MyJane MyStory

Podcaster. Chronicler of being human. Parent of 5, 3 of whom have Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), each with varying effect. Committed to giving voice to the underdog, the oppressed, those for whom being heard is crucial to survival and quality of life. Her podcast is Ranked on the Top 20 of Apple is Philippines, New Zealand and in China, with an enviable place in the USA on the top 200 medical/science podcast. Jill, is sharing her incredible and courageous story with MyJane, a life paved with difficult decisions.

Meet Tiffany Watkins, aka LadyCanna. Former IT Professional, grassroots campaigner, long term cannabis Industry veteran, and founder of Vanguard Media Online.   Vanguard is a media platform and magazine that's dedicated to Women in Cannabis.   They proudly showcase the efforts, innovation and creativity of all Women. Whether they are just getting started, or if they are veterans of the cannabis community, Vanguard is motivated to tell their stories. An inspiring women who breezed through the pandemic with resilience and passion.

Gia Moron, President of Women Grow. She oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and communications, education programming, and strategic partnerships. Prior to launching her PR firm and becoming President of Women Grow, she was a Media Relations Officer at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. She is sharing what her role has been and continue to be in helping craft the blue print of what legalization of cannabis should look like for the NY state.   

It’s a special podcast, the honorable Senator Ben Hueso of the 40th district in California and Jim Bartell of Bartell & Associates to discuss the upcoming Senate Vote of Bill 311 also known as Ryan’s Law.  Learn how this new law may change forever your end of life rights and the love of a father behind it all.

Today our special guest is Nikki Lawley, a traumatic brain injury survivor who is now an ambassador and an educator on the cannabis industry. We will learn how, while working as a pediatric nurse in October 2016, she suffered both a traumatic brain (TBI) and whiplash injury that made her unable to work as a nurse ever since. In her words: Cannabis Saved My Life!

Today we have a special guest, she is a lawyer by trade, a cannabis ambassador by passion, and the host of a podcast called the Canna Mom Show. We are delighted to welcome Joyce Gerber to our MyJane MyStory. We are going to talk about the impact of becoming a cannabis ambassador in the plush environment of a Massachusetts suburb where cannabis is legal but the stigma is still very well alive.

Today we have someone making a real difference in the lives of people and businesses, perhaps not the same way you imagine but a real difference, we are honored to welcome Kristen Yoder, professional BS Detector who was featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes, USA Today and named one of Marijuana Venture Magazine's “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Cannabis”, She is a 15 year Los Angeles industry veteran although she still looks young and fresh out of college.

Helene Blanchette, President of MyJane, provides an overview of MyJane, how what happened in 2020 shaped the product line, and how the holiday collection came to life.  A 20-minute interview by Paul Roberts of OC Talk Radio that includes education on demystifying the products derived from the hemp plant, the endocannabinoid system, the products and business model of MyJane but above all, it is an homage to hard working women who had it even harder this year.

Meet Adrienne Hedger, the award-winning cartoonist behind the wildly popular digital comic, Hedger Humor. Adrienne partnered with MyJane to imprint her comedic interpretation of modern life and women’s wellness on the new SheSurvival Box by MyJane – Hedger Humor Edition.Her work has been featured on BuzzFeed, Disney, HuffPo, Today, Yahoo! and Upworthy. Several of Adrienne’s cartoons also have become viral sensations, reaching tens of millions of people worldwide with her fresh take on motherhood, marriage, career, and growing older. Our MyJane MyStory interview is conducted by Cara Raffele, co-founder of MyJane and a women’s lifestyle leader. 

Today, we are fortunate to have with us a woman that is the definition of success.  Our guest, Susan Hwang is CEO of BEST Dispensary, Jamestown Center & Highley Holdings. Susan is a South Korean cannabis business entrepreneur who emigrated at age 12 to the United States. A cannabis industry stakeholder since 2012, Susan cultivates diversity and inclusivity in the cannabis space through her executive leadership roles. She serves as the Market Leader of Women Grow Phoenix and Women Grow Los Angeles, one of the largest professional networks in the cannabis industry. You will hear the story of a woman who has moved mountains and crossed oceans to be where she is today.

Meet two very dynamic men who also have their own podcast on which MyJane was interviewed last June. This month’s MyJane MyStory interview is more than a tit for tat, we invited these gentlemen for their innovative and creative thinking. They are helping brands navigate the complexity of marketing within the industry of Cannabis.Hear Rico Montañez and James Jordan from The Emerald Forge Podcast provide key information on the restrictions young brands face on the market and how Rico and James can bring new perspectives to their marketing approach.

Meet Cheryl Hartley, the Founder and CEO of the Laughing Apothecary in Washington state. She lives on an island a stone through away from Vancouver Canada where we first met. She is a Certified Cannabis Consultant – Cannabis University, Digital Marketer – Xerox Document University & Ryan Deiss Certified Digital Marketer Colorado Medical Marijuana Transplant 2009 – 2012 Boulder, Colorado. She will share her extraordinary story from the very hardship to happiness and success. This story is what the best warriors are made of.What you will learn is how cannabis is what saved her after being stung by wasps over 500 times.  An incredible story of surviving the impossible.

Tina Fanucchi-Frontado is the CEO and co-founder of KopSun, a company dedicated to health and education on cannabis-related topics. After hearing her story on how she started in the industry, you will probably add warrior and activist on the right to medicate with cannabis to her qualification. KopSun supports the demystification of cannabis with online learning, monthly group events, on-site presentations, and provide brands with the KopSun Seal of Approval.

