As we bid farewell to the holiday season, the optimism of the new year often gives way to the reality of unresolved challenges and the return to work. Stress and anxiety, despite our best intentions, manage to sneak back into our lives. But fear not, there’s a simple, accessible and …
Read More »Awakening From Self-Centric Paradigms in Cannabis and Psychedelics
Is the cannabis and psychedelic renaissance a movement or an industry? Is it a medicine or a medication? If you see it as a movement, then I believe it is critical to address the colonized mind to divert the ills that capitalism has brought to Earth. I believe that to …
Read More »Unlocking the Power: Why You Should Consider Hiring Philosophy Graduates
Recently, someone asked me what I have my degree in. When I said “philosophy,” they told me I have a vanity degree. This misperception, unfortunately, isn’t uncommon, especially in business. In a world driven by numbers, a world where the bottom line is seemingly always top of mind, the value …
Read More »Rethinking Buzz: Why Sober CA Picks Cannabis Over Cocktails
In recent years, a transformative cultural shift has been brewing — pun intended. Gone are the days when a cold beer or a glass of wine were the only socially acceptable ways to unwind. Enter the ‘Sober CA’ movement: a rising tide of consumers, organizations and brands advocating for cannabis …
Read More »Steer Clear: The Top 5 Rebranding Traps for Entrepreneurs to Avoid
Rebranding is a critical and often necessary step for businesses aiming to refresh their image, tap into new markets, or realign with evolving market trends. However, it’s a challenging path for the most seasoned founders. Entrepreneurs starting this journey must be wary of several pitfalls undermining their efforts. Let’s talk …
Read More »Why Brands Should Embrace Pop Culture
Pop culture, short for “popular culture,” is the sum of various aspects of daily life—entertainment, sports, fashion, music, art and more. It’s dynamic, which means what stands at the top of pop culture today could fall away as soon as tomorrow. Much of this change is due to pop culture’s …
Read More »Five Innovations Changing the Future for People, Planet, and Pets
Last year, I immersed myself in the whirlwind of innovation and spoke at over 30 conferences and expos around the globe, getting a firsthand glimpse into the future. And let me tell you, the 2024 horizon is beaming with innovations that are not just mind-blowing but are paving the way …
Read More »Psychedelic Censorship: Let Mushroom Educators Have Their Say
For legal small businesses, advocates and educators in the psychedelic or cannabis space, losing your social media account is what journalist Dennis Walker calls “a rite of passage.” (Leading psychedelics magazine DoubleBlind has been banned so many times from so many different platforms that their website features a guide to …
Read More »11 Key Steps Business Leaders Can Take to Meet Their 2024 Goals
Individuals aren’t the only ones setting resolutions for the new year. Throughout the month of January, even business leaders are reviewing their major goals for the year, setting timelines and creating plans for how to achieve them. Without such plans, business leaders aren’t likely to see success, as it takes …
Read More »The Transformative Power of Play in Society
In the relentless quest for productivity and efficiency, the transformative power of ‘play’ is often lost, overshadowed by its misperception as mere child’s play. This critical oversight overlooks play’s far-reaching impact, extending well beyond mere entertainment. It emerges as a dynamic catalyst for innovation and creativity, a revolutionary force reshaping …
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