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The Canna Boss Babes LLC are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for diversity to thrive within the cannabis industry. With a curated network of women and minority-owned businesses, The Canna Boss Babes provide a platform to foster growth and unite like-minded people. You dream it, let's do it! Hosting over 800 live interviews worldwide on Instagram, our page was removed in November 2021 after numerous "Best Podcast" nominations. After a brief hiatus Ishqa the Boss Babe continues sharing the stories of the cannabis industry. Follow on Instagram @ishqathebossbabe
Episodes
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Nancy & Diana of Tar Tubes: What’s Really Coming Through Your Joint?
What’s actually coming through your joint when you take a hit? Nancy Domenichelli and Diana Langle started asking that question after a simple experiment during a morning smoke session. They tried pairing a cannabis pre-roll with a disposable filter, saw what collected inside, and immediately...
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Robin Khalil: Galaxy Girl, Women in Cannabis and Building a 10-Year Brand
After 10 years helping build Galaxy, Robin Khalil is finally stepping out from behind the scenes. In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, Ishqa Hillman talks with Robin about the launch of Galaxy Girl, a feminine and elevated brand inspired by the women who buy Galaxy products, the women...
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Spenta Mehraban of Grown Womxn Good W**d: Creating the Belonging Her Family Fought to Find
Before Spenta Mehraban became a community builder and one of the six founding mothers behind Grown Womxn Good W**d, her own family endured an extraordinary journey in search of safety. Spenta was only an infant when her family fled Afghanistan after her father—a history professor and advocate for...
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Miguel Lozano: How Blazr Is Changing 420-Friendly Dating
Miguel Lozano has been bringing people together through cannabis culture for more than three decades. Today, the longtime entrepreneur is taking that instinct digital as founder and CMO of Blazr, a cannabis-friendly dating app evolving into a broader social network. In this episode of The Canna...
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Sarah Kiah Morton: Cannabis Safety, Advocacy and the Story Behind LOCKGREEN
What does cannabis legalization really mean if consumers still don’t understand how to protect themselves? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, Ishqa Hillman sits down with Sarah Kiah Morton, co-founder and CEO of LOCKGREEN, to explore the intersection of cannabis safety, advocacy,...
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Sarah Strickler: Cannabis Leadership, Community and Growing Grown Rogue
What happens when a cannabis company decides growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of people, community or integrity? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, Ishqa Hillman sits down with Sarah Strickler, co-founder of Grown Rogue, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership…
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Andrew Heckman: Building OGGO Growth Systems, Betting on Yourself & Growing Through Failure
What happens when the career you thought was your dream almost makes you walk away from the thing you love? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, Ishqa Hillman sits down with Andrew Heckman of OGGO Growth Systems for an honest conversation about cannabis, entrepreneurship, innovation,...
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She's Taking a Break: Joyce Gerber on Writing the First Cannabis Friendly Fiction Novel
Episode Summary:Joyce Gerber is an attorney, creator, caregiver, and author of She's Taking a Break: A Cannabis Romance — the first novel written in a genre she calls cannabis friendly fiction. She joins Ishqa to talk about what it took to write and publish her debut novel, the double standard...
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Colombia Cannabis Law With Attorney Juliana Salazar of Rudick Law Group
Episode Summary:Juliana Salazar is a Colombian-licensed attorney with over eight years advising founders and operators across Latin America, North America, and Europe. She joins Ishqa to talk Colombia's evolving regulatory landscape, the global pattern repeating in new markets, cross-border...
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Steph Vrona: Cannabis Dispensary Retention, Bad Data & Why the Rec Market Changed Everything
The cannabis industry is sitting on a data crisis — and most operators don't even know it. Bad data, no retention strategy, and a decade-long drift away from medical education have quietly been costing licensed businesses their most valuable customers. This week on The Canna Boss Babes®, we're...
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Scott Rusczyk: Building Community Through Coachella Valley Canna Week
In this episode, Ishqa sits down with Scott Rusczyk, board president of CV Canna, to explore the vision behind Coachella Valley Canna Week. What started as an idea to bring people together has evolved into a multi-day experience that blends cannabis, culture, education, and advocacy. Scott shares...
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Sherri Mack: Cannabis Nursing and the Future of Patient Empowerment
What happens when a nurse becomes a patient—and cannabis becomes the medicine that changes everything? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, host Ishqa Hillman sits down with cannabis nurse Sherri Mack to explore her journey from ICU patient to one of the leading voices in cannabis...
