In this episode Herb speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavian-crosland-20107868/">Tavian Crosland</a>, New York Director of the <a href="https://equityempowerment.org/">Social Equity Empowerment Network</a>.  Tavian is an impassioned and thoughtful advocate for ensuring that the path to cannabis legalization and commercialization does not leave behind those communities and individuals who were disproportionately impacted by criminal enforcement.  Tavian, a former legacy operator, shares deeply personal insights concerning his own journey with cannabis.Our Licensee Highlight segment features <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnvavalo/">John Vavalo</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.centralprocessorsny.com/">Central Processors New York</a>.  John has long been involved in the legal cannabis market and is a leading advocate for processors and cultivators.  In this episode we learn about what a processor does, how cannabis flower is turned into the assortment of products found in dispensaries – farm to retail.     Further Reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/ny-s-cannabis-equity-officer-stepping-wake-19779985.php">NY's cannabis equity officer stepping down in wake of investigation (timesunion.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thenation.com/authors/tavian-crosland/">Tavian Crosland | The Nation</a></li></ul>Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with additional production and engineering by Matt Patterson, with Rebecca Malpica producing our digital marketing/social media.  Please contact us at <a href="mailto:herb.jointsession@gmail.com">herb.jointsession@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions or comments, including topics to cover. Follow the show on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointsession.pod/">jointsession.pod</a>, and on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/joint-session-podcast/">Joint Session Podcast.</a> If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps new listeners find the show.

Herb speaks with Tavian Crosland, New York Director of the Social Equity Empowerment Network.  Tavian is an impassioned and thoughtful advocate for ensuring that the path to cannabis legalization and commercialization does not leave behind those communiti

Herb speaks with Tavian Crosland, New York Director of the Social Equity Empowerment Network.  Tavian is an impassioned and thoughtful advocate for ensuring that the path to cannabis legalization and commercialization does not leave behind those communities and individuals who were disproportionately impacted by criminal enforcement.  Tavian, a former legacy operator, shares deeply personal insights concerning his own journey with cannabis. Our License...

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