Podcast appearances and mentions of kyra reed

Sara discusses the path to entrepreneurship and funding for women with Kyra Reed, Director of Partnerships for the Panther Group and founder of Women Employed in Cannabis. [Ep89]

"Pouring Potential: Unleashing the Magic of Cannabis Beverages"The President and chair of the Cannabis Beverage Association and VP of Marketing & Business Development Sorse Technology, Diana Eberlein, joins Kyra Reed to discuss the often overlooked category of cannabis beverages and her passion for changing that. She shares her personal journey of discovering and embracing cannabis beverages as a low-dose, approachable option for managing anxiety and social experiences. Diana highlights the challenges in popularizing this category among consumers who are not already familiar with cannabis products and explains the potential impact of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC (Hempty Nine) beverages in states like Minnesota, where they can be enjoyed alongside alcohol beverages in social settings.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisDiana Eberlein - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-eberlein/Sorse Technology - https://sorsetech.com/Cannabis Beverage Association - https://cannabisbeverageassociation.org/Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration 

"Empowering Women in the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Funding"In the fast-growing Arizona cannabis industry, Sarah Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors, is a trailblazer for women. She joins Kyra Reed to shares insights on navigating the challenges of raising capital for women in the cannabis sector. Sarah emphasizes the importance of solid business plans, the right team, and considering partnerships or equity sharing to help social equity applicants overcome financial barriers and turn their licenses into valuable assets.  Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisSara Gullickson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragullickson/Cannabis Business Advisors - https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com/Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration 

Revolutionizing Cannabis Careers: The Game-Changing ProgramVangst, the largest recruiting platform in the industry has launched a program to support cannabis careers. Natasha Lannerd, the creator of the program, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her cannabis journey and the need for career advancement in the industry. The program, called Learn, offers training and professional development to help individuals advance their careers in cannabis beyond entry-level positions.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisNatasha Lannerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashalannerd/Vangst - https://vangst.com/Learn - https://vangst.com/learnWomen in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration 

Building a Successful Cannabisa Beverage Brand and Challenges for Women in Cannabis Funding"Lisa Hurwitz, the President and Co-founder of Happi THC Seltzer, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her journey from traditional industries to the cannabis sector and the challenges she faced as a woman in the industry. She highlights the importance of women supporting women and the need for more opportunities for women in executive roles. Hurwitz also talks about her funding journey for Happi and the recent trend of cannabis beverage companies pivoting to hemp-derived products, which has opened doors to new investors in the CPG and beverage sectors.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisLisa Hurwitz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hurwitz-3318571/Happi THC Seltzer - https://happihourdrink.com/Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration 

The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer in Driving ProfitabilityShelly Tallabas, the CEO of Vivid Integrated Solutions, joins Kyra Reed to discuss her role as Chief Revenue Officer and the strategies she uses to drive profitability for companies, particularly in the cannabis industry. Shelly shares her background in the food and beverage sector and how she applies her expertise to the cannabis market, emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and data-driven decision-making. She also provides insights for small operators in analyzing their revenue challenges and suggests understanding the retailer's perspective and identifying selling solutions as key strategies.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisShelly Tallabas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-tallabas/Vivid Integrated Solutions - https://www.vividintegratedsolutions.com/Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration   

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Cannabis Industry: A Journey Towards Funding SuccessKyra Reed, the founder of Women Employed in Cannabis, joins Dan Humiston to discuss her organization's shift in focus from education and networking to fundraising for women in the cannabis industry. Recognizing the funding gap for women-led businesses, she partnered with the Panther Group to create "The Roadmap to Funding," a comprehensive guide for securing funding. They also launched a Mentoring Program that follows the guide's chapters, providing support and guidance to women entrepreneurs throughout the fundraising process.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/The Panther Group - https://thepanthergroup.co/Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registrationThe Roadmap to Funding - https://thepanthergroup.co/roadmaptofunding/WEiC - https://womenemployedincannabis.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Exploring the Intersection of Heart and Profitability in the Cannabis IndustryJana Stolins, the founder of Pure Heart LLC and Canna Source Pro LLC, joins Kyra Reed to discuss the importance of leading with an open heart in the cannabis industry. She emphasizes the need for collaboration and responsible business practices while sharing her experiences with funding, including the challenges faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisJana Stolins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-stolins-664658196/Canna Source Pro - http://www.cannasourcepro.com/Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration 

