In My Opinion

Brad Harvey
Hybrid cannabis tray setup with charcuterie on Dexter Co serving board

IMO No.20: Cannabis Isn’t a Cure-All, and Happiness Takes Work

Let’s end this series with the truth: cannabis can support your journey, but it won’t do the work for you. Real peace comes from small, intentional choices—and yep, that includes lighting up with purpose.

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Brad Harvey
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IMO No.19: My Mom: My 74-Year-Old Mother and Her Cannabis Journey

IMO No.19: My Mom: My 74-Year-Old Mother and Her Cannabis Journey ⚠️DISCLAIMER, Y’ALL: Before we go any further, please understand:This is a story. One woman. One body. One Midwestern woman with deep Southern roots in Texas and Arkansas—a mother with three brothers and two sons who grew up knowing how to hold her own but leads with heart, not bravado. She loves fiercely, cuts through nonsense, and is the one person in my life I can always call when things fall apart. She may not cook like a Norman Rockwell painting, but she'll have a drink with you at 74,...

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Brad Harvey
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IMO No. 18: The Board Room Tax: When Rich Guys with PowerPoint Decks Took Over Weed

Cannabis isn’t just overtaxed—it’s overbranded, overprocessed, and often way too strong. This is what happens when suits take over the sesh.

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Brad Harvey
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IMO No.17: Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Mean It’s Thoughtful

Legal cannabis is a win—but without thoughtful rollout, accurate labeling, and real education, people still get hurt. Let’s raise the bar.

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