From Dream Job to Dream Life: A Cannabis Journey with Lucille Verdé

From Dream Job to Dream Life: A Cannabis Journey with Lucille Verdé

We got another Black Woman in Cannabis ya’ll! If you know her, you already know this will be a great conversation. But if you don’t know her, I’m super excited to introduce you to Lucille Verdé, your favorite stay at home stoner. Lucille is a cannabis entrepreneur and the owner of Canna Cape Cod, a unique bud and breakfast in DC.  In this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, Lucille shares her journey in the cannabis industry, both personal and professional. She highlights the importance of community building, the cultural nuances of being a stoner, and the spiritual growth that comes with entrepreneurship.  Our conversation emphasizes the significance of empowering Black Women, especially within the cannabis industry, showcasing the nurturing and supportive community we create. We discuss the importance of advocating for those still incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses. And we stress the need for authenticity, resilience, and commitment in entrepreneurship and the importance of recognizing signs in business and life.  We talk: 4:10 - The journey of building a cannabis business 12:05 - Navigating the cannabis industry while community building 19:24 - Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship 25:31 - From dream job to dream life 38:06 - The injustice of cannabis incarceration 42:52 - Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs! Episode References: Last Prisoner Project [https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/?gad_campaignid=23211250767&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACmLl2Yy4a2m07GRAwA9nNPLJ1lA4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_vnQBhCxARIsADcZyxL260HCdZMgMsg1zYdd8On-9hQW9yx6dKoJws8qHYlxaRKKOkWGgF0aAhPfEALw_wcB&hsa_acc=4553874742&hsa_ad=&hsa_cam=23220646501&hsa_grp=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_ver=3&utm_campaign=Performance+Max+Test&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=adwords&utm_term=] Free My Weedman [https://freemyweedman.com/] Buy Weed From Women [https://15percentpledge.org/business/buyweedfromwomen-f5uxafqdcsnm-ydavzjjy] Connect with Lucille! - IG @canna_cape_cod_dc [https://www.instagram.com/canna_cape_cod_dc/] - YouTube @lucilleverde420 [https://www.youtube.com/@lucilleverde420] - Website lucille-verde.com [https://lucille-verde.com/] Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod [https://www.instagram.com/pinkladyprod/] - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkladyprod] - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkladyprod/] Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis [https://www.instagram.com/betonyourselfsis/] - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis [https://www.tiktok.com/@betonyourselfsis?lang=en] - YouTube @betonyourselfsis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgGa7VWn_zdVwDcvHdCYmw]

Social Entrepreneurship: Making Money while Doing Good with Anna DeShawn

What does success mean to you? What does it look like? How does it smell? Don’t look at that business over there for an idea. Look inside and define it for yourself! That is one of the running themes in this episode of Bet on Yourself, Sis!, with Anna Deshawn. Anna is a social entrepreneur, storyteller, and community organizer, and together we discuss the important keys for Black Women Entrepreneurs, including setting boundaries to protect your energy and defining success on your own terms. Anna shares her journey into entrepreneurship, from going to journaling camps as a child to building platforms that center BIPOC and QTPOC, amplifying marginalized voices. She also emphasizes the need for financial stability to create impact and shares her personal practices for self-care and avoiding burnout.  The conversation highlights the importance of consistent preparation for challenges, intentional planning to manage energy, and the necessity of building a supportive team. It also emphasizes the value of delegation, the balance between time and money, and the significance of community over individualism.  We talk: 06:28 - Defining success on your own terms 16:30 - The importance of rest and self-care 22:10 - Building a support system 30:47 - The difference between business owner and entrepreneur 32:13 - Advice for Black Women Entrepreneurs Episode References: Robin Roberts [https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/] The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-big-leap-gay-hendricks?variant=32205677625378] Navigating Identity Shifts in Business and Life with Shervon Laurice [https://pod.link/1805686947/episode/NTE5M2IyYTctNzAyNy00Yzk1LTljM2UtYmY2ZDZkN2M5NjM2] The Qube [https://theqube.app/] Connect with Anna! - IG @annadeshawn [https://www.instagram.com/annadeshawn] - YouTube @e3radio [https://www.youtube.com/@e3radio] - Website annadeshawn.com [https://annadeshawn.com/] Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod [https://www.instagram.com/pinkladyprod/] - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkladyprod] - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkladyprod/] Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis [https://www.instagram.com/betonyourselfsis/] - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis [https://www.tiktok.com/@betonyourselfsis?lang=en] - YouTube @betonyourselfsis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgGa7VWn_zdVwDcvHdCYmw]

