MEET OUR NEWEST VISIONARY: RAS MIKE JOINS U.S. WEED CHANNEL AS A DIAMOND PRODUCER

September 17, 2025•1 min read

MEET OUR NEWEST VISIONARY: RAS MIKE JOINS U.S. WEED CHANNEL AS A DIAMOND PRODUCER

MEET OUR NEWEST VISIONARY: RAS MIKE JOINS U.S. WEED CHANNEL AS A DIAMOND PRODUCER

We’re thrilled to announce that Ras Mike has officially joined the ranks of U.S. WEED CHANNEL’s elite DIAMOND PRODUCERS—a groundbreaking milestone in our mission to elevate authentic voices in the cannabis space.

A SHOW WITH SOUL, STYLE, AND SUBSTANCE

Ras Mike isn’t just bringing a new show to our lineup—he’s igniting a movement.

Currently in development, Made in a Mom Mica promises to deliver a heartfelt blend of culinary exploration and personal storytelling. As a creator deeply rooted in cultural traditions and community connection, Ras Mike embodies the essence of what the USWC DIAMOND PRODUCER initiative was built for.

“To have the opportunity to create a show and share my passion with a global audience that truly understands and embraces the cannabis lifestyle is a dream come true,” Ras Mike shared. “USWC’s commitment to real voices and community is exactly what the culture needs.”

WHAT IS A DIAMOND PRODUCER?

The USWC DIAMOND PRODUCER program is our invitation to the boldest creators out there—visionaries ready to produce their own globally broadcast shows on a platform designed for the real cannabis community.

It’s not about celebrity status. It’s about substance, voice, and connection.

From chefs to comedians, activists to artists, we’re curating a slate of shows with edge, heart, and originality. We’re giving creators like Ras Mike the tools, partnership deals, and creative freedom to build something truly disruptive.

Welcome to the family, Ras Mike. Let’s build something legendary.

Shane Doull

Shane Doull

Shane Doull is a 30-year entrepreneur, cannabis rights activist, and media pioneer whose work has created legal precedents that protect cannabis consumers and business owners across the United States. He is the Founder and President of USWC Media, LLC — the parent company of U.S. WEED CHANNEL, the world's first and only federally certified, globally streaming cannabis lifestyle television network, and C-CAT (Cannabis Center for Advertising Transparency), the first structured, defensible advertising transparency portal for mainstream brands entering the cannabis space. The Network He Built Shane founded U.S. WEED CHANNEL in December 2013 — and hasn't stopped since. Over 12 years, he has built a multi-platform broadcasting infrastructure reaching audiences across Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, iOS, Android, and the open web, streaming in 5 languages to 180+ countries. USWC operates with a staff of 23, has produced four original cannabis television series, and launched USWC ROCKS Radio — a companion streaming radio platform serving the global cannabis community 24/7. USPTO-Registered Intellectual Properties — A First in Cannabis In a historic milestone for the cannabis industry, Shane secured three active USPTO-registered trademarks for USWC Media, LLC covering both Broadcast & Streaming (International Class 038) and Digital Advertising Services (International Class 035) — the first cannabis-related intellectual properties ever issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to a media organization operating as a public trust. These registrations, most recently renewed in September 2024, affirm USWC's legal standing as a legitimate, federally recognized media and advertising entity. Google, Amazon & Programmatic Advertising Approvals U.S. WEED CHANNEL holds active publisher approvals from Google AdSense, Amazon, and major programmatic advertising platforms — a distinction no other cannabis media property has achieved. This represents the culmination of years of compliance infrastructure, content standards, and legal navigation that make USWC the only safe, scalable on-ramp for mainstream advertisers into the cannabis space. A Legal Record That Stands Alone Shane's credibility in the cannabis space is not theoretical — it was forged in courtrooms and Internal Affairs offices. His documented legal victories include: May 2013 — Won an Internal Affairs investigation against the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, proving collusion with criminals who stole legal cannabis from his licensed cultivation operation. He became 1 in 316 million Americans to secure a formal "No Charge" letter from the District Attorney, along with court-ordered arrests, convictions, and restitution for the stolen property. July 2013 — Won a landmark jury trial against the Orange County Sheriff's Department, securing America's first unanimous not-guilty verdicts for dispensary operation — a legal precedent protecting cannabis operators everywhere. 2010 — Founded Grand Daddy Phoenix, Inc., recognized as America's first legal mobile medical marijuana dispensary, cultivating and managing over 3.5 acres of licensed cannabis production. Cannabis Activism Since 1986 Shane's commitment to cannabis truth-telling began in 1986 when, as a high school senior, he produced "Cannabis vs. Everything Else" — a documentary that, in retrospect, marked the beginning of a life's work. That work now spans platforms, trademarks, courtroom victories, and a global media network serving 244 million cannabis consumers and 850 million people when family is included. Before USWC Prior to founding U.S. WEED CHANNEL, Shane spent 20 years as a licensed commercial insurance broker (SSD Insurance Services, Inc., 1996–2016), writing every category of commercial policy with zero complaints and generating millions in premiums across Orange County, California. He studied Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Palomar College and has been a filmmaker, producer, and volunteer with the Falbrook Film Factory and Film Festival since 2008. The Mission Shane's work across USWC and C-CAT is anchored to four pillars: Protection, Prosperity, Education, and Entertainment — delivered to the 850 million people whose lives are touched by cannabis culture worldwide. His goal is not just media. It's codifying a lifestyle choice into infrastructure so durable that no political shift, legal attack, or advertiser reluctance can erase it. 📍 Newport Beach, California 📞 +1 (424) 777-USWC (8792) 🌐 usweedchannel.com and uswc.tv 🐦 @usweedchannel

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