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Celebrating Women working with Cannabis who are pushing the boundaries towards the future of the industry.

Women & Cannabis features Brands, Products, Education, Fashion, Art, Interior Design and most importantly; the women behind it all.
These individuals are progressing in their fields while helping shape the new, legal cannabis industry through their own experiences.

Advancing gender equity in the name of all Women.

While we celebrate those who succeed, it’s always important to support those in need. Minerva Cannabis is accepting donations to support WomanACT. A charitable organization working collaboratively to end violence against women and advance gender equity through education, policy and community mobilization.

This fundraiser which is in its second year, has been put together to honor the late Renata Cavallo who passed on March 5 2021. A woman who braved leaving her home to start a new life in a country she had never been too nor spoke the language. She was met with many life challenging obstacles but with courage, found how to be better, deal with any circumstance and overcome the changes in life;
a reminder to live life fully and to live it now.

Click here to make a donation to WomanACT, in honor of the late Renata Cavallo.

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A young industry in need of knowledge and wisdom.

Women across the country have entered the cannabis industry and are learning how to navigate through new challenges every day. The decisions that are being made today by Licensed Producers, Retailers and Consumers alike will create the foundation for how the future of legal cannabis will be shaped.

The Canadian Cannabis Industry is one that requires like minded individuals to work together and collaborate in order to create quality products and experiences. With the ever changing road ahead, the obstacles we overcome today as an industry will be used to better understand what needs to be available and how it can be properly perceived as it progresses into the future of our Canadian identity.

How has cannabis influenced and made a difference in everyday life for this years Featured Women?

This years features respond to this underlying question to provide insight as to why every voice in an emerging industry plays a role in shaping the future.

2023 Featured Women

Stefanie Macchiusi

Minerva Cannabis, Virgin Radio, CHUM 104.5

Since I was a child, sleeping has always been one of my biggest rivals. Through different trials with cannabis, I've finally found products that I can confidently say have improved my well being by allowing me to finally get the sleep I need and deserve. The overall new level of relaxation that specific CBD and CBN cannabis products have allowed me to experience has definitely been a welcome change as life continues to get busier each passing day.

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Hillary Walsh

Minerva Cannabis

Just like cocktails, wine and beer, it takes a bit of trial and error to find the perfect drink and the same goes for cannabis. There are strains I prefer for tackling weekend chores or for focusing on creative work. These usually help relieve that overwhelming feeling I have when the to-do list goes on and on. Once I’ve tackled this list, there are strains for a comfy night in with a movie and loved ones. Once you’ve figured out the right formula for you, Cannabis can be incorporated in many areas of life where you see fit. That being said, I never imagined my most used cannabis product would be a facial moisturizer.

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Emilie Lowe

Minerva Cannabis

Since I began my relationship with cannabis several years ago, I’ve found it’s had an overwhelmingly positive influence on my life. It’s become an integral part of my routine, helping me ground myself at the end of a long day and reconnect with those I care about. Cannabis has also introduced me to a whole new world of knowledge-sharing, community, and support. It has been an absolute privilege to participate in the cannabis community, and share the lessons I’ve learned through experiences with newcomers.

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Teresa Macchiusi

Minerva Cannabis

Cannabis has truly evolved throughout my life time and I did not realize that it would one day be part of my life and influence me in so many ways as I have discovered its benefits in my later years. I don’t view it as taboo and dark anymore as I was once made to believe, instead, it has become part of my wellbeing and health plan. With anxiety being at such an elevated state these days, CBD in particular has become a safe way for me to relax and de-stress. The difference it has made and continues to make in my everyday life has allowed me to be more open to new experiences and has taught me to have a more open mind when confronted with new situations.

Samantha Gledhill

Frankie Smoke Accessories

Being a sole proprietor in the cannabis industry, conscious consumption keeps me focused while navigating through business and everyday life. I’m dedicated to what cannabis can do for the creative process - it enhances my design mindset and provides different perspectives. It has and continues to impact me positively in both my professional and personal life.

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Janani Nadesananthan

Color Cannabis, Saturday

Cannabis has changed my life for the better in many ways. I mainly began to consumer in university where I found it aided in the stress of my classes. As I’ve grown, cannabis has become a part of my daily life. It makes mundane tasks such as working out or cooking dinner more enjoyable. It allows me to heal, cleanse, and relax my mind, body, and soul - aiding me daily in my journey to self discovery. I’m excited to be a South Asian woman in this industry, defying cultural stereotypes as I prioritize my physical and mental health with the help of cannabis. I hope to help many others overcome the stigma through my work in this industry.