"From Dropout to Cannabis Entrepreneur: Salwa Ibrahim's Journey in the Cannabis Industry"OG cannabis industry pioneer, Salwa Ibrahim,  shares her journey from being a college dropout to becoming a successful  entrepreneur in the cannabis industry.   Her story showcases her resilience and commitment to the cannabis industry. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about all the hurdles that she overcame to open her  Oakland dispensary from securing the necessary permits to gaining political support. Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisSalwa Ibrahim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/salwa-ibrahim-ba8485159/Website - https://highsalwa.com/ Panther group.co. Go to Women in Cannabis and click on the mentoring program

A Discussion on Science, Healthcare, and Fundraising Caitlin Krebs, the co-founder and CEO of Nalu Bio talks about her 20 years of experience in the healthcare and life science industry and her passion for building companies at the frontier of science and technology. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about her journey to the cannabis industry and how she started Nalu Bio with her co-founders to realize the potential of pure, scalable science-driven cannabinoids. The conversation focuses on the challenges of funding in the nascent cannabis industry. Caitlin describes her steep learning curve in the industry and the excitement of being in an industry at the leading edge of science and technology.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisCaitlyn Krebs - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynkrebs/Nalu Bio - https://www.nalubio.com/ 

"Breaking Barriers: How Nike John Raised Funds for Her Cannabis Business"Nike John, the founder and CEO of The Heritage Club, a Boston-based cannabis dispensary and its nonprofit subsidiary joins Kyra Reed to shares her inspiring funding story.   She talks about becoming the youngest dispensary owner in Boston and a role model for her community and how she felt called to reinvent what it means to be a black business owner in the cannabis industry, where black and brown individuals are predominantly affected by the war on drugs. The podcast also introduces a new segment, "She Had My Back," which celebrates women who take care of other women.Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisThe Panther Group - https://thepanthergroup.co/roadmaptofunding/Nike John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikejohn/The Heritage Club - https://heritageclubthc.com/ 

Kyra Reed, founder of Women Employed in Cannabis joins us for a candid chat about the roadmap to funding for women in cannabis. If you woke up this morning stressed about not having the money you need to run your business, this potcast is for you. It's also for anyone just starting out, seeking education and business mentorship, and a roadmap to funding. Kyra shares fundraising truths, options for funding your business, and lessons learned to help women ditch the scarcity mentality, evaluate their business model, and get ready for the investor conversation with confidence. Learn more in the Potcast 243 show notes at casuallybaked.com.And while you're here, shop potcast affiliates and score Casually Baked discounts while supporting the show. MJ Relief is Ph.D. formulated for what aches and pains you WITHOUT THC. Always save 10% using promo code: casuallybaked   --> Purchase here.From the reproductive years through menopause, the Green Women's Guide is for any woman seeking the most up-to-date science-based information on how to - or not to - incorporate Cannabis into her life. Save 25% on the course using promo code CASUALLYBAKEDLooking For High-Quality Cannabis-Delivery in the Bay Area? Try getsava.com + use promo code CASUALLYBAKED to SAVE $40 off your first order.If you do not live in a cannabis-legal state, find hemp-derived THCV aka "Skinny Weed" at TejasHemp.com

