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The future of psychiatric treatment includes psychedelic healthcare. As the negative stigma around psychedelics and cannabis continues to shift, other stigmatized mind-altering medicines have emerged into mainstream culture and healthcare, offering options for addressing difficult mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders …

For the last five years, my lead chemist, Armando, has developed new products that people with advanced chemistry degrees have assured me are impossible to make. From putting powderized functional mushrooms into vegan softgels to creating squeeze dabs with different cannabinoids and variable melting points, my guy keeps proving the …

The world of work is changing dramatically. In an era characterized by relentless change and unpredictability, the corporate landscape is undergoing profound transformations. Geopolitical tensions, quantitative tightenings, foreign wars, the rise of AI, looming presidential elections. The pace at which the world keeps changing is impossible to keep up with. …

In the not-too-distant past, to call oneself a star was to have recordings spinning on every radio dial and to have glossy vinyls lining store shelves. Yet, those glory days are just that — historical footnotes in our rapidly changing music industry landscape. Gone are the times when a record …

In the cannabis industry, companies face unique challenges in providing comprehensive employee benefits packages while managing compliance with state regulations and navigating complex ownership structures. Many cannabis businesses rely on large payroll companies for their benefits administration, unaware that they may be missing out on savings and the opportunity to …

Sometimes I call success “magic in a bottle.” It is a phrase I use when reflecting on experiences from the past where everything aligned perfectly. Yes, I was not aware of this at the moment; it is upon other unsuccessful experiences where I ask what is missing. Looking back to …

In the world of thriller novels, suspense and adrenaline-fueled action sequences take centerstage, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with each turn of the page. However, amid the fast-paced plots and heart-pounding twists, the true essence of a great thriller lies in the depth and complexity of its …

When New Level Radio launched in 2007, I knew we wanted to build more than a music and messaging service for businesses. We also envisioned creating a positive company culture that would bring out the best in our team on a daily basis. Today, 17 years later, New Level Radio …

When decluttering your home, you might have found relics of conferences and jobs of the past: branded keychains, tote bags, water bottles, T-shirts and hoodies, to name a few. Some of these items are useful. You might use a water bottle you got at a conference while on your morning …

Today’s professional scene is dramatically changing, especially within the realm of top companies such as Microsoft, Airbnb, Google, Adobe, Gitlab and my own Black Briar Advisors. These firms are at the forefront of adapting their company ethos to better suit the rising trend of remote work, a movement greatly accelerated …