#27 - S4:E1 - Adelia Fakhri: From Corporate Consumer Electronics to Shaping the Future of Cannabis Events & Community

We’re kicking off Season 4 of The Women in CannaBusiness Podcast with Adelia Fakhri, Chief Marketing Officer of EventHi and Co-Founder of Blunt Brunch; two trailblazing platforms redefining connection, collaboration, and celebration in the cannabis industry. With over a decade of experience across corporate, consumer electronics, and cannabis sectors, Adelia brings creative strategy and operational excellence together to build movements and shift culture. Her leadership has earned national recognition, including the 2023 Leadership Impact Award from ICBWA, and in this episode, she shares how she’s helping reshape how the cannabis industry connects, communicates, and thrives. From leaving the corporate world to launching one of the most innovative event platforms in cannabis, Adelia’s story is filled with lessons on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of community. She opens up about building EventHi, scaling Blunt Brunch, finding balance, and leading with authenticity in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you’re a marketer, founder, or advocate, this conversation will remind you that leadership isn’t just about building brands, it’s about shaping culture, uplifting others, and paving the way for more inclusive growth in cannabis. Show Notes & Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Adelia Fakhri 04:08 — Adelia’s Journey from Corporate to Cannabis 05:17 — Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 08:20 — Building a Media Company in Cannabis 10:15 — The Evolution of EventHi and Blunt Brunch 13:37 — Passion for the Cannabis Industry 18:07 — Advice for Women in Cannabis 21:46 — What It Means to Be a Woman in Cannabis 23:39 — Empathy and Strength in a Male-Dominated Industry 24:35 — Facing Hardships as Women Entrepreneurs 29:42 — Building Confidence and Resilience 34:16 — Balancing Work and Well-Being 39:17 — Inspiration from Industry Leaders 42:11 — Introduction to Women in CannaBusiness Podcast 42:12 — Celebrating Women in the Cannabis Industry About Adelia Fakhri Adelia Fakhri is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of EventHi, the premier ticketing platform built exclusively for cannabis events. She is also the Co-Founder of Blunt Brunch, a national community for women in cannabis dedicated to connection, education, and empowerment. Recognized with the 2023 Leadership Impact Award from ICBWA, Adelia is known for her visionary approach to marketing, her mentorship of women in leadership, and her ongoing work to advance diversity and inclusion in cannabis. Season 4 Gold Sponsor This episode is made possible by our Season 4 Gold Sponsor — Lucky Elk Hemp. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Lucky Elk Hemp cultivates high-quality, small-batch hemp products crafted with intention and care. Visit luckyelk.com to explore their full line of hemp products and support businesses helping shape the future of plant wellness. 🎧 Listen Now Follow The Women in CannaBusiness Podcast on Instagram @womenincannabusiness for more inspiring stories of women shaping the cannabis industry.