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March 19, 2025 11 mins

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 stereotypes and offer an inviting, gallery-like shopping environment. Lauren also shares her journey from a corporate lawyer to a cannabis entrepreneur, her expansion plans, and her focus on female-friendly cannabis events. The episode concludes with exciting developments and potential new locations for The Artist Tree.00:00 Introduction to Hall of Flowers00:36 Creating a Welcoming Cannabis Space03:00 Lauren's Journey into Cannabis05:16 Expansion Plans for The Artist Tree07:10 Challenges and Community in the Cannabis Industry09:02 Future Collaborations and Events11:01 Conclusion and Future Visits

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