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Rising From The Ashes: Two Cannabis Entrepreneurship Stories Take Center Stage At Benzinga Conference

Briefly: At the second day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, panelists Dreka Gates and Quawntay "Bosco" Adams shared insights into how cannabis shaped their journeys of entrepreneurship and advocacy.

What: Moderated by Beard Bros Pharms co-founder Bill Levers, the discussion unveiled the intricate relationship between the cannabis industry and individual paths toward social and economic empowerment.

Who: Quawntay Adams, author, producer, advocate and speaker, shared his harrowing yet inspiring story of resilience. Arrested in 2004 and sentenced to 35 years for cannabis possession, his solitary confinement did not dampen his spirit.

Who Else: Dreka Gates, creator of the plant-based wellness products line DREKA and stepping into the cannabis industry with her venture in Mississippi, Love’s Harvest, aims to make cannabis more accessible, emphasizing its role in holistic healing.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD

Exclusive: Mike Tyson Or Ric Flair — Who Can Smoke More Weed?

Briefly: Legendary wrestler Ric Flair and legendary boxer Mike Tyson share a common interest in cannabis — so much so the duo teamed up to offer cannabis products through their brands TYSON 2.0 and Ric Flair Drip.

What To Know: At the first day of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Hollywood, Florida, Flair and Tyson discussed the early success of their cannabis partnership and announce new plans moving forward.

What Else: When asked about the best joint the duo ever shared, Tyson recalled a time in Chicago, Illinois when the two smoked together. “It was amazing. You had to see it to believe it,” Tyson said.

Quoted: Flair also chimed in and told a different story about smoking cannabis with Tyson in the Hamptons. “I said ‘You know what, Mike, I’m going to show you that I can smoke as much as you.’ At four o’clock in the morning, I didn’t even know where I was,” Flair said.

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