EmeraldLIVE: Sex & Cannabis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49GTxQclEUE
Cannabis and sex have been deeply intertwined throughout history, from an ancient Chinese aphrodisiac to the free lovin’ hippies, back to its historical roots as a medication. There is very little research on cannabis and sex, and the reports that exist are heavily biased and often conflicting. It is time to separate myth and conjecture from what we really do (and don’t) know about cannabis and sex.
Panelists:
Shonitria Anthony, Founder, Blunt Blowin' Mama
Kiana Reeves, Chief Education Officer, Foria Wellness
Jay Jackson aka Laganja Estranja, TV Personality, Female Illusionist & Choreographer (RuPaul's Drag Race)
Sophie Saint Thomas, Sex & Cannabis Writer & Author
Moderator:
Laura Hamilton, Founder, Women, Sex and Cannabis
Replay: 420 Eve Prime Time Weed Time Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hypTn_cOUi0
With the entire world ready to celebrate all things cannabis related on April 20th, 2021, PCM TV a 24-7 live streaming channel on ROKU's streaming channels, welcomes the entire production and on air talent for Pro Cannabis Media's news, chefs, Green Nurses, educators and lobbyists.
All join in on the passionate talk about all things cannabis on the eve of the biggest celebration of the plant every year.
Hosted by Pro Cannabis Media's founder Jimmy Young
Morgan Fox from the NCIA makes a surprise appearance to get things going after the US House of Representatives passes the SAFE Banking act for the 4th time, and now cannabis reform heads to the US Senate and into the capable hands of majority leader Chuck Schumer in the US Senate.
Debra Borchardt of the Green Market Report,
Rick Thompson of the Michigan Cannabis Business Development group,
Sherri Tutkus from The Green Nurse,
Mark Worster from the Green Nurse,
Jessilyn Dolan, the Green Nurse from Vermont,
Chris and Chelsie Miles from Cannacook.com,
Tara "Misu" Sergente from Blazin Bakery in NJ,
Jill Cohen, Founder, TheCannaBossLady,
former TV Network anchor Dave Briggs,
David Rabinovitz from The Green Rush Live show,
Jay Britton and Phil Adams from Vote Pro Pot Cast
Visiting The CannaBoss Lady, a CBD Shop in New Jersey
As originally featured in Emerald Magazine
Published on April 21, 2021 by Kaylin Smida
Opening a CBD store during a global pandemic? That’s something only a real cannba-boss lady could do.
This April I got the honor of visiting TheCannaBossLady herself, Jill Cohen, and her CBD shop in New Jersey. Not only does she currently work for our very own Emerald Magazine as a managing director for Emerald Live webinars and ad sales, but she also managed to open her own cannabis shop in the midst of a global pandemic.
Cohen said that she was inspired to open TheCannaBossLady after her own experience treating anxiety with cannabis. As a working mom, she wanted to help educate others, particularly women, about CBD.
TheCannaBossLady Store
Her shop is located in Maplewood, New Jersey. It’s an adorable blue building at the edge of a similarly cute small town. The whole street is lined with different shops, cafes, and boutiques but hers stands out the most. Inside, visitors are met with chic green and pink decor and a gorgeous green couch with fluffy pink pillows. Over the couch hangs a neon pink sign that reads “TheCannaBossLady.”
Cohen said she wants her CBD shop to feel cozy. The big green couch, she explained, is a staple here. It invites guests to sit down, relax, and ask questions about CBD. She did not want it to feel too impersonal like some dispensaries can feel.
The store is stocked with products Cohen has personally selected, testing them out on herself and her family and friends. She only sells products from women-owned companies and makes sure they all have the proper lab results.
Cohen’s Impact
While I was there, a customer and her husband came into the shop. The first-time visitors were there for almost 20 minutes. Cohen helped her find a pain cream, and before the woman had even left, she told her she was already feeling relief. I felt like I got to experience firsthand the exact reason Cohen opened her store — to educate and help women.
Cohen explained that she feels as if the town of Maplewood has really accepted TheCannaBossLady. I got to witness that with my own eyes too.
While we were saying goodbye outside her shop, a woman walked by while walking her dog. She told Cohen how much she loved the products she got from the shop, and that they really helped her. Not even two minutes later, another woman stopped by with a similar sentiment.
