Highly Enlightened: One-Hitter Interviews from MJ Unpacked

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In his “One Hitters” series, host Jon Purow connects with cannabis
luminaries while on the road traveling to industry events! Recorded onsite
at MJ Unpacked, in this episode Jon sits down for a few quick Q&A’s to hear
about multiple facets of the cannabis industry. MJ Unpacked is returning to
Atlantic City this May, click here for more information!
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This episode features conversations with:

*Lauren Avenius*, CEO Node Labs Inc.

Node Labs Inc. is a California-based plant science and agricultural
biotechnology company specializing in cannabis tissue culture and clean
genetics. Using micropropagation techniques, the company produces
pathogen-free, genetically consistent cannabis plants for cultivators,
while also restoring, preserving, and banking high-value strains for
long-term use. This approach allows growers to scale production with
healthier inputs, reduce disease risk (including issues like hop latent
viroid), and maintain stable genetic profiles across harvests, positioning
Node Labs as a behind-the-scenes infrastructure player in modern cannabis
cultivation.


*Jasmine Johnson*, CEO GŪD Essence

GUD Essence is a vertically integrated medical cannabis company focused on
research-driven product development and patient-centered care, with
operations spanning cultivation, product formulation, and dispensary
retail. The company emphasizes advancing cannabis science “from seed to
sale,” partnering with medical researchers to explore cannabinoid
applications for conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease, while
developing tailored formulations based on patient needs and biometrics.
Positioned as both a healthcare-oriented brand and a retail network, GUD
Essence aims to combine clinical research, technology, and personalized
treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes within regulated medical
cannabis markets.