Veterans, Cannabis, and Advocacy for Change with Vien Trinh

Brian sits down with Vien Trinh, a veteran and cannabis industry professional, for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation on the unique paths veterans can take within the cannabis industry. Vien shares his journey from military service to his role as a product marketing manager, detailing the struggles, insights, and hard-won lessons he encountered along the way. They talk about the barriers veterans face in accessing cannabis, especially for medicinal needs, and explore the resources and networks out there to support veterans interested in the field. Brian and Vien shed light on the career opportunities within cannabis for those coming out of service, the discipline and resilience veterans bring to the table, and the untapped potential in this budding industry. This episode isn’t just for veterans—it's a masterclass for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of cannabis, career, and community from the perspective of someone who's walked the path. Chapters00:00:00 - Cannabis Industry: The Big Picture00:00:53 - Veteran Stories Beyond the Battlefield00:02:02 - From Military to Cannabis Industry00:04:41 - Barriers Veterans Face with Cannabis00:08:58 - Building a Supportive Veteran Community00:12:48 - New Career Paths for Veterans00:17:42 - Relentless Pursuit: Entering Cannabis Industry00:24:50 - Final Reflections and TakeawaysLinks and ResourcesVien on LinkedInFlourish SoftwareBrian Weber on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Flourish in Cannabis? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!