Cohen’s shop has only been there a few months, she said, and she already has repeat customers.
Women in Cannabis
Cohen said that she used cannabis throughout her life to treat anxiety. But it wasn’t until she started working with Emerald that she found out just how helpful CBD could be for anxiety and pain relief — all without the intoxicating effects of THC.
As a working mom, she was really drawn to that. She also felt as though there were not enough women in cannabis. So she built a company that really focuses on women and their needs.
She has found a community with women in the cannabis industry, especially with other moms, she said. Before, she felt bullied by other women, or that everything was a competition. But in the cannabis industry, she found that women want to lift each other up and support each other.
Cohen wants to continue building up women in cannabis. To achieve this, she donates a portion of all TheCannaBossLady’s proceeds to three different women-focused causes. One is the Center for Asian Pacific American Women, which supports and creates networking opportunities for Asian American Pacific Islander women in leadership positions. Another is Supernova Women, which is a non-profit organization that helps empower women of color in the cannabis industry. The third is Dressember, which is an anti-trafficking organization.
Cannabis has become fully legal in New Jersey, and Cohen has applied for a recreational license, which she hopes to have by 2022. That will allow her to sell THC products in addition to the CBD product she already carries.
She wanted to create a space by women, for women — and she has done it, successfully. In the midst of a global pandemic, at that.
EmeraldLIVE: Cali Sober
The term “Cali Sober” refers to people who don’t drink but smoke weed. It's the latest trend in catching a buzz without the calories and hangover from alcohol.
Is it a lifestyle? A movement? or just a trend?
Hear from our esteemed speakers about this latest craze:
Andrew DeAngelo, Cannabis Industry Consultant, and Strategic Advisor, Co-founder of Harborside & Last Prisoner Project He is a visionary leader with a proven track record of enacting systemic social change and developing best practices in cannabis. DeAngelo has been an activist for over two decades, pioneering legal cannabis.
Libby Cooper, President, and Co-founder of Space Coyote She is an artist and established contributor/advocate in the cannabis industry. She's the creative genius behind Space Coyote, crafting a brand that stands out from the noise and pulls people in. Libby truly believes in smokable, potent products, affirming that women can be stoners and that being a stoner is celebratory.
Hadas Alterman, Founding Partner at Plant Medicine Law Group. Hadas is an Israeli-American attorney, born in Jerusalem and raised in San Fran. She has a J.D. from Berkeley Law and a B.A. in Community Studies/Agriculture & Social Justice from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Hadas advises companies on matters of regulatory compliance, policy advocacy, risk management, strategic planning, revenue models, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Before founding PMLG, she worked with Wykowski Law & Associates. Hadas has led clients through successful cannabis license applications in California, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania; served as counsel to equity applicants in Northern California, and worked with legacy growers in the Emerald Triangle. Hadas is a former restorative justice practitioner and community organizer dedicated to using the law to expand equitable access to plant medicine. She is the Policy Director of the New York drug decriminalization campaign Decriminalize Healing and a Board Member of the Psychedelic Bar Association.
EmeraldLIVE: The Hemp Revolution
The fact is, hemp is finally legal to farm again in the United States after being prohibited and stigmatized for over 80 years through false information and propaganda. This has created a wave of excitement across all facets of the evolving supply chain in regard to business development, innovation, sales, and marketing. Now that hemp is legal, the regulatory structure of the industry still needs to be clearly defined— this has brought both chaos and confusion, plus understanding and opportunity — all creating something genuine that benefits farmers, local communities, the environment, and humanity on a whole. Our political system is significantly fractured, to say the least.
With both Republicans and Democrats agreeing to support the reintroduction of hemp back into American agriculture, hemp has been a bright shiny anomaly in the midst of political division and partisanship. Watching this plant bring both sides together feels a bit surreal, but at the same time rather revolutionary. Whether in terms of immediate crisis, such as a pandemic, or long-term drum beating, one thing continues to be apparent and that is nothing seems to shut down the momentum of the Hemp Revolution. Maybe slow down, maybe realign path and direction, but there is no shutting it down outside of human extinction. Welcome to the hemp revolution!
