Parhaat Cannabis Women Podcastit (2024)

1
Megan Budd | CPA | Withum 35:20

1y ago35:20

35:20

"Navigating the Green Maze: Cannabis Accounting and Funding" Kyra Reed discusses the challenges women face when raising money in the cannabis industry. Megan Budd from Withum, a seasoned accountant with a focus on healthcare, nonprofits, and cannabis, shares her journey into the cannabis sector and highlights the unique accounting complexities in t…

1
Diana Eberlein | Cannabis Beverage Association | Sorse Technology 39:38

1y ago39:38

39:38

"Pouring Potential: Unleashing the Magic of Cannabis Beverages" The President and chair of the Cannabis Beverage Association and VP of Marketing & Business Development Sorse Technology, Diana Eberlein, joins Kyra Reed to discuss the often overlooked category of cannabis beverages and her passion for changing that. She shares her personal journey of…

1
Sara Gullickson | Cannabis Business Advisors 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

"Empowering Women in the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Funding" In the fast-growing Arizona cannabis industry, Sara Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors, is a trailblazer for women. She joins Kyra Reed to shares insights on navigating the challenges of raising capital for women in the cannabis sector. Sara emphasizes the importance of sol…

1
Natasha Lannerd | Vangst 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

48:54

Revolutionizing Cannabis Careers: The Game-Changing Program Vangst, the largest recruiting platform in the industry has launched a program to support cannabis careers. Natasha Lannerd, the creator of the program, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her cannabis journey and the need for career advancement in the industry. The program, called Learn, offers tr…

1
Lisa Hurwitz | Happi THC Seltzer 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

37:33

Building a Successful Cannabisa Beverage Brand and Challenges for Women in Cannabis Funding" Lisa Hurwitz, the President and Co-founder of Happi THC Seltzer, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her journey from traditional industries to the cannabis sector and the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry. She highlights the importance of women suppor…

1
Shelly Tallabas | Vivid Integrated Solutions 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

44:48

The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer in Driving Profitability Shelly Tallabas, the CEO of Vivid Integrated Solutions, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her role as Chief Revenue Officer and the strategies she uses to drive profitability for companies, particularly in the cannabis industry. Shelly shares her background in the food and beverage sector and ho…

1
Jana Stolins | Canna Source Pro & Pure Heart LLC 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

Exploring the Intersection of Heart and Profitability in the Cannabis Industry Jana Stolins, the founder of Pure Heart LLC and Canna Source Pro LLC, joins Kyra Reed to discuss the importance of leading with an open heart in the cannabis industry. She emphasizes the need for collaboration and responsible business practices while sharing her experien…

1
Salwa Ibrahim | Cannabis Pioneer 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

43:16

"From Dropout to Cannabis Entrepreneur: Salwa Ibrahim's Journey in the Cannabis Industry" OG cannabis industry pioneer, Salwa Ibrahim, shares her journey from being a college dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the cannabis industry. Her story showcases her resilience and commitment to the cannabis industry. She joins Kyra Reed to talk…

1
Caitlyn Krebs | Nalu Bio 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

A Discussion on Science, Healthcare, and Fundraising Caitlin Krebs, the co-founder and CEO of Nalu Bio talks about her 20 years of experience in the healthcare and life science industry and her passion for building companies at the frontier of science and technology. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about her journey to the cannabis industry and how she…

1
Nike John | The Heritage Club 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

"Breaking Barriers: How Nike John Raised Funds for Her Cannabis Business" Nike John, the founder and CEO of The Heritage Club, a Boston-based cannabis dispensary and its nonprofit subsidiary joins Kyra Reed to shares her inspiring funding story. She talks about becoming the youngest dispensary owner in Boston and a role model for her community and …

1
Woman Leading in Cannabis Returns 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

14:59

Kyra is back and ready to help women thrive in the cannabis industry. After a hiatus the Woman leading in cannabis podcast returns with new conversations with woman leaders in the industry, In this episode Kyra takes time to speak directly about what is new at Women Employed in Cannabis and how with the help from The Panther Group they are creating…

1
Terry Gerbs | F3HR Consulting 19:09

2y ago19:09

19:09

Kyra Reed is joined in person at the MJBiz conference in las Vegas with Terry Gerbs founder of F3HR Consulting. As the Founder and CEO of F3HR Consulting, Terry partners with small to medium-sized businesses to navigate the complexities of employment laws. Terry is an expert in California employment law and has provided HR guidance to businesses on…

1
Johanna Nuding | Casually Baked 18:33

2y ago18:33

18:33

What is a cannabis lifestyle guide? Women Leading in Cannabis returns with their first in person interview recorded at the MJBiz conference in Las Vegas. Host Kyra Reed talks with Johanna Nuding, Host of Casually Baked The Potcast. They talk about what it means to be a cannabis lifestyle guide and the struggle of not always being taken seriously as…

