The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 15: Vladimir Bautista - Happy Munkey
/The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Vladimir Bautista, the Co-Founder of Happy Munkey, one of New York's most influential Cannabis lifestyle brands.
Vlad shares the story of his come-up and the motivation for starting Happy Munkey, which has quickly become internationally known for its high end, yet very inclusive Cannabis events. Combining his background in music and hospitality with his wide network, Vlad and Happy Munkey have become a powerful force of Cannabis community connection. Recently, the Happy Munkey team has been creating original media content which can sometimes be overwhelming when there are so many creative angles and avenues to explore. Vlad shares about Happy Munkey's plans for the future as well as the philosophy that drives him in his work.
In this episode we discuss:
How a trip to Amsterdam inspired the birth of Happy Munkey
Being embraced by the OGs, receiving and providing mentoring and support to others in the Cannabis community
The silver linings of an otherwise hectic 2020
The future of legalization in NY and the East Coast
Becoming a voice for and leader of NYC Cannabis culture, and the uniqueness of that culture
That last thing in Cannabis that made Vlad say “WOW!”
Happy Munkey’s plans for the future
Resources:
The Cannabis Business Book - Michael Zaytsev - The Cannabis Business Coach
The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
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