The CLEAR Pod

63. From Open Heart Surgery to Business Breakthroughs: Scott Prisco’s Wild Ride with Priscotty

What if your biggest setback was actually your biggest breakthrough? In this episode of The CLEAR Pod, Monica Pina sits down with longtime friend and cannabis entrepreneur Scott Prisco, founder of Priscotty, to unpack what it really means to take the leap into business—and life—on your own terms. From surviving two open-heart surgeries to launching one of the fastest-growing weed delivery platforms, Scott’s story is a raw and honest look at personal reinvention, spiritual clarity, and why chasing "job security" might be the biggest myth of our time. 💼 The myth of job security—and why Scott walked away from the 9–5 ❤️‍🩹 How heart surgery became a spiritual reset (and a business turning point) 🌿 What starting a cannabis brand taught him about fear, failure, and focus 📱 Why personal branding is the future (especially in cannabis & tech) 🔗 Connect: * Priscotty: https://priscotty.com/ [https://priscotty.com/] * Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/scott_prisco/ [https://www.instagram.com/scott_prisco/] Follow The CLEAR Pod   * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheClearPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TheClearPod] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheClearPod [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheClearPod] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LnywFUP6TtMBDV5HF2WTb [https://open.spotify.com/show/2LnywFUP6TtMBDV5HF2WTb] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clear-pod/id1728280042 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clear-pod/id1728280042]

62. Richard Batenburg Jr and Chris Barone on Cannabis Talk 101

Richard Batenburg Jr, CEO of Clear Cannabis Inc. and Chris Barone, the Chief Science Officer join the hosts of Cannabis Talk 101 to discuss the founding story of Clear Cannabis. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzv4RIBZ9kQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzv4RIBZ9kQ]

61. Emily McCarter: High Minded

Emily McCarter, the voice behind the High Minded with McCarter podcast, joins Monica for a conversation about cannabis and its transformative potential. Emily shares her journey of overcoming anxiety and depression through cannabis use, a path that wasn’t without its challenges—including possession charges that prompted a life-changing move to a new state. Together, Monica and Emily explore how cannabis affects individuals differently and offer practical guidance on finding the right type of cannabis for your needs. They break down various strains and their unique benefits, unpack the differences between consumption methods like smoking and gummies, and share tips on building an audience in the cannabis industry. * Listen to High Minded with McCarter: https://highmindedpodcast.com/ [https://highmindedpodcast.com/] * Emily McCarter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccartergetshigh?igsh=MzBrYTZqbnV5dDBo [https://www.instagram.com/mccartergetshigh?igsh=MzBrYTZqbnV5dDBo] Follow The CLEAR Pod   Facebook:Cliintel [https://www.facebook.com/Cliintel]   Instagram:TheClearPod [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theclearpod/]   LinkedIn: /Cliintel [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2443538/admin/feed/posts/]   X (Twitter): LetsGetClear_VC [https://twitter.com/LetsGetClear_VC]   Threads: /@clearly_different_VC [https://www.threads.net/@clearly_different_vc]   Website: Clear Cannabis Inc. [https://clearcannabisinc.com/]   You Tube:@TheClearPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TheClearPod]  TikTok:@theclearpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheClearPod]  Spotify: The CLEAR Pod [https://open.spotify.com/show/2LnywFUP6TtMBDV5HF2WTb?si=3c0721f158f74134]  Apple: The CLEAR Pod [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clear-pod/id1728280042]

60. Leaf411 - The “Ask a Nurse” Hotline for Cannabis

Leaf411 is the first free national hotline staffed by medical professionals where you can get advice about anything cannabis, from health and wellness advice to real medical advice. Created by Katherine Golden, a nurse of over 28 years. Katherine wanted to bring real information to the world regarding cannabis after she had to suddenly research the plant after a family emergency. Monica and Katherine dive into how Leaf411 was created in today's episode. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:57 What is Leaf411? 00:08:45 How Cannabis Interacts with Other Medicines 00:12:03 Battling the Stigma of Cannabis 00:17:09 Who is Using Leaf411? 00:21:10 Using Cannabis Products for Health and Wellness 00:31:01 Future Plans, Schedule 3 or Fully Legalized? Learn more about Leaf411: * www.leaf411.org [https://airtable.com/appkRmQdEB3FYTLXS/tbltzSziqFHWllHRg/www.leaf411.org] * https://www.instagram.com/leaf411org/ [https://www.instagram.com/leaf411org/] * https://www.twitter.com/leaf411org [https://www.twitter.com/leaf411org]

59. Weed and Vibrators in Birthday Cards? KushKards with Lauren Miele and Marisa Morgan

The cannabis industry has more business opportunities than you may be aware of, and today we're featuring a greeting card company that is bringing cannabis to a whole new market. Lauren Miele, the Founder and CEO of KushKards, along with past guest Marisa Morgan join the CLEAR today to discuss their business journey. Stick around for the second half of our conversation where we discuss Lauren's latest venture, NaughtyVibes, where she's bringing vibrators to the greeting card industry! Learn more about KushKards here: https://www.kushkards.com/ [https://www.kushkards.com/] Learn about NaughtyVibes here: https://www.kushkards.com/collections/naughty-vibes-greeting-card-with-bullet-vibrator [https://www.kushkards.com/collections/naughty-vibes-greeting-card-with-bullet-vibrator] Listen to Marisa's episodes here: * Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X0CZ60DqNVdj0PYYLqaVh?si=zUFoe7YSRE6JbTDcM5pxxw [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4X0CZ60DqNVdj0PYYLqaVh?si=zUFoe7YSRE6JbTDcM5pxxw] * Part 2:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KIRfQMEng8ZiVTrfEOWNZ?si=Pp30MAIyS22a8MWew1S8fg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KIRfQMEng8ZiVTrfEOWNZ?si=Pp30MAIyS22a8MWew1S8fg] Follow The CLEAR Pod   Facebook:Cliintel [https://www.facebook.com/Cliintel]   Instagram:TheClearPod [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theclearpod/]   LinkedIn: /Cliintel [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2443538/admin/feed/posts/]   X (Twitter): LetsGetClear_VC [https://twitter.com/LetsGetClear_VC]   Threads: /@clearly_different_VC [https://www.threads.net/@clearly_different_vc]   Website: Clear Cannabis Inc. [https://clearcannabisinc.com/]   You Tube:@TheClearPod [https://www.youtube.com/@TheClearPod]  TikTok:@theclearpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheClearPod]  Spotify: The CLEAR Pod [https://open.spotify.com/show/2LnywFUP6TtMBDV5HF2WTb?si=3c0721f158f74134]  Apple: The CLEAR Pod [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clear-pod/id1728280042]