Month: October 2019

VetXpo 2019: A Powerful Networking Event for Veterans

This is a preview of VetXpo, an annual networking event sponsored by GallantFew for the veteran community. The story teases some of the planned events and speakers, and highlights the awesome work of the GallantFew organization.

VetXpo 2019: A Powerful Networking Event for Veterans

One of the most difficult aspects of transitioning from military service to civilian life is the loss of the close-knit military community. There are numerous events and organizations that aim to ease that burden, and VetXpo is one of the most comprehensive. Now in its fourth year, will be held Oct.

How Uncanna is Destigmatizing CBD for the Veteran Community

Legal CBD comes from a plant in the cannabis family, but it is not pot. It’s actually harvested from hemp, which offers many proven health benefits. US Army Ranger veteran Coby Cochran is living proof of these benefits. CBD changed his life by helping him break his addiction to multiple substances, including opiates and alcohol. He now owns and operates Uncanna, one of the country’s leading suppliers of quality, laboratory-tested CBD products. In this story, I talk to Coby about his struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction and his experience transitioning out of the army. I cover the history of CBD in the US and discuss Coby’s efforts to convince the DOD to approve CBD use for active military personnel.

How UnCanna is Destigmatizing CBD for the Veteran Community

Coby Cochran, owner of Colorado-based , is a former U.S. Army Ranger with 10 years of active duty under his belt. He was also a member of Team 8 in the 2012 Best Ranger Competition. To most, his outward appearance indicated a young, physically active guy who had everything going for him.