Emerald Cup Interviews: Candice & Chris Byers: Zen Life Organics

In this exclusive interview, sponsored by Urbana and brought to you by Highly Capitalized Network, we talk with Candice and Chris Byers of Zen Life Organics, live from the 20th anniversary of The Emerald Cup 2024. Filmed at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, California, this landmark event celebrates the intersection of culture and cannabis in the Bay. Gain valuable insights from cannabis leaders, captured right on the floor of The Emerald Cup, where Urbana’s lively booth set the stage for these conversations.

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