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Sanity Files: Amanda Siebert

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2 years ago

December 11, 2022

Global Cannabis Times Staff GLOBAL CANNABIS TIMES WINTER 2022-23 ISSUE

Amanda Siebert is a best-selling author and award-winning journalist who writes about the health, science and culture of cannabis and psychedelics. She is the author of two books: The Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life and Psyched: Seven Cutting Edge Psychedelics Changing the World. Siebert’s byline can be found in Vice, The New York Times, Forbes and other publications. Siebert and Travis Lupick won the Canadian Association of Journalists’ Don McGillivray Award for investigative journalism for their 2016 story about Vancouver’s overdose crisis.

Going Global - Pioneering Cannabis Hospitality: A Conversation with Arend Richard

In this enlightening interview, Arend Richard, a seasoned entrepreneur from the cannabis industry, shares his journey from starting a YouTube channel to educate on cannabis use, to co-founding WeedTube, and developing a unique cannabis hospitality business. Born and raised in Colorado, Aaron discusses the evolution of his business ventures and his current project—creating a welcoming, educational environment for both seasoned and first-time cannabis users. He delves into the challenges of establishing a cannabis-friendly social space, including regulatory hurdles and community engagement, and highlights his vision for a new kind of social interaction centered around cannabis.