The mentor/mentee relationship is a ridiculously beneficial set up for both parties. The mentee receives support, advice and insight from the more experienced and knowledgeable mentor, potentially elevating her confidence, increasing her professional network and career prospects while the mentor benefits from increased employee engagement, retention and a surge in her perception of work related fulfillment. Mentors even report greater job satisfaction.

It’s a win-win situation but it’s not always easy to find your tribe and if you are still on the lookout for a mentor - or if you’ve already found one but you recognize that good advice is good advice then read on as we share some of the pearls of wisdom from ten of the cannabis industry’s leaders.

The following quotes are from just a few of the thought leaders that we’ve interviewed over the past few years. Check out The Her(B) Life Spotlight Series which focusing on highlighting the work of women in the cannabis space for more excellent insights.

Fleur Marché is your one-stop-shop for rigorously vetted, top tier CBD products and brands.

Sava is a specialty cannabis curation and delivery service that prides itself on it’s high standards. Sava offers support and education on everything from using CBD for pain to cannabis as an aphrodisiac. They focus on supporting small business and the platform provides over 50 brands a place to reach customers with their products.

New High’s CBD products are of the highest quality. The brand’s ethos combine founder Sarah Remesch’s passion for health and wellness as well as her unrivaled passion for women-run businesses (something she shares with us at Her(B) Life).

Aster Farms in California produces sun grown, hand harvested cannabis in a sustainable and socially responsible way.

Blessed™ is focused on the science behind cannabis and how it can help anyone overcome pain more effectively. Whether an athlete or someone struggling with chronic pain, Blessed™ products are made with rigor, accuracy and precision with quality being at the forefront.

Laundry Day is a line of design-forward smokeware founded with a mission to change the visual narrative behind cannabis use. 

Blunt B.A.E. is a cannabis lifestyle blog that features creative content that addresses a multitude of topics relating to cannabis culture.

Success Centers was founded by Superior Court Judges 35 years ago to provide education and employment opportunities to youth in San Francisco’s juvenile detention facilities.

Milkweed offers thoughtful design, craft and ritual for a contemporary cannabis experience.

Ellementa is the fastest growing women’s health and wellness network focused on cannabis.