Tag: women in cannabis

For years, Sarah Strickler kept her professional life in the cannabis industry separate from her role as a mother, weighed down by the “smell of judgment.” In this Mother’s Day op-ed, the Grown Rogue co-founder reflects on the 600-percent increase in incarcerated women since the 1980s and the double standards mothers face. Strickler argues that building a responsible industry requires more than transparency; it requires active repair, expungement support, and creating a future where the next generation inherits responsibility and pride rather than the heavy burden of legacy stigma.

Women have always been part of the cannabis industry, but their influence is becoming harder to ignore as the business matures. From cultivation and compliance to operations and the executive suite, more women are stepping into pivotal roles and bringing leadership grounded in competence, collaboration, and long-term thinking. In a sector shaped by regulation, rapid change, and high stakes, those qualities are not soft skills. They are strategic advantages.

Women Grow and MJBizCon honored trailblazing women and spotlighted ongoing efforts to advance equity and leadership in cannabis.

Since its 2021 debut, Blunt Brunch has grown from a 50-person meetup into a national women-led movement reshaping cannabis industry networking. Founders Adelia Carrillo and Parisa Rad have built an empowering community where authentic connection leads to mentorship, partnerships, investment, and lasting friendships.

Alta New York combines elevated design with family legacy to create a dispensary experience rooted in heritage, hospitality, and community impact in the heart of Manhattan.

Women across the cannabis industry are redefining leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and building a more inclusive, purpose-driven future.

The legal cannabis industry traditionally has been overwhelmingly male-dominated in leadership, marketing, and consumer base. But as more women enter the space — or...

A report released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, a division of the National Institutes of Health) in 2024 confirmed what many...

The cannabis industry is abuzz in Spring. This is partly due to the impending outdoor growing season, when seeds are planted that we smoke...

“The world would look like peace if cannabis were legalized internationally,” said Chanda Macias, PhD, a biomedical researcher, medical cannabis trailblazer, and passionate advocate...