#17 - Patients Over Profit and The Importance of Activism in The Cannabis Industry | Mike Wise

On this episode of Smells Like Business Tom is having a chat with Mike Wise who is a cannabis activist, a film-maker and the owner of OG Labs Genetics, where he sells seeds and his cannabis oil. Mike talks about how he got into cannabis activism and how high THC cannabis oil changed his life. Mike also tells us how he became friends with Rick Simpson as well as how he acquired the last autograph of the legendary Jack Herer. The episode finishes off discussing what the future of cannabis in Europe should look like, as well as the importance of cannabis activism, especially for those who really need it to live happy and healthy lives.

Other topics discussed:

- Crohn’s disease and cannabis.
- How did “The Mike Wise show” come to be?
- The “Illegally Alive” documentary.
- How did Mike learn how to make RSO or high THC cannabis oil?
- What is high THC cannabis oil, also known as the Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)?
- Why did Mike Wise leave the USA?
- What are the most challenging things about being a cannabis activist?
- What can you do to help legalize cannabis in Europe?
- Lessons to learn from Colorado’s legalization process.
- The impact of big pharma and politicians on the cannabis industry.
- The importance of activist organizations, such as Wolne Konopie in Poland.

Links:

Smells Like Business - https://www.smellslikebusiness.com
OG Labs Genetics - https://www.oglabsgenetics.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikewiseshow/
Illegally Alive Movie - https://youtu.be/OOn142GAjsU
Instagram - @mikewiseshow