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You’re about to hear from one of the leading activists and business minds in the cannabis space: Andrew DeAngelo.  As a pioneer within the industry, Andrew co-founded Harborside, one of the biggest and oldest cannabis retailers in the game, known for excellent, award-winning flowers and top-tier consultancy. He also branched off to form his own consultancy business, and Forbes even included Andrew in its list of “The Top 5 Cannabis Industry Consultants You Need to Know”. Business aside, Andrew has also harnessed his visionary leadership to enact social change through the Last Prisoner Project.

Sebastian is more than just a talented cannabis grower and photographer; he’s an expert on the art of deep water culture (DWC) cultivation. We sat down with him to understand what it takes to get the most from DWC systems, including crucial watch-outs, top tips, and advice for beginners.

Some growers enter the world of hydro from a soil-based background, whereas others jump right in with no experience at all. No matter where you start from, growing hydroponically can quickly become confusing. That's why we chose to interview Mitchell Gorgichuk. As the creator of Visionary Hydroponics Inc, he knows a thing or two about growing thriving plants using this technique. During his time as a grower and inventor, Mitchell has figured out reliable ways to achieve superior yields and improve water efficiency. Leverage his knowledge and experience to get a head start.

In this interview chef and cannabis educator Brandon Allen opens up about his fascination with cannabis and its effects on the endocannabinoid system, and shares his extensive knowledge of cooking with weed. Years of experimentation with different methods give him unparalleled insight into infusing things with cannabis.

Get ready to dive into the world of cannabis and mindfulness. In this RQS interview, we chat with cannabis advocate and influencer Jessica Gonzalez. Join us as we explore how cannabis and meditation complement each other. After learning how weed can promote positivity and acceptance, you’ll discover a meditation practice you can use right away!

If you’re curious about the cannabis industry, few people can offer deeper insights than entrepreneur and educator Bradley Poulos. Check out our interview with this battle-hardened professor of entrepreneurship to find out how the cannabis industry is set to develop, the current legal obstacles, and if cannabis businesses will benefit society. Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-bradley-poulos-on-the-present-and-future-of-cannabis-business-n1373

Although cannabis legalization is gaining traction, the herb still carries its fair share of stigma. Listen as Tammy Pettigrew (The Cannabis Cutie) addresses multiple cannabis controversies, including if weed is a gateway drug, if it lowers IQ, and if it's true that stoners are just lazy. Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-debunking-cannabis-myths-with-tammy-pettigrew-n1368

How do cannabinoids act in the brain? Does the US government hold a patent for cannabinoids? Can cannabis treat addiction and depression? How do THC and CBD differ? Take a deep dive into cannabis pharmacology and discover the answers to these questions and many more, with author and Project CBD director Martin A Lee. 

When should you start to talk to your kids about cannabis? What's the most valuable thing you can teach them about the herb? Is it possible to smoke cannabis and still be a good parent? Find out the answers to these questions as we interview cannabis nurse Jessie Gill (@jessiegill.marijuanamommy).

If there's one thing David Bienenstock's (@pot_properly) work proves, it's just how important cannabis has been throughout human history. Listen or read along as we interview the prolific and respected journalist and podcast host on all things cannabis. 0:00 Introduction 01:20 What role does cannabis play in the US and European culture? 03:35 What do you think about celebrities that smoke pot? 08:45 If cannabis started with a “hippie” philosophy, why do you think it is now becoming such a major industry? 12:56 Do people care about where the cannabis they’re consuming comes from? 18:20 If you had to make a decision, what would you choose to consume: THC or CBD strains? 22:06 Tell us a funny high anecdote that happened among friends. 23:27 Give us a pro tip about smoking pot properly that we don’t know! 25:57 Do you think society would change if cannabis were legalized everywhere?   * QUESTIONS FROM INSTAGRAM (@royalqueenseedsrqs) 28:40 Would you put a minimum age to start consuming cannabis? 31:14 Do you think legalizing cannabis would slow down the criminalization? 34:34 How can we avoid bad cannabis high? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviews-burning-cannabis-questions-with-david-bienenstock-n1351 

