From Emmy Winner to Cannabis Entrepreneur | Shavon Sullivan Wright

July 2, 2026

As the United States stands on the brink of one of the biggest federal policy shifts in more than 50 years, the future of an entire industry is being written by entrepreneurs willing to bet on what's next.

In this episode of Let's Be Blunt with Montel, Montel sits down with Emmy Award-winning television producer turned entrepreneur Shavon Sullivan Wright, founder of The Grass Cab, a boutique dispensary opening in New Jersey at a pivotal moment in history.

After spending more than two decades producing some of television's biggest events—including the Olympics and The Apprentice—Shavon traded network studios for startup life, bringing world-class leadership, logistics, and storytelling into one of America's fastest-evolving industries.

Together, Montel and Shavon explore what it takes to launch a highly regulated business amid changing federal policy, the realities behind social equity initiatives, the challenges facing women and minority founders, and why customer experience, education, and community will define the next generation of retail.

Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, public policy, business innovation, or the future of this emerging marketplace, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at one of the most significant moments in modern American commerce.

In this episode:

• Shavon's journey from Emmy-winning producer to entrepreneur

• What the DEA hearing could mean for business owners

• Building a premium retail brand in New Jersey

• The realities of launching a company in a highly regulated industry

• Women, leadership, and equity in entrepreneurship

• Why hospitality and education are reshaping the customer experience

• What's next for one of America's fastest-growing industries

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