1
Laura Eisman | Her Highness 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

44:48

Time to Feminize Cannabis There is a demand for luxury THC and CBD products that solve everyday problems but also fit a stylish lifestyle. Laura Eisman the Co-Founder of Her Highness, a female-first lifestyle cannabis brand built by women for women joins Kyra Reed. She explains how they help canna-curious women onramp by offering women-friendly for…

1
Elizabeth May | Cannecht 14:16

2+ y ago14:16

14:16

A marketplace just for cannabis-focused businesses. Licensed cannabis cultivators, producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers often struggle to find service providers with legitimate cannabis experience. Elizabeth May the CFO at Cannecht joins Kyra Reed to explain how their platform makes it simple for these businesses to "Connect" with …

1
Krista Raymer | Vetrina Group 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

40:36

Advancing the movement that destigmatizes the consumption of Cannabis. Krista Raymer knows that being a part of the Cannabis industry, with a history of inequality and injustice, is an advantage afforded to us by many advocates and activists that have come before us. As the co-founder of Vetrina Group she is committed to helping to elevate and dest…

1
Anna-Sophia Kouparanis | Bloomwell Group 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

33:00

Germany's first women founded medical cannabis licensed wholesaler. Anna-Sophia Kouparanis the Co-Founder of German cannabis holding company, Bloomwell Group, has rapidly grown her company to almost 200 employees and has led it to record-breaking revenues. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about being one of the few top-level female executives who have t…

1
Sabrina Fendrick | Essentia Endeavors 44:59

2+ y ago44:59

44:59

Moving our nation towards a values-based economy. We are living in a time where purpose and politics are becoming just as important to a business's profitability as a label and a price point. Sabrina Fendrick the CEO of Essentia Endeavors joins Kyra Reed about working with cannabis companies to identify, integrate and amplify their corporate purpos…

1
Christina de Giovanni | Emerald Magazine 40:35

2+ y ago40:35

40:35

War on drug victim fights back with her pen. Christina de Giovanni knows first-hand the impact the misuse of drug laws can have on families. Fortunately, she's was able to overcome her trauma by redirecting it by creating Emerald Magazine to give a voice to the cannabis industry. Christina speaks to Kyra Reed about the magazine's growth and its com…

1
Olivia Alexander | Kush Queen 43:23

2+ y ago43:23

43:23

Doing something more powerful than marketing a product As an inclusive tastemaker, an advocate, and a proud contributor to the cannabis industry, Olivia Alexander openly talks about the challenges of being a woman in cannabis, running a business in an emerging market, and family life. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about running her multi-million doll…

1
Veronique Lee & Susan Trapp | CandaScent Labs / Terpedia 41:19

2+ y ago41:19

41:19

Empowerment through the therapeutic benefits of nature through your olfactory system Veronique Lee the founder and CEO of CandaScent Labs and Susan Trapp the Chief Scientist at Terpedia, Chief Scientific Officer (for CSL), and Senior Research Scientist at Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research joins Kyra Reed to discuss how aromas can improve y…

1
Jessica Gonzalez | Hiller PC 30:54

2+ y ago30:54

30:54

New Jersey was the first tri-state domino to fall As outside General Counsel for the national organization Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc., Jess Gonzalez Esq. from Hiller PC is at the forefront of cannabis legislation. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about helping her organization and clients navigate the ever changing cannabis landscape. She exp…

1
Nidhi Lucky Handa | Leune 36:55

2+ y ago36:55

36:55

'Getting high’ only begins to tell the story of what the plant truly represents As a woman of color, Nidhi Lucky Handa the Founder and CEO of LEUNE has dedicated her career to building a cannabis brand that will not only disrupt the dispensary shelf, but also raise the industry standards for workplace culture, representation, and social equity. Her…

1
Ola Lessard | Hemp Fusion | US Hemp Round Table 35:15

3y ago35:15

35:15

Creating hemp opportunities for everyone. Ola Lessard the president of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and CMO at Hemp Fusion joins Kyra Reed. They discuss a number of topics including the Roundtable aims to advance hemp regulations and diversity in the industry and provide a clear legal pathway for high quality, safe hemp products across the U.S. Produce…

1
Angela White | Success Centers 34:39

3y ago34:39

34:39

Empowering marginalized community members through education, employment and art programs As an Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers, Angela White focuses on developing sustainable career and entrepreneurial paths previously less accessible to communities impacted by inequality and the War on Drugs. She joins Kyra Reed to discuss S…

