The Rise Of Female Leadership In Cannabis: Top Executives Share Their Insights
On International Women’s Day, the cannabis industry stands as a testament to the significant strides made towards gender inclusivity and leadership diversity. This dynamic sector, known for its rapid growth and evolving landscape, has become a platform for women leaders to innovate, inspire and advocate for a more equitable space.
Influential women across the cannabis spectrum share their insights and experiences, highlighting the progress achieved and the challenges that persist. Their voices, pivotal in shaping the industry’s future, emphasize the importance of female representation, empowerment and the ongoing efforts required to ensure women, particularly those of color, are no longer underrepresented or overlooked.
As the industry continues to flourish, these leaders call for a collective push toward refining hiring practices, enhancing retention and amplifying the voices of women in leadership positions, making it clear that the journey to gender parity in cannabis is far from over.
Rosie Mattio, Founder and CEO of Mattio Communications
I feel very fortunate to have created space for women in communications and cannabis to learn, develop and reach their full potential. When I look at several of our clients, I also see many inspiring instances in which women built thriving businesses from scratch and then, laid the groundwork for other women to flourish as well.
Still, there is much more that can be done to empower women in an industry in which they, particularly those of color, are underrepresented and too often overlooked. While progress has been made in several areas, companies should continue to refine their hiring practices and evaluate their retention efforts to ensure they are not only hiring a diverse group of individuals, but also offering the tools needed for them to grow. More broadly, as …