Bodacious Women in Cannabis

From Dispensary Manager to VP of Client Success: Katelyn Koskey's Story Welcome to another episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast! I'm your host, Susan Burns, a cannabis lawyer and founder of Botanicals for Boomers. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katelyn Koskey, the Vice President of Client Success at Point7 Group, a leading cannabis business management firm. Katelyn shared...

The Intersection of Cannabis and Technology with Katherine Sidman In this episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Sidman, a seasoned professional in laboratory equipment sales who has been focused on the cannabis industry since 2010. Catherine shared her unique journey into the cannabis space, highlighting how her technical sales background...

Building a Cannabis Business: Insights from Point7 Group's Ashley Picillo In this episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Picillo, the Founder and CEO of Point7 Group and author of "Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Women, Weed, and Business." Ashley shared her fascinating journey into the cannabis industry, which began somewhat accidentally in 2014...

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Cannabis Revolution   In this episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heidi Whitman, a dynamic and inspiring cannabis industry consultant. Heidi shared her incredible journey into the cannabis industry, which was deeply influenced by her father's use of cannabis for mental health and her own experiences with holis...

The Human Companion Plant: Insights from a South African Rastafarian Healer   In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sista Vee Nohombile Bush, a Rastafarian from South Africa and the author of "Cannabis is the Human Companion Plant." Sista Vee. shared her incredible journey and deep connection with cannabis, which she has been working with since she was 12 years old. Sista Vee. expla...

Creative Constraints: Marketing Cannabis in a Regulated Industry I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Hand , the founder of Laura Loo Experience Design. Laura is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer who works with cannabis brands across the United States and globally, helping them navigate the complexities of marketing in a highly regulated industry. Laura shared her journey from working in a...

From Family Roots to Industry Leadership: Jamie Pearson's Cannabis Story Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Pearson , a dynamic leader in the cannabis industry. Jamie is the CEO of New Holland Group , a global consultancy that helps cannabis companies and brands expand across borders. She shared fascinating insights into her work, including helping a woman-owned company that makes vag...

  Navigating Challenges in Cannabis Events: Insights from Adelia Carrillo Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast!  Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adelia Carrillo , the Chief Marketing Officer of Event Hi , a cannabis-focused event ticketing platform. Adelia shared her compelling journey from corporate America to becoming a pivotal figure in the...

The Power of Collaboration in Cannabis: Debbie Wimberley's Vision for Effective Cannabis Education In this episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Debi Wimberley , the visionary founder of Effective Cannabis and the Effective Cannabis newsletter . Debbie shared her powerful and inspiring journey from being abandoned by doctors during the opiate crisi...

Innovating Women's Wellness: A Conversation with Alison Farrell of Red Moon Host: Susan Burns In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alison Farrell , the co-founder and CEO of Red Moon , a pioneering company based in San Francisco that has developed the first CBD-infused menstrual pad. Allison shares her personal journey with endometriosis and how it inspired her to create a product...

The Business of Joy: Insights from Green Lady Dispensary's Mother-Daughter Duo In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Campbell, the CEO, and her daughter Clea Campbell, the general manager of Green Lady Dispensary in Massachusetts. Celebrating their five-year anniversary, Green Lady Dispensary stands out as the 23rd retail cannabis store in Massachusetts and the first minority...

Sysamon Phaphone's Journey to Empowerment In this inspiring episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sysamone Phaphon, the CEO of Savanh Wellness , an Asian-inspired hemp wellness company. Sysamone's story is not only about her entrepreneurial spirit but also about cultural heritage, family traditions, and breaking barriers in both the cannabis indust...

From Chiropractor to Shaman: Dr. Shelly Persad's Transformation with Cannabis Susan Burns interviews Dr. Shelly Persad , a chiropractor, woman shaman, and author of "Somatophobia." Dr. Shelly shares her unique journey of self-healing and transformation with the help of cannabis, leading her to embrace her higher self and unlock her inner healer. Dr. Shelly discusses her initial burnout as a chirop...

"Harvesting Hope: Molly Cronk's Cannabis-infused Community Gatherings" Molly Cronk from MJ Haberdashary joins Susan Burns to share her remarkable journey into the cannabis business. Molly, a farmer and founder of MJ Haberdashary , recounts how her brother's leukemia diagnosis sparked her interest in cannabis as a healing tool. Inspired by Rick Simpson's advocacy, Molly delved into creating Rick Si...

The Legal Landscape of Cannabis: Insights from a Lawyer-Turned-Industry Innovator In the latest episode of the Bodacious Women in Cannabis podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Allie Faver, a dynamic and insightful lawyer-turned-cannabis industry professional. Allie's journey from a traditional legal background to the forefront of the cannabis business is not only inspiring but also a t...

"From Shy Child to Cannabis Champion: Cynthia Cabrera's Bodacious Journey" Susan Burns is joined by Cynthia Cabrera , Chief Strategy Officer at Hometown Hero, director of the Hemp Industries Association and Chair of the Cannabinoids Council, to discuss various topics related to the cannabis industry. They delve into Cynthia's background, her journey into the hemp sector, and her experiences with H...

"Legal Mavericks Unleashed: The Texas Cannabis Revolution" Susan Burns, a cannabis lawyer, interviews Andrea Steel , an attorney with Frost Brown Todd from Texas. Andrea is recognized as one of the premier attorneys in the cannabis space, having worked on landmark cases. Andrea shares her journey into cannabis law, starting her practice just as Texas was launching its program. Intrigued by the leg...

"Combining Cannabis and Sex: Challenging Taboos and Enhancing the Experience" The founder and CEO of Lavinia , Katie Enright , joins Susan Burns to share her journey from initially studying to become a nun to creating a unique product that combines cannabis and sex. The product, which challenges taboos, serves as a lubricant and enhances the sexual experience by leveraging cannabis's vasodilating...

"Revolutionizing Cannabis Marketing Online" Susan Burns  talks with Reagan Hatch , the co-founder of CannaSite , a cannabis marketing agency. Reagan discusses how CannaSite offers transparent and accessible website solutions for cannabis businesses. They emphasize providing ownership of websites to their clients, avoiding long-term contracts, and empowering clients with knowledge on website mainte...

"Unleashing Social Media Power: How Hybrid Social Redefines Success in the Cannabis Industry" Amy Donahue , the founder of Hybrid Social , a social media branding and strategy business, discusses her work in the cannabis industry during a podcast interview with Susan Burns . Amy provides compliant and professional social media services for cannabis clients, including cleanup work for accounts that...

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Cannabis Industry Susan Burns   welcomes Laura Beohner , founder of The Healing Rose . As a cannabis lawyer and passionate advocate for bodacious women in the cannabis industry, Susan highlights Laura's journey and her company's focus on organic skincare products infused with cannabis. Laura shares how her personal experience as a medical cannabis patient...

From Activism to Agriculture: A Journey of Reinvention and Cannabis Farming Pam Hartwell , owner and founder of Mom's Farm , made a bold move into farming at the age of 50. After leaving her previous career and selling a portion of her family's land, she embarked on the journey of growing CBD on her farm in Minnesota. She joins Susan Burns   to share her story and some of the challenges she faced...

Exploring Holistic Wellness and Cannabis Integration Susan Burns   interviews Shonda Broom , the founder and operator of the Coram Deo Holistic Center . Shonda shares her personal journey of using cannabis to manage depression and how it led her to start a holistic center focused on spiritual and holistic wellness. She discusses incorporating cannabis into her center and her efforts to educate and...

Exploring the Journey of Success and Innovation Co-Founders of   Love You Three and Selfcare which offers hemp-based products that promote health, wellness, and beauty. They aim to provide clean, transparent, and straightforward ways to consume cannabis, particularly targeting women who are new to cannabis. They join Susan Burns to discuss their marketing strategy that involves social media outrea...

An Insight into Brand Strategy and Innovation Bri Smith , a cannabis brand strategist and podcast guest, joins Susan Burns   to share her journey in the cannabis industry. She started as a curious consumer, explored the medicinal benefits, and eventually pursued her passion by working with various cannabis companies. Despite facing challenges along the way, Brie's dedication and expertise in marke...