Hope Wiseman, 31, feels gratitude watching her business bloom. She knows the odds weren’t in her favor as a Black woman seeking a foothold in an increasingly consolidated and overwhelmingly White industry. Six years in, she’s ready to maximize the output of her dispensary with the boost of legalized adult recreational cannabis use, partner with new licensees and offer consulting services for an industry she knows can be tough to navigate.
Wiseman said she learned a lot as she navigated the medical industry and Maryland’s transition to legalization July 1. She wants newcomers joining the market to feel supported in an industry filled with hurdles, to be proud and visible.
That’s exactly what some leaders of this affluent, majority-Black suburb want to avoid. [Read More @ The Washington Post]
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