Kyra Reed is joined in person at the MJBiz conference in las Vegas with Terry Gerbs founder of F3HR Consulting. As the Founder and CEO of F3HR Consulting, Terry partners with small to medium-sized businesses to navigate the complexities of employment laws. Terry is an expert in California employment law and has provided HR guidance to businesses on a national level. Terry's HR career has spanned more than 15 years and includes industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare, for both for-profit, and nonprofit entities.Terry holds a Master's in Organizational Development & Leadership from the University of the Rockies and a Bachelor's in Management from the University of Phoenix. She holds certifications from both HRCI and SHRM. Originally from Puerto Rico, she is fully bilingual in Spanish. Terry has worked in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and Colorado. Terry loves animals, yoga, and wine.Terry is always available for side collaborations and talks. If you want to chat about HR or anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch.Produced By PodConx https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-gerbs/https://f3hr.net/ 

Time to Feminize Cannabis  There is a demand for luxury THC and CBD products that solve everyday problems but also fit a stylish lifestyle.  Laura Eisman the Co-Founder of  Her Highness, a female-first lifestyle cannabis brand built by women for women joins Kyra Reed.   She explains how they help canna-curious women onramp by offering women-friendly formulas and high-end design.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedLaura Eisman - https://podconx.com/guests/laura-eismanHer Highness - https://www.herhighness.com/

A marketplace just for cannabis-focused businesses.Licensed cannabis cultivators, producers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers often struggle to find service providers with legitimate cannabis experience.  Elizabeth  May the CFO at Cannecht  joins Kyra Reed to explain how their platform makes it simple for these businesses to "Connect" with experienced cannabis service providers like accountants, legal services, marketing agencies, consultants, sub-contractors, project managers, freelance developers, designers,  packaging specialist...Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedElizabeth  May - https://podconx.com/guests/elizabeth-mayCannecht - https://cannecht.com/

Advancing the movement that destigmatizes the consumption of Cannabis.  Krista Raymer knows that being a part of the Cannabis industry, with a history of inequality and injustice, is an advantage afforded to us by many advocates and activists that have come before us.   As the co-founder of  Vetrina Group she is committed to helping to elevate and destigmatize the Cannabis industry and it's retailers.  She joins Kyra Reed to explain how they use  solutions that are dynamic, strategic, effective and practical to ensure that their clients see value and profitability whatever stage of growth they are in.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedKrista Raymer - https://podconx.com/guests/krista-raymerVetrina Group - https://vetrinagroup.com/ 

Germany's first women founded medical cannabis licensed wholesaler.   Anna-Sophia Kouparanis the Co-Founder of German cannabis holding company, Bloomwell Group, has  rapidly grown her company to almost 200 employees and has led it to record-breaking revenues.  She joins Kyra Reed to talk about being one of the few top-level female executives who have taken the reigns of several companies in the male-dominated and highly regulated European medical cannabis market.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAnna-Sophia Kouparanis - https://podconx.com/guests/anna-sophia-kouparanisBloomwell Group - https://www.bloomwell.eu/

Moving our nation towards a values-based economy.  We are living in a time where purpose and politics are becoming just as important to a business's profitability as a label and a price point.   Sabrina Fendrick the CEO of Essentia Endeavors joins Kyra Reed about working with cannabis companies to identify, integrate and amplify their corporate purpose with a customized social impact strategy.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedSabrina Fendrick - https://podconx.com/guests/sabrina-fendrickEssentia Endeavors - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinafendrick/

War on drug victim fights back with her pen.     Christina de Giovanni knows first-hand the impact the misuse of drug laws can have on families.  Fortunately, she's was able to overcome her trauma by redirecting it by creating Emerald Magazine to give a voice to the cannabis industry.   Christina speaks to Kyra Reed about the magazine's growth and its commitment to providing cannabis information to the 'non-stoner' cannabis community.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedEmerald Magazine - https://theemeraldmagazine.com/Christina de Giovanni - https://podconx.com/guests/christina-de-giovanni 

Doing something more powerful than marketing a product  As an inclusive tastemaker, an advocate, and a proud contributor to the cannabis industry, Olivia Alexander openly talks about the challenges of being a woman in cannabis, running a business in an emerging market, and family life.  She joins Kyra Reed to talk about running her  multi-million dollar, multi-channel cannabis company Kush Queen.   They discuss how her passion for cannabis has increased her determination to normalize lifestyle and medical usage for everyone.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedOlivia Alexander - https://podconx.com/guests/olivia-alexanderKush Queen - https://kushqueen.shop/