1
Frederika Easley | The People’s Ecosystem 37:43

3y ago37:43

37:43

Carrying the load so others won't have too. As the director of strategic initiatives at The People’s Ecosystem, Frederika Easley is responsible for analyzing federal and state policies. She applies an equity lens to identify areas of opportunity and advocacy. She joins Kyra Reed to discuss why it is so important that all cannabis companies strive t…

1
Jennifer Chapin | Kikoko 34:40

3y ago34:40

34:40

Empowering women to take back their health and live with more joy. Jennifer Chapin the Co-founder and Co-CEO at Kikoko, runs her business following these six unbreakable rules of business: no assholes, equality for women, unrelenting quality, generosity of spirit, laugh when things go wrong and make an impact. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the …

1
Chris J. Russo | Lady Buds - Feature Film 34:51

3y ago34:51

34:51

The real story of women in cannabis Women's role in the history of cannabis is not well known. Independent filmmaker CJ Russo interviewed 100's of women to create her first full-length documentary Lady Buds. She and Chiah Rodriques join Kyra Reed to talk about the movie and why everyone in the industry today owes these women a debt of gratitude. Pr…

1
Rebecca Goldberg | Abbey Weintraub-Sklar | The Artsy Leaf 21:01

3y ago21:01

21:01

Creating the Etsy of Cannabis. Kyra Reed talks with Rebecca Goldberg and Abbey Weintraub-Sklar co founders of the The Artsy Leaf . Seeing a need for a safe platform for cannabis venders to sell their products, they launched the Artsy Leaf, a centralized marketplace of cannabis friendly small businesses, artisans, and creators selling to consumers l…

1
Lilach Mazor Power | Giving Tree Dispensary | Revelry 33:40

3y ago33:40

33:40

Arizona dispensary is expanding to Puerto Rico and Israel As the founder and CEO of one of Arizona's only women and minority owned cannabis business Lilach Mazor Power has been defying the odds for nearly a decade. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the challenges she's faced as a female in male dominated business. She shares her commitment to corpo…

1
Narmin Jarrous | Exclusive Brands 24:54

3y ago24:54

24:54

Youthful energy is propelling Michigan's cannabis industry As the youngest executive in Exclusive Brands history, Chief Development Office Narmin Jarrous is helping to make sure everyone in Michigan has access to clean, safe cannabis. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the challenges of being a young women executive in the industry. She talks about …

1
Amber Littlejohn | Minority Cannabis Business Association 27:49

3y ago27:49

27:49

Engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Advocating for the creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policies; Amber Littlejohn the Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins Kyra Reed. MCBA is the first non-profit organization created specifically to progress the cannabis …

1
Mahja Sulemanjee-Bortocek | High Haven Cannabis 30:55

3y ago30:55

30:55

Identifying innovative and necessary solutions for cannabis companies to scale while putting the consumer first Working as the chief communications officer for multi-state-operator, Grassroots, Mahja Sulemanjee Bortocek gained the experience and insight necessary to launch High Havens. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about their plan to open vertically…

1
Kathryn Blackwell | Open Dør Dispensaries 23:43

3y ago23:43

23:43

How can independent dispensary owners compete with large MSO's? Becoming a franchisee is a great way for entrepreneurs to enjoy the same economy-of-scale benefits as large companies while still maintaining their independence. The Co-Founder and CEO of The Open Dor Dispensary, a national cannabis retail franchise, Kathryn Blackwell joins Kyra Reed t…

1
Becca Williams | Emotional Liberation 33:58

3y ago33:58

33:58

Can plant medicines relieve the troubling emotions that undermine our life's? Cannabis and psilocybin microdosing can help release stress, fear, anxiety, self-doubt, depression, anger, sadness and other on-going patterns of troubling emotions. Becca Williams from Emotional Liberation Master Series joins Kyra Reed to talk about how she is helping he…

1
Angela Arena | Kind Lab 30:24

3y ago30:24

30:24

Committed to maintaining a female environment both inside and outside of her company. Cannabis entrepreneur & advocate for women's wellness, Angela Arena Foster joins Kyra Reed. As the founder of Kind Lab a plant-based radical wellness company that offers potent and powerful solutions that work with and for a woman's body. She explains how her prod…

1
Ariana Newton | Weedtube.com 24:34

3y ago24:34

24:34

Breaking the YouTube censorship chains Despite the overwhelming acceptance of cannabis and state after state legalization the companies that control the internet still censor and prohibit pro-cannabis content and advertising. Frustrated with YouTube arbitrary and capricious censorship of cannabis related content, Ariana Newton and a group of delete…

1
Marianne Cursetjee | Alibi Cannabis 27:07

3y ago27:07

27:07

Breast cancer changed her career-path trajectory to cannabis. Inspired by how cannabis helped through her cancer treatments Marianne Cursetjee purchase property in Oregon and started a farm. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about her company, Alibi Cannabis and the challenges of growing cannabis indoors. She shares her experiences of being a female farm…

