S1:E5 - Doreen & JM During the My Bong Voyage Tour: What it's Like Being a Veteran in the Cannabis Industry & Corporate Marcom Life to Entrepreneur

In this vibrant episode of The Women in CannaBusiness podcast, we join powerhouse duo Doreen Sullivan and JM Balbuena as they recount their summer 2024 "Bong Voyage" tour. Together, they traveled the West Coast, stopping at smoke shops, dispensaries, and even the Montana State Fair, to amplify awareness around cannabis advocacy, normalization, and their journeys as trailblazers in the industry. Doreen, the visionary behind My Bud Vase (@MyBudVase), shares the challenges of building a luxury cannabis accessory brand in an illegal southern state, tackling adversity, and bridging the gap between masculine and feminine consumption. JM (@_JMBalbuena), a U.S. Navy veteran and CMO at Prime Harvest, opens up about her path from corporate life to entrepreneurship, how cannabis helped her manage PTSD, and her ongoing projects, including her award-winning documentary, Roll Up for Equity. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on building resilience, embracing change, and breaking boundaries in the cannabis space. Plus, as a special treat, our listeners can use code WiCB25 for 25% off on My Bud Vase purchases or JM’s latest book, Green Renaissance, valid through November at mybudvase.com. Tune in, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or LinkedIn, and join the journey of two unstoppable women breaking new ground in cannabis!