Empowerment through the therapeutic benefits of nature through your olfactory system  Veronique Lee the founder and CEO of  CandaScent Labs and Susan Trapp the Chief Scientist at Terpedia, Chief Scientific Officer (for CSL), and Senior Research Scientist at Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research joins Kyra Reed to discuss how aromas can improve your health and well-being.   They explain how creating aromas from the finest botanical, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant ingredients can elevate your mood, reduce your stress, and fortify your immunity.Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedVeronique Lee - https://podconx.com/guests/veronique-leeSusan Trapp - https://podconx.com/guests/susan-trappCandaScent Labs / Terpedia - https://candascent.com/Terpedia - http://terpedia.com/

New Jersey was the first tri-state domino to fall    As outside General Counsel for the national organization Minorities for Medical Marijuana Inc., Jess Gonzalez Esq.  from   Hiller PC is at the forefront of cannabis legislation.  She joins Kyra Reed to talk about helping her organization and clients navigate the ever changing cannabis landscape.   She explains how she was named one of NJ top 22 Cannabis Raising Stars for her effective presentations at municipal, state and federal level on topics such as social justice/social equity, IP protection, cannabis legislation and state cannabis licensing. Produced by PodConxWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedJess Gonzalez - https://podconx.com/guests/jessica-gonzaleHiller PC - http://www.hillerpc.com/Minorities for Medical Marijuana - https://minorities4medicalmarijuana.org/

'Getting high' only begins to tell the story of what the plant truly represents As a woman of color, Nidhi Lucky Handa the Founder and CEO of LEUNE has dedicated her career to building a cannabis brand that will not only disrupt the dispensary shelf, but also raise the industry standards for workplace culture, representation, and social equity.  Her California-based lifestyle brand is forged on the principle of radicalizing the common narrative surrounding cannabis culture. She joins Kyra Reed to share her mission to revolutionize the cannabis industry from the inside out and establish new consumer ideals for the industry. Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedNidhi Lucky Handa - https://podconx.com/guests/nidhi-lucky-handaLeune - https://www.leune.co/

Creating hemp opportunities for everyone.Ola Lessard the president of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable and CMO at Hemp Fusion joins Kyra Reed.     They discuss a number of topics including the Roundtable aims to advance hemp regulations and diversity in the industry and provide a clear legal pathway for high quality, safe hemp products across the U.S.Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedOla Lessard - https://podconx.com/guests/ola-lessardHemp Fusion - https://www.hempfusion.com/US Hemp Roundtable - https://hempsupporter.com/

Empowering marginalized community members through education, employment and art programs  As an Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers, Angela White focuses on developing sustainable career and entrepreneurial paths previously less accessible to communities impacted by inequality and the War on Drugs.  She joins Kyra Reed to discuss Success Centers important work which includes offering community members career assessments and coaching, job placement, access to on-the-job training, and job training for employment in the cannabis industry.Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAngela White -  https://podconx.com/guests/angela-whiteSuccess Centers - https://successcenters.org/

Carrying the load so others won't have too.   As the director of strategic initiatives at  The People's Ecosystem, Frederika Easley is responsible for analyzing federal and state policies.   She applies an equity lens to identify areas of opportunity and advocacy.   She joins Kyra Reed to discuss why it is so important that all cannabis companies strive to make their organization more diverse.    They also share their empathy for the legitimate cannabis businesses who are fighting to survive the flood of illegally grown cannabis in California.Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedFrederika Easley - https://podconx.com/guests/frederika-easleyThe People's Ecosystem - https://thepeoplesecosystem.com/

