The AusCannaPodcast S1 | E10

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Nguyen, an Australian-trained pharmacist and visionary founder and CEO of Astrid, Australia’s first boutique female-led dispensary specializing in medicinal cannabis, with a mission to destigmatize cannabis and provide patient-focused care. Under Lisa’s leadership, Astrid has become a multi-award-winning dispensary, recognized by the Australian Cannabis Awards, Melbourne Design Awards, and Cannabiz. Lisa herself has been honoured as Australia’s most Trailblazing Pharmacist and a CommBank Young Hero. Beyond Astrid, she is passionate about cannabinoid education and research, collaborating with various organizations and serving as an advisor for several research projects.In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:* Rapid Fire* Who is Lisa Nguyen?* How did she get started in plant medicine?* What sparked the idea for Astrid?* How did she manage to navigate the regulatory landscape when starting Astrid?* How does she see the relationship between plant-based medicine and pharmaceuticals evolving?* What’s her approach to managing patient expectations?* How does she address scepticism from traditional healthcare providers?* Success stories from patients that stand out to her* Driving Forward Campaign* Driving laws and how she feels about them post-campaign* Anti Stoner Campaign* What’s next for Lisa and Astrid?Where to find me:* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X* Email [email protected]* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcastWhere to find Lisa:* Astrid Dispensary Website* Astrid Dispensary on Instagram* Astrid Dispensary on Facebook* Astrid Advocates Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com