The Truth Behind Cannadelic

Cannadelic was built on a promise of community, healing, and trust. But behind the brand is a very different story—one of manipulation, broken trust, and people harmed under the illusion of “wellness.”

Cannadelic began in 2021 with husband-and-wife team Colleen 'Nurse Colleen' Murray and Peter Sessa, who were hosting the 710 Morning Show and Green Carpet networking events across Florida. As Colleen battled anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, she turned to psychedelics after finding relief with cannabis, and Cannadelic was born as a way to bring plant medicine and education to those in need. Behind the scenes, Peter was exploiting Colleen—financially and emotionally—using her struggles with mental illness for his own financial and public gain.

Since Colleen uncovered Peter’s lies and deceit, he has attempted to take Cannadelic from her without providing any value, ownership, or repayment. He has also refused to pay back the money he borrowed from her parents after mismanaging the funds for Cannadelic Miami 2023. His actions have caused great damage to Colleen’s psyche, and now he is presenting himself as someone who can heal others’ trauma at his events.

This site exists to share what really happened—so that those looking to support or attend Cannadelic can make informed choices. The glossy branding may promise transformation and healing, but the reality is far more complicated. What follows is the story of how Cannadelic was built, who was behind it, and the harm left in its wake. By putting the truth in the open, we hope to prevent others from being misled.

Every ticket or sponsorship to Peter Sessa’s Cannadelic events helps perpetuate the abuse. His next event is Cannadelic Global Summit and Wellness Market on Nov 7 - 9, 2025 in St Pete, FL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneer Ian Beckles with Cannadelic Founder Colleen Murray, RN, 'Nurse Colleen' at Cannadelic Miami 2023. Their collaboration led to Cannadelic Summer St. Pete in July 2023. Ian and Colleen have filed a lawsuit in Hillsborough County, Florida, against Peter Sessa, Tom Quigley, and Creative Loafing for breach of contract after being cut out of profits from Cannadelic St. Pete and subsequent events.

Cannadelic Unraveled: The Story Behind the Collapse

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The videos below were created by Nurse Colleen and Amy Michelle. Colleen shares receipts and documentation showing how her ex-husband, Peter Sessa, attempted to scam both her and her parents out of what they built and funded for the Cannadelic Event Series. Amy shares her own story in support.

Imagine this: your husband and your therapist quietly framing you as "cycling" and blaming hormones--while he's the one lying to both of you.

And yes--beware of Peter Sessa and his Cannadelic events.

Sometimes the hardest thing isn't surviving the public smear campaign, it's standing tall when everyone else looks away. Integrity means speaking truth even when it shakes the room. Healing means choosing not to let the lies bury you.

I've walked through fire and I'm still here--rooted, rising, and carrying the lessons forward. The cannabis and psychedelic industries deserve better than the facade and manipulation. The deserve integrity, truth, and accountability.

I deserve better!

Part 1 of the Peter Sessa & Tom Quigley Saga: They came for me hard while I was minding my own business, focused on healing.

This covers everything up to Ian's interaction with Tom.

Imagine this: your husband and your therapist quietly framing you as "cycling" and blaming hormones--while he's the one lying to both of you.

And yes--beware of Peter Sessa and his Cannadelic events.

Sometimes the hardest thing isn't surviving the public smear campaign, it's standing tall when everyone else looks away. Integrity means speaking truth even when it shakes the room. Healing means choosing not to let the lies bury you.

I've walked through fire and I'm still here--rooted, rising, and carrying the lessons forward. The cannabis and psychedelic industries deserve better than the facade and manipulation. The deserve integrity, truth, and accountability.

I deserve better!

Part 1 of the Peter Sessa & Tom Quigley Saga: They came for me hard while I was minding my own business, focused on healing.

This covers everything up to Ian's interaction with Tom.

This includes Ian Beckles' side of the story. Both Peter and Tom claim they want to heal trauma and mental health--but behind the curtain, they're causing trauma, messing with my mental health and betting on me staying too sick to clap back. Jokes on them--I'm not going anywhere!

Part 1: The Chronicles of Drama Junior as told by Amy Michelle, Peter's ex girlfriend just before he met Colleen.

So proud of Amy for speaking her truth and here's more of mine.

Part 2: The Chronicles of Drama Junior as told by Amy MIchelle.

Thought he had pure intentions… the missing tooth was the first lie.

Hot chocolate saved my life, by Amy Michelle.

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