Faded Living: Celebrating Cannabis Through Food with Necole Hines

Education is everything! That is especially true when it comes to cannabis, because it still holds so much stigma. And in this episode of Bet on Yourself, Sis!, Necole Hines, cannabis educator, chef, and advocate, gives us a crash course on the cannabis industry and how she incorporates the plant into her cooking. Necole and I discuss the stigma surrounding cannabis use, the challenges of entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry, and the significance of self-care and rest for personal and professional growth. She shares the journey of starting her business, Faded Living, and how she navigates the cannabis market while emphasizing the need for patience and adaptability.  In this conversation, we explore the challenges and opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the need for education and networking. We also highlight the significance of embracing discomfort and the personal nature of cannabis experiences. We talk: 4:52 - Breaking the stigma around cannabis 10:04 - Entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry 19:58 - The importance of pivoting in business 31:58 - Listening to your body 40:43 - Creating a cannabis-friendly experience 46:34 - Embracing uncomfortability Episode References: Ep. 9 - Growing from Community Catering to Creative Entrepreneurship [https://pod.link/1805686947/episode/Mzk5NzMwYzktODljZi00YTg4LTg2M2YtNThkMzJkYWE2YWQ4] Connect with Necole! - IG @f [https://www.instagram.com/fadedliving/]adedliving [https://www.instagram.com/fadedliving/] - Website fadedliving.com [https://fadedliving.com/] - LinkedIn @necole-hines [https://www.linkedin.com/in/necole-hines/] Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod [https://www.instagram.com/pinkladyprod/] - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkladyprod] - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkladyprod/]  Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis [https://www.instagram.com/betonyourselfsis/] - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis [https://www.tiktok.com/@betonyourselfsis?lang=en] - YouTube @betonyourselfsis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgGa7VWn_zdVwDcvHdCYmw]

Navigating Identity Shifts in Business and Life with Shervon Laurice

Finding a Black woman therapist isn’t easy. But, finding a queer, Black, woman therapist who is a good fit for your personal needs… feels like it is near impossible sometimes. But, don’t stop looking. Your person is out there! And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, Shervon Laurice gives us hope! Shervon is a psychotherapist turned transformational coach, and she emphasizes the importance of embodying new identities for personal and professional growth. In this episode we discuss the impact of the pandemic on self-discovery, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the necessity of overcoming limiting beliefs. We also explore themes of abundance, service, and the importance of self-reflection in entrepreneurship. We encourage you to reflect on your own identities and the shifts required to achieve true freedom and success in your lives. We consider the challenges of pivoting in business, the significance of nervous system regulation for mental health, and the empowerment of Black women entrepreneurs.  We talk: 06:04 - The importance of identity shifts in entrepreneurship 19:48 - Navigating mindset and identity shifts 27:49 - Overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing new identities 38:46 - The power of self-reflection and authenticity 42:07 - Nervous system regulation and mental health 54:59 - Integrating insight into action Episode References: The Diary of a CEO (podcast) [https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/] Connect with Shervon! - IG @shervonlaurice [http://linkedin.com/in/shervonlaurice] - LinkedIn @shervonlaurice [http://linkedin.com/in/shervonlaurice] - Website elevatewithshervon.com [https://calendly.com/url?hmac=a52c5c0070c2a0247e898c2fd76eebd39d8b1c523607d527848dfaf0cb2f075c&q=https%3A%2F%2Felevatewithshervon.com%2Finsights&stage=1&user_uuid=EABCK6QLBCOILEXI] Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod [https://www.instagram.com/pinkladyprod/] - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkladyprod] - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkladyprod/]  Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis [https://www.instagram.com/betonyourselfsis/] - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis [https://www.tiktok.com/@betonyourselfsis?lang=en] - YouTube @betonyourselfsis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgGa7VWn_zdVwDcvHdCYmw]

Feedback and Community: Keys to Business Success with Eboné Bell

Stop thinking of feedback as a negative thing! It’s only data. Or, as Eboné Bell says, it’s an opportunity to learn new information. And she gives even more keys to business in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis! Eboné Bell is a Keynote Speaker & Voiceover Artist, and she shares her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the creation of Tagg Magazine and her commitment to serving the LGBTQ+ community. She discusses the importance of authenticity, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the need for self-compassion and forgiveness. She also offers practical advice for aspiring business owners and explores her transition from micromanaging to empowering others.   The conversation emphasizes the significance of resilience, the freedom that comes from delegation, and the importance of communication in partnerships. We emphasize the core value of belonging and how it impacts personal and professional growth, particularly for Black women. Eboné encourages listeners to claim their space and recognize their worth in every room they enter, highlighting the power of community and support. We talk: 9:50 - The Journey of Tagg Magazine and filling community voids 20:10 - Overcoming loneliness and embracing authenticity in business 36:35 - Empowering creativity in collaboration 40:34 - Building relationships with integrity 55:39 - Forgiveness and growth in business 01:10:35 - Claiming your space to belong  Episode References:  https://taggmagazine.com/ [https://taggmagazine.com/] Connect with Eboné! - IG @ebone.bell [https://www.instagram.com/ebone.bell] - TikTok @ebone.bell [https://www.tiktok.com/@ebone.bell] - Website ebonebell.com [https://www.ebonebell.com/] Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod [https://www.instagram.com/pinkladyprod/] - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkladyprod] - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkladyprod/] Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis [https://www.instagram.com/betonyourselfsis/] - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis [https://www.tiktok.com/@betonyourselfsis?lang=en] - YouTube @betonyourselfsis [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgGa7VWn_zdVwDcvHdCYmw]