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Danielle Wildstein: Cannabis Education and the Vision Behind Blue Oak Dispensary
Danielle Wildstein didn’t set out to become a cannabis entrepreneur. After spending more than 20 years working in pharmaceuticals, Danielle found herself questioning the system after witnessing her mother struggle with chronic illness and the side effects of endless medications. When New Jersey...
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Elisabeth Mack: Coachella Valley Canna Week, Healthy Aging, and Plant Medicine
Elisabeth Mack joins The Canna Boss Babes Podcast for a conversation that blends healthcare, healing, advocacy, and what’s ahead for Coachella Valley Canna Week. A nurse, healthcare executive, educator, and author, Elisabeth shares how a bicycle accident led her from conventional medicine into…
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Mia Garlock: Cannabis, Healing, and Questioning the Narrative
What happens when a life-altering injury forces you to rethink everything you thought you knew about healing? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, Mia Garlock joins Ishqa Hillman for an honest conversation about recovery, research, and why questioning the narrative matters more than...
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Horror Films, Cannabis Vibes & the Festival That Brings Them Together | Christopher Wells, Weird Short Films Festival
If you've ever watched a horror film elevated and thought this is everything — this episode is for you. This week on The Canna Boss Babes, host Ishqa sits down with filmmaker Christopher Wells, founder of the Weird Short Films Festival — a cannabis film festival hitting the Vino Theater in…
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Victoria Cvitanovic: Cannabis Sentencing Enhancements and Prison Reform
What if someone isn’t technically in prison for cannabis—but their sentence was still extended because of it? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, attorney and former prosecutor Victoria Cvitanovic joins host Ishqa Hillman to discuss the hidden impact of cannabis sentencing...
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Why Cannabis Businesses Can't Get Funded — And the Guy Fixing It | Bill Telford, Biz Funds Hub
💚 Cannabis business financing has been nearly impossible — until now. In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, host Ishqa sits down with Bill Telford, founder of Biz Funds Hub — a marketplace connecting cannabis entrepreneurs with the working capital partners they actually need. Whether you're...
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450 Cannabis Websites + Free Women's Network: Caron Cooper
Moved across the country for legal cannabis. Built 450+ websites. Now runs the industry's biggest free women's network. Caron Cooper didn't stumble into cannabis—she moved states for it. After discovering an industry full of farmers needing marketing help at CannaCon 2018, she launched CannaSite...
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Sex, Drugs & Perimenopause: Breaking Every Taboo with Tanya Griffin of OoYes
In this candid, unfiltered conversation, Tanya Griffin, founder of oOYes wellness products and longtime cannabis industry leader, joins us to dismantle the silence around perimenopause, sexual wellness, hormone therapy, and holistic health. With nearly two decades in cannabis, Tanya bridges the…
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From Cheese Caves to Cannabis: The Accidental Curing Innovation
You spent months growing perfect plants. Don't destroy them in the cure. Jane Sandelman, co-founder of Cannatrol, didn't start in cannabis—she started with cheese. The technology behind their cannabis curing systems was originally designed for Vermont cheese makers who couldn't control their…
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28 Years In Prison for Cannabis: Travis Cullen on Edwin Rubis & Who’s Really Helping
Edwin Rubis is 28 years into a 40-year sentence for cannabis — and his friend Travis Cullen has never stopped showing up. In this clip, Travis shares how he visits Edwin monthly, stays in regular contact, and keeps searching for ways to support him and bring him home. He also gives flowers to the...
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From Prison to Policy: Travis Cullen on Cannabis Prisoner Advocacy
Travis Cullen spent eight years in federal prison for cannabis. Now he’s a licensed dispensary owner in Minnesota and a fierce advocate for those still behind bars for the same plant. In this episode, we talk about his journey through the justice system, the difference between advocacy and...
