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
Women
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
New “Living History” Study Explores How, Exactly, Women Are Faring in the Cannabis Industry
Are women succeeding in the cannabis industry? A new study launched today, Dec. 10th, at the Women in Cannabis Conference in Las Vegas, aims to answer just that. Leading the Women in Cannabis: A Living History study is Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding. She is conducting the study in partnership Wolfe Research and Consulting. Whetzel is … [Read more...] about New “Living History” Study Explores How, Exactly, Women Are Faring in the Cannabis Industry
By Women, for Women: Meet MyJane’s Michelle Patterson
Written By Rita Thompson Featured Image: Sheri Geoffreys Consumers everywhere are reaping the health benefits of cannabis. Yet in a time when women are more interested in cannabis than ever, federal illegality is making it ever so difficult to find the information and resources one needs to choose the right products. One company led by some kick-ass women is fighting to … [Read more...] about By Women, for Women: Meet MyJane’s Michelle Patterson
Why Weed for Women
Written by Melissa Hutell and Mica Cruz Weed and women have a long history together. During humankind’s earliest years, men in tribes took the roles of hunters while women typically took on the role of caregivers and herbal healers, using many different plants—including cannabis. One of the first female sociologists, Harriet Martineau—also an activist, author and great … [Read more...] about Why Weed for Women
