Women Leading Cannabis: Advocacy, Education & Empowerment at Jardin| Brittney & Mia's Story

In this inspiring episode, Cannadave, Groovee, and Summer Skyyyy of MiCannaCast sit down with Brittney and Mia—two powerhouse women shaping the future of cannabis at Jardin. From humble activist roots and family farms to directing operations and cannabis education, they share the highs and hurdles of their journey. The conversation dives into love sparked over Carl Sagan, navigating a male-dominated industry, empowering women in weed, and the science behind picking the perfect strain. With laughter, honesty, and insight, this episode is a garden of growth, change, and good vibes. 🌱🔥00:00 – Intro: Meet the hosts, guests, and Hardeen vibes00:25 – Brittany’s journey from activism to Director of Ops01:18 – Cannabis advocacy through personal family experience02:04 – From retail to leadership: winning awards and breaking barriers02:38 – How Brittany and Mia met through cannabis (and Carl Sagan!)03:44 – Mia’s roots: from Maui Waui to medicinal use in Canada04:31 – What Mia does: education and the “sommeliers” of cannabis05:10 – Why education is key for legalization and access05:21 – Adversity as women in the cannabis industry06:16 – Brittany on creating inclusive space at Hardeen07:18 – Female consumers & cannabis: shifting the narrative08:41 – Male-dominated norms and the need for representation09:44 – Women empowerment efforts in Michigan & beyond10:22 – How one person (and one podcast!) can spark change11:00 – What change looks like: careers, growth, and inclusion12:03 – Female-focused cannabis products & terpene research12:37 – Professionalizing cannabis and destigmatizing the plant13:01 – Closing thoughts & shoutouts to the community13:31 – Outro: Advocate. Educate. Inspire.