Jocelyn Sheltraw & Claudio Miranda - MJ Bowl powered by Budist 10/07/2025

Jocelyn and Claudio of Budist join the show to discuss their story and the inaugural MJ Bowl, the first nationally celebrated cannabis competition. 

Open to licensed brands in California and New York, the MJBowl features two tiers of recognition in each state: MVPs (Most Valuable Products) for first place and All-Stars for second and third place, awarded across every category. 

The entry window closes on Oct 12, and product transfers are due by Oct 24. Winners will be revealed at an official awards ceremony at MJBizCon in Las Vegas on December 4, 2025.

Jocelyn Sheltraw is the co-founder and CEO of Budist, the first professional review platform for cannabis products and brands. With 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jocelyn has established herself as a recognized entrepreneur, advocate, public speaker, and thought leader. 

Claudio Miranda is an entrepreneur and C-level executive with expertise in marketing, consumer branding, business development, multi-channel retailing, organizational management, startups, and corporate development. 20 years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Consumer Internet, Sustainability, and Cannabis. Named among the 100 most influential people in cannabis by High Times Magazine.