Kim Ring has a knack for crafting the right message to reach a variety of audiences. In addition to her myriad responsibilities as communications director for ASI Food Safety, she has also been a champion for the very personal mission of raising awareness about domestic violence.
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Miss Grass CEO Kate Miller built an online educational community of more than 100,000 users who collectively informed her company of what products to develop as well as where and when to launch the now monolithic Miss Grass brand which spans seven states, generates more than $1 million per month, and is operated by a team of just 15 people.
Within the past year, Green Dot Labs has pulled off both a major rebranding project and the Colorado-based company’s first out-of-state expansion, launching products in Arizona in September 2025. CEO Alana Malone has guided the company through more than a decade of challenges and successes, including this past year of ‘strategic upheaval.’
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Sarah McLaughlin and Melt-to-Make have taken the stress out of manufacturing gummies for cannabis companies across the globe.
In a past life, Shuang Han worked for the Department of Defense and was a financial analyst for Lockheed Martin. Now, she’s focused on expanding sales of rolling papers and cannabis accessories — and has found the past decade to the be the most rewarding of her career.
Kirsten Curry started Leading Retirement Solutions on a core principle: everybody deserves access to investment options such as 401ks. With the cannabis industry being shunned by many in the financial services sector, her mission has become even more important today.
Stem has been contributing to local charities since opening its doors in 2020, something CEO Caroline Pineau carried over from her time running a yoga studio.
Sarah Spillman probably saw more of the United States than the average presidential candidate in 2024, traveling to dozens of events throughout the country to network with operators and represent the packaging and design firm DIZPOT.
In light of some recent events and false narratives we’ve been hearing from people within the industry, it’s time to set the record straight about…