Ever wondered how professionals capture the beauty of cannabis? Stock Pot founder and CEO Ophelia (@opheliaswims) explains all in her exclusive interview with RQS, including top tips for budding photographers. 0:00 Introduction 01:50 What is the necessary equipment for a cannabis photoshoot? Does it need to be of professional quality? 03:40 We imagine there can be major differences between shooting indoors and outdoors. Could you name a few? 04:37 When shooting indoors, what’s the best way to adjust the lighting when we have yellow or red lights shining on the plants? 05:52 What are the differences between photographing living cannabis plants and harvested flowers? 08:17 What aspects do you focus on the most when it comes to photographing concentrates? 09:52 Could you share with us your top tips for taking creative cannabis pictures? 12:10 How would you recommend starting a career as a professional cannabis photographer? 14:32 What type of jobs can be expected of a cannabis photographer (e.g. in real estate for dispensaries, cannabis photojournalists…)? 16:16 When we see the hashtag #weedporn on Instagram, what is it referring to? 19:04 What are the best practices for editing cannabis pictures? 22:50 What would you say to the people that want to work in the cannabis industry as a photographer? Find more inside: https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-rqs-interviewsophelia-professional-cannabis-photographer-n1349

Royal Queen Seeds entrevista a Jimi, fundador de Reggae Seeds (@reggaeseeds) y creador de la nueva ola de CBD que se originó con su variedad Juanita la Lagrimosa. 00:00 Introducción 00:52 ¿Cómo surgió tu pasión por el cannabis? 03:04 Reina Madre x New York Diesel son los padres de una de tus semillas más famosas, “Juanita La Lagrimosa” ¿Qué buscabas cuando las cruzaste? 04:40 ¿Quién se imaginaría que terminaría siendo una variedad tan utilizada en el mundo para crear genética de cannabis y dar pie a una nueva generación de CBD? 05:40 ¿Nos podrías explicar brevemente las raíces y el parentesco de Juanita la Lagrimosa? 07:07 ¿Qué propiedades debe tener una semilla de CBD de calidad? 09:17 ¿Qué opinas de que otros bancos hayan utilizado tus variedades para hacer genéticas de CBD? 10:40 ¿Qué opinas de las variedades de CBD autoflorecientes? ¿Tienes previsto sacar alguna variedad con estos rasgos? 12:03 En nuestro banco de semillas tenemos algunas variedades de CBD como la Dance World, o la Royal Medic, que son descendientes de Juanita la Lagrimosa, ¿qué opinas de ellas? 13:11 Dos de tus variedades más conocidas son Cannatonic y Juanita la Lagrimosa, ¿qué diferencias nos puedes contar entre estas dos variedades? 14:54 ¿De dónde consigues la inspiración para crear variedades nuevas? ¿Te fijas en lo que crees que a los demás les gustaría tener o creas lo que a ti te gustaría consumir? 16:40 ¿Cómo se escoge la parte genética específica que queremos obtener en nuestro cruce final? 18:36 ¿Crees que el CBD podría significar una ayuda a la hora de legalizar el cannabis? 20:16 ¿Cómo has visto la evolución del cannabis medicinal durante los 10 últimos años en España? ¿Cómo prevés el futuro? 21:54 ¿Qué papel crees que puede tener la industria farmacéutica en el desarrollo de variedades usadas para el cannabis medicinal? * PREGUNTAS DESDE INSTAGRAM (@rqs_esp) 23:17 ¿Cómo te sentiste la primera vez que fumaste cannabis con CBD después de haber probado el cannabis con THC? 26:11 ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de fumar una variedad con CBD? 28:17 ¿Cuál es el porcentaje de THC y CBD de la variedad más alta de CBD? Haz click aquí para leer la entrevista: https://www.royalqueenseeds.es/blog-jimi-de-reggae-seeds-creador-de-una-leyenda-del-cbd-n1319