Empowering women to take back their health and live with more joy.   Jennifer Chapin the Co-founder and Co-CEO at Kikoko, runs her business following these six unbreakable rules of business: no assholes, equality for women, unrelenting quality, generosity of spirit, laugh when things go wrong and make an impact. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the challenges she has faced and managing their cannabis wellness company based in Northern California.Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedJennifer Chapin - https://podconx.com/guests/jennifer-chapin Kikoko - https://kikoko.com/ 

The real story of women in cannabis   Women's role in the history of cannabis is not well known.   Independent filmmaker CJ Russo interviewed 100's of women to create her first full-length documentary Lady Buds.  She and Chiah Rodriques join Kyra Reed to talk about the movie and why everyone in the industry today owes these women a debt of gratitude.  Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedCJ Russo - https://podconx.com/guests/cj-russoLady Buds - https://www.ladybudsmovie.com/Chiah Rodriques - https://podconx.com/guests/chiah-rodriguez

Creating the Etsy of Cannabis.Kyra Reed talks with Rebecca Goldberg and Abbey Weintraub-Sklar co founders of the The Artsy Leaf .  Seeing a need for a safe platform for cannabis venders to sell their products, they launched the Artsy Leaf,  a centralized marketplace of cannabis friendly small businesses, artisans, and creators selling to consumers looking for uniquely crafted pieces.   Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reed Rebecca Goldberg - https://podconx.com/guests/rebecca-goldbergAbbey Weintraub-Sklar - https://podconx.com/guests/abbey-weintraub-sklarThe Artsy Leaf - https://theartsyleaf.com/

Arizona dispensary is expanding to Puerto Rico and Israel  As the founder and CEO of one of Arizona's only women and minority owned cannabis business Lilach Mazor Power has been defying the odds for nearly a decade.    She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the challenges she's faced as a female in male dominated business.   She shares her commitment to corporate citizenship and explains how through her position as founder and CEO of Giving Tree she has helped raise over $100,000 for charities. Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedLilach Mazor Power - https://podconx.com/guests/lilach-mazor-powerGiving Tree - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reed

Youthful energy is propelling Michigan's cannabis industry  As the youngest executive in Exclusive Brands history, Chief Development Office Narmin Jarrous is helping to make sure everyone in Michigan has access to clean, safe cannabis.   She joins Kyra Reed to talk about the challenges of being a young  women executive in the industry.   She talks about using her clout as an executive of one of Michigan's fastest growing vertically integrated companies to promote social equity. Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedNarmin Jarrous - https://podconx.com/guests/narmin-jarrousExclusive Brands - https://exclusivebrands.com/

 Engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities.  Advocating for the creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policies; Amber Littlejohn the Executive Director of the Minority Cannabis Business Association joins Kyra Reed.  MCBA is the first non-profit organization created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity.   She explains their mission to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs. Produced by PodConXWomen Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAmber Littlejohn - https://podconx.com/guests/amber-littlejohnMinority Cannabis Business Association - https://minoritycannabis.org/ 

Identifying innovative and necessary solutions for cannabis companies to scale while putting the consumer first  Working as the chief communications officer for multi-state-operator, Grassroots, Mahja Sulemanjee Bortocek gained the experience and insight necessary to launch High Havens.   She joins Kyra Reed to talk about their plan to open vertically integrated cannabis businesses in Michigan and IllinoisProduced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedMahja Sulemanjee Bortocek - https://podconx.com/guests/mahja-sulemanjee-bortocekHigh Havens - https://highhavencannabis.com

How can independent dispensary owners compete with large MSO's?  Becoming a franchisee is a great way for entrepreneurs to enjoy the same economy-of-scale benefits as large companies while still maintaining their independence.  The Co-Founder and CEO of The Open Dor Dispensary, a national cannabis retail franchise, Kathryn Blackwell  joins Kyra Reed to talk about their cannabis dispensary franchise opportunities.   She explains why current, future and aspiring cannabis licensees are embracing the franchise model as a way to compete with the large MSO's.   Produced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedKathryn Blackwell - https://podconx.com/guests/kathryn-blackwellThe Open Dor Dispensary - https://opendordispensaries.com/

