In this episode, I sit down with Amy Deneson, a key player in the cannabis industry and a representative of the Cannabis Media Council ( https://www.cannabismediacouncil.com/ ). We're on-site at the bustling MJ Unpacked event in New York City, in the heart of the movement pushing to reprogram the American perception of cannabis. Amy gives us insight into the innovative strategies used by the Cannabis Media Council to educate, inform, and transform societal attitudes toward cannabis use. We dive ...
May 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 82
In this empowering episode of Feminized, we sit down with Sue Carolton, the inspiring founder of Ranchera Familia Hemp. Also known as Ranchera Mami, Sue shares her incredible journey as a female farmer in the cannabis industry, breaking barriers and creating her own hemp genetics. Explore Sue's story as she navigates the challenges of being a glamorous woman in a male-dominated industry, often not being taken seriously. Despite the obstacles, Sue persevered and became the first Latina in the US ...
May 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 81
HAPPY 4/20!! Today I’m beyond thrilled to chat with the unstoppable Tiffany Chin, Co-founder & CEO of Death Row Cannabis. In this episode, we delve into Tiffany's incredible journey, exploring her experiences in the gray market in LA County, her first venture into the legal market with Snoop’s first brand LBS, and the launch of Death Row Cannabis last December. We discuss how celebrity plays in cannabis have been volatile, what makes Death Row Cannabis different, and the lessons Tiffany has ...
Apr 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 80
Welcome to another episode of Feminized! Today, we're thrilled to have Tiffany English, co-founder, and Emily Dozier, VP Creative, from the cannabis-infused drink company, The Happiest Hour ( https://happiesthour.com/ ). Join us as we dive into the world of cannabis-infused beverages, discuss the creation of their unique drink blends, and explore the importance of empowering women in the cannabis industry. Tiffany and Emily share their journey into the world of cannabis and how they've built a s...
Apr 17, 2023•52 min•Ep. 79
Welcome to Feminized, and today we're absolutely stoked to chat with the trailblazing Canna-boss, Susie Plascencia, Brand Partner for Humo, founder of NightShift Cannabis, and co-founder of iconic MOTA Glass! Susie is a powerhouse Latina entrepreneur, storyteller, and cannabis advocate, making waves in the industry and championing Latina representation. In this episode, we delve into the captivating story behind the creation of Humo, a California-based Mexican American-owned cannabis brand, and ...
Apr 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to Feminized, where today I’m absolutely thrilled to chat with the brilliant Sandy Li, CFO of Wana Brands! Sandy brings a wealth of experience from her time as VP of Finance at Parallel, her entrepreneurial journey running her own computer hardware and software company in China, and her senior leadership roles in various multi-national companies. In this episode, we dive into her transformative business approach, her expertise in driving growth, profitability, and shareholder value, and ...
Apr 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 77
Welcome to Feminized, and today we're beyond excited to chat with the phenomenal Canna-queen, Candy Angel, Head of TEAL (Together for Equity, Access & Legalization) AND the first woman to be hired at Weedmaps! Candy is a passionate advocate for cannabis education, legalization, and social equity, working tirelessly to make a real difference in the industry. In this episode, we dive into Candy's incredible life in the world of cannabis, how she became the driving force behind Weedmaps' commun...
Apr 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 76
Welcome to feminized, today I’m excited chat with The Successful Canna-preneur, JM Balbuena. She’s a San Diego-based author, filmmaker, advocate, and entrepreneur focused on empowering aspiring leaders in the rapidly growing legal cannabis space. Navy veteran JM was born in the Dominican Republic and came to America at the age of 13. JM received a Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her dedicated service as Aviation Electronics Tech in the United States Navy between 2010 to 2014. While...
Apr 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 75
The LIFT Expo is a highly touted cannabis expo from Canada and I’ve always had a fair bit of FOMO when I would hear about all of the connections and fun attendees were having north of the border. At LIFT, the best brands launch cutting-edge new products, exciting new canna-brands are born, and icons of the industry share valuable trade secrets with attendees in keynote sessions, panels, and networking mixers. Well, you can imagine my extreme elation when I heard that LIFT is FINALLY coming to th...
Apr 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 74
Like all good plans, Cary Mapes & Patty Pappas hatched their idea for a cannabis-powered vaginal suppository in a dispensary and they haven’t looked back! Hello Again is a product that combines the healing power of cannabis with specific botanicals to provide relief from the physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges of womanhood. It’s their first product ever, and they had no prior connections with cannabis or vaginal suppositories, yet they forge ahead fearlessly because they are truly ...
