Women make great leaders among the many personal and professional roles we play in life. It’s only natural that we’re starting to see so many more women CEOs and boss babes in the cannabis industry. One study shows that women hold nearly 37 percent of senior-level jobs in the cannabis industry.
From founders and owners, to advocates and growers, take a look at some of these go-getter women and their inspiring work in the world of weed.
Wanda James
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Pot and politics, that’s what Wanda James is all about. James is the founder of the first black-owned legal cannabis dispensary in the United States, Simply Pure. James is a pioneer in the cannabis world, gaining major recognition for years. In 2018, James was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the cannabis industry by High Times Magazine.
Jane West
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Jane West is known as an American cannabis activist and CEO of the cannabis lifestyle brand Jane West. Many know her as the trailblazing founder of cannabis networking organization Women Grow. She is a woman to watch as she continues to build a brand focused on glassware and accessories for flower lovers such as her.
Olivia Alexander
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Olivia Alexander launched Kush Queen in 2015 after seeing much success selling Swarovski Crystal vape pens with her company called The Crystal Cult. The influencer has launched multi-million-dollar brands using social channels, including Kush Queen.
Mary Jane Gibson
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You’ve likely read Mary Jane Gibson’s articles in publications such as High Times, Rolling Stones, and Green Entrepreneur. No cannabis list is complete without this voice of the industry that has traveled the world advocating for the legalization of medical marijuana, adult use cannabis, and CBD. As an actress, comedian, journalist and podcast host of Weed + Grub, she can and is doing it all!
Ophelia Chong
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Ophelia Chong is the founder of Stock Pot Images, Asian Americans for Cannabis Education (AACE), and Mogu Garden Supply. Chong is known for her photography, graphic design, art direction, and education and is guided by the mission to advocate for the legalization of cannabis and psilocybin.