Newsletters
February 2025
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
ICBWA is offering our new and renewing members a 50% discount off a yearly membership. We believe in the value our organization provides to our members and the cannabis community which is why we want to ensure we can offer affordable pricing for you to experience ICBWA’s resources designed specifically to empower our members, sponsors and partners.
If you are a business owner in need of support: ICBWA can support you by offering valuable resources, education, and connections to like minded women.
December 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneurs,
We’re thrilled to share a special announcement! This year, Blunt Brunch has selected the International Cannabis Business Women’s Association (ICBWA) as one of the non-profit organizations to receive a portion of event ticket sales net revenue from their signature event!
We are thankful for this amazing opportunity as well as the ongoing support and encouragement Blunt Brunch provides to ICBWA and the cannabis community. We can’t wait to put on our dancing heels and gowns to celebrate together for a Night of Glitz and Glamour on December 3rd!
September 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are proud to share that our ICBWA Medicinal Cannabis Experts Conference was a great success filled with incredible insight from our moderator and panelists from the Physicians CBD Council. Stay tuned for our next newsletter with a full recap of the event!
Join us on Saturday, September 28th for the 2024 Latinas in Cannabis Summit. Don’t miss this one-day event in Hollywood filled with speaker panels, skill-building workshops, seshes, and impactful discussions geared toward addressing cannabis stigma, career development, canna motherhood, and the Latina Cannabis experience. ICBWA executive board team members will be speaking at this event!
August 2024
We are thrilled to announce our first ICBWA Medicinal Cannabis Experts Conference! We are organizing an immersive and educational 1-day in-person event with medicinal cannabis experts, physicians, and business professionals to learn about the power, challenges, and opportunities of medicinal cannabis. Join us in the Livery Studio (155 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91105) this coming Thursday, August 22!
Scan the QR code to get your tickets now and join us to receive actionable takeaways that will impact your business and career!
June 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
Join ICBWA’s Board Member Crystal Wampler and Advisory Board Member Carol Ortega today Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the MedTech Investing Forum and the Global Capital Network Investor Conference at the Marriott Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel in the esteemed Koll Center! This is a prime opportunity to connect, learn, and invest in the future.
Attendees in person and online will include more than 500 investors and participants such as angel investors, venture capitalists, family offices, private equity firms, investment banks, funds, private investors, high net worth individuals, leaders of investor networks, impact investors, and many more.
June 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
Get ready to capture your confidence and radiance at Blunt Brunch’s Glamour and Headshot Social tomorrow June 19th in San Diego from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm! There will also be a special screening of “Roll Up for Equity”, a short documentary that exposes San Diego’s struggle for social equity within its regulated cannabis industry, highlighting passionate local advocates pushing for accountability and change in the city.
If you’re in the San Diego area, don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and level-up your professional image. Purchase your ticket on EventHi today and join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment and glamour!
May 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
ICBWA supports the concept of creating and promoting the safest and most enjoyable in-person events where guests can explore and enrich their cannabis experiences. Our strength is growing as we continue to engage with women and organizations who have the same values, vision, and goals as ours. With that being said, we are excited to formally announce several upcoming events that ICBWA will be sponsoring and attending!
Your participation and support helps make ICBWA events a true success and TOGETHER we can continue to forge a much brighter future for cannabis. Contact us for vendor and/or event sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]
March 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
As we approach Spring and days filled with sunshine, it is a great opportunity to reflect and do some good Spring cleaning. This can include cleaning up your home, office, or car, or simply evaluating your business relationships. I highly recommend taking time to reflect and strategize your game plan and goals for the remainder of this quarter to help create a more effective environment for your life and company. It can also be used as an opportunity to show appreciation to the ones who support you.
With that being said, this month ICBWA is participating as a media sponsor for the upcoming Veterans Hero Ball presented by the Battle Brothers Foundation on March 23rd at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers to raise critical funding for research to treat PTSD and chronic pain within the veteran community. We would love to see you there to support the Battle Brothers Foundation and make a difference
January 2024
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
As we begin a new year, we can’t help but reflect on last year with admiration and appreciation for your continued support.
Throughout 2023, we had the pleasure of attending numerous events, connecting with partners, sponsors, and friends, and forging new and exciting business relationships. Despite the challenges ICBWA faced we celebrated our wins, created growth opportunities, and continued to set new milestones for women in the cannabis industry.
ICBWA is excited about the possibilities this coming year holds with the prospect of our continued collaboration with you. As we embrace the new opportunities of prosperity we wish you absolute joy, bliss, and peace with your loved ones.
