Cannabis and Women: Is This the New Relaxation Ritual?  | Emily Paulsen & Lisa Hurwitz

What if winding down didn’t have to mean drinking wine or pushing through exhaustion? What if something gentler, something designed with women’s needs in mind, could actually help?In this episode, Emily Paulsen talks with Lisa Hurwitz, President of Happi, a low-dose, cannabis-infused seltzer brand redefining how women relax, celebrate, and cope with daily stress. They explore what it means to challenge the default rituals we’ve inherited, especially around alcohol, sleep, and self-care, and why so many women are looking for new ways to feel good without guilt, grogginess, or stigma.From Lisa’s journey off Ambien to the science behind cannabinoids, from entrepreneurship in a male-dominated industry to the emotional labor women carry every day—this conversation is a deep dive into wellness, reinvention, and rewriting the rules of what we reach for when life feels heavy.Key TakeawaysOur rituals shape us. From post-work decompression to weekend celebrations, what we reach for matters—and most of us are looking for something lighter, gentler, and more aligned with how we want to feel.Stress is stealing our sleep—and our joy. Lisa shares her own journey with insomnia, Ambien, and discovering the impact of low-dose cannabis as a natural alternative.Education is everything. Lisa breaks down what’s actually in Happi (like CBN, CBD, lion’s mane, and THC), how dosing works, and why formulation matters so much more than we’ve been told.Women are still underrepresented. From funding to product design, the cannabis industry has skewed male—and Happi is part of the push to change that.Stigma is real, but shifting. Lisa unpacks the cultural baggage around cannabis, how it’s evolving, and why education and transparency are essential.—Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ —The guest on this episode, Lisa Hurwitz, is the President of Happi, a line of all-natural, cannabis-infused seltzers designed to offer a refreshing alternative to alcohol and pharmaceuticals. With a background that spans over two decades in CPG and wellness, Lisa brings both strategic vision and personal passion to her work. Before launching Happi, she served as Chief Marketing Officer at Grassroots Cannabis, playing a key role in its $830 million acquisition by Curaleaf. She also held senior leadership roles at global companies like Kimberly-Clark. Now splitting her time between Nicaragua and the U.S., Lisa is on a mission to help people rethink wellness, stress, and social rituals through approachable microdose cannabis products.Learn more about Happi and Connect with Lisa Online: Visit the Website www.happihourdrink.com  and use code CURIOUSLIFE25 for 25% off your first order. Instagram: https://instagram.com/happihourdrinkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hurwitz-3318571/