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Cannabis Sales Strategy: How Kanha's SVP Built a Top Brand | Women in Cannabis Leadership
Charmaine Chua, Senior Vice President of Sales at Kanha Cannabis, joins The Canna Boss Babes to share the cannabis sales strategies that helped Kanha become California's #2 rosin brand while celebrating their 10-year anniversary. From leaving a Fortune 500 company after 14 years to leading sales…
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Blythe Huestis & How Sun Theory Is Building Sustainable Cannabis Retail Through Data & Connection
From MJ BizCon Week: A Conversation with Blythe Huestis on what it takes to run 13 dispensaries
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Shuang Han & Women’s Rolling Papers: How Blazy Susan Built Community Through Quality Pink Papers
From MJ BizCon Week: A conversation with Shuang Han on creating accessibility, leveraging data, and white paper quality still matters more than you think
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Cannabis Packaging Innovation: How A College Dropout Built Half A Billion Units In His Own Factory
From MJ BizCon Week: A conversation with Knoebel on dropping out to redesign cannabis containers, manufacturing in Utah, and why hearing “no” gets him excited
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Jane Sandelman & Cannabis Curing Technology: Post Harvest Innovation Matters More Thank You Think
From MJ BizCon Week: A conversation with Jane Sandelman of Cannatrol on the science of curing, terpene preservation, and building cannabis brand loyalty
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Cannabis Payment Processing: How Lüt Built A Multi-Cloud System Without A Single Point of Failure
From MJ BizCon week a conversation with Mark Lewis on eliminating payment failures, next day funding, and why Budtenders earn 0.1% on every transaction
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The Spock of Cannabis Darwin Millard on Cannabis Safety Standards
From MJ BizCon week a conversation with Darwin Miller, the Spock of Cannabis on preventing recalls, fair trade, and why 70% of consumers prefer certified products
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Katie Mattox - Building Cannabis Brand Loyalty: How Spherex Replaced Discounts With Community Events
From MJ BizCon Week: a conversation with Katie Mattox on creating emotional connections, reducing promo budgets by 80%, and why free bowling beats consumption events
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How To Make & Dose Edibles with Margaret Thomas
Welcome to Episode [X] of Canna Boss Babes, featuring special guest Margaret Thomas, host of The Bite Me Podcast (about edibles). In this episode you’ll learn: How Margaret’s edible journey began (from smoking to making butter & cookies) Why dosing matters — how she figured out safe edible…
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How Jenny Lamboy Built a Cannabis Business Strategy Powerhouse—and Kept Going After Breaking Her Femur
From Ultra-Marathons to Cannabis Strategy: Jenny Lamboy’s Hard-Won Journey What does it take to break your femur in a 50-mile race—and still become a leading voice in cannabis marketing? In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, Jenny Lamboy, VP of Strategy at Hybrid Marketing, joins us to share…
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Real Estate & Cannabis: Building Wealth and Empowerment with Maria Moctezuma & Dennis Cid
On this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, Ishqa sits down with Maria Moctezuma, a former cannabis educator turned real estate pro, and Dennis Cid, her mentor and partner in business. Together, they share real-world tips on navigating cannabis real estate, breaking through financial barriers, and...
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Legacy to Legal: Nicole Miller on Compliance, Cultivation, and Creating Space for Women in Cannabis
From hauling 50‑lb salt bags to becoming California’s cannabis compliance whisperer, Nicole Miller has seen it all. Try being the only woman in a room full of legacy‑to‑legal cannabis operators—Nicole (@chcompliance) has done it, and she’s turned that grit into a career helping operators stay...
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Diane Kessler: Legacy, Leadership & the Power of Compassion
Diane Kessler has been shaping cannabis since the Prop 215 days—from La Brea Collective’s compassion program to leading iconic shops like Sherbinskis and Arts District Cannabis. 🌿 Hear her journey of legacy, leadership, and the plant that builds community. 🎧 Follow the podcast + watch the full...
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From Prosecutor to Psychedelic Advocate: Victoria Cvitanovic on Healing, Justice & Plant Medicine
In this powerful episode of The Canna Boss Babes, we sit down with attorney Victoria J. Cvitanovic, a former narcotics prosecutor turned fierce advocate for cannabis, psychedelic medicine, and patient rights. Victoria shares how a life-changing injury and her own experience with chronic pain led...
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Transformative Power of Plant Medicine: In Conversation with EntheaCare's Kind Nurse, Ariane Williams
In this episode, I sit down with Ariane Williams, known as "The Kind Nurse" on social media, to explore her remarkable 18-year journey from emergency room nursing to becoming a leading advocate for plant medicine through EntheaCare, formerly Trusted Cannabis Nurse. Ariane shares her personal...
