"Navigating the Green Maze: Cannabis Accounting and Funding"

Kyra Reed discusses the challenges women face when raising money in the cannabis industry. Megan Budd from Withum, a seasoned accountant with a focus on healthcare, nonprofits, and cannabis, shares her journey into the cannabis sector and highlights the unique accounting complexities in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate financial records and navigating various sources of financing, including traditional banks and equity investors, to overcome funding obstacles in the ever-evolving cannabis landscape.

Produced By PodConx

Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Withum - https://www.withum.com/

Megan Budd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatwillyourredefine/

"Pouring Potential: Unleashing the Magic of Cannabis Beverages"

The President and chair of the Cannabis Beverage Association and VP of Marketing & Business Development Sorse Technology, Diana Eberlein, joins Kyra Reed to discuss the often overlooked category of cannabis beverages and her passion for changing that. She shares her personal journey of discovering and embracing cannabis beverages as a low-dose, approachable option for managing anxiety and social experiences. Diana highlights the challenges in popularizing this category among consumers who are not already familiar with cannabis products and explains the potential impact of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC (Hempty Nine) beverages in states like Minnesota, where they can be enjoyed alongside alcohol beverages in social settings.

Produced By PodConx

Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Diana Eberlein - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-eberlein/

Sorse Technology - https://sorsetech.com/

Cannabis Beverage Association - https://cannabisbeverageassociation.org/

Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration

"Empowering Women in the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Funding"

In the fast-growing Arizona cannabis industry, Sara Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors, is a trailblazer for women. She joins Kyra Reed to shares insights on navigating the challenges of raising capital for women in the cannabis sector. Sara emphasizes the importance of solid business plans, the right team, and considering partnerships or equity sharing to help social equity applicants overcome financial barriers and turn their licenses into valuable assets.

Produced By PodConx

Kyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/

Women Leading in Cannabis - https://podconx.com/podcasts/women-leading-in-cannabis

Sara Gullickson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragullickson/

Cannabis Business Advisors - https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com/

Women in Cannabis Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registration