Month: August 2018

CBD + Hemp: Oak City Cannabis | Tim McChesney HGP #24

08/31/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:05:20 Comments Off on CBD + Hemp: Oak City Cannabis | Tim McChesney HGP #24

Oak City Cannabis owner Tim McChesney is one of the few farmers participating in the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Tim has a small, 3 acre farm of about 2,000 plants. His farm focuses more on a high quality plant resulting in high quality CBD products.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Hemp: Plants, Seeds, Strains, and Content
  • Farm Life: Growing Hemp, NC Pilot Program
  • CBD: Benefits and Uses
  • CBD Products: Flower, Oil, Edibles, and Topicals.

Industrial hemp is the same species as marijuana (Cannabis sativa) but the two crops are distinguishable by their tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. Marijuana contains both THC and CBD, and these compounds have different effects. Hemp is limited to 0.2% to 0.3% THC. THC levels in marijuana are generally 3%-15%. The least processed form of the cannabis plant, known as hemp, contains most of the CBD used medicinally. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. This means that it does not change the state of mind of the person who uses it. However, CBD does appear to produce significant changes in the body, and some research suggests that it has medical benefits, including pain relief.

Mitch McConnell (R) introduced Farm Bill 2018 on April 12, 2018, which could fully legalize industrial hemp. The Hemp Farming Act is a proposed law to remove hemp from Schedule I controlled substances list and making it an ordinary agricultural commodity. Now, after four years of research Congress is expected in September to make the crop legal for Americans to grow for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Connect with Tim: FB @OCCNC or www.oakcitycannabis.com

Episode resources: 

https://cannabusiness.law/2018-hemp-farming-act-status-report/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317221.php

https://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/2017/08/industrial-hemp-is-north-carolinas-newest-crop/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/08/congress-finally-knows-the-difference-between-hemp-and-pot/566942/

Farm-to-Table Chef & Surf House Restaurant Owner: Craig Love HGP#23

08/24/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:45:14 Comments Off on Farm-to-Table Chef & Surf House Restaurant Owner: Craig Love HGP#23

Farm-to-Table Chef and Surf House restaurant owner, Craig Love, wants to change the way people think about food. Craig’s restaurant uses seasonal produce from local, small farms and sustainable, regional seafood. Working in high end restaurants throughout his college career Craig was able to apply philosophies learned from his exposure to his 2,400 sq. ft. coastal restaurant. Surf House is a dinner-only upscale restaurant where guests can enjoy relaxed but high-end dining mixed with southern hospitality, including craft cocktails and house-made desserts. Their goal is to move beyond a high-season tourist business and develop the food scene into a year-round industry.

Craig has been featured in multiple magazines, including Coastal Living and Our State. He was most recently named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce. If you are ever in the Carolina Beach area be sure to stop by and enjoy some true southern hospitality. If you order a drink, don’t forget to “buy the ticket and take the ride”.

http://www.surfhousenc.com  FB|Insta: @surfhousenc

Patty Barshay: Montessori Philosophy + Methodology HGP#22

08/17/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:24:11 Comments Off on Patty Barshay: Montessori Philosophy + Methodology HGP#22

Montessori education has been around for hundreds of years and is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.. In this conversation with long time Montessorian, Patty Barshay, we explore Montessori Philosophy and Methodology. We breakdown each topic into Approach, Classroom, and Age Planes. Montessori schools are exceptionally successful, so why aren’t there more of them? Patty thinks it might be due to a lack of teacher training centers.

Patty is Montessori Certified from birth to 6th grade and has been a Montessori teacher since 1974. She has over 37 years experience and has had the good fortune to teach two of her grandchildren. Patty currently spends her time volunteering at the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum where she is still using her Montessori education. In addition to classroom education, she is also a Field Consultant for Teacher Interns and she also serves several schools as a Montessori Consultant.

Since Montessori has been around for awhile, there are plenty of adults who were Montessori students as children. You may recognize some of the following famous names: Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon + owner of The Washington Post, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, co-founders of Google, Sean Combs, famous rapper of Bad Boy Records, Juila Child, first TV chef, George Clooney, Academy Award-winning actor, Anne Frank, Writer, and Prince William and Prince Harry, British nobility. Toward the hour mark Patty recalls a story of one of her former students, Sergey Brin, whom she let him do his work under a table.

You can connect with Patty via email at patriciabarshay@mac.com.

Patty’s recommended reading:

Top Producing Coastal Realtor: Justin Donaton | HGP #21

08/10/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:38:12 Comments Off on Top Producing Coastal Realtor: Justin Donaton | HGP #21

North Carolina coastal realtor, Justin Donaton is one of the top producing agents in Wilmington and has worked hard for his success. He credits most of his success to his daily routine and habits but local expertise also plays an important part. In this episode, Justin breaks down traits of high achievers and how he applies those traits to his own life. He also believes in a healthy, work-life balance and makes a point to eliminate constant distractions like cellphones and email. Join us as we explore Justin’s travels, real estate success, and what’s next for Justin. Justin also shares marketing tips and daily habits that have helped him earn the title as the #1 coastal realtor in the Wilmington area.

@coastwalkrealestate | www.coastwalkrealestate.com

Show Notes: Justin’s favorite podcasts – Tim Ferriss, Ted Talks, Be More Spontaneous, Tim Bayou, Impact Theory

Health Impacts CEO Jessica Ahlum: Creating Happiness HGP#20

08/03/2018 hourglass pod Episodes 1:25:43 Comments Off on Health Impacts CEO Jessica Ahlum: Creating Happiness HGP#20

We create our own happiness. We live in a society that is constantly busy,  constantly moving. How do we do it all? How do we take care of ourselves and how do we foster within our children the ability to seek health optimizing lifestyles while creating happiness for ourselves. As a mom I can tell you it is incredibly hard to find balance. It takes constant effort and consistent practice on my part and also mind body awareness. How can we be better parents to our children and still meet everyone’s needs? How can we be a better spouse or partner? Jessica takes a professional approach to supporting parents by establishing a support system that helps them find fulfillment, happiness, purpose, and ultimately be the best parent they can be to their child(ren) and the best partner they can be to their spouse.

Jessica Ahlum is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in mindfulness and healthy relationships. She aims to help others become better people through the mind-body practices of yoga, somatic psychology, and bodywork.

http://healthimpacts.co / FB: @HealthImpacts / I: @HealthImpacts