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Sergio Bejar Martinez | 26 Years of Global Cannabis Seeds & Trust
🌿 International Special! Join host Ishqa Hillman for an inspiring conversation with Sergio Bejar Martinez, CEO of Blimburn Seeds and BBG Projects. From selling at-home grow kits to leading 26 years of global cannabis seed distribution, Sergio shares: How trust and integrity built his…
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From 12 Prescriptions to Pharmaceutical‑Free: MexiCanna RN’s Healing & Advocacy
Diagnosed with lupus as a young mom, Odilia Hernandez Underwood (MexiCanna RN) went from 12 prescriptions a day to living completely pharmaceutical‑free. In this powerful conversation, the veteran and board‑certified nurse coach shares how she worked with her doctors while embracing plant…
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Redefining Wellness with Juāna's Rachel Xin & Jean Tran at Hall of Flowers
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Ishqa sits down with Rachel Xin and Jean Tran at Hall of Flowers to explore the origins and mission of Juāna, a women-focused wellness brand rooted in Chinese heritage. From the thoughtful design and healing intent behind every product to the integration...
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Quick Sesh with Lauren Fontein of The Artist Tree at Hall of Flowers
Transforming Cannabis Retail: An Interview with Lauren Fontein of The Artist TreeIn this episode, we meet Lauren Fontein, co-founder of The Artist Tree, at the Hall of Flowers event. Lauren discusses the mission behind The Artist Tree to create a warm and welcoming community space for cannabis...
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PR, Storytelling & Breaking the Stigma in Cannabis with Tara from Avaans Media
In this episode, I sit down with PR specialist and author Tara Coomans from Avaans Media to discuss the power of earned PR and storytelling in the cannabis industry. We dive into the challenges of cannabis marketing, how brands can navigate stigma, and the importance of building trust with...
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Creating Safe Spaces in Cannabis with Exhale Social Pro
In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes, host Ishqa welcomes Fame from Exhale Social Pro, a dynamic East Coast-based platform that shares a similar mission of supporting and empowering the cannabis community. The conversation dives into the inspiration behind Exhale Philly and the evolution of...
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Honoring Truth and Community with Jackie Rae
In this powerful episode, multimedia journalist, host, and reporter Jackie Rae (@jackieraetv) joins us for a conversation you’ll want to listen to more than once. Known for her dynamic storytelling and commitment to social issues, Jackie shares her deep love for Long Beach while pulling back the...
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Back in Business and Thriving: Tamara Anderson’s CannaSpa Series
Exciting Cannabis Projects and Events with Tamara: Cannabis Queens Book, Canna Spa Series, and More! In this episode, Ishqa shares their excitement about receiving the 'Cannabis Queens' book featuring stories of cannabis queens from around the world. They highlight their personal note from Mel…
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Carl Saling - Every day feels like Friday with HighDay
Hey Babes! Come meet Carl Saling from @gethighday This serial entrepreneur has been running his own businesses since his teens. He learned early on manual labor wasn’t for him and threw himself into door to door seafood sales - which he fervently believes every entrepreneur should do (with or...
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Making Every Canna Payment Count with PayRio's Aubrey Amatelli
Navigating Payment Processing Challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Aubrey Amatelli In this episode of The Canna Boss Babes Podcast, host Ishqa Hillman converses with Aubrey Amatelli about her journey and challenges in becoming the number one payment processor in the cannabis industry through...
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Bliss & Lex – Creating a New Standard in Cannabis Retail
Welcome back to The Cannabas Babes Podcast, live from MJ BizCon on day three! Today, I’m joined by Nicole Lucian, co-founder of Bliss & Lex, a beautifully designed dispensary in Manhattan that’s redefining what cannabis retail can be. Nicole and her team are creating a welcoming, stigma-free...
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Ripple’s Revolutionary Approach to Cannabis with Missy Bradley
Welcome back to The Canna Boss Babes Podcast! We’re coming to you from the bustling halls of MJ BizCon 2024 in Las Vegas, and today’s guest is a powerhouse innovator in the cannabis space: Missy Bradley, a journalist-turned-cannabis-entrepreneur from Ripple in Colorado. Missy shares her…
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The Canna Boss Babes LLC are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for diversity to thrive within the cannabis industry. With a curated network of women and minority-owned businesses, The Canna Boss Babes provide a platform to foster growth and unite like-minded people. You dream it, let's do it! Hosting over 800 live interviews worldwide on Instagram, our page was removed in November 2021 after numerous "Best Podcast" nominations. After a brief hiatus Ishqa the Boss Babe continues sharing the stories of the cannabis industry. Follow on Instagram @ishqathebossbabe
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