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Happy Friday Community. TGIF. Let's delve into the topic of Women in Cannabis, focusing on the critical issue of Retention. While there's no shortage of Women eager to enter and thrive in the industry, what's lacking is an enabling environment. Unfortunately, the current Cannabis landscape isn't conducive to fostering sustained female leadership. Shockingly, data from the MJ Biz diversity report and Yahoo Finance reveals a significant decline in women executives from 36.8% in 2019 to a mere 20% in 2023. What's behind this alarming trend? It's largely attributed to the entrenched "bro club" culture, among other formidable barriers. Moreover, the lack of diversity is glaring in cannabis cultivation, where a mere 1% of businesses are owned by Women. This status quo urgently demands a shift. Women in the industry are grappling to endure and flourish. Let's pledge to actively support Women-owned businesses not just this month, but every month. Happy Women’s History Month!!! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenOwned #WomenInBusiness #WomenLeadership #Cannabis #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CannabisCulture #Diversity #cannabiscultivation #cannabiscommunity

Encouraging female entrepreneurship is critical in any industry, and new markets are a great place to get started! Join Vicente Partner Shawn Hauser to get insider insight on how to make moves in the budding cannabis industry. #entrepreneur #cannabis #womanownedbusiness

Empowering Women in the Cannabis Industry: Overcoming Government Obstacles Discover the challenges faced by women like Milani in the global cannabis community. Despite championing diversity, their local, state, and federal governments hinder their progress. Explore the impact of these obstacles and gain insight into the future of the industry. #WomenInCannabis #DiversityMatters #GovernmentObstacles #CannabisIndustry #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BusinessChallenges #IndustryInsights #WomenEmpowerment #BreakingBarriers #FutureOfCannabis

One of my focuses and passions is assisting companies in implementing affordable, accessible, and actionable strategies in areas crucial to impact: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Sustainability, and Social Impact. Despite the constraints on resources and investments in our sector, it is imperative to continually advance in these areas. Failing to do so will lead to costly and resource-intensive course corrections down the line. My aim is to ensure that companies remain proactive in moving the needle forward, even within existing limitations, to foster lasting positive change and resilience in the face of evolving challenges. Sarah Sinclair's article "10 ways to inspire inclusion in cannabis" is beautifully aligned, let's rejuvenate our collective commitment to being a true force for good in the world.

PSA to all Cannabis Content Creators...…. If your regularly featuring and or interviewing Industry insiders and I can't identify that you have recently or regularly feature female industry leaders upon first glance, I cant take you seriously. That is all......Have a good Monday people ❣ #cannabis #cannabisindustry #buyweedfromwomen #womenfounders #womengrow #women #industryinsight

You should be at HIGHER this weekend! If you are a woman of color on the east coast and within train or driving distance and you are in the cannabis space whether you are plant touching or serve the industry in any way, then you cannot miss this event. It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, empowered, and leaving having found your tribe. You will experience the most supportive environment, have conversations with some of the well known names in the industry who you admire and follow on social media. This is one event that you do not want to miss. It is for us and by us and there’s no better place than to be in Philly at Higher. So grab your crew and head to Philly for a weekend of empowerment, networking, and TRUE sisterhood. Trust me YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT. Here is a list of SOME of the panels: - Death of DEI - Navigating Culture in Corporate - Beyond the Bud: Navigating Non-Plant Touching - Breaking the Cycle: Prioritizing Self-Care and Wellness for Women Of Color - Transformative Health: Cannabis Therapeutics and Holistic Practices for Women of Color - Health Equity: Addressing Healthcare Disparities for Women of Color - Intersectional Identities: Women of Color in the LGBTQ+ Community - Cultivating Opportunities: Cultivation and Agriculture for Women of Color - Mary Jane Money: Financially Empowering Women of Color in Cannabis Keynotes - Roz McCarthy, Chenae Bullock Get your ticket today! If you cannot attend in person but want to still be apart of what’s happening then you can attend virtually. The panel discussions will be informative. https://lnkd.in/eyez3VnC

THIS! 👏👏👏 It is worth the time (and expense) to go through due diligence and draft actual legal documents with disclosures. Let’s set realistic timelines, provide simple, yet comprehensive diligence request lists, and put together legal documents. It can all be done without “losing” the deal. Contact me if you need help drafting real legal documents😉

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. At E3, we honor the incredible contributions of women in cancer research, treatment, and advocacy. Together, let's continue empowering women to shape a brighter, healthier future for all. #InternationalWomensDay #E3CancerConference #WomenInHealthcare"

Celebrating strength, resilience, and unity this International Women's Day. At The Myositis Association, we honor the incredible women living with myositis, the researchers advancing our knowledge, and the advocates raising their voices for awareness. Here's to women leading the way towards a brighter future. #Myositis #MyositisWarrior #MyositisAwareness #MyositisSupport #RareDisease #MYOMovement #MyositisLife #MyTMA #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth

Calling all cannabis enthusiasts! Do you have any favorite women-owned/operated cannabis brands? Let's celebrate and support the amazing women making strides in the industry. Share your top picks and tell us about any up-and-coming women cannabis entrepreneurs. Let's give them the recognition they deserve! #WomenInCannabis #SupportWomenEntrepreneurs #CannabisIndustry #WomenInBusiness