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
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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
#BetterTogether: Kyra Reed is Lowering Barriers and Building On and Offline Communities for Women in Business
Three years ago, Kyra Reed launched a movement on social media to empower women in the cannabis industry. Today, the #BetterTogether movement is gaining momentum, and inspiring women across the world to join forces to create a more inclusive industry. The multi-entrepreneur is the force behind the Facebook group Women Empowered in Cannabis (WEiC)—formerly Women … [Read more...] about #BetterTogether: Kyra Reed is Lowering Barriers and Building On and Offline Communities for Women in Business
Crossing Borders
The Women of Weed Are Taking Down Walls Written by Sharon Letts Women in the cannabis industry are quickly being recognized as the caretakers of the soul of the plant, mirroring her female qualities with strength, determination, and healing in the mix. Plant-based medicine is still common throughout Latin America and Europe. Cannabis is understood as beneficial, though … [Read more...] about Crossing Borders