It's here! Our final podcast episode before we go on hiatus! In case you missed the big announcement in the fall 2023 issue of Different Leaf Magazine; "We're saying goodbye -- for now."<br /><br />This week, host Brit Smith sits down with Different Leaf CEO/Publisher Michael Kusek to talk about<br />what his Editor's Note on page 11 announcing the hiatus means for the future of Different Leaf.<br /><br />They talk about the changes Michael has seen in the cannabis industry and the publishing industry over the past five years, what the hiatus means for our magazine and podcast, and what readers and listeners can expect when we return in mid-2024.<br /><br />Brit also has our annual "high holiday gift guide" with Different Leaf magazine’s merch and more writer John Arvanitis. You can read more about all John's chosen products and experiences in the fall 2023 issues of Different Leaf Magazine, available at DifferentLeaf.com <br /><br />Sign up for our newsletter and get any back-issues of Different Leaf Magazine at DifferentLeaf.com<br />Get your DL merch now at xDifferentLeaf.com<br />Follow us on social media @DifferentLeaf and find host Brit Smith @BritTheBritish<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who has worked on this iteration of DL the Podcast, including:<br /><br />Editor-in-Chief; Michael Kusek<br />Production Manager; Jen Hayes<br />Audio Producer; Aleksandra van der Westhuizen<br />Head of Audio Production; Gretchen Kuhsel<br />Musicial Duo; HomeBody<br /><br />See you all in 2024!