Philip Wolf
Founder & CEO of Cultivating Spirits and CashoMCultivating Spirits
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About
The Leader of the Cannabis and Psychedelic Member Group for Rolling Stone CC, Philip Wolf is a visionary and noted pioneer dedicated to transforming the way people perceive and engage with plant medicines, emphasizing their profound connection to more than our individual well-being but relationship to our planet. Founder of Cultivating Spirits in 2014, the inaugural company in the United States to offer legal cannabis dinners, Philip has curated experiential dining and guided over 5,000 people. Noted as the pioneer of the Cannabis hospitality space, his cannabis pairing protocol he created empowers people to identify their high before consuming showing people how to smoke to enhance their pursuits through the lens of being high - revolutionizing their lives. Entering the legal cannabis industry in 2009, Philip continues his work with Cultivating Spirits while also mentoring cannabis hospitality professionals and developing consumer education on how you can commune with cannabis to explore ones consciousness and enhance pursuits in life. This is done through his CashoM body of work which can found on Substack. In 2024 he was asked to sit on the Board of Directors of Metro State University's Cannabis Hospitality Program (the 1st in the world by a state-run University) and design their curriculum which he'ss till doing today. For the past 5 years he has been leveraging his experience and relationships in the cannabis industry to contribute to the entheogen (psychedelic) movement. Committed to bridging right relationship between mainstream America and master plants through questions & challenging conversations held in empathy and curiosity, he imparts a nuanced understanding of this intricate relationship through diverse educational initiatives, experiential events, and engaging content on platforms like CashoM, YouTube, public speaking, and his podcast 'Praying with Plants' on Spotify. Philip's unwavering dedication led him to live out of his car for 2 and a half years, a sacrifice mirroring his deep devotion to his vision. As his influence grew, garnering features in mainstream media such as Time, CBS Nightly News, and Rolling Stone, Philip witnessed a transformative shift in understanding the greatest expression of cannabis in our society, fueling his determination. Guided by a simple prayer, Philip's mission is to inspire people globally to reach their highest potential, to be in better touch with themselves so they can be in better touch with all life on Earth. Notable highlights of Philip's career include pioneering the first cannabis consumption event in the United States (Aspen, 2015), creating the inaugural cannabis consumption event for a billion-dollar company (Fairmont Hotel Group, 2021), and being featured in prominent media outlets like NBC Nightly News, Bloomberg, Forbes and the New York Times among others. He produced the Cannabis Wedding Expo across seven major international cities, spoke at SXSW, did a TEDx Talk and emceed the first-ever psychedelic track at the Cannabis Science Conference (2021). Philip has also formed partnerships around cannabis with organizations such as The Fiarmont Hotel Group, MAPS, The Knot.com, Westfield Centres, the National Association of Catering & Events, Star Chefs and undisclosed collaborations with renowned athletes, politicians, and artists. Philip has testified in front of the Colorado Senate and House around the decriminalization of psychedelics and served on an educational advisory committee for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Additionally, he co-founded Hispanola Health Partners, a micro-philanthropic organization that established a medical clinic and other essential services in Haiti.
Philip Wolf
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Feedback can be hard to listen to, but it’s almost always valuable. Whether it's from fans, critics or team members, criticism is unavoidable as a business leader. Especially in the culture space where so many businesses are built around trending interests and tastes, receiving feedback on your business or yourself as a leader is understandably inevitable. However, learning to handle criticism with grace is a learned skill that's not always easy to do when you’re passionate about your project. Here, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council reflect on their experiences with criticism and offer up 12 tips you can use to better handle criticism as a leader while staying grounded in your vision.
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Sometimes, breaking the rules leads to the biggest breakthroughs. For many entrepreneurs, taking an unconventional approach — whether in strategy, hiring or growth tactics — has led to invaluable lessons and unique successes in their businesses. But choosing to go against the grain isn’t without risk, as each choice shapes the path forward in surprising ways. Below, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share moments when they challenged traditional advice. Through the lessons they learned along the way, they offer practical insights to inspire bold steps on your own entrepreneurial path.
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With the potential for these plants to become a fulcrum in society, how can companies build a driving force that aligns with the sacred nature of these plants?
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The key is to focus on your cause and not your business. Whether it’s donating to a cause, giving their time and resources to those in need or partnering with a nonprofit organization, there are many ways for businesses to get involved in philanthropy. But while the main motivation behind doing good in their community may not have anything to do with scaling their business, telling stories of impact and philanthropy can be a great strategy for boosting business growth. The trick lies in how to tell these stories thoughtfully and sensitively in a way that will resonate with consumers across the board. As business leaders and master storytellers themselves, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council have a few tips for getting it right. Below, they offer up their best advice for telling compelling stories of impact that will lead to enhanced growth.
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You can tackle more than you think — as long as you plan properly. After finding success in one business, entrepreneurs will often dip their toes in one or more other businesses, either as the founder, a board member or in another leadership capacity. While this can be very rewarding to do, it can also be the cause of a lot of stress if not managed properly. Overlapping schedules, a bursting to-do list and not nearly enough time for everything that needs to get done can quickly turn a rewarding endeavor into an overwhelming one. So how do serial entrepreneurs do it? According to the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council, the secret lies in the following 12 tips. Here, they expand on each one, offering up their best advice for any aspiring entrepreneur on how to juggle multiple businesses and responsibilities at the same time.
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How can you decolonize your mindset and operate a business that can no doubt have transformational prowess in the name of community and Earth over self?
Company details
Cultivating Spirits
Company bio
The first company in the United States to offer legal cannabis dinners to the public. Our goal is to teach you the importance of becoming a cannabis connoisseur while enjoying world-class food and intellectual conversation while smoking, not infusing. Cultivating Spirits brings in executive Chefs and a specially trained CashoM while producing a dinner that is sure to enlighten and cultivate your spirit through food and cannabis.