Welcome back to Inhale Exhale Elevate with Autumn Shelton! In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate legal landscape of hemp and cannabis with a true industry expert: Pamela N. Epstein, Esq., LLM. Pamela currently serves as the Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt, Inc., where she leads a team tackling everything from regulatory compliance and licensing to corporate governance.

Pamela joins us to break down the complexities of the Farm Bill, explain the so-called “intoxicating hemp loophole,” and discuss why some states are getting cannabis regulation right while others fall short. We also explore her personal journey into the cannabis space, her role at Terpene Belt, and her insights on where the industry is heading. Pamela shares valuable legal insights and offers a peek into what it’s like working at the forefront of cannabinoid advocacy.

Topics Covered:

• The Farm Bill Explained: How it legalized hemp and the regulatory loopholes that have emerged
• Industry Challenges: The impact of unregulated intoxicating hemp on the cannabis industry
• State-by-State Breakdown: Which states lead in cannabis policy and which are struggling
• Pamela’s Story: What drew her to the hemp and cannabis space
• A Vision for the Future: Pamela’s predictions for the next decade in hemp and cannabis
• Daily Elevation: Pamela’s personal practices to stay grounded and inspired