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Jocelyn Tse

Sweet Justice

Since launching Sweet Justice 2 years ago, our drinks have significantly helped to reduce my overall wine consumption, which has always been a struggle given my deep love for food & drink, and drastically improved my quality of sleep. My own daily journey includes an assortment of products across the THC – CBD spectrum which helps me optimize productivity and focus at work; supports athletic performance & recovery; enhances intimacy and induces solid, high quality sleep! No surprise here weed has always been a great catalyst to kick off fun times with friends and connect the community. As a co-founding, managing partner of Sweet Justice – our team is incredibly proud that our diverse assortment of twisted classics and vibrant sippers have offered discerning adults approachable and delightful ways to ‘sand the corners off’, fight FOMO and spark more joy.

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Jaclyn Pomer

Route One Agency

From a personal standpoint cannabis has made a huge difference in my everyday life and holds a stable place in many aspects of my day to day. This goes beyond an evening joint, from pain relief, anxiety, sleep, health and skincare. There is truly something for everyone in the world of cannabis and it's wonderfully diverse clientele. From a professional standpoint, cannabis has very much influenced my career growth since graduating from culinary school. I owned and operated an edibles company during pre-legalization times, which was my first real experience engaging with cannabis from a business standpoint. Now with legalization steady in place, it’s been a wonderful marriage mixing business and pleasure as I start to carve a pathway in cannabis sales and marketing.

Emily Tallmeister

Velvet Management

Cannabis has changed so many facets of my everyday life; it helps me slow down and take time for myself at the end of the day. I'm not someone who drinks, so cannabis has been my go-to for fun and relaxation without the negative side effects that come with consuming alcohol. It can provide a space for me to either unwind at the end of a long day or it can make for an amazing time out with friends (it all depends on what I’m consuming!). Despite what many people think, cannabis fits well with my fast-paced lifestyle and busy schedule. It helps me sleep, recover from workouts, and manage stress. I attribute some of my success with my use of cannabis products as it has helped me function at a high level while providing relief from the everyday strains of life. Overall, cannabis reminds me to take a break and be present in the moment, which I think we all need a little help with!

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Iris Morrison

RA Collective

As a person that lives and loves a noisy lifestyle, cannabis has become part of my practise to detach and take a concious moment to look inward; wether alone or with the people that I love.

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Anna Borsellino

AMBR

Cannabis has been hugely influential by allowing me to have that initial confidence to let loose with the canvas. Art can actually be quite intimidating, however; utilizing cannabis as a tool to ‘zen out’, to feel open, or to just be me, has been pivotal in the progress of my work and creativity.

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Kiki Iversen

DJ Kiki LeFreak, Cannabis Community Builder

First and foremost Cannabis provided me with a stable income and helped me land a kick ass sales rep job at OPP. I began creating my Disco and Doobies series while with OPP which surprisingly re-launched my career as DJ Kiki LeFreak. On a day to day basis using cannabis helps calm my nervous system and keeps my mind in focus. It has alway been there for me, she’s my ride or die! I’ve made countless friends over a spliff and many have lasted a lifetime. Cannabis is truly one supportive flower. I love her and I love you too Minerva. Thanks for all your support over the years.

Maria Flo

Skully Apparel

Simply put, cannabis enhances my life... period. Whether it’s to relax my mind after a busy day/week, elevating my creative processes, or keeping me out of trouble; I can’t see life without it. I compare it to seeing things in black & white vs. seeing things in color. For a fresh perspective, cannabis elevates my mind to bring every color and dimension into the forefront.

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Blake Carter

Virgin Radio, CHUM 104.5

I have always struggled with sleep, countless mornings as a child my mum would find me still awake from the night before. As I got older I was prescribed sleeping pills which helped for a bit, until I started to experience bouts of depression. The antidepressants canceled out those pills and it was a constant struggle to find the right drug cocktail to help with both issues. I began to experiment with Cannabis but it had always been something to do for fun; I had never seen it as something that could be medicinal. I have to credit an ex for suggesting Cannabis as more than just "a party drug", and as a natural way to help with both sleep and anxiety. Medication works for a lot of people but Cannabis has made a huge difference in my everyday life and has helped me get off both antidepressants and sleeping pills as I no longer feel anxious when the sun starts to set.

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Yvonne Chang

Avi Canna, Viola

Growing up in a very traditional Asian immigrant household, Cannabis was associated with negative connotations. Fast forward to present day and Cannabis has made a huge difference in my parents lives. They have completely changed their perspective of Cannabis and are now educated in its benefits. It makes me smile when I see my parents reach to use a cannabis specific products. Cannabis healing properties influences me to love my profession and be in an industry where it is accepted.

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Nadia Macchiusi

The Sweetest Thing Confection

I’ve always been a terrible sleeper and an over achiever and that combination is deadly. I don’t sleep more than 5 hours a night and sometimes that is even a stretch. Enter the cannabis edibles. It has really saved me in the last year or so because without it, my sleep patterns were progressively getting worse. I work from home and make my own routine and needed something to help me get back on track without any side effects. Minerva continues to help educate and make me feel comfortable with what I’m consuming, ensuring I understand what products are right for me.