Women Leading In Cannabis Kyra-Reed, Jamie-Humiston, Dan-Humiston, PodConx

"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.

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"Pouring Potential: Unleashing the Magic of Cannabis Beverages"

The President and chair of the Cannabis Beverage Association and VP of Marketing & Business Development, 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 products and explains the potential impact of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC (Hempty Nine) beverages in states like Minnesota, where they can be enjoyed alongside alcohol beverages in social settings.

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"Empowering Women in the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Funding"

In the fast-growing Arizona cannabis industry, Sara 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. Sara 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.

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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.

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Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Natasha Lannerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashalannerd/

Vangst - https://vangst.com/

Learn - https://vangst.com/learn

Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration

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 investors in the CPG and beverage sectors.

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Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Lisa Hurwitz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hurwitz-3318571/

Happi THC Seltzer - https://happihourdrink.com/

Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration

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 the retailer's perspective and identifying selling solutions as key strategies.

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Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Shelly Tallabas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-tallabas/

Vivid Integrated Solutions - https://www.vividintegratedsolutions.com/

Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration