Founder’s Spotlight – Scotty Hunter
When Scotty Hunter started Urban Artifact in 2015, it wasn’t just about making beer – it was about creating something different. With his background in chemical engineering and a passion for brewing, Hunter saw an opportunity in the craft beer market that others had missed. “We wanted to do something that we like doing and […]
Herbal Profiles #65
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week, I didn’t ask my communities anything either. I apologize for being a little MIA still, 33 hours of driving from Florida to Indiana and then back to Florida, Thanksgiving, hosting my mother, and trying to stay caught up on my full-time work as well has me quite a […]
Herbal Profiles #71
In partnership with 1440 Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! I want to start this today by saying my heart goes to everyone out in California this week. I am so sorry for the loss and I hope you are safe! If any of my readers are in a position to help you can do so […]
Herbal Profiles #64
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week, I didn’t ask my communities anything. You may have noticed I have been a bit less active out there this week beyond what I already had scheduled. Well, my FIL passed a week ago and I have been with my wife and family. This week, I didn’t have […]
Herbal Profiles #70
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! Cheers to a NEW YEAR! Well, my new Linkedin made it a whole week before getting banned for being a “duplicate” account. So I think I may just SOL as it pertains to having a Linkedin account. Will update you should anything change. So PLEASE follow me on Bluesky, X, […]
Beyond the Brewery: Reinventing What We Drink
In the heart of Maine, Alan Lapoint isn’t just building a brand—he’s leading a movement toward choice, quality, and celebration. With over three decades in manufacturing and a passion for creative problem-solving, Alan has expanded Hop the Wave from a bold concept into a trusted name in THC and CBD beverages. To Alan, this is […]
Herbal Profiles #69
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! And Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is having a very relaxing and enjoyable break and time with the family. And if it’s stressful, I hope the weed drinks are plentiful! Well, I made it back to Linkedin. Unfortunately I lost my original account, 11,000 followers, […]
Iron Heart Canning’s Path from Craft Beer to Cannabis Beverages
In this edition of the Creator Spotlight, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Donna VanGlad and Keegan Sellers from Iron Heart Canning. Iron Heart has become a recognizable name in the mobile canning industry, supporting everything from craft breweries to the emerging cannabis beverage market. Here, Donna and Keegan share their insights on […]
Herbal Profiles #68
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! Alas, I have no poll for you this week. I have once again been banned from Linkedin. I am working to get my account back but this one might be final. The joys of writing a newsletter about the “cannabis” industry. So with that in mind if you enjoy my […]
Herbal Profiles #67
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week I asked y’all: You’ve never tried (or only 1 time) a THC beverage – Why? This took me back to a recent conversation I was having with my sister at Thanksgiving. She tried about 3 different brands, she didn’t think they tasted horrible but she felt they weren’t […]