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Gaines Media Company GMC is driven by the belief that genuine conversations have the power to save nations.

Our mission is to elevate dialogue by fearlessly addressing polarizing topics through various media channels.

08/14/2025

So you got your cannabis license… now what? 🌿💼A lot of new cannabis business owners think getting the license is the finish line — but as Gabrielle Larson, founder of Your Highness Consulting, explains, it’s just the starting point.With over 8 years of industry experience across multiple states, Gabrielle has helped countless owners not only stay compliant but actually make money in one of the most competitive industries out there.In this clip from the OH-HighYo! Podcast, she breaks down why cannabis isn’t a guaranteed profit and what it really takes to turn your license into a thriving, revenue-generating business.🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube and subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping cannabis culture and business.👉 What do YOU think is the biggest challenge for cannabis entrepreneurs today? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

08/13/2025

💚In this powerful moment from The Empress House segment of the OH-HighYo! Podcast, Gabrielle Larson — founder of Your Highness Consulting — opens up about how cannabis became more than just a plant in her life.When anxiety and emotional overwhelm made it hard to show up for herself, cannabis helped her find balance, prioritize her well-being, and be the person she wanted to be.This is the kind of real, personal testimony that shows the value cannabis brings to people’s lives — far beyond the stereotypes.🎥 Watch the full conversation now on our YouTube channel and subscribe to hear more inspiring stories from the people shaping this industry.

08/12/2025

“Daily Cannabis Use, Mental Clarity & Physical Recovery — Gabrielle Larson Shares Her Why”From leading cannabis retail operations across multiple states to founding Your Highness Consulting, Gabrielle Larson ( ) is a powerhouse in strategy, compliance, and education. In this clip, she opens up about why cannabis is part of her daily life — helping her manage anxiety, stress, recovery, and sleep, while balancing a high-performance lifestyle as a bodybuilder and business leader.Her story is one of many showing how people from different industries bring incredible value, perspective, and innovation to the cannabis space.🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube and hear Gabrielle’s insights on: • Building structured, compliant cannabis businesses • Multi-state industry challenges and opportunities • How fitness, health, and cannabis can coexist at the highest levels👉 Like, subscribe, and share to help us continue normalizing cannabis through real stories and real conversations.

🏈 It’s Draft Season, GMC Style! 🏆Gaines Media Company is bringing the competition to the gridiron with our 1st Annual GM...
08/11/2025

🏈 It’s Draft Season, GMC Style! 🏆
Gaines Media Company is bringing the competition to the gridiron with our 1st Annual GMC Fantasy Football League!

💰 $20 Buy-In
👥 10 Spots Only
🎯 Winner takes the cash pot + an exclusive GMC Champion Prize Package (photoshoot, podcast feature, or merch)

Think you’ve got the strategy, the luck, and the trash talk to take the crown? 🤔
Lock in your spot before the draft board fills up.

📲 DM us “GMC Fantasy” to join.

08/11/2025

“A budtender is more than just someone who sells w**d — they’re educators, connectors, and pillars in the cannabis community.” 🧠🌿

In this clip from our recent podcast with Darius Walters, he shares what it really means to be a professional in the cannabis space. From guerrilla marketing and community events to knowing your product and building customer trust — this is advice every current and future budtender needs to hear.

📲 The full episode is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe, Watch, and Share!

🎥 (https://youtu.be/gL0tL_S61w0?si=uTtRhl7oknNTYlTM)

👇 How are you or your team helping shift the cannabis stigma? Let us know in the comments.

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08/11/2025

🎙 From Banking to Budtending: A Real Ohio Journey

What happens when a licensed banker walks away from corporate America and into cannabis?

On this week’s episode, Darius Walters ( ) shares his personal breaking points, the weight of corporate pressure, and how fatherhood and cannabis helped him reclaim his purpose.

His story is one many Ohioans can relate to or are currently navigating: pivoting careers, chasing peace, and building something more aligned.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube
📲 Link in bio
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QUESTION FOR YOU:
Could you ever see yourself transitioning industries for cannabis? What would it take to make that move?