@procannabismedia @theemeraldmagazine @thecannabosslady
@LastPrisonerProject @NORML @supernova @cait_curley
@nocohempexpo @scherilmurraypowel @zoewilder
Panelists:
Cait Curley is, Entrepreneur, Artist, Activist, Educator, Entrepreneur, social media influencer, marketing specialist, and content creator with a passion for all things hemp and cannabis.
Morris Beegle, Co-Founder & President of WAFBA (We Are For Better Alternatives)
Leading cannabis/hemp advocate and entrepreneur
Scheril Murray Powell
Cannabis, Agricultural, and Dietary Supplement Attorney
The CannaBoss Lady Opens Women-Owned Shop in New Jersey
With New Jersey choosing to legalize adult-use marijuana in the recent election, TheCannaBossLady becomes one of the first women-owned hemp shops to open in the tri-state area. Offering a unique experience for online or in-person shoppers, TheCannaBossLady aims to be New Jersey’s epicenter for women’s beauty, health, and wellness cannabinoid products.
Many people are looking for healthier alternatives or natural solutions to de-stress, enhance sleep, replenish skin, support healthy sensuality, and help people live their best lives. We have tested, evaluated, and curated a collection of the best cannabinoid products so that our clients don’t have to,” says Jill Cohen, Founder of TheCannaBossLady. “Since we did extensive research and testing on each product, we are able to confidently advise on best practices for dosage and consumption.”
Read the full story on Hip New Jersey here.
Female 'CannaBoss' To Open Hemp Shop In Maplewood Friday
Going by "TheCannaBossLady," a New Jersey woman sells cannabis-based wellness products online. She's opening a storefront this weekend.
New Jersey Native Jill Cohen has sold her cannabis-based beauty and wellness products online as "TheCannaBossLady" for some time. Friday, she will open a storefront in Maplewood.
She has sold everything from edibles to hair care, skin care, and spirituality, intimacy, and wellness products.
The store will open at 9 Highland Place in Maplewood.
View the full story by Caren Lissner of The Patch, Maplewood NJ here.
EmeraldLive: Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GANqujZhr-o
People of color, particularly Black people, have been disproportionately targeted by law enforcement for possessing, consuming, or selling cannabis and are being shut out of the industry. This has led to increasingly loud calls for more social equity within the cannabis industry. But what does that actually mean? The definition of social equity can vary, depending on the context, but generally boils down to justice and fairness in public policy. When it comes to the cannabis industry, social equity focuses on the inclusion of communities of color in every aspect, from cultivation to consulting. We'll discuss some of the actionable steps already established in cannabis companies and what you can do to make your business more equitable to BlPOC and LGBTQIA communities.
Panelists:
Angela White, Equity for Industry Program Manager, Success Centers
Marie Montmarquet, Co-founder, MD Numbers, Inc.
Adolf Ward, Delivery Service and Operator of Zipp Delivery
Moderator:
Mary Carreon, Associate Editor, Merry Jane
Thank you to our partners:
Last Prisoner Project
Tokeativity
TheCannaBossLady
CBD Boutique
ProCannabisMedia
Garden State NORML
Heady NJ
EmeraldLIVE: Legalization & Compliance
Marijuana Is[n’t] Legal: Practical Impacts of the Federal-State Contradiction.
Hear from our panel of experts:
Gary Weinstein, Strategic Legal Counsel & Cannabis Advisor (moderator)
Sheri Tarr, Founder and Chief Advisor, '68 Partners, Cannabis & Life Sciences Commercialization & Compliance
Amol Sinha, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey
Bill Caruso, Cannabis Law Leader, Archer&Greiner
Dan Ulloa, Editor, Heady NJ & Cannabis Activist
They will explore Federal and State regulatory and legal tensions, the threat of enforcement, and the disproportionate impact resulting from the federal government's failure to clarify the legal status of marijuana. The panel will also address compliance and commercialization challenges created by inconsistent regulations, and practical steps businesses can take now. To ground the discussion with a State-specific example, the panel will highlight the November 3, 2020 ballot referendum for adult-use marijuana legalization in New Jersey.
We’re excited to welcome you to our new Elevated dispensary experience, later this year.