#422: From Ditch Weed to Apothecary: Robin Swan on Cannabis Ancestry, Medicine & Integrity
In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, Kevin talks with Robin Swan, Founder of Swan Apothecary, herbal alchemist, and lifelong cannabis advocate. With over 30 years of legal experience—and a family legacy rooted in both Indigenous and Persian healing traditions—Robin shares how she's transforming the cannabis industry through ancestral wisdom, clean medicine-making, and radical integrity.
Robin discusses:
Her multi-generational lineage of cannabis and herbal medicine
The dangers of THC potency obsession and over-commercialization
How Big Pharma's entrance into cannabis threatens small alchemists and growers
The difference between true medicine and mass-market recreational products
How cannabis, when treated with respect, rewards integrity and punishes greed
Her family's ancient remedies and practices passed down for generations
Whether you're a plant medicine lover, cannabis entrepreneur, or curious about the future of cannabis medicine—this episode will challenge what you think you know about the plant.
🎧 Listen now and discover why Robin says: "Cannabis regulates herself. If you're greedy, she'll smash you."
🔗 Learn more about Robin Swan and Swan Apothecary:
Website: https://www.swanapothecary.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/ (https://www.instagram.com/swan_apothecary/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary (https://www.facebook.com/swanapothecary)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug (https://www.tiktok.com/@empress_junebug)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0MjyAU_kXI7kSCBfD1ujg
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6 Nov 2025
#421: From One Dispensary to Multi-State Success: Brendan McKee on Building Silver Therapeutics
In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics — a cannabis retailer that has grown from a single dispensary in Massachusetts to a multi-state operation with locations across the Northeast.
Brendan shares:
His founder journey — from pro athlete to cannabis entrepreneur
Lessons from launching one of the first adult-use dispensaries on the East Coast
How Silver Therapeutics scaled exceptional customer service across states
The evolving retail landscape: from $400 ounces to market saturation
Smart growth strategies, local sourcing, and community-focused retail
Navigating complex regulatory frameworks in each state
His outlook on federal legalization, distressed assets, and acquisitions
💡 Whether you're an operator, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the cannabis industry, this episode is full of real talk and actionable insights.
🔗 Learn more about Silver Therapeutics: https://www.silver-therapeutics.com
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24 Sept 2025
#420: From Garage to Global: How CBDfx Built a CBD Powerhouse | Jameson Rodgers Interview
In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Jameson Rodgers, Co-founder of CBDfx, one of the world’s largest privately held CBD companies. Jameson shares his powerful journey from launching the brand out of a garage in 2014 to becoming a global wellness leader with over 100 employees and presence in 21 countries.
We explore:
The founder story: from electronic cig startups to CBD pivot post-2014 Farm Bill
The business boom (and burnout) in CBD: raising capital, oversaturation, and regulation
Behind the scenes scaling: operational hurdles, funding strategies, and adapting to FDA scrutiny
Generational trends in CBD use: Boomers for pain, Millennials for stress, Gen Z for wellness
Building trust in a gray market and what's next for CBD in 2025 and beyond
💻 Learn more about CBDfx: https://www.CBDfx.com (https://www.CBDfx.com)
📱 Follow them on Instagram: @cbdfx_
If you're interested in cannabis wellness, entrepreneurship, CBD regulation, or what it takes to scale in a saturated market—this episode is for you.
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