with Tamara Anderson, CEO of Culinary and Cannabis, highlights her mission to champion cannabis for wellness and self-advocacy, driven by her personal survival of chronic myeloid leukemia and her dual expertise as a registered nurse and pastry chef.
She emphasizes a safe, informed approach to consumption, including the "start low, go slow" method, and consulting with healthcare professionals. Anderson is actively working with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to shape better industry policies.
For social equity, she proposes lowering fees, increasing access to capital, and establishing a robust, collaborative mentorship hub for women-owned brands and legacy operators.