Texas Cannabis: Shayda Torabi CEO of Restart CBD

Shayda Torabi runs the #1 rated CBD dispensary in Austin, Texas along with her sisters. Since 2015, her Texas-grown family has used CBD. Inspired by their mother, the Torabi sisters founded Restart CBD which seeks to provide high-quality cannabinoid solutions. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Sponsorship with 8th Revolution and The Dime Podcast Guest Shayda Tarabi 00:02:34 - The Future of Cannabis in Texas 00:04:58 - Championing Minor Cannabinoids in a Hemp-Only Market 00:07:17 - Navigating Challenging Conversations About CBD 00:09:38 - From CBD to Brand Launch: The Importance of Education in an Emerging Market 00:11:58 - Breaking Stigmas and Educating Consumers in the Cannabis Industry 00:14:20 - Conversations around CBD in Colorado dispensaries 00:16:32 - The Complexity of CBD and the Importance of Understanding Plant Nuances 00:19:00 - Coaching Consumers Through the Complexity of Cannabis Variations and Tolerance 00:21:16 - The Market of Minor Cannabinoids 00:23:42 - Building Bridges to Cannabis Knowledge and Resources 00:26:05 - Educating Cannabis Consumers for Empowerment 00:28:20 - The Delicate Conversation Surrounding Cannabis Labeling and Self-Regulation 00:30:32 - Shining a Light on Bad Business Practices and Empowering Consumers with Information on Cannabis 00:32:49 - Empowering Consumers and Influencing Communities in the Cannabis Industry 00:35:02 - Understanding the Nuances of Cannabis Legalization in Different States 00:37:36 - The Reality of Federal Legalization and its Challenges 00:39:49 - The Slippery Slope of Cannabis Industry Corruption 00:42:14 - The Monopoly in the Cannabis Industry and Access to Opportunities 00:44:34 - The Monopolization of the Industry by MSOs 00:47:01 - The High Cost of Medical Marijuana in Texas 00:49:24 - The Cost and Restrictions of Setting up a Cannabis Business in Texas 00:51:30 - Texans and Californians moving to Colorado and the Misconceptions about Cannabinoids and Consumption Methods 00:53:46 - Show Up and Ask Questions: Navigating the Cannabis Industry Prediction: Texas Legalization in June 2029 00:56:18 - Texas and the Future of Legalizing Cannabis 00:58:45 - Texas' Hemp Smokable Ban and Regulatory Confusion 01:01:06 - The Future of the Texas Hemp Market and Branding in the Cannabis Industry Hear in today’s episode: The origin of Restart CBD How CBD has been a family affair for the Torabis Educating individuals on Cannabis Breaking the Cannabis stigma in Texas Women Entrepreneurs in a male-dominated field Find out how Shayda, along with her sisters founded one of the nation's most recognized brands in CBD. After listening to The Dime, check out Shayda’s personal podcast, To be Blunt. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Dime Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor or your favorite streaming platform.