The season of gratitude and giving is upon us. While things in cannabis (and the outside world) often feel chaotic and bleak, there are still many things to be grateful for. The GreenState team is thankful for the opportunity to educate the world about the plant we hold so dear. But what is the rest of the cannabis community grateful for?
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From the myriad benefits of plant medicine to the people in the space themselves, here’s what the industry said they were thankful for this year.
“I’m grateful for the people that have come into my life thanks to cannabis and this crazy industry. Connecting with some of the most genuine, hard working, fearless people has changed my life in the best way! – Dina Nagib, Founder and Principal Consultant at Grass Goddess Consulting LLC
“I’m super grateful to know so many exceptional people in the industry! Lots of wonderful seshes with great conversations and people with great hearts and minds!” – Piper Lindeen, Filmmaker
“Thankful to still be in the industry and maturing alongside with it after all these years.” – Nick Sclafani, Cannabis Consultant
“I’m grateful for my relationship with the plant, all that it has taught me, how it’s reconnected me to the earth, how it’s helped me find my true self, and how now I get to continue to pass the things that I’ve learned onto Tribal Nations. I’m working with a very special Tribe in MN, and I’m finding a lot of hope and inspiration in that.” – Lindsey Renner, Owner of Native Humboldt Farms
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“I’m grateful because G‑D and HIS plant saved my life from lupus. Developing Lupies Gold has changed my life in so many amazing ways—remission feels incredible! I’m also so thankful for our cannabis family and all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way.” – Tam and Steve McDonough, Founders of 520Aftermath Ministry
“I’m inspired by those who still use authenticity as currency. Getting a call just to see how I’m doing or receiving a handmade gift really makes my heart happy!” – Justin Hoegenauer, Certified Ganjier
“Grateful AF to wake up these last 4 years to create something that makes me feel like my life has meaning, finally.” – Dustin Hoxworth, Founder/Editor-at-Large at Fat Nugs Magazine
“I am grateful for having a ride or die, Joseph Snow, for over a decade. I could not have endured this craziness alone. I am grateful I get to live a high school pipe dream. I wake up almost every morning with a smile, because I am blessed that I get do what I love for a living. I am grateful that I help create a product that brings relief to my fiancée’s grandmother.” – Nate Landau, Co-founder and COO of Snowtill
“I’m so grateful for the problems that I don’t have! Grateful for life, health, community, and the healing magic of cannabis.” – Veronica Castillo, Author
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“I’m grateful that working in cannabis led to me meeting the love of my life, who also works in cannabis. I’m grateful for the Ohio Classic ( a cannabis golf event ) for connecting me with my partner over a year ago. Thanks, cannabis!” – Alice Moon, Publicist and Co-Founder of High On Plants
“Grateful for another year of good health, using only plants and fungi as my medicine. Happy that my path has led me to, and kept me, firmly rooted in the garden.” – Sharon Letts, Author
“I am incredibly grateful for the individuals working in adjacent industries who are willing to have cross-sector dialogue about how we can solve our industry’s challenges together! IE- workforce training and development.” – Mskindness B. Ramirez, M.Ed, President of KindWorks EDU
“I’m grateful for so much, but among the top hitters – the continued rise of #womenincannabis. We’re making things happen in every market and uniting to make positive impacts.” – Tammy Puyear, Director of Sales and Marketing at EmmaLeaf
“I’m grateful for how far we’ve come! Thankful for how many more states did the work to create the adult use access, which keeps proving day after day the social safety, economic benefits, and tax revenue are opportunities for the whole country.” – Kirsten Velasco, CEO and inventor of VapeNprop and GripNclip Promotional Merchandise
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to help tell the brave and inspiring stories that arise from the cannabis industry as it emerges from Prohibition and grateful for the honor of working closely with those who create it.” – Gretchen Giles, Publicist
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“I’m grateful for the growth ESBE LLC has experienced this year and that I get to bring my full, authentic self to my work every day. Also, for all the great people in this crazy industry!” – Sandra Bergman, CLMP™, Founder and Chief Strategist of ESBE LLC
“I’m grateful for our community. Whenever I get to spend time with [my co-hosts of Puff Puff Press], I feel rejuvenated, and it really brings home why I’m here doing this work.” Sara Payan, SME, Host of Planted with Sara Payan and Puff Puff Press
“I am grateful for my supportive family and partners, my stubbornness and ability to adapt and learn new skills that has kept me afloat in this industry somehow, and especially for my community of weed witches that make riding these waves so much more enjoyable, fulfilling, and fun.” – Megan Prusynski, Marketing Consultant
“I am grateful to see ‘spirit’ coming into the ‘industry’ conversation.” Lelehnia Du Bois, Co-Founder of Leaf Culture Lab
“We’re grateful for the people who keep showing up with passion, resilience, and heart, even when this industry is testing us!” – O2VAPE Team
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“I’m grateful that, even in a challenging moment, the work we’re all doing continues to have a real, human impact. Every day, more people discover cannabis for wellness, relief, and joy. And we get to help make their lives a little better. Market revenue cycles ebb and flow, but the positive change we’re creating for consumers keeps me rooted and inspired.” – Laura Fogelman, Chief of Staff and Communications Exec at Pax
“I’m grateful that every cannabis team I’ve worked with, from MSOs to cannabis tech and media start-ups, has shown passion for taking care of the communities we serve. At Revolution, in the first week of our food drives for local food pantries, we donated 2,500 pounds of food brought in by customers and employees. It’s keeping me hopeful to see that people can still be selfless, whether it’s employees lifting hundreds of pounds of food into trucks to drop off, or the customers who waived their bonus rewards points we offered to thank them for donating. Cannabis people are generous, and we always take care of our own.” – Jessica Sadowski, Marketing Manager, Revolution Cannabis
So, what are you grateful for this year? Shoot us a message at editor@greenstate.com and let us know!
*Some submissions have been edited for clarity