Can plant medicines relieve the troubling emotions that undermine our life's?  Cannabis and psilocybin microdosing  can help release stress, fear, anxiety, self-doubt, depression, anger, sadness and other on-going patterns of troubling emotions.   Becca Williams from Emotional Liberation Master Series joins Kyra Reed to talk about how she is helping her clients free themselves of the emotional flooding that throws their life's into “crash and burn” patterns which can undermine their personal and professional relationships and eroding their self-confidence and wellbeingProduced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedBecca Williams - https://podconx.com/guests/becca-williamsEmotional Liberation - https://beccawilliams.org/

Committed to maintaining a female environment both inside and outside of her company.   Cannabis entrepreneur & advocate for women's wellness, Angela Arena Foster joins Kyra Reed.  As the founder of Kind Lab a plant-based radical wellness company that offers potent and powerful solutions that work with and for a woman's body.  She explains how her products are are formulated with quality, ethically sourced, CBD-rich hemp extract and plant-based ingredients that balance women's mind and body amidst the chaos of life, enabling them to take control of their health.  Produced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAngela Arena Foster - https://podconx.com/guests/angela-arenaKind Labs - https://kindlab.co/

Breaking the YouTube censorship chainsDespite the overwhelming acceptance of cannabis and state after state legalization the companies that control the internet still censor and prohibit pro-cannabis content and advertising.   Frustrated with YouTube arbitrary and capricious censorship of cannabis related content, Ariana Newton and a group of deleted YouTubers formed WeedTube.com.   She joins Kyra Reed to talk about providing an unrestricted, community-focused, content based advertising platform for the cannabis/hemp community to share curated cannabis content.Produced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedAriana Newton - https://podconx.com/guests/ariana-newtonWeedTube.com - https://theweedtube.com/

Breast cancer changed her career-path trajectory to cannabis.  Inspired by how cannabis helped through her cancer treatments Marianne Cursetjee purchase property in Oregon and started a farm. She joins Kyra Reed to talk about her company, Alibi Cannabis and the challenges of growing cannabis indoors.  She shares her experiences of being a female farmer in a predominately male sector and provides insight and advice on how to succeed in that environment.Produced by PodConX Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabisKyra Reed - https://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedMarianne Cursetjee - https://podconx.com/guests/marianne-cursetjeeAlibi Cannabis - https://alibicannabis.com/

Highlighting the collaboration of cannabis and other lifestyles in an elevated, elegant way.  Presenting cannabis in a professional manner has been the center-piece of cannabis media's evolution.  Stephanie Graziano Co-Founder and CEO of Sensi Media Group joins Kyra Reed to talk about media's role in changing the image of cannabis.   She also talks about using her position as CEO to provide leadership opportunities for other women and minorities.Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/stephanie-grazianohttps://sensimag.com/

How to improve women's decreasing industry participation. President of Gemini Twin Consulting, Attorney Leah Heise joins Kyra Reed to talk about her many cannabis industry experiences.  From running Women Grow to building and selling a dispensary to scaling two MSOs through IPO's, she shares her thoughts on how to help women excel within the industry.Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/leah-heisehttps://heiselegal.com/

Raw, inspiring and real conversations with women leading the worldwide cannabis industry.The emerging economy provides women with an unprecedented opportunity to build an inclusive, diverse, equitable and just industry from the ground up.     Kyra Reed the host of  Women Leading in Cannabis   joins Dan Humiston to talk about interviewing women in cannabis about what it takes to run a successful business, change policy, fight stigma and thrive as a woman in a male dominated environment.  She explains that using conversations with women on the front lines will weave the threads of unity necessary for real and lasting success as a community. Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabishttps://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedhttps://podconx.com/guests/dan-humiston

