Taking Social Equity Into Our Hands

Today's show, with Frederika Easley, revolves around the cannabis industry and its potential for economic growth and diversification. Frederika is the Executive Director of The Cannabis Impact Fund, a host and producer of "The People Are Blunt" podcast as part of The People’s Ecosystem, and President of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. Gibran and Frederika emphasize the need for micro licenses to allow small businesses to scale and compete, and the importance of equitable practices to ensure minority businesses are not infantilized. They also discussed the potential benefits of rescheduling cannabis, including increased access to capital and the removal of 280E tax restrictions. Frederika also highlights the need for a more inclusive industry, not just for communities of color, but also for small white business owners who lack access to traditional capital markets. The Cannabis Impact Fund was introduced as an organization working to educate businesses on equitable practices and promote sustainable growth in the industry.