h3><h3> </h3><h3>You can do the same join Our Cannabis job readiness classes, they are free.</h3> <h3>YouTube link to see https://youtu.be/IxrppkHrgjA</h3> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Interviewing crash course

Friday morning  Keith, who's in Our Cannabis classes, told us there was a cannabis job fair going on Saturday. "Holy crap" I said " if you will stay after class I will prep you with a crash course interviewing at a job fair." Keith and nearly had the rest of the class stayed after for 2 1/2 hours and helped Keith get ready to impress people at the job fair. He did awesome! 

You can do the same join Our Cannabis job readiness classes, they are free.

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Keith prepares for a job Fair

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Our Cannabis Alumni Hanna has gotten multiple interviews in the past week. We&#39;re so happy for her :) She put the work in during class, now she&#39;s in a good position to field multiple job offers. Be like Hanna take a class with Our Cannabis, It&#39;s FREE. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Impact Our Cannabis classes have.

Hanna is Our Cannabis Alumni. She finished class last week. She's had a lot of interests. Take a listen and hear how she's doing.

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Hanna gets all the interviews

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Chad works in loss prevention in the cannabis industry. He oversees compliance and ensures that things are being done right. Which is a big deal in cannabis. Because Chad is in leadership he can share some unique insights about how to get a job in loss prevention. Chad is constantly posting advice on linkedIn and genuinely likes helping people, which is why he come on the show to share his story and help you get a job. Here is Chad&#39;s LinkedIn connect with him.https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-delauter-9b5b971b/ Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Chad loss prevention

Chad works in loss prevention in the cannabis industry. He oversees compliance and ensures that things are being done right. Which is a big deal in cannabis. Because Chad is in leadership he can share some unique insights about how to get a job in loss prevention. Chad is constantly posting advice on linkedIn and genuinely likes helping people, Which is why he come on the show to share his story and help you get a job. 


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Chad's advice from the top

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Dayne put the effort in and got his dream job! Way to go! I will have more of Dayne&#39;s story to come. Until then subscribe and enjoy hearing about Daynes success getting to work, literally this time, in the cannabis field. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Dayne's job as a Master Grower

Dayne put the effort in and got his dream job! Way to go! I will have more of Dayne's story to come. until then subscribe and enjoy hearing about Daynes success  getting to work, literally this time, in the cannabis field.

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Success Story, Dayne the Master Grower

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Jessica came to Our Cannabis Resume Workshop. It was the first one we did. Since then Jess has consistently shown how driven, hard working, that she knows what she wants. Because of that she got it what she wanted, which is to be a Budtender at an ethical company.We helped Jess along the way remaking her resume and helping her prepare for the interviewing process, which she nailed! Jess is and example of how having the right attitude and effort pay off in getting a job in the cannabis field. If you want help getting a marijuana job then register for free classes at https://www.ourcannabis.org Good time stamps are at 19 mins31-36 mins42-45 minsafter interview review at the end of the show Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

get in job in Marijuana

Jessica came to Our Cannabis Resume Workshop. It was the first one we did. Since then Jess has consistently shown how driven, hard working, that she knows what she wants. Because of that she got it what she wanted, which is to be a Budtender at an ethical company.
We helped Jess along the way remaking her resume and helping her prepare for the interviewing process, which she nailed! Jess is and example of how having the right attitude and effort pay off in getting a job in the cannabis field. If you want help getting a marijuana job then register for free classes at https://www.ourcannabis.org

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Jess Get's A Job :) Success Story

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When problems show up in a garden Thomas is the guy to call. He and his teams come in to manage, clean, and solve any problems that come up in the garden. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

When problems show up in a garden Thomas is the guy to call. He and his teams come in to manage, clean, and solve any problems that come up in the garden.

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Thomas Tong The garden Fixer

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Alex works as a budtender. I&#39;m glad to hear how that has been going for him. It was a good update call to see how he&#39;s doing and if he&#39;s relocating for a cannabis job. Consider supporting our $420kX4/20 1st ever Capital Campaign.Your gift makes an impact. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations'>https://redcircle.com/weed-works-everying-about-working-in-marijuana/donations</a>

Pandemic budtending

Alex works as a budtender. I'm glad to hear how that has been going for him. It was a good update call to see how he's doing and if he's relocating for a cannabis job. 



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Pandemic Budtending update w/ Alex Good

Our Cannabis

These are the stories about the people who are a part of Our Cannabis. Hear how they got to work in the cannabis field, and the impact cannabis philanthropy has on their lives :) 

Our Cannabis is the first and only Nonprofit of our kind in the world that  helps people, like you, get jobs in the cannabis field with FREE Job readiness programs. 

 We've helped PhD'd to Interns make professional cannabis resumes and prepare for interviews. Every age, creed, background, experience level, and geography comes to and is welcome to join Our Cannabis.