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Building the Cannabis Industry From Scratch: Advocating for Social Equity & Opportunities for Women
Toni Forge, Kyra Reed
The cannabis industry offers women and marginalized communities opportunities for ownership, employment and participation in its growth in a way that no other industry provides. But we need strong advocates and talented professionals to ensure that we are great in numbers and success. We'll...
The cannabis industry offers women and marginalized communities opportunities for ownership, employment and participation in its growth in a way that no other industry provides. But we need strong advocates and talented professionals to ensure that we are great in numbers and success. We'll be answering questions and sharing our experiences as women and advocates in the emerging cannabis industry. We invite women from all backgrounds to explore if this industry is a good fit for their career goals.
Meet The Speakers
Toni Forge
Co-Founder, 4LeafConsulting
Toni Forge is an accomplished, vibrant attorney with over 27 years of litigation and corporate experience. In 2016, Toni co-founded 4LeafConsulting, a cannabis licensing and compliance consulting firm dedicated to offering clients a practical approach to establishing their cannabusinesses. She has presented at many cannabis educational seminars and panels and has been a featured speaker on several cannabis podcasts. Toni is very passionate about social equity and advises numerous social equity cannabis groups. In 2019, Toni was nominated as “Cannabis Lawyer of the Year” by Webjoint magazine.
Kyra Reed
Founder, Women Empowered in Cannabis
Kyra Reed is the Founder of Women Empowered in Cannabis, the largest online global community for women working in the industry.
Q&A
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Just interested in finding out about this area. I have no knowledge right now.
Posted on 2021-04-21 -
I don't have a specific question
Posted on 2021-04-21 -
Any tips and tricks for pivoting your management career into this industry, especially in regards to IT work and entrepreneurship?
Posted on 2021-04-21 -
Just wanting to hear more from other women in the industry. Trying to find my next steps
Posted on 2021-04-20 -
What do you believe is the size of investment required to start a cannabis business?
Posted on 2021-04-20 -
What resources are available for those of us who don't have a college degree or entrepreneurial experience but want to start a successful cannabis business?
Posted on 2021-04-20 -
What is the best advice you can give to the graduates out there, looking forward to a change from your experience?
Posted on 2021-04-20 -
If workplaces that have required a drug test in the past, as in a Hospital, can they still not hire or fire someone because of Pot use? And how does that change, if any, for someone with a medical card?
Posted on 2021-04-20 -
I'm a speaker...nope! lol
Posted on 2021-04-19 -
Curious to learn more about opportunities for tech careers in the Cannabis industry?
Posted on 2021-04-18 -
What resources are available to assist with starting the business?
Posted on 2021-04-15 -
If someone is considering in starting a businness in this field what type of funding is available to minorities and women. Are their mentors to guide you through the process of starting in the...
Posted on 2021-04-15 -
Excited to learn more about this industry and what opportunities exist!
Posted on 2021-04-12 -
No questions yet, just curious about the industry.
Posted on 2021-04-08
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