Northern Lights
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Northern Lights
Episode 27 - The Body (High) Enters The Ring (w/ Brock Friesen & Lauren Bertrand)
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Let's get ready to rumble!! In a one-two punch, Marcus and Tanner break down this week in cannabis news. First, we dig deep into Jesse Ventura Farms, the newest cannabis company in Minnesota that happens to be led by Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, and get an opportunity to try one of their unreleased products!! Jesse Ventura Farms by Retro Bakery's Governor's Select Lemon Pound Cake White Chocolate takes the competition to the mat, with taste! Then they discuss this week's Cannabis Advisory Council meeting, exploring Angela Dawson's election as Vice Chair, and break down the "Cannomnibus Bill" making its way through the Minnesota House.
Next, Tanner and Steve sit down with Brock Friesen of Carpe Diem CBD and You Betcha! They talk about his background in sales, how he came to find the local cannabis industry, and a bit about the future of You Betcha! in 2024. Then, they try a full round of You Betcha! products, sampling:
- Day Time Gummies: Strawberry-Kiwi & Pineapple-Habanero
- Night Time Gummies: Sweet-Cherry & Sour-Pink-Lemonade
- Betcha Bar: Coffee Crisp, Cranberry Hibiscus, & Lemon Ginger
Finally, Marcus and Steve sit down with Lauren Bertrand of WYNK (Wherehouse Beverage Co.) to hear more about her background in alcohol and how the transition to the cannabis industry helped her continue to grow relationships in Minnesota. Learn more about Lauren's advice for new entrepreneurs and where you can drink WYNK today.
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Filmed and Recorded at the Dabbler Depot Studio in St. Paul
Today's episode of Northern Lights is presented by North Star Law Group, your trusted partner in Minnesota's burgeoning legal cannabis industry. Learn more at northstarlaw.com
Links from the Show:
- 🪴 Curing Cannabis Correctly! (Mon, Apr 15) - https://mncannabiscollege.org/product/curing-cannabis-correctly/
- 👥 CannaConnect04 Tickets - https://cannaconnectmn.com/
- 🎉 Pre-Order Jesse Ventura Edibles & 4/20 Party Details - https://retrobakery.net/pages/jesse-ventura-farms-by-retro-bakery
- 🍫 You Betcha! - https://youbetchacannabis.com/
- 👤 Brock Friesen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brockfriesen
- 🥤 WYNK - https://drinkwynk.com/
- 👤 Lauren Bertrand - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-bertrand/
- 🎓 2024 Spring Semester Course Roster - https://mncannabiscollege.org/growspring2024/
