The Woman Redefining Cannabis Hospitality Across America
Sara Stewart, hailed as a “cannabis consumption lounge pioneer,” has been instrumental in shaping the burgeoning cannabis hospitality landscape in the U.S. With a rich background spanning over 15 years in high-end hospitality, Stewart transitioned her expertise to the cannabis industry, where she has since made significant waves.
As the visionary behind America’s first licensed cannabis lounges — Lowell Cafe in West Hollywood and Rise Mundelein in Illinois — Stewart has not only set the bar for cannabis experiences but has also been huge in redefining what cannabis consumption spaces can be.
As an upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, here is the history behind Stewart’s expertise that attendees can expect to learn from.
From High-End Hospitality To Cannabis Advocate
Before her foray into cannabis, Stewart’s career was marked by her roles in managing some of the country’s most successful restaurants and overseeing the door for Los Angeles’s elite events, including the Golden Globes and American Music …