Doreen Sullivan has grown My Bud Vase into a million dollar bong company. She owes it all to the appreciation of a single flower, she says. My Bud Vase is a luxury cannabis brand. The company offers a series of antique and custom bud vases that also function as water pipes. Smoking Made Beautiful As the story goes, Sullivan was hitting her bong when a … [Read more...] about Flower Power: Growing a Million Dollar Bong Company
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5 CBD Brands Made by Women of Color to Support Right now
The cannabis industry is not as women-friendly as it once was. In fact, the amount of women in leadership positions at cannabis companies dropped from 36% in 2015 to just 27% in 2017, according to MJ Biz Daily data. That number is even more stark for women of color. While that data previously showed that women held more c-suite positions in cannabis when compared to the … [Read more...] about 5 CBD Brands Made by Women of Color to Support Right now
Women In Hemp: Jades Elevation
Written by Emma Richter Cannabis is a fast-growing industry that is mainly operated by men. According to Mj Biz Daily, women hold only 37% of senior cannabis positions. In Tennessee lies Jades Elevation, an artisan online hemp boutique that's woman-owned and operated. The boutique offers a range of hemp products, from spa products to smokables, edibles, hash, and … [Read more...] about Women In Hemp: Jades Elevation
6 Awesome Smoking Accessories Made by Women of Color
The cannabis industry is dominated by men. In fact, only 17.6 percent of women in cannabis companies hold a “director” or “executive” role, according to a 2019 Forbes article. Subsequently, as the industry continues to grow, it’s increasingly important to highlight these inequalities and support women-owned businesses when possible. So, if you’re in the market for new smoking … [Read more...] about 6 Awesome Smoking Accessories Made by Women of Color
Capital Cathy Podcast: #1—”Not Enough Women are Financed”—Christina de Giovanni
Welcome to the Capital Cathy podcast, the show that talks about funding a future for women, and their experiences in raising capital. With roughly 2% of investments going towards women-founded businesses, Capital Cathy discusses the hurdles we face in financing, and how to secure funding for our companies. In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Christina de Giovanni, CEO … [Read more...] about Capital Cathy Podcast: #1—”Not Enough Women are Financed”—Christina de Giovanni