Cutting-edge botanical & mushroom wellness brand, MARIA VALENTINO, Announces Retail Partnership with Kerwell Stores. Kerwell is a Premium CBD House offering a wide variety of superior products. They are located in Downers Grove, Naperville, and Lombard, Illinois, with a recent grand opening to the newest Kerwell store in Westlake, Ohio.

"Maria Valentino has perfected her formulations of plant-powered products. Connecting with brands like Maria Valentino directly aligns with our values as a company, to help individuals heal by utilizing natural products." Kerry Aiyash, Kerwell CEO & Founder

The MV collection is now available for purchase at all four Kerwell Locations. The entire line is formulated by CEO, Maria Valentino. Maria is an industry leader and expert in her field, specializing in cannabis and mycology, which are key components of her namesake beauty and wellness line.

Maria empowers her audience through education centered around plant and mushroom-based healing, while formulating the highest quality, cutting-edge products. Every ingredient is a key active ingredient. The collection is made of premium organic mushrooms and botanicals, ranging from Supplements, Pain Relief Cream, Eye Cream, and Lip Hydration, to Grow+Repair Hair, Nail, and Skin Nourishment serums which enhance natural beauty and promote health from the inside-out & outside-in.

 Optimal Health is Optimal Beauty™

The Maria Valentino brand incorporates premium Full Spectrum CBD (Cannabidiol), which is the full extract from the hemp plant and includes all other supporting cannabinoids and terpenes, to maximize results. CBD is a molecule that has phenomenal benefits due to its ability to naturally bind to the body’s own Endocannabinoid receptors.

With countless healing properties, it's no wonder why Reishi is called the Mushroom of Immortality. Maria Valentino products include patent-pending formulation with Reishi Mushroom Spore oil, which has the essence of the fungi, containing all of the genetic information.

Maria Valentino also incorporates Active Plant Cell ingredients made with a biotechnology based on cell multiplication. This technology is developed to deliver the highest amount of original active molecules for maximum benefit. Each product includes specific plant cells with clinical studies to achieve ideal resuts. Additionally, the organic hemp seed and nutrient-rich plant oils also contain essential amino acids, antioxidants, omega fatty acids, and countless other key natural vitamins, which are all necessary for cellular rejuvenation.

 "My mission is to provide the highest quality natural products to help people become the best version of themselves. I have created an educational platform and a one-of-a-kind luxury experience for conscious consumers.  I am very impressed by Kerry Aiyash and her vision. Kerwell is truly a top-tier CBD store. The moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the difference. The entire Kerwell team is incredibly kind and knowledgeable, with a wealth of information available. I am confident that they will provide customers with a five-star experience every time. "

Maria Valentino will be visiting all four Kerwell locations during her media tour for educational Meet+Greet events.

Written by Deming Fischer

High Times Magazine held its second annual awards gala on March 27, 2019. The event took place in the recently renovated historical landmark, Exchange LA. The aptly-named HT100 acknowledges the 100 Most Influential People in the cannabis industry. Celebrated actor, and well-known cannabis grower, Jim Belushi hosted the occasion.

The extensive list included everyone from CEOs and doctors, to comedians and edible connoisseurs, highlighting just how diverse the cannabis business has become. Mexico’s former president Vicente Fox, Bob Marley’s youngest son Damian Marley, and TV’s Emmy-winning talk show host Montel Williams were among the star-studded honorees. 

On March 29, High Times’ Women of Weed was held at Boulevard3 in LA. The event, also celebrating its second year, is organized to recognize and support the women who are making waves in the cannabis industry today.

Arguably one of the most recognizable names in cannabis media, High Times has spent the past 45 years covering the revolutionary movement of cannabis legalization in the US. But as their website proclaims, it “is much more than magazine.” They have grown to include apps, websites, and perhaps most notably, events, such as the Cannabis Cup. Their mission, however, remains unchanged: to educate and inform the public about the role cannabis can and does play in our lives.

This year, Maria Valentino was an official sponsor for High Times 100 and Women of Weed. Maria is leading the Green Beauty Movement with her cutting-edge botanical formulas. The collection utilizes full-spectrum CBD, synergy-boosting terpenes, Reishi mushrooms and active plant cells to enhance natural beauty and promote wellness from the outside-in. The honorees from both events received MV products along with their awards. “The cannabis industry is constantly evolving,” Valentino explained. “It’s incredibly important to appreciate and recognize the men and women who are blazing the trail and removing the stigma.”

Maria Valentino photographed on the green carpet, wearing her luxury cannabis diamond ring, and emerald dress by Australian designer, Jadore Evening.