Women In Cannabis

In a pivotal year marked by the erosion of equity programs and growing economic pressure, Higher 2025 will gather women of color from across the country in Philadelphia from June 27 to June 29. Now in its third year, the national conference is doubling down on its founding mission: to create...

New Jersey's cannabis industry is budding with unique cultivators and Brighterside Farms stands out in this growing landscape. Founded by Lyndsey Shaw, this small, family-run operation has cultivated a reputation for producing top-shelf, artisanal cannabis using sustainable, living soil methods. ...

Thanks to a new scholarship program, women and minority-owned cannabis businesses will have a chance to shine at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This initiative, a collaboration between Benzinga and Women Grow, aims to provide these businesses with the opportunity to...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference recently wrapped up, featuring insights from leaders and innovators across the cannabis industry. Among the notable speakers was Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of the National Holistic Healing Center and a renowned figure in the cannabis world. In an exclusive...

“Less than 1% of women were funded in the last two years compared to all the capital flowing into the market,” Erin Gore, the CEO and founder of Garden Society, begins, setting the stage for a powerful conversation on Benzinga's Cannabis Insider.  Amidst Women’s History Month...

In a recent discussion on Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, Kim Rael, co-founder and CEO of Azuca, shared the driving force behind her company’s mission to transform the cannabis edibles market. Azuca stands out for its groundbreaking approach to enhancing cannabis-infused products’...

At the heart of the cannabis industry’s evolution, Tahira Rehmatullah stands out not just for her roles but for the depth of her involvement across the spectrum. As a partner at Highlands Venture Partners, co-founder and CEO of Commons, Last Prisoner Project board member and upcoming speaker...

In the dynamic landscape of the cannabis industry, a significant shift is occurring that has the potential to reshape its trajectory—the increasing role of women. Through a data-driven lens, it's evident that women are not only breaking barriers but also contributing to substantial growth...

It is true that many, many professional athletes are involved in social causes and charities. But few, like Colin Kaepernick, engage to a level that puts their own comfort and career at risk. One such person is Megan Rapinoe: Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup champion, and 2019...

This article was originally published on Weedmaps and appears here with permission. Cannabis activism may seem like a contemporary issue but, in fact, it has a long and intriguing history. From an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to an illustrious American social scientist, these five women were cannabis...

This article by Taylor Engle was originally published on The Bluntness, and appears here with permission. As Women History’s Month comes to an end, we reflect on all of the influential women in the cannabis industry, and the overall impact women have had on the plant throughout history....

By Confident Cannabis, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. We don’t talk nearly enough about the significant contribution of women in the long-fought battle for cannabis legalization. Women have taken huge risks, sacrificing their livelihood to bring marijuana to people who desperately...

By Goldleaf's Alfonso Colasuonno, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Goldleaf recently chatted with fourteen impactful women in the cannabis space. We asked each of them to elaborate on what exactly it means to be an influential woman in the world of cannabis and to share some of the...

Women hold only 8% of CEO roles in the cannabis industry. That's according to the white paper from The Arcview Group's investor network and the National Cannabis Industry Association. Women like Lori Glauser, CEO and co-founder of  Evio Inc. (OTCPK:EVIO), are fighting to drive change....

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Many women around the world were raised to believe “this is a man’s world.” And, to a certain extent, that was the case...