Highly Enlightened: One-Hitter Interviews from MJ Unpacked
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.