08/06/2025

🎧 New Episode OUT NOW!
Full conversation with Darius Walters ( ) is LIVE on YouTube and this clip gives you a taste of the heart behind his work. 💚

🗣️ “People misunderstand that there’s a science behind getting high.”
In this episode, Darius breaks down what most folks get wrong about being a budtender and why it’s not just about selling w**d. It’s about education, relationship-building, and being a trusted resource in the cannabis space.

Darius reflects on how taking time to educate customers builds real trust and how after two years of connecting with the community, he’s become someone people ask for by name. 👑

🔥 This is more than a job. It’s a calling. And this convo is a must-watch for anyone in or around the cannabis industry.

🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube – (https://youtu.be/gL0tL_S61w0?si=bsCIsugye6Msuqv8)
💬 Drop a comment: Have you ever had a budtender who changed your whole cannabis experience?

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The G***a Cup was a VIBE 🌿🏆We’re still riding the high from this incredible event and working behind the scenes to bring...
08/04/2025

The G***a Cup was a VIBE 🌿🏆
We’re still riding the high from this incredible event and working behind the scenes to bring you a full recap, interviews, and highlights from the day 🔥

Big shoutout to Brandon from and .g***a for putting together a celebration of culture, cannabis, and community that brought the city out in a major way 💚

We got to chop it up with some amazing vendors, meet the competitors, and capture it all. Stay tuned for the official recap dropping later this week 👀🎥. Interviews, behind the scenes footage and more ! Be sure to hit the link in our bio and subscribe to our YouTube Channel and STAY TUNED ‼️

And yes… we’ll be revealing who took home the G***a Cup 🏆😉

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08/02/2025

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08/01/2025

🚨 Is long-term cannabis use putting your health at risk?
In this powerful and eye-opening 5-minute clip from the latest OH-HighYo! Podcast, Nurse Megan Mbingwe (.care )—founder of Trusted Canna Nurse and a former hospice nurse turned cannabis educator—breaks down the real science behind Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and the long-term effects of heavy THC use.

🧬 From the downregulation of CB1 receptors to how tolerance, anxiety, and depression are linked to overconsumption… this is a must-watch for anyone who uses cannabis regularly or wants to use it mindfully and safely.

🎯 We answer:
• What is CHS?
• What qualifies as “heavy use”?
• Can your endocannabinoid system reset?
• How can you protect your mental health while using cannabis?

💡 Whether you’re a medical patient, recreational user, or industry pro—this is the type of honest education that makes a difference.

👉 Watch the full clip now and tell us:
How often do you use THC—and do you think it’s time for a reset?
Let’s talk about our relationship with the plant. 🌱💬

🔗 Full podcast episode available now on YouTube (https://youtu.be/oo82p9FBtXc?si=a_-3FNqwRsStxgvI) — Subscribe, Watch, and Share!

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07/30/2025

🌿 “My relationship with THC is… complicated.”
In this honest and powerful clip from the latest OH-HighYo! podcast episode, Nurse Megan (.care ) gets real about the tension between loving the benefits of cannabinoids like CBD/CBG—and being cautious with THC.

As a clinician who hears daily stories of cannabis misuse, and someone with a family history of addiction, her perspective on THC is layered, emotional, and deeply personal. This is the kind of conversation the industry needs to be having. 🧠💬

🔍 What’s your relationship with cannabis like?
Is it healing, complicated, evolving—or all of the above?

🎥 Catch the full episode now on YouTube: [https://youtu.be/oo82p9FBtXc?si=nBjmvA8MoVY_WWAA]
📢 Subscribe, Watch, and Share!

07/29/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️Mindful Medicine: A Nurse’s Journey into Cannabis Advocacy 🌱🧠In this powerful conversation, Nurse Megan Mbingwe—former hospice RN turned cannabis educator—unpacks the importance of intentional cannabis use, the risks of using plant medicine to escape emotional pain, and how we can apply the same critical lens to cannabis that we do to pharmaceuticals. 💊➡️🌿💬 “If someone was having adverse effects from a prescription, we’d re-evaluate it. Cannabis should be no different.”From THC to microdosing psychedelics, Megan’s expertise bridges traditional medicine and modern plant-based healing—creating space for both science and spirituality. 👩🏽‍⚕️✨🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: [insert YouTube link]📌 Subscribe, Watch, and Share!

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