1
Hebah Saddique | Green Takeover 23:49

3+ y ago23:49

23:49

Using her powers to increase global climate literacy. As a Saudi-American Hebah Saddique grew up exposed to 2 very different worlds which helped her to form an inbred curiosity that shaped the foundation of her character. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about how her company Green Takeover helps simplify the complex world of climate change, showcase so…

1
Stephanie Graziano | Sensi Media Group 23:59

3+ y ago23:59

23:59

Highlighting the collaboration of cannabis and other lifestyles in an elevated, elegant way. Presenting cannabis in a professional manner has been the center-piece of cannabis media's evolution. Stephanie Graziano Co-Founder and CEO of Sensi Media Group joins Kyra Reed to talk about media's role in changing the image of cannabis. She also talks abo…

1
Leah Heise | scaling rapid growth start-ups in the cannabis industry compliantly and ethically. 35:56

3+ y ago35:56

35:56

How to improve women's decreasing industry participation. President of Gemini Twin Consulting, Attorney Leah Heise joins Kyra Reed to talk about her many cannabis industry experiences. From running Women Grow to building and selling a dispensary to scaling two MSOs through IPO's, she shares her thoughts on how to help women excel within the industr…

1
Preview - Potcasters exclusive interview with Kyra Reed 13:06

3+ y ago13:06

13:06

Raw, inspiring and real conversations with women leading the worldwide cannabis industry. The emerging economy provides women with an unprecedented opportunity to build an inclusive, diverse, equitable and just industry from the ground up. Kyra Reed the host of Women Leading in Cannabis joins Dan Humiston to talk about interviewing women in cannabi…

1
Rowshan Reordan | Green Leaf Labs 28:13

3+ y ago28:13

28:13

Consumers have a right to safe cannabis Battling cannabis misinformation and cannabis injustice prompted attorney Rowshan Reordan to form Green Leaf Labs. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about legitimizing and furthering the medical and recreational cannabis industry through the standardization and implementation of robust quality control systems, incl…

1
Kelly Perez | Courtney Mathas | Cannabis Doing Good 47:48

3+ y ago47:48

47:48

Shifting the cannabis narrative The cannabis industry is driving a positive cultural sea of change where opportunities are equitable, policies are just, communities benefit and cannabis is a circular economic practice. Kelly Perez and Courtney Mathas Co-Founders of Cannabis Doing Good the Cannabis Impact Fund and Kind Colorado joins Kyra Reed to ta…

1
Bonita Bo Money | National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

41:49

Let's Bud Together State's cannabis licensing social equity programs are a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, loop-holes in the laws are exploiting the same people they were designed to help. Bonita Bo Money Founder of National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA), Founder of Women Abuv Ground and Co-Founder of That Glass Jar …

1
Ann Marie Sorrell | Cannabiziac 56:24

3+ y ago56:24

56:24

A global ecosystem that helps cannabis companies create, connect and grow Cannabiziac, a member-based company that's helping new and existing businesses tap into the growing $43 Billion global cannabis industry. President and Founder Ann Marie Sorrell, joins Kyra Reed to explain how they've created an inclusive global cannabis ecosystem that provid…

1
Andrea Brooks | SAVA 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

47:19

"Rethink Cannabis" in the mainstream Andrea Brooks is the CEO and Founder of SAVA, a digital platform that provides e-commerce solutions for curated, high-quality cannabis goods to consumers throughout California. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about creating a marketplace that provides cannabis shoppers with a safe and vetted environment to purchase …

1
Christine De La Rosa | The Peoples Dispensary 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

50:38

Transitioning from the "Informal Market" With locations in California and Oregon The People's Dispensary is a catalyst for community empowerment. Their President and CEO Christine De La Rosa joins Kyra Reed to talk about the advantages of creatively engaging and employing the local communities that surround them. Produced by podCONX https://thepeop…

1
Kim Kovacs | The Arcview Group 52:08

3+ y ago52:08

52:08

Advice for women founders seeking funding Nearly 90% of all start-ups fail because they run out of money. Kim Kovacs the Chief Executive Officer for The Arcview Group joins Kyra Reed to talk about surviving and benefiting from fund-raising rejection. She also provides some "tough-love" guidance for women founders and challenges women investors to S…

1
Mara Gordon | Aunt Zelda's 43:47

3+ y ago43:47

43:47

Pursuing data-driven, plant-based medicine for numerous maladies As an entrepreneur, researcher and founder of Aunt Zelda's, Mara Gordon is a well-known cannabis advocate. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about harnessing her background as a process engineer to create therapeutic dosing regimens for thousands of patients around the world, drastically im…

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Cannabis Women podcastit

Kuuntelemisen arvoisia podcasteja

Pikakäyttöopas