By: malia madden

Women like weed. Women smoke weed. And yet, women need way more representation in cannabis. When the legal industry took off in 2015, the percentage of women in C-level positions dropped from 37% to 27% in the next two years—so, what’s the deal? Why are women so often overlooked in “booming” industries, when they should be at the forefront? 

As the industry grows and cannabis is slowly destigmatized in society, the influx of people leaving alcohol and like-minded, male dominant industries to venture into cannabis has shifted the playing fields. As we see an industry run by men, it’s more important than ever that we support the cannabis companies that are women-owned and women-focused. While the percentage of women in the cannabis industry has maintained roughly ~37% over the years, the percentage of female executives has continued to dwindle. We need to change this narrative, increasing the percentage to 50% across the board, and provide more opportunities for women in cannabis. 

Here’s 5 women-owned cannabis companies you can start supporting right now. 

1) Leune Brands

Leune is a California-based cannabis brand that carries flower and concentrate products. Their packaging and products are beautifully designed and marketed towards women.

2) Her Highness

There aren’t many women-focused brands out there, but Her Highness offers an exclusive line of luxury products, designed by women for women. Their products include pre-rolls, vaporizers, and pleasure oil.

3) Kush Queen

Elevate your self-care ritual with a THC-infused bath bomb_because who doesn’t want to get high while you’re taking a bath? Scents include Early Grey, Citrus, and Peppermint.

4) Kikoko

You don’t want to spill this tea, since every drop counts. Each tea pouch has 10mg of THC, and comes in a variety of fun flavors including Sympa-tea, Positivi-tea, and Tranquil-tea. 

5) Buy Weed From Women

BWFW is a cannabis accessory brand that offers swag with a crucial message to share: Buy Weed From Women. While they don’t offer any smoking products, they do have a running registry of women who work in cannabis that they encourage you to join for opportunities and community.