Although March 8 marks
, celebrating the contributions of women in the cannabis industry isn’t something we honor just one day a year at High There.I personally have a lot of women to thank when it comes to my journey in the cannabis industry. First and foremost, I’m so lucky to have a mom who I look up to so dearly. She is a strong, entrepreneurial woman who has empowered me to follow my dreams, supporting me every step of the way. She continues to be one of my biggest supporters and most iconic inspirations.
I also had the opportunity to work under an incredible mentor in the cannabis journalism space. I started as an intern at CULTURE Magazine over a decade ago, and one of my most inspiring female mentors was the former Editor-in-Chief, Evan Senn. Senn is a creative powerhouse of a human being, and her strength and guidance was pivotal to me. She had more experience in journalism (and life in general) than me, and she really took me under her wing to help me push myself and grow into the leader I am today.
Without Senn helping me realize my potential, I wouldn’t have achieved serving as Editor-in-Chief of CULTURE (and eventually High Times), and I wouldn’t be High There’s Chief Content Officer today.
So, you can definitely say that I love the momentum of women supporting women in the industry, because it’s something I’ve lived through and continue to do, using my platforms to tell stories and support women in weed.
In honor of this day, here’s a glimpse into some of the wonderful females of cannabis that we’ve connected with in the past year. Read their stories below, and let us know who you’d like to see featured in the future!
Fierce Female Leaders
We chat with of Vangst about how the cannabis space offers enticing professional options for candidates from all industries.
Public relations powerhouse, MATTIO Communications, owes much of its unparalleled success in the cannabis industry to founder .
opens up about Sundazed’s high-quality flower, femme branding and her experience being a woman of color in the cannabis industry.
, CEO of KushKards, talks about her entrance into the cannabis industry with her adorably clever, joint-holding greeting cards.
Founder & CEO shares how her New York aesthetic and commitment to justice are pivotal to the House of Puff brand.
Entrepreneur
is expanding the edible cannabis category by offering savory snacks with her brand, TSUMo Snacks.
In addition to exquisite branding and cannabis products, Miss Grass is a brand that is focused on education and social responsibility. Meet the brand’s founder, .
As the Owner of Flowers of Pot and Founder of Kronus Communications, shares more about her road to the cannabis industry.
From consistent products to altruism for those in need, Kiva Confections has set a high standard in the cannabis industry for over a decade. Meet the woman behind the brand, .
wants you to have better sex, and her products and brand oOYes are here to help make it happen.
Women Cannabis Creators & Advocates
For Episode 3 of High There Social Sesh podcast, shares about her approach to cooking with weed and the importance of community as an AAPI cannabis professional.
has gone from nurse to patient to advocate after cannabis has helped her survive and thrive following a traumatic brain injury.
As a micro-influencer and publicist in the cannabis industry for over a decade, has not let her CHS stop her from helping others.
Podcast Host of “How to Do the Pot” shares about her creative passion, consumption and how her platform empowers women.
Model, radio host, influencer and Millennial mom opens up about her personal journey with medical cannabis.
Writer and self-proclaimed “Weed Mom” aims to normalize responsible cannabis consumption for parents.
has continued to expand her mission for change after cannabis oil helped her daughter Dahlia fight against brain cancer.