"Navigating the Green Maze: Cannabis Accounting and Funding" Kyra Reed discusses the challenges women face when raising money in the cannabis industry. Megan Budd from Withum, a seasoned accountant with a focus on healthcare, nonprofits, and cannabis, shares her journey into the cannabis sector and highlights the unique accounting complexities in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate financial records and navigating various sources of financing, including traditional banks and equity investors, to overcome funding obstacles in the ever-evolving cannabis landscape ..read more

"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 ..read more

"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 PodConx Kyra Reed - https://www.li ..read more

Revolutionizing Cannabis Careers: The Game-Changing Program Vangst, 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 PodConx Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/ Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcast ..read more

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 i ..read more

The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer in Driving Profitability Shelly 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 ..read more

Exploring the Intersection of Heart and Profitability in the Cannabis Industry Jana 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 PodConx Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/ Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis Jana St ..read more

"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 PodConx Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/ Women Leadi ..read more

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 ..read more

"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 ..read more