I started in the medical marijuana industry in 2016 with no background or work related experience. I was hired as an administrator for a clinic that helped veterans and civilians get license for medical  marijuana. My background, being an entrepreneur in the beauty industry,a language I knew too well and understood. But I was ready for a change and this opportunity came at the right time.

One of the reasons, that made me want to work for this company was the vision of it's founders and benefactors, as I listened, I knew immediately I wanted to be part of this company, a company founded by love and the gift of healing.

As the days fell into weeks, I realized how little I still knew on the topic.Educating myself was paramount to sound somewhat convincing to our patients, at least having the basic lexicon of terminology. Many of our patients had years of experience on the subject, thankfully, were too happy to help. Our client care team members were a bank of information to draw on, everyone eager to share their knowledge. It was very humbling and exciting at the same time.

I researched and read on the different type of strains, terpenes, the process of decarboxylation, the different methods of using it, making butter, oils. It was overwhelming, to piece together the puzzle that left me wanting to learn more . indicas, sativas, hybrids and balanced strains it was all jargon to me, I can only say that seven months later, I barely scratched the surface.

 This industry has grown exponentially in the past several years and will continue to grow as the demand increases and people looking to get away from prescription drugs and opiates.

The word empathy and compassion for those who are suffering brought me so much humility. The  question changes from what can I sell you, to, "how can I be of service"? This line of work is very fulfilling, judge not what you don't understand but rather keep an open mind, mental illness, trauma, stress, whether it be mental or physical. I have witnessed through my own eyes the healing process with many individuals, the joy that was lost, now restored. We need the legalization, to give people options and the freedom to choose.