Raw, inspiring and real conversations with women leading the worldwide cannabis industry.The emerging economy provides women with an unprecedented opportunity to build an inclusive, diverse, equitable and just industry from the ground up.     Kyra Reed the host of  Women Leading in Cannabis   joins Dan Humiston to talk about interviewing women in cannabis about what it takes to run a successful business, change policy, fight stigma and thrive as a woman in a male dominated environment.  She explains that using conversations with women on the front lines will weave the threads of unity necessary for real and lasting success as a community. Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabishttps://podconx.com/guests/kyra-reedhttps://podconx.com/guests/dan-humiston

Consumers have a right to safe cannabisBattling cannabis misinformation and cannabis injustice prompted attorney Rowshan Reordan to form Green Leaf Labs.    She joins Kyra Reed to talk about legitimizing and furthering the medical and recreational cannabis industry through the standardization and implementation of robust quality control systems, including the use of state of the art instrumentation and qualified personnel.  She also shares inspirational wisdom to help motivate other female entrepreneurs.  Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/rowshan-reordanhttps://greenleaflab.org/@greenleaflab Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn@lovinlifeasme our CEO's personal Instagram. 

Shifting the cannabis narrativeThe cannabis industry is driving a positive cultural sea of change where opportunities are equitable, policies are just, communities benefit and cannabis is a circular  economic practice.  Kelly Perez  and Courtney Mathas Co-Founders of Cannabis Doing Good the Cannabis Impact Fund and Kind Colorado joins Kyra Reed to talk about creating opportunities for cannabis and communities to collaborate, to inspire new ways of people, planet and business engagement, and to showcase companies doing good.Produced by PodCONXhttps://cannabisdoinggood.com/https://cannabisimpactfund.org/http://kindcolorado.org/https://podconx.com/guests/kelly-perezhttps://podconx.com/guests/courtney-mathas

Let's Bud TogetherState's cannabis licensing social equity programs are a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, loop-holes in the laws are exploiting the same people they were designed to help.  Bonita Bo Money Founder of National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA), Founder of Women Abuv Ground and Co-Founder of That Glass Jar joins Kyra Reed to talk about her efforts to eliminate the loop-holes and to provide a sneak-peek into their soon to be announced minority funding program.Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/bonita-moneyhttps://www.thendica.org/https://www.womenabuvground.com/https://thatglassjar.com/

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A global ecosystem that helps cannabis companies create, connect and growCannabiziac,  a member-based company that's helping new and existing businesses tap into the growing $43 Billion global cannabis industry.   President and Founder Ann Marie Sorrell,  joins Kyra Reed to explain how they've created an inclusive global cannabis ecosystem that provides solutions for entrepreneurs and individuals seeking careers in the industry. Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.cannabiziac.com/https://podconx.com/guests/ann-marie-sorrell

 "Rethink Cannabis" in the mainstreamAndrea Brooks  is the CEO and Founder of SAVA, a digital platform that provides e-commerce solutions for curated, high-quality cannabis goods to consumers throughout California. She  joins Kyra Reed to  talk about creating a marketplace that provides cannabis shoppers with a safe and vetted environment to purchase products delivered right to their door. Produced by podCONXhttps://www.getsava.com/https://podconx.com/guests/andrea-brooks