Meet Autumn Shelton from Autumn Brands, a sixth-generation farmers company that started in Holland and in Santa Barbara. The family transferred generations of expertise from growing the finest tulips to producing pure, potent, quality strains of cannabis. Autumn is the Co-founder with the family Brands, together they embrace the values of fairness, honesty, and trust. One of the first women-owned cannabis businesses in the regulated market in California. She will share her story from hardship to success.  

Helene Blanchette, President of MyJane talks about the views and mission of MyJane on women helping women to wellness.  She also shares about the micro-affiliate program that MyJane launched on April 23rd, 2020 for women who want to earn an income from the comfort of their home.

Learn from the co-founder of Mantra-Masks, Kim Wellen, how a simple well controlled and well executed strategy landed the success of the well known CBD skin care Brand Mantra-Masks.  Our guest interviewer is Leigh-Anne Anderson of the KopSun group.  

Interview with Linda Klumpers, CEO of Cannify. Learn the story of Cannify and its pioneer founder.  Linda is originally from Holland, she is a neuroscientist, has a diploma in pharmacology and has a PHD in Cannabinoid, a very rare specialty.  She is a published and award winning author who has brought and continues to bring valuable insights on this fascinating endocannabinoid system. We are honored to have her on our show MyJaneMyStory podcast.  

Listen in as we chat with Kyle Hudson, founder of Highlanders Distribution.  Kyle is a veteran who came to the cannabis industry to help other vets due to the amount of PTSD he was seeing in his peers.  He learned that cannabis is a great option in lieu of opioids for those suffering from pain, anxiety, lack of sleep, & night terrors.

Let's talk about inflammation! How can it effect our health positively and negatively?  Dr. Trinh will teach us about chronic inflammation in the body and what can happen long term.  He will also explain how cannabis can play an important role in this issue.

Let's talk about sex, baby!  Join us in this exciting episode as we discuss with Tiffany how to have a more fulfilled sex life, creating a happier life overall!  We will learn simple ways to help ourselves be more confident in a relationship and in every day life; as well as, where cannabis fits into this equation.

Taxes, taxes, taxes! What does this look like in the cannabis industry for consumers and businesses? Join us as Simon Dufour, from Hall & Company CPAs, explains more about how this will effect us all in 2020. Let's be empowered as we learn from Simon.

Learn about this well respected cannabis product.  Adam is the founder & CEO of Papa & Barkley, a leading wellness company in the California market.  He tells us the story of inception of Papa & Barkley and why he is so passionate about the plant and helping others.  

Let's talk about women's sexual health!  Join us as we interview an OB/GYN who knows women and our medical needs.  She will tell her story and how she left her practice to move into the cannabis space to support women with clean products to alleviate some of our biggest concerns.

Are you cannacurious about employment in the cannabis space? Learn from the pioneers how you can get a job in cannabis in today's market. What are the tools you may need to get hired?  

Cancer, depression, and cannabis.  Listen in as Ali continues her 3 time cancer journey story with us.  Depression can be a symptom for many cancer patients.  Ali shares with us how she combated and moved through the difficult times while fighting cancer.  

Hip Hop producer who has worked with Snoop Dogg and Tupac. Incarcerated for selling cannabis. Listen to this powerful cannastory! Reform cannabis laws!

Learn from these professionals about the endocannabinoid system, the Entourage Effect, and the benefits of CBD.  MyJane MyStory's first live show at Staples office store!

3 Brands! Learn about a few of the amazing cannabis brands that we carry in the MyJane Sleep Box. Enjoy the gift of sleep.

Listen to the budtender pros! These are the wonderful people you will see either when visit to a dispensary or have delivered to you. Cannabis is a friendly & fun experience from the beginning.

Listen about the synergy between MyJane & International sanctuary. Women helping women.  Learn how you can help survivors of human trafficking.

Join us as Chef talks about CBD edibles and the process of infusing foods with cannabis and hemp.

Listen in as Dr. Trinh explains about the Endocannabinoid system and how our bodies maintain balance, or the yin and yang, of health.

Cannabinoids! Lynn will be teaching us about the plant and what it all means...CBD, THC, decarboxylate, endocannabinoid system. Learn about the power of cannabis.

Do you VerVefy? Learn about this clean, luxury CBD skincare line. Learn about the Good Face Project that we need to know about!

Meet one of the co-founders of MyJane. Learn why she felt so passionate about this cannabis company and reasons to bring it to you!

Join Christine as she talks about what to expect for your first time at a dispensary. Find ease knowing that you are not alone in this journey. We are here to support!

Listen to this amazing story of life! Ali talks about her 3 time cancer journey and how cannabis helped her.

Shanetta tells us all about another great company by women bringing us healthy, delicious cannabis teas for different effects.

Kandice talks about some of the regulations in regards to cannabis and what NORML is doing in the space.

Shannon Middleton from North Orange County Rolfing talks about how she uses cannabis topicals in her body work sessions and how it has helped her clients feel better.

Shail tells us about the 5 star Michelin chefs they have creating their recipes. Enjoy some education on the benefits of edibles.

Lisa talks about how she embarked into the cannabis industry and stories of patients who have had success with the plant.

Keiko Beatie talks about her journey into the cannabis industry and her passion to help others feel better with this plant!