We're always learning some new from Mari and the cannabis professionals interested in exploring her diary!

Do you remember the first time you consumed? Do you remember what you were watching on television? Cannabis professional, music-maker, photographer, branding ace, and all-around fantastic fella Brian Aufdenberg does! He shared a bit about his cannabis journey when he joined Brandon and Angela to explore Mari's diary entry from 1943. The trio learned that the first mention of marijuana in Time Magazine occurred in 1934. It was notably brief mention, simply stating that marijuana was “a drug, long common in Mexico, made from a variety of hemp weed." Nine years later, in 1943, Time Magazine published its first full article. It wasn't a coincidence that the piece, "The Weed" came out after a high profile arrest of a prominent jazz musician. Mari's insight about the feature drew attention to the realities of marijuana usage. She reflected in her writing, noting "Curiously, the power of mental concentration appears to increase rather than diminish...But in spite of the legends, no case of physical, mental or moral degeneration has ever been traced exclusively to marijuana." Thank goodness Vinny and the Captain had a copy of Time (mostly to use for auctioneering practice) so Mari was able to review an article that had some actual truths in it. Be sure to subscribe; new episodes drop on the 4th and 20th of each month. Only 1 more episode left in Season 2, so don't miss out.

About Brian Aufdenberg

Throughout his career, Brian has worked with emerging brands as well as established companies, helping them become iconic mainstays both on a national and international stage. He has built brands in cannabis, apparel, music, and liquor. He enjoys nurturing and bringing out the essence of brands and their products with sales, marketing, brand strategy, and building each brands unique voice. Brian is currently the Associate Director of Field Marketing at Fernway. Also, he's the force behind the Triple Bolt Gazette and makes music as B.M.A. Follow him at on IG at Fernway Brian, BMA_DNB, and Triple Bolt Gazette.