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From hauling 50‑lb salt bags to becoming California’s cannabis compliance whisperer, Nicole Miller has seen it all.

Try being the only woman in a room full of legacy‑to‑legal cannabis operators—Nicole (@chcompliance) has done it, and she’s turned that grit into a career helping operators stay compliant without losing their vibe. 🌱

In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, we dive into:

• Her journey from high‑end cabinetry to legacy...

In this powerful episode of The Canna Boss Babes, we sit down with attorney Victoria J. Cvitanovic, a former narcotics prosecutor turned fierce advocate for cannabis, psychedelic medicine, and patient rights.

Victoria shares how a life-changing injury and her own experience with chronic pain led her to discover the healing potential of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy—shifting her legal career forever. We talk about the deep stigma still s...

Diagnosed with lupus as a young mom, Odilia Hernandez Underwood (MexiCanna RN) went from 12 prescriptions a day to living completely pharmaceutical‑free. In this powerful conversation, the veteran and board‑certified nurse coach shares how she worked with her doctors while embracing plant medicine, mindful nutrition, meditation, and grounding—and why she recently lobbied at Nebraska’s Capitol for medical cannabis.

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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Ishqa sits down with Rachel Xin and Jean Tran at Hall of Flowers to explore the origins and mission of Juāna, a women-focused wellness brand rooted in Chinese heritage. From the thoughtful design and healing intent behind every product to the integration of Chinese medicinal herbs and adaptogens, Juāna offers more than cannabis—it offers a multi-sensory experience of balance, healing, and ...

Transforming Cannabis Retail: An Interview with Lauren Fontein of The Artist TreeIn this episode, we meet Lauren Fontein, co-founder of The Artist Tree, at the Hall of Flowers event. Lauren discusses the mission behind The Artist Tree to create a warm and welcoming community space for cannabis consumers. The conversation explores the evolution of the cannabis retail experience, highlighting The Artist Tree's approach to break s...

In this episode, I sit down with PR specialist and author Tara Coomans from Avaans Media to discuss the power of earned PR and storytelling in the cannabis industry. We dive into the challenges of cannabis marketing, how brands can navigate stigma, and the importance of building trust with consumers—especially women, who are often overlooked in dispensary buying decisions.

Tara shares insights on how brands can position themselves f...

In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, host Ishqa welcomes Fame from Exhale Social Pro, a dynamic East Coast-based platform that shares a similar mission of supporting and empowering the cannabis community. The conversation dives into the inspiration behind Exhale Philly and the evolution of Exhale Social Pro, which offers resources, events, and professional networking opportunities designed to foster inclusivity in both the cann...

In this powerful episode, multimedia journalist, host, and reporter Jackie Rae (@jackieraetv) joins us for a conversation you’ll want to listen to more than once. Known for her dynamic storytelling and commitment to social issues, Jackie shares her deep love for Long Beach while pulling back the curtain on the systemic issues that often go unnoticed.

We dive into the importance of REAL news sources like @lbwatchdog, which reports on...

Exciting Cannabis Projects and Events with Tamara: Cannabis Queens Book, Canna Spa Series, and More! In this episode, Ishqa shares their excitement about receiving the 'Cannabis Queens' book featuring stories of cannabis queens from around the world. They highlight their personal note from Mel and the additional goodies included. The discussion transitions into an enthusiastic chat with Tamara about her upcoming Canna Spa event se...

Hey Babes! Come meet Carl Saling from @gethighday This serial entrepreneur has been running his own businesses since his teens. He learned early on manual labor wasn’t for him and threw himself into door to door seafood sales - which he fervently believes every entrepreneur should do (with or without the seafood) because “if you don’t have sales you don’t have a business”
Many years of mastering other industries and businesses the ...

Navigating Payment Processing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Aubrey Amatelli In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, host Ishqa Hillman converses with Aubrey Amatelli about her journey and challenges in becoming the number one payment processor in the cannabis industry through her company, PayRio payrio.co They discuss Aubrey's background at JPMorgan Chase, the importance of reliable payment processing, and the ...

Welcome back to The Cannabas Babes Podcast, live from MJ BizCon on day three! Today, I’m joined by Nicole Lucian, co-founder of Bliss & Lex, a beautifully designed dispensary in Manhattan that’s redefining what cannabis retail can be. Nicole and her team are creating a welcoming, stigma-free environment that’s impacting lives and reshaping the cannabis experience. Let’s dive into her passion, vision, and the unique approach behind ...

Welcome back to The Canna Boss Babes Podcast! We’re coming to you from the bustling halls of MJ BizCon 2024 in Las Vegas, and today’s guest is a powerhouse innovator in the cannabis space: Missy Bradley, a journalist-turned-cannabis-entrepreneur from Ripple in Colorado.

Missy shares her fascinating journey into the cannabis industry, Ripple’s science-driven product innovations, and her take on the challenges and opportunities fa...

Welcome back to The Canna Boss Babes Podcast! Today, I’m joined by the dynamic duo behind Blunt Strategies, Leili Fatehi and Laura Monn Ginsburg, who are shaping the future of cannabis policy in Minnesota. Together, they’ve helped craft the innovative “Minnesota Model,” an equitable and community-centered approach to cannabis legalization and business development.

From their work advocating for legalization to their efforts to c...

Hey Babes… I want you to tune in but first can you please go to @freeharoldmorris3rd and sign the petition in his bio https://bit.ly/4h1mTPf

Ok, now come back to hear from Harold “Junior” Morris 3rd’s father on what life has been like advocating for his son’s release the last 5 years - including rewriting legislation in Maryland to help reduce his son’s sentence.
A father of 4, Junior was an active and very involved father who eve...

Who takes care of the patients? This boss babe right here! @nikkireds started @recompass_ from a deep desire to help patients when she saw how impactful 🌱 is for veterans. The past 2 1/2 years Nikki has been facilitating patient access by connecting brands and retailers with her vision of compassion but with over regulation it’s not been easy and she even found herself in seemingly hot water with the DCC which resulted in her spea...

Hey Babes! When I say “Men are babes too” it’s because of guys like these - driven by collaboration over competition, by heart not greed, and by a desire to build for all, not just one. Please come hear what the magicians behind the @network_show have been conjuring for September 18 & 19th in Los Angeles where over 200 brands and 1000 retailers will come together and help each other grow through new connections.
These guys a...