Speakers

Sage Howell is the Vice President of Texas Hemp Cultivators, a certified organic hemp production company with a mission to provide seed to sale transparency, stabilize hemp genetics in Texas soils, and create vertically integrated organic cannabis products for both the consumer and industrial markets. Prior to entering the hemp industry, his experience in agriculture was focused on standardizing commercial hydroponic food production for GAP certified produce distribution in North Texas. When he isn’t thinking green or hosting his podcast Hemp Cultivation Science you can find him practicing yoga, running with his rescue farm dog Sacha, or snapping photos with his camera.

Seems like everyone is getting into the CBD space, it’s a green rush, and until federal regulations come out, we’re going to continue to see a hyper excitement in this industry with everyone trying to get a piece of the pie. This talk will delve into how you can make your pie stand out, and build a lasting brand in the space. Industry expert Shayda Torabi will discuss how she’s leveraged non traditional tactics to help grow her brand into one of the leading CBD brands coming out of Texas and stand out!

Potent Ponics has been building and helping Aquaponic Cannabis Farms for over 5 years around the world including Canada, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, South Africa, across the United States and else where. We provide Education, Training, SOPs, Designs, Business Plans, and much more at APMJClass.com and a wide range of fish safe nutrients and nutrient kits based on your system size as well as nutrient management services at APMJNutes.com. Host of the Growing with Fishes Podcast.

I have been practicing Internal Medicine for 24 years. I co-founded and am the CEO of Bene Canna Company (formerly Layman & Gauger). We have been in business since August of 2019. I have been in the unique position of being able to follow my patients taking our products over time. I will discuss the medical conditions that CBD is good for and which ones it is not. My experience has shown me that CBD works really well for some and NOT at all for others. Could this be due to hypoendocannabinoidism?

Lee Vernon believes a holistic journey is a better option to bring relief to those who struggle with various physical and mental issues. As a first responder with over 27 years of experience, Lee Vernon established First Responder Fuel in 2019 to develop hemp-infused products that are higher in quality and purity, making it our mission to treat our customers like family, with compassion, integrity, and honesty. Lee also does speaking engagements for various fortune 500 companies and conferences.

Whether it is pioneering a marketing communication strategy to propel a new service line, identifying a market niche to launch a new product into the market, or developing a brand voice that breathes life into a company culture and insights consumers, Jessica has spent the last 15 years partnering with companies to ignite record growth.

Khadijah Adams is originally from Sugar Land, Texas and has been a full-time entrepreneur since 1997. Selling everything she owned, Khadijah entered the cannabis industry in 2014 by way of the Colorado market. She began investing in cannabis-related companies shortly thereafter and formed MIPR Holdings where she served as the founder and senior managing partner for 3-1/2 years and was responsible for consulting and connecting accredited investors to viable investment opportunities in the space

Leah Lakstins is the founder of Higher Ed Hemp Tours and on a mission to connect educated consumers with verified hemp brands and retailers . She is also an UNLV Certified Cannabis Professional with more than 15 years experience helping entrepreneurs and startup brands grow into multi-million dollar corporations. As a native Kentuckian, she is passionate about cannabis education, specifically the impact of hemp on local communities.

The partners at Salient Strategies have decades of experience in business development and public affairs at the federal, state and local level. They represent the new generation of lobbyists in the profession with an eye on disruption and technology to modernize the practice. Salient Strategies works to develop positive relationships with elected officials and staff so that we can find mutually beneficial solutions to complex problems.

Seth Worby is the CEO & Co-Founder of Cannabis Creative Group and Champ Internet. CCG is a digital marketing firm providing a suite of solutions to 420 friendly brands and products. Recent clients include High Purity Extractions, the National Cannabis Risk Management Association, Sweet Dirt, Revolutionary Clinics, Tricann, and High Purity 710.

Courtney Lewallen is the Marketing Director for Leapin’ Lizard Labels. She is responsible for building brand awareness and relationships with amazing clients who are looking for a variety of labeling solutions.

Jim Higdon is the author of the Cornbread Mafia, and the co-founder of the Cornbread Hemp Company. The Cornbread Mafia is the true story of the biggest domestic marijuana syndicate in American history, which was headquartered in Higdon’s hometown in Kentucky.