Cultivating Women Leaders In A Growing Field: A Conversation With A Cannabis Social Entrepreneur

Tip #1. You never know when opportunity might strike, so get ready to run with it. “I moved to Toronto to pursue photography. But while I was hustling print work I picked up a side job as an executive assistant to a gentleman who was starting up as a Licensed Producer which, if licensed, would distribute medical marijuana to patients. As we awaited licensing, we ended up starting one of the first patient acquisition clinics which focused on medical cannabis. I developed such personal connections with the patients, that when I was moved to a dispensary to help transition them to the new medical regime (MMPR at the time) I discovered a new passion which fed my soul,” says Rolston. Once she discovered this passion for patient care and comfort, Rolston made the bold decision to put down her camera and switch gears to health care full-time. She found huge personal satisfaction in helping fill a void for patients who’d lacked access to the medicines they needed. Having tapped into that need in the marketplace, Rolston helped found a virtual medical clinic at the ripe old age of 23.

Article by Shavon Lindley, Forbes When it comes to leadership, women are on the verge of a collective evolution. By interviewing over 150 rising female leaders from a vast range of backgrounds, experiences, and industries, I have uncovered six common pillars of leadership that propel women forward and upward, personally and professionally. They are: Owning Her Purpose; Owning Her Voice; … Continue reading Cultivating Women Leaders In A Growing Field: A Conversation With A Cannabis Social Entrepreneur