The California cannabis industry is growing at a rapid rate, thanks in part to relaxed laws. In 2004, the federal government placed restrictions on marijuana use and cultivation, in 2010, it reclassified it as a non-drug commodity. This has led to increased production and consumption, which has affected both producers and consumers.
Producers have used their access to funding and marketing materials as inspiration for their products and services, leading to some interesting choices. For instance, one company’s nutritional drink is purported to help with sleep. Another uses it as an entourage drug that can reduce stress and increase appetite.
Some products are just put out because of the money people are making off of them. For instance, a weight-loss product was sold solely because people were buying “bud-tosexuals”—gags about sex acts involving smoking marijuana—as gifts for others in the industry.
Amy Diaz
After serving in the U.S. Army, Amy turned her attention to building companies and changing the world with her leadership and passion for social impact.
During her time in the service she participated in several initiatives geared toward helping veterans and serving their community. One of these was a job placement program called Project VINT, which refers to its work as a “consignment business” that sells goods from its home base of online shopping sites like Amazon and Walmart.
Project VINT helps low-income individuals find jobs through its website, but when it comes to business operations, it handles everything from founding a company to managing a project. It also takes responsibility for firing employees, as well as dealing with legal matters and succession planning.
This type of leadership style is not just beneficial for projects, but for organizations as a whole.
Jessica VerSteeg
When she met him at a dinner, Jessica VerSteeg was immediately struck by his grace and elegance. After they connected over the phone, she invited him to her home to meet her family and friends.
Since then, he has become a close friend and business partner. They share the same goal of creating a safe environment for their customers and employees. They also work closely together in running their business, developing projects and products together.
This demonstrates how important each other are to Jessica’s life, as she wouldn’t be running her cannabis company without him. He is also very supportive of her other projects, such as fashion events.
Charisa B. Lopez
When I moved to California from New York, my first job was as a case manager for an affordable housing development. As a case manager, you work with people who are facing challenges and helping them find sustainable solutions for their needs.One of your responsibilities as a case manager is helping people find employment.Did you know that about 25% of people who have a job fall into the homeless or low-income category?That’s why it is so important to help them find employment, even if it is part-time or at the very least provide some form of income.Stories like Charisa’s give me insights into her story and how she advanced her career to be where she is today.Her success came from her hard work, determination, and applying what she knew in the workplace.
Marijuana legalization
Today, nearly every country in the world has some form of marijuana legalization, which is quite the change of pace. Many people attribute this rise in popularity to the influence of women in leadership positions and their important role in society, as caregivers and members of the family.
This rise in visibility is a positive thing for women, who tend to face higher rates of discrimination in drug use and addiction treatment. Women also seem to be more comfortable discussing drug use than men, making it a more familiar substance to most people.
There’s compelling data to support the benefits of marijuana legalization, including stories from women who are running businesses for the first time or operating out of a home. Overall, women make up about half of the United States population, but make up only about 25% of leaders in business and industry.
History of marijuana use and legalization
While no one should ever forget the effects of cannabis, recent studies show that teenagers and young adults who use cannabis are more aware of its benefits than ever before. This is due to the increasing acceptability of marijuana as a drug.
In recent years, more people have been introduced to cannabis through medical means. The compound cannabidiol (CBD) has been shown to be beneficial for certain conditions, making it easier to regulate regulation of access to marijuana for recreational users.
As More people become aware of their health conditions and need marijuana for treatment, more people will start finding ways to overcome the need for regulation and access by producing their own pot. This will help lower regulations and keep up with demand.
Effects of marijuana on the body
While some effects of cannabis are uplifting or stimulating, others can be down-energy-a-beer type. Either way, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the effects of this herbal substance.
Some of the more effectual methods of cannabis use include consuming fresh or dried flowers, concentrates such as oil or vaporized liquid, and using incense and/or spices. All of these methods can lead to a number of effects, some of which can be amusingly counterintuitive.
For example, smoking cannabis is said to give you a feeling of relaxation whereas eating marijuana brownies may cause a feeling of euphoria. Alternatively, smoking weed may prevent someone from sleeping which in turn can cause you stress and anxiety which are not pleasant but effective in healing.
Medical uses of marijuana
Medical uses of marijuana include treatment of symptoms in severe epilepsy, treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), and nausea relief.
Many people with severe epilepsy rely on the CBD to reduce seizures because of its unique properties.
While most people cannot experience the effects of CBD without using a process known as “ upstairsing”, this doesn’t stop many from admiring its beauty. A beautiful shade of green can be found at all times in cultivation, making it easy to monitor and maintain.
In addition to its use as a seizure medication, traces of CBD are present in all plants. This makes it possible to determine whether a plant has any added benefits such as treating cancer or helping with pain relief while under cannabis therapy. Because this is rare today, most epilepsy centers do not administer it.
However, growing up without any detectable seizures is something everyone wants for themselves.
Challenges of the cannabis industry
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, additional challenges are created. Some are legal, some are social, and some are business-related.
Like any new industry, there are still tricks and ways to get money. Some people in the cannabis industry have honest businesses and ones with deceptive practices. It is important for people in the cannabis industry to be aware of these patterns or frauds so they can protect themselves.
As a leading marijuana company in California, we have seen our share of challenges. Here are some inspirational stories from women leading the cannabis industry.
