Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot welcomes Kristy Zielinski, who shares her journey from owning a limo company to becoming the owner of High Tide Dispensary in New York. She discusses the challenges and insights gained while navigating the cannabis industry, the impact of the Joint Session podcast on her journey, and the importance of community support and compliance in the evolving landscape of cannabis regulations.

Further Reading:

California Supreme Court Action Preserves California’s Cannabis Laws
California Bill AB564 & AB8
Governor Glenn Younkin Veto 

Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with executive production and marketing by Simlev Media.

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What is Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis?

Joint Session is your go-to source for the latest cannabis news shaping the New York market. Hosted by Herb Barbot, Esq., the first Director of Operations at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, this podcast delivers expert insights, breaking developments, and in-depth conversations with the industry’s most influential voices.

From policymakers and legislators to business leaders, licensees, and advocates, Joint Session brings you exclusive interviews with those shaping the future of cannabis in New York and beyond. Plus, we keep you informed with key national and international cannabis updates.
Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate, or just curious about the evolving landscape, Joint Session delivers factual, insightful, and digestible information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for high-level discussions, straight talk, and expert perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.