Mike Ricker

Seattle

Co - Host| All Things Cannabis For All People at Leaf Life Podcast | All Things Cannabis For All People

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Shop Review: Bud Commander

1 month ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

The commander in chief is Dave Moore, who was a career guy at the Department of Labor and Industries until 1996 when he decided to open a hemp store as a side hustle in Olympia. The venture lasted two whole years, but the seeds were planted. He took his state job back for 14 years, but in 2012, he and his wife, Ruth, threw their hat in the ring, and they got picked in the lottery; “A privilege and responsibility,” Dave says. Can you believe they’ve lasted 10 years?
Budtender of the Month: Cassie Yount

1 month ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

She finds peace on the coast rockhounding for agate when she’s not in her studio creating wonderful oil paintings. But when she’s ready to make some noise, you’ll catch her jammin’ on the guitar, ukulele or violin. Follow her on Instagram @artbycassandrakay. Are you an island girl? I grew up in Lake Stevens, then joined the Navy and was stationed in Oak Harbor. Were you using Cannabis as medicine in the Navy? No, no, no. I actually never even used Cannabis until I got out of the Navy.
Budtender of the Month: Gutta Gone

1 month ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

He’s the number-one-selling budtender for Catalyst Cannabis who doesn’t consider himself a budtender but the best friend you ever had. Outside of the shop, you’ll find a family man who coaches youth sports and is following his artistic passion in rap music. Follow him on Instagram @guttagone. By giving yourself a name that wasn’t given to you at birth, do you feel like it’s a reinvention of who you are? I was given the name Joseph Apana at birth, which I don’t mind.
Budtender of the Month: Gutta Gone

1 month ago | newsbudz.com | Mike Ricker

NewsBudz is a marijuana and medical cannabis news app. The site delivers a daily feed of the latest cannabis news. We aggregate over 30 of the web's best sources for news about marijuana, hemp and legalization to keep you informed. Stay on top of the latest news headlines, trends and developments worldwide around recreational and medical marijuana. Sit back and relax, while you read learn and share. On the web or your mobile device, NewsBudz is your cannabis news stream.
Shop Review: Mammoth Holisitcs

1 month ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

Owners Doug and Tony had an existing store in San Diego called Torrey Holistics, and on a road trip to the mountain, they decided they loved the area and started looking around for opportunities to spread their vision. So, with open arms from the community, it made sense to venture into the snow-packed area of Mammoth Lakes.
Shop Review: Mammoth Holisitcs

1 month ago | newsbudz.com | Mike Ricker

NewsBudz is a marijuana and medical cannabis news app. The site delivers a daily feed of the latest cannabis news. We aggregate over 30 of the web's best sources for news about marijuana, hemp and legalization to keep you informed. Stay on top of the latest news headlines, trends and developments worldwide around recreational and medical marijuana. Sit back and relax, while you read learn and share. On the web or your mobile device, NewsBudz is your cannabis news stream.
Budtender of the Month: Gabriel Sicangco

2 months ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

This dude spends a lot of time training in Muay Thai as a respectful student of martial arts. He’s also a creative who plays jazz instruments like guitar, drums and standup bass (and even sings a little, too). Follow him on Instagram @canna_pino. So, you’ve got a good rep, why do you think that is? I don’t know how that reputation came about, but it all comes to being genuine as a budtender and a human being. To be honest, the way I think about it, I’m just blessed.
Shop Review: Humboldt’s Premium

2 months ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

When the construction industry saw a significant dip after the real estate crash over a decade ago, professional contractor James Alvesand and his wife, Amy, looked toward the Cannabis biz for their next venture. Starting with a collective, they then bought a farm, Humboldt AF Cannabis, and opened a couple delivery services, Humboldt’s Magic Bus and Chico Magic Bus. But like most enterprises in this unpredictable industry, they had to close the doors and re-evaluate.
Shop Review: Cannabis Country Store

2 months ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

Awarded the first and only license for the city, these Battle Ground natives have taken the responsibility of showing the locals in this small town how it’s done properly. Originally the owners of a local feed store, they opened this weed store 10 years ago and now keep all the animals in Battle Ground happy on both sides of the fence.
Budtender Of The Month: Junior Morales

2 months ago | leafmagazines.com | Mike Ricker

If he’s not building his motorcycle, you may find him at the drag strip or drift track with hisbuddies. He’s also into playing “Call of Duty” and “Forza Horizon” on his Xbox, but in the summer months, look for him outside at a music festival or hitting the mountain in the winter. Follow him on Instagram @juniormoraless_ and gamer tag@terpsdaily710. What is most important to you? Family always comes first. I’m the youngest of five so I’ve had a lot of role models in my life.