Purpose & Policy – A Social Equity Entrepreneur’s Cannabis Journey

19/08/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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In the debut episode of From Bud to Boardroom, Shipman partner Sarah Westby welcomes Tiana Hercules—attorney, social justice advocate, and co-owner of a hybrid cannabis retail store in Manchester, Connecticut. Tiana shares how her work in criminal defense, public health, and local government inspired her to enter the cannabis industry. From launching a cannabis business to leading pardon clinics for individuals with criminal records, she discusses the real impact of cannabis reform, the power of second chances, and what it takes to break stigma at the community level.