Mar 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 73
Cannabis and parenting is such a hot topic today that I’m so thrilled to have Manndie Tingler on the show today! She’s a cannabis advocate working to destigmatize cannabis use while pregnant and parenting through her various projects like the Woman’s Cannabis Awards and CannaMoms ♥️ Find her and follow her courageous journey!! @womenscannaawards @high.and.abovetv @ladysilverleaf @highat9news @cannagramdelivers @tocitreats Episode filmed in New Braunfels via Zoom. Feminized with Liz Grow is produ...
Mar 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 72
Ladies and gents I’m so excited to have back one of the smartest and most experienced people in the cannabis and hemp industry, the Emerald Triangle’s own AC Moon! She’s an international hemp and cannabis consultant, literally building new cannabis industries in countries across the globe. AND she trains in Muay Thai! We talk about the current global landscape for Hemp and Cannabis, the good the bad and the ugly about cannabis legalization, and how Texas must keep fighting for cannabis freedom. ...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 71
Lana Van Brunt & Hayley Dineen are the Brooklyn-based duo behind Sackville & Co. This design-focused contemporary cannabis lifestyle brand destigmatizes and elevates cannabis use, and I’ve been a fan for a minute! Lana & Hayley share their incredible story about selling Sackville in 2019 and then buying it back, and how they keep it interesting for their design & fashion-focused cult following. We also chat about Sackville Studios , the first and only multidisciplinary cannabis d...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 70
I’m thrilled to chop it up with Lisa Snyder, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of Tokeatvity, a global community of plant medicine advocates rooted in feminism, working as a collective to modernize cannabis consumption culture through interactive experiences. LIKE CRAFTING!!! Known as a “beehive” of activity, Tokeativity brings together feminists from all walks of life seeking real connecting and a safe space to enjoy our sacred herb. That’s it! Lisa and her team have chapters in over 20 c...
Mar 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 68
In this special episode, I have Dr Felecia Dawson back on the show to shed some light on a topic very close to her heart - Reparations. I’m excited to share this conversation with you to help spark the conversation in your community - how are we helping communities most damaged by the War on Drugs rebuild? Episode filmed in New Braunfels via Zoom. Feminized with Liz Grow is produced by Grow House Media, Patrick Pope & Tanis Ray, with original theme music and sound mixing by Q da King Product...
Feb 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 67
This is my Galentine’s gift to you lovely ladies! I give you the legend Franny Tacy, the FIRST Hemp Ted Talk, the 11th female to plant hemp for food in the US, and all-around badass when it comes to hemp policy and farmers' rights. She is the boss-lady Franny’s Farm, a regenerative Farm, AND Business in Ashville, NC! She’s also the CEO and founder of Franny’s Farmacy, a Hemp dispensary chain with over 300 proprietary products in 6 states! Plus she has a lot of degrees and started a commune, ther...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 66
Ever get FOMO while scrolling through IG because you missed out on an epic cannabis event? WELL NOT ANYMORE!! Party Queen Adelia Carrillo of Event.hi is here to tell you about the hottest events happening this month in cannabis. Tap in early so you never miss out, and be sure to check in with Event.hi daily for new canna-friendly events posting every day in every market. Episode filmed in New Braunfels, Texas and sunny legal Arizona via Zoom. Feminized with Liz Grow is produced by Grow House Med...
Feb 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 65
Tamara Anderson is Founder of Culinary & Cannabis, an all sensory interactive cannabis event production company. Tamara oversees daily operations and growth for Culinary & Cannabis including online content, marketing, and brand partnerships. A pastry chef, registered nurse, and MMJ patient herself who progressively and knowledgeably understands the complex intersection of medical cannabis and traditional healthcare, Tamara’s focus helps educate folks on total plant use by providing uniqu...
Jan 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 64
Ladies, I’m stoked to finally be able to bring you a conversation with Eventhi.io co-Founder & CMO and Blunt Brunch co-founder, Adelia Carillo! Personally I’ve been dying to catch up with her since launching her latest women-focused cannabis event series, Blunt Brunch. What an incredible concept! In this episode you’ll learn about her path and what’s next for this industry mover and shaker. Spoiler Alert: She might just become a Feminized regular! But you’ll have to listen to find out. Make ...
Jan 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 63
Today’s guest is powerhouse cannabis advocate, educator, and author Dr Felecia Dawson of Atlanta, Georgia. For 30 years Dr Felecia practiced holistic gynecology and integrative and functional medicine. In fact, Dr Felecia was acknowledged by Essence Magazine as one of the leading female obstetrician gynecologists in the nation! But in 2016 she hung up her stethoscope to focus on cannabis advocacy & education full-time and hasn’t looked back. I’ve been a big big fan of Dr Felecia’s for a few ...
