S1:E11 - Shayda Torabi: From Start-Up to Building One of The First Women-Owned & Operated Texas Hemp Brands

In this powerful episode of the Women in Cannabusiness Podcast, we sit down with Shayda Torabi, Co-Founder and CEO of RESTART, Texas' premier hemp brand, and President of the Texas Hemp Coalition, to discuss her inspiring journey from corporate tech to becoming a pioneer in the Texas hemp space. 🌿 Shayda’s story begins with a life-altering car accident that left her with a pelvis injury and chronic pain. After discovering CBD as a solution for her healing, she channeled that experience into building a family-owned hemp business in one of the most conservative states in the nation. Throughout this conversation, Shayda shares: How her background at a fast-paced corporate start-up prepared her for the challenges of entrepreneurship. The mindset shifts, mantras, and public speaking tools that helped her step into the spotlight as a leader and advocate for the Texas hemp industry. The work she’s doing as President of the Texas Hemp Coalition to advocate for education, quality, and high standards in the growing hemp market. This episode is packed with wisdom on perseverance, navigating conservative markets, and building a brand rooted in personal experience and purpose. Whether you’re a business owner, advocate, or consumer, Shayda’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when you combine passion, advocacy, and grit. Follow & Connect with Shayda: Instagram: ⁠@theshaydatorabi⁠ RESTART: ⁠@restartcbd⁠ | ⁠www.restartcbd.com⁠ Texas Hemp Coalition: ⁠texashempcoalition.org⁠ 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for an inspiring conversation on entrepreneurship, advocacy, and overcoming challenges in the hemp industry. #WomenInCannabusiness #RESTARTCBD #TexasHempCoalition #WomenInCannabis #CannabisLeadership #Entrepreneurship #CannabisAdvocate #CannaWomen