#31 - S4:E5 - Ali Bianco: Turning Passion Into Pinks, The High-Fashion Cannabis Brand For Women

In this episode of The Women in CannaBusiness Podcast, host Olivia Castaldy sits down with Ali Bianco, Founder & CEO of Pinks Products, New York’s first canna-couture brand merging high fashion with premium cannabis. Ali shares how her connection to cannabis began as a source of calm and creativity during her teenage years and evolved into a purpose-driven, luxury brand redefining what femininity, empowerment, and authenticity look like in the cannabis industry. From rose-petal prerolls to eco-friendly packaging designed with women in mind, Pinks brings intention, beauty, and confidence to every detail. In this conversation, Ali opens up about her journey from waitressing to entrepreneurship, navigating a male-dominated space, and building community through authenticity and collaboration. Her story reminds us that cannabis can be elegant, expressive, and empowering — when led by women who dare to do it differently. ✨ In this episode: How Ali turned her passion for cannabis into a thriving business The inspiration behind Pinks’ signature rose petal prerolls What authenticity and purpose mean for women entrepreneurs Building community and confidence in a growing cannabis industry Why femininity and creativity can be powerful disruptors in business ---- 📲 Connect with Ali on Social Media: Ali Bianco on LinkedIn Follow Ali Bianco on Instagram @puffinpinks   Follow Pinks Products – @pinksproducts ---- Follow Women in CannaBusiness: Instagram @womenincannabusiness TikTok @womenincannabusiness LinkedIn: Women in CannaBusiness ---- 🌿 Season 4 Gold Sponsor: Lucky Elk Get 15% off your next order at luckyelk.com with code WiCB15.