Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Cannabis

March is officially Women’s History Month, and there are so many reasons to celebrate the dynamic women throughout history and in our own personal lives. While female executive representation in cannabis has dwindled from 36% to 22% in the last three years, young women are consuming cannabis at record rates [1].

Year-over-year sales have increased by 151% from women in the Gen Z demographic, which may come as a surprise to some [2]. These days people strive to be more socially conscious consumers. People want to advocate for businesses representing their identities and values, including seeing more women in executive roles.

The truth is women enjoy cannabis as much as anyone. Cannabis brands have the opportunity to directly connect with their consumers and build genuine relationships based on representation. Women-owned cannabis brands are ushering in a new era of brand loyalty through quality products, beautiful packaging, and language that speaks directly to their target audiences.

After consuming these top-quality cannabis flowers, drinkables, and edibles created by these innovative women, you’ll soon realize that celebrating Women’s History Month can be as joyous as you make it.

Thanks to their use of only sustainable ingredients and locally-sourced cannabis, Kiva has become one of the most well-known brands in the cannabis industry. Through the years, Kiva has perfected micro-dosing methods to ensure accurately measured doses in each bite of their delectable chocolates, gummies, and THC-infused mints.

Whether you’re craving blackberry dark chocolate, churro milk chocolate, or yuzu lemon gummies, Kiva and their family of brands (Camino, Terra, and Petra) have a fix for your cannabis sweet tooth.

From their award-winning Relax formula Twist-Up balm to their delectable Butterscotch Maple edibles, Dr. May provides organic products that can activate your soul and bring peace to your inner-self.

Whether your self-care routine requires an antioxidant health balm, a sedating sweet treat, or some energized spiritual introspection, Cosmic View has something for you.

Cookies, gluten-free treats, gummies, chocolates, and brownies make up the full menu of Kaneh Co.’s offerings with a wide range of flavors for any discerning cannabis palette. Kaneh Co. is all about quality you can taste, so they use only the highest quality ingredients and lab test all of their goodies to ensure excellence and precise dosage.

Kaneh Co. offers high-end, wholesome treats that don’t skimp on quality, medicinal purity, or packaging. The consistency and effectiveness of each bite of their delectable cannabis edibles will give you some of the purest edible experiences Southern California has to offer.

Using only sustainable ingredients and strain-specific cannabis in their pre-rolls, Garden Society understands how to introduce cannabis into women’s daily lives in ways we can all relate to. With their THC and CBD-infused pre-rolls, they cater to canna-curious humans seeking a pleasurable experience without having to be a cannabis aficionado.

Light up one of their hash-infused pre-rolls (or as they like to call them, Rosettes) and get lost in a daydream fueled by sun-grown, full-flower cannabis and dry-sift hash.

Some Kikoko products were formulated to aid with pain and anxiety (like their Sympa-Tea). Other concoctions can provide benefits for sleep (Tranquili-Tea), sensuality (Buzz Honeyshot), and focus (Focus Honeyshot). Amanda and Jennifer are trailblazers in this industry who are creating cannabis products for women, by women.

Check out Kikoko’s wonderfully insightful breakdown of the history of women and cannabis throughout the ages.

While Space Coyote sources their cannabis from local, organic farmers focused on sustainable, regenerative farming, they’re always hunting for new (and old) genetics. The Sativa Preservation Society, founded by Space Coyote, is on a quest to rediscover incredibly rare and sought-after genetics. It’s inspiring to see a brand dedicated to keeping historically significant cultivars alive and it is just another reason to support a brand like Space Coyote.

With uncompromising quality standards and a cool desert aesthetic, Leune is at the forefront of cannabis with a purpose. Whether you’re craving flower, concentrates, or edibles, Leune’s strain-specific varieties offer a wide range of flavors and aromas (like sweet strawberries and tart rhubarbs) that will fill you with joy.

While you drift off into a blissful state of euphoria, you can relish knowing that you support a brand that wants to make the world a better place one puff at a time.

Citations

1. Mattio, Rosie. “Why 2022 Will Be a Defining Year for Female Leadership in Cannabis”, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan, 2022, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/defining-year-female-leadership-in-cannabis-1282687/.
2. Mattio, Rosie. “Why 2022 Will Be a Defining Year for Female Leadership in Cannabis”, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan, 2022, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/defining-year-female-leadership-in-cannabis-1282687/
3. Shacknai, Gabby. “Women In Cannabis: 8 Founders On Breaking The Grass Ceiling And How To Keep It Broken”, Forbes, 20 April, 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabbyshacknai/2021/04/20/women-in-cannabis-7-founders-on-breaking-the-grass-ceiling-and-how-to-keep-it-broken/?sh=dca85343ceec.
4. Shacknai, Gabby. “Women In Cannabis: 8 Founders On Breaking The Grass Ceiling And How To Keep It Broken”, Forbes, 20 April, 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabbyshacknai/2021/04/20/women-in-cannabis-7-founders-on-breaking-the-grass-ceiling-and-how-to-keep-it-broken/?sh=dca85343ceec.
5. “LIBBY COOPER”, Marijuana Venture, 21 May, 2021