Caroline Cardenas has lived two decades on wheels and in culture. With High Roller Sesh, she fuses roller derby grit with community vibes, creating an arena where women lead and everyone wins.
Jamie L. Pearson, founder of New Holland Group, is a global cannabis strategist and dealmaker. From real estate to leading Bhang’s worldwide rise, she now advises brands, CEOs, and governments on expansion, capital, and inclusion, shaping cannabis as a global wellness movement.
Stephanie Pow, founder of Emerald Lane, shares insights on global cannabis recruitment, the future of work, and building sustainable careers across borders. From Lisbon to New York, she’s redefining how the plant industry hires and grows.
At HOWL! Arts in NYC, artist Olive Hui (@pineappleo) performed Bedtime Ritual, a meditative, site-reactive work exploring stillness, trust, and self-care. Presented as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival, the piece blends movement, memory, and plant medicine.
Kiss My Grass premieres at Tribeca 2025, spotlighting Mary Pryor’s urgent call for equity in cannabis. The film centers Black women entrepreneurs fighting for access, ownership, and justice in an industry built on their exclusion.
From publisher to dispensary founder, Christina de Giovanni’s journey from The Emerald Magazine to building a three-storefront cannabis brand in NYC is rewriting the playbook on equity, legacy, and community-first business in the legal market.
From inflation and training to product sustainability, the cost of hair services is rising—and there’s more to it than meets the eye. Explore the real reasons behind the beauty industry’s price surge and how informed choices can still lead to great hair days.
Jahkaya Pugh, the youngest Afro-Latina woman to own a licensed dispensary in New York, opens Dynasty Commodities in Harlem—blending equity, culture, and healing into a new model for community-driven cannabis leadership.
From launching a cannabis cookbook campaign to leading a powerhouse agency with nearly 50 clients, Rosie Mattio transformed modern media for the plant. With offices in NYC, LA, and Toronto, her firm is shaping the future of cannabis branding and communication.
From surviving cancer to launching Planted with Sara, Sara Payan is redefining wellness and advocacy through powerful conversations. Her journey blends personal healing, public education, and bold reform—proving that storytelling can change lives.
Emerald Dispensary lights up NYC this 420 with 25% off storewide, free pre-rolls, and daily brand activations at both Brooklyn and Manhattan locations. Don’t miss FLAMER’s picnic bus ride, BOGO edibles, and four full days of elevated celebration.
Discover the trailblazing women revolutionizing the cannabis and psychedelics industries. From Laura Fogelman of PAX to Stephanie Karzon Abrams of Beyond Consulting, and Lulu Tsui of On The Revel, these leaders are driving change, fostering inclusion, and shaping the future of wellness.
The Women Grow Summit 2025 highlights women’s leadership in cannabis, focusing on equity, entrepreneurship, and policy reform. Key moments include Governor Wes Moore’s award for social impact and discussions on financial barriers for women in the industry. Empowering the future of cannabis.
In honor of Black History Month, PRECIOUS Canna Co. celebrates being New Jersey’s first Black woman-owned cannabis pre-roll brand. Founded by Precious Osagie-Erese, the company is breaking barriers, offering premium cannabis products, and empowering Black entrepreneurs in the industry.
Roz McCarthy, founder of Black Buddha Cannabis, reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025 as the "Year of Asking." She emphasizes resilience, collaboration, and true social equity in the cannabis industry, urging bold moves, partnerships, and kindness to build a more inclusive future.
