Franny H. Tacy is the first legal female hemp farmer in North Carolina. She is also the Owner, Executive, and Visionary behind Franny’s Farmacy, a vertically integrated business that includes hemp growing, processing, manufacturing, distribution, and franchise. In this episode , Franny talks to us about growing Franny’s Farmacy, the obstacles she has faced, and how she navigated the road behind franchising.
Matt Kowalis is the founder of Serenity Medical CBD, a wellness company that is based in Detroit, Michigan. After his mother passed away from Leukemia in 2012, Matt suffered from post traumatic stress and anxiety. While trying to find a natural remedy, he came across CBD and has since been dedicated to spreading awareness about the plant that changed his life.
Lauren Forsch is the Founder and President of Popped.NYC, a brand that helps people find relief with CBD products and through consultation. Lauren defines herself as a canna mom. In this episode, she talks about CBD education, stigma, and working as the caretaker’s caretaker. She also shares with us her journey, how she got into the industry, the obstacles, and the bright future ahead for her POPular brand.
Alice Moon is the founder of Alice Moon, a PR agency that helps cannabis businesses share their stories with consumers and the media. She was also the founder of Swallow, the world’s largest edible directory which helped cannabis consumers find the right edibles for themselves based on dietary restriction, food type, and location. Her work as an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry has led to Alice being a guest on CNN, Viceland, and Vice, with features on Business Insider, LA Weekly, Forbes, Washington Post, and High Times, just to name a few.
Russ Cersosimo is the founder and managing partner of Hemp Synergistics. He is also the founder and chair of Medical Cannabis Society and co-founder of Mountaineer Integrated Care Dispensaries and Keystone Integrated Care Dispensaries. Russ has also authored the book, Molecular Influence, which was released in March 2021.