Vanessa Oliver is the new CEO of the Cannabis Wedding Expo. Vanessa transitioned from the tech industry to cannabis event-planning during a pandemic. As the mom of two and a woman who has leaned-in hard, she knows about stress and the problems women experience when trying to be perfect just to get in the door. Vanessa had a cannabis epiphany on her journey from tech to event planning, and finds herself at the center of a movement in event planning - cannabis centric weddings - just as we are moving forward and toward a future with real, in person events. On this week's podcast Joyce and Vanessa talk about her transition from PTA mom to cannabis event planner, her personal use during this stressful year, and what 2021 event is she most looking forward to.The Canna Mom Show wants to thank today's show sponsor, Cannabis Creative, a Boston based, female founded business with decades of experience in web design & development, SEO, SEM, branding, social media marketing, and content strategy. Use the code “Cannamom” for a free marketing consultation.Topics Discussed (1:30) Hidden Brain: Psychologist Tania Lombrozo discusses how explanations can lead to discovery, delight, and disaster.(2:11) The Empathy Diaries, on Fresh Air with Terri Gross(3:25) Women Leading in Cannabis, with Kyra Reed on PodConX(4:20) Show Notes!(5:00) Vanessa Oliver Introduction(8:45) From Edible to Event Planning(12:10) PTA and CBD(12:48) The Event(16:00) Cannabis Wedding Expo(18:18) Irie Wedding & Events and Bud Bars(22:46) Phil the Founder of Expo(23:20) Event Dates Las Vegas and Denver(24:00) What Do Brides Want?(24:45) Puffco Plus(25:40) Onboarding Vendors(27:15) The Canna Mom Show Tour of North Cambridge(28:18) California Cannabis Tourism Association (CCTA)(32:05) Queens Rule The World(32:12) Cannabis Creative Show Sponsor(34:11) The Technicolor Cannabis Quilt(37:00) The Pandemic Connections(39:20) Events Are Extended Experiences(40:20) Two Children! Not Three ☺(43:00) Connect with Vanessa on Instagram and Website The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music Amie Searles for believing Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

Kyra Reed from Made to Order Agency tells us about the power of social media including the story of how she was able to save the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles using internet marketing. Her social system consists of five points: Who are you? (brainding) Who are you talking to? (understand how your customers "feel") What are you saying? (content strategy) How are you selling? What is your growth & maintenance plan? (what platforms) Display TranscriptRobert Plank: We have, today, Kyra Reed. She's the co-founder of MTO Agency and author and business coach and is a nationally recognized industry veteran and a community-focused brand innovator. Sounds like lots of good stuff, so, strap yourselves in. Kyra, welcome to the show. Tell us about yourself and what makes you different and special. Kyra Reed: I've been in the industry 12 years now. I was very fortunate to have my first client in my agency in LA. The Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in West Hollywood ... Legendary club, family owned ... I was able to at the very beginning of social media, go in and really help them save, not only the business, but the entire Sunset Strip. It was featured in "The New York Times," "TechCrunch," "Entrepreneur Magazine" and on and on. Lots of national publications ... Became one of the biggest case studies around music and social media to date ... That gave me a tremendous amount of insight. I had a lot of freedom to really play and explore and check out this new emerging technology. Really see what works, what doesn't because I've been there since the very beginning. That led me and my business partner to develop a process that we call "The Social System," where we help companies, actually, in our 5-point system accomplish everything that they need in their social strategy. No one has anything like it. Whether you're a solo-preneur or a Fortune 500 company, it scales. It's usable. It's simple, and it encompasses everything that you need. That's what makes me different. Robert Plank: Cool. What are the 5 points of that system, or is that a secret? Kyra Reed: No. We're happy to talk about it. It is something that we developed because we wanted to create some standards in this industry. Everybody seems to be an expert or a guru. The industry itself, can't decide on what are the specific processes that we should all agree with. What we came up with is very simple 5 steps. They boil down to this. Number 1, first thing you have to know is who are you? You got to look at your branding and your messaging. That has to come first. Second, who are you talking to? How do you look at your customers and really understand them from a social perspective, which means, how are they feeling when they come through that door? What is their emotional state? What is your promise to them and the needs that they have? This is a very different way of looking at your customers. Next is, what are you saying? That's your content strategy. We can't put your content strategy together until we know who you are and what you're saying. Thing is, most people want to come in, and they want to get right into that content strategy or right into growth strategy. It's impossible to do that effectively and authentically, which you must do when you're working in social media, unless we know who are you and who are you talking to. Who are you? Who are you talking to? What are you saying? How are you selling? Selling on social media is absolutely possible. You can do it very successfully, but again, you've got to know who are you, who are you talking to, and what are you saying, before you can get into the sell. The last piece of it is, actually, growth and maintenance. That's where your policies come in. Which platform should you be on? How are you going to grow your community? All of those things people want to start with, but they're not important. They're not something you can really focus on, until you know, who are you, who are you talking to,