Jan 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 62
Today I’m joined by fiery DC insider and founder of Panoptic Strategies, Gretchen Gailey. I loved this conversation!!!! Gretchen is a Cannabis Communications Strategist who works with brands and advocacy groups on promoting the myriad benefits of cannabis to a mainstream, general audience with little to no understanding of the plant, the movement, or the positive effects that embracing more progressive cannabis policy could have. As a former journalist in DC, Gretchen has always been a champion ...
Jan 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 61
I’m thrilled to host my dear friend Jade Daniels for the last podcast of 2022, she’s such a badass and truly embodies what feminized is all about! Jade is a powerhouse in the industry and has made her mark in products, branding, media, and distribution, and has much wisdom to share from her journey. From Texas to Portland and back to Texas again, Jade brings a spirit of sisterhood everywhere she goes, and the girl knows how to throw one helluva party! I hope that you enjoy this conversation as m...
Dec 31, 2022•38 min•Ep. 60
The unstoppable and infinitely impressive cannabis trailblazer Nike John joins me today to talk about what it’s like being the youngest and first black woman-owned dispensary in Boston, her cannabis pregnancy plan, and offers truly sage advice to other high-achieving women working to accomplish big big things with no playbook (spoiler alert- start your day with a bubble bath 🤗). The mom-to-be is a shining example of how the power of hard work, a positive mental attitude, and solid modeling will...
Dec 27, 2022•40 min•Ep. 59
Today I have the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Estelle Skogstad-Kurk, events manager (aka the first lady of Farechild), to discuss her role as go-to-gal for the hottest events company in cannabis and why she believes that it’s more important than ever for women in cannabis to support each other. East Coast raised with a West Coast soul, to me Estelle represents the perfect blend of heart, hustle, authenticity & kindness that would lead to success in any industry, but I’m glad that s...
Dec 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 58
In front of a Live audience at the Taste of Texas Hemp Cup in Austin I got to ask some of the dopest women in the game- Tell me about your biggest lesson learned & biggest WIN in Cannabis to date! You will be as grateful for their honesty, insight and wisdom as I was, trust me sis. Brought to you by Girlfriend Distro. Beautiful smoking accessories by woman-owned My Bud Vase. Panel features: Miranda Cummings, CIO of Creature Flora Cannabis Jade Daniels, Co-founder of Girlfriend Distribution S...
Dec 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 57
KushKards founder Lauren Miele began making the first Kushkards by rolling blunts and sewing them to paper in the form of initials, numbers, and ornaments to spell out festive greetings. On Christmas 2013, the first ever Kushkard was born and the journey of cannabis-themed greeting cards began! Lauren is a smart tenacious hustler from New York and when she saw an opportunity to bring together 2 of her favorite things, she wouldn’t let anyone stop her from realizing her vision to be the Hallmark ...
Dec 05, 2022•36 min•Ep. 53
Babes, Today I’m stoked to introduce you to the brains behind some of the most memorable, trippy, and unique brand activations & experiences you’ve ever seen! Miranda Cummings is an Experiential marketer and the Chief Innovation Officer of Creature Flora, a new cannabis brand launching in Oklahoma this October ! Miranda shares all about what “experiential marketing” really means and what it is , as well as shares never-before-shared details about the Creature Flora Launch Party weekend in Ok...
Oct 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 52
Today’s guest is Reagan Hatch, the super-special cannabis marketer, web designer, and co-founder of Cannasite.com. Reagan and her all-female team help cannabis brands build their digital presence with speed, style, and grace in a digital landscape full of complexity and BS shenanigans thanks to cannabis’ ongoing schedule 1 status. Reagan has solid gold advice for business owners who may be struggling with their website & digital presence, even if you’re just starting out and don’t have anyth...
Oct 24, 2022•31 min•Ep. 51
CEO & co-founder of DoubleBlind mag Shelby Hartman is leading the psychedelics movement and I am so excited to sit down with her and chat about all things trippy. She’s not just another pretty face either - she’s a hardcore journalist who is committed to serving her community through bringing stories, research, and enlightenment backed by real data and science. In this episode Shelby Hartman gives her friendly advice on how to approach psychedelics and how to make the most of this incredible...
Sep 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 48
In this special episode I sit down with Brandi Dunigan, founder of Texas Cannabis delivery service Brandi Dunigan, at San-a-Canna Hemp farm in San Antonio, Texas. We talk about what it’s like to have a cannabis delivery service in Texas, why she does it, and what it means to her to reach all Texans with this life-saving medicine. Texas Green Connect delivers highly curated boxes of premium hemp products quarterly across the state! As the Official Shipping Partner of the 3rd Annual Taste of Texas...
Aug 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 47
