
Breaking Chains: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Justice
Written by Tamara Netzel
In 2013, my life changed when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Conventional treatments for MS caused my liver to fail, leaving me searching for alternatives to the 15 meds I could no longer take. It was then I turned to cannabis. What I found was not just physical relief but a sense of empowerment and renewed hope to take ownership of my health.

The Beating Heart of MJBizCon: Equity Row and the Fight for Cannabis Justice
Written By Kenya Alexander
For many participants, it represented a chance to break through barriers that have kept those with cannabis convictions from accessing the cannabis industry’s potential. In addition, the initiative’s intentional design have helped connect justice-impacted, BIPOC, women, and veterans entrepreneurs with opportunities to showcase their businesses and skills. Equity Row was not just a space for exhibiting products—it was a declaration that the future of cannabis must include everyone.