November 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We’re excited to share some incredible news with you – ICBWA is partnering with Blunt Brunch Nationals 2023! ?
Blunt Brunch Nationals, empowered by Curaleaf is a remarkable event that unites over 350 women executives, professionals, advocates, and leaders in the cannabis industry for a day of empowerment, connection, and inspiration. It’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and contribute to a community of strong, diverse women.
Event Details:
Date: November 28, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
October 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
This season as we dive into the evolving world of cannabis we would love to invite you to participate in upcoming events we feel will strongly support, motivate, and strengthen you. First and foremost ICBWA is delighted to announce Blunt Brunch Las Vegas happening on November 28th, 2023! Join me and our VP Dennise Mejia along with 350+ remarkable women in the industry for an amazing day of connection, empowerment, and collaboration. Shout out to Blunt Brunch co-founders Adelia Carrillo and Parisa Rad for giving ICBWA the opportunity to be media sponsors and also continually curating a yearly event that has a huge turnout and impact. Every year Blunt Brunch grows bigger and we are extremely excited to be part of it!
September 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are proud to share that our ICBWA Business Series & Awards was an incredible success! We would like to thank our speakers and sponsors for their commitment to supporting our event. It was filled with learning new techniques, business opportunities, cannabis licensing education, and connecting among industry leaders. We were delighted to announce our ICBWA award winners to acknowledge their contributions to our cannabis community. Overall our event was a reflection of ICBWA’s mission statement “to help women unleash their true power and potential in the cannabis space” and we lived up to it.
July 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are thrilled to announce our first ICBWA Business Series Masterclass & Awards 2023! ICBWA has created for our attendees the most relevant 1-day in-person business series with cannabis experts, business coaches, and speakers to address the cannabis industry’s greatest challenges and opportunities. Join us in Pasadena on Sunday, July 30th to learn how to create your cannabis business, scale your venture, and elevate your professional growth.
May 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are incredibly thankful to Lokels Cafe in Los Angeles for the opportunity to have provided a safe venue for our community during our ICBWA Health & Wellness Event. We had an amazing turnout that helped advanced our mission to empower, connect, and uplift women in the cannabis industry. It was an intimate experience that included a sound bath, an expert health panel and Q&A with Dr. Pegah Panahi, Suzie Ortega and Megan Blackwell, and networking time with our vendors. We also had the pleasure to welcome our surprise guest and good friend Robert Villaseñor, Vice President of First Citizens Bank, the first cannabis-friendly CBD and hemp bank.
March 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
It is with great excitement to announce that our highly anticipated ICBWA Health & Wellness Event is taking place on Sunday, March 26th from 2pm – 5pm in Los Angeles. Our in person event will feature a panel of cannabis experts, vendors, and special guests and ICBWA board members for meet and greets. We are delighted to bring ICBWA members and our community together to educate you on ways to live a healthier lifestyle by incorporating the great benefits of cannabis.
February 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
This month we are happy to introduce a new member to our ICBWA community. As the Founder and CEO of F3HR Consulting, Terry Gerbs partners with businesses to navigate the complexities of employment laws. Her human resources career has spanned more than 15 years touching for profit and nonprofit businesses. We are pleased to connect our ICBWA members and affiliates who can benefit from Terry’s extensive knowledge.
January 2023
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
As we start a new year we are determined to further our mission of supporting women in cannabis by adding more resources and opportunities. Last year was amazing and we are thrilled of the progress and reach ICBWA has achieved. We ended 2022 strong and we are starting 2023 even stronger. We are on FIRE!
October 2022
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are delighted to announce ICBWA is a Media Partner for Blunt Brunch Las Vegas and they have just SOLD OUT tickets for the event. We are truly honored to be involved and excited to meet with a powerhouse group of over 200 women executives to kick off cannabis week. We will also have a section for an interactive experience for the guests so make sure you visit us at the ICBWA table. We want to thank Blunt Brunch for creating an event designated to fully empower all of us. We have connected with so many phenomenal women at past Blunt Brunch events such as our new ICBWA Coach Ash who is highlighted below.
September 2022
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
We are thrilled to share amazing updates and an important ICBWA announcement with you. We are excited to share that Blunt Brunch Los Angeles was a huge success! We would like to thank Blunt Brunch for including us as a social vendor in their highly anticipated event which brought together over 200+ women in cannabis to connect, collaborate and empower.
August 2022
Dear ICBWA cannapreneur,
I’m extremely proud to announce that ICBWA partnered with The Triumph School of Cannabis! We invite you to attend as a guest to our FREE Virtual Open House this Saturday August 13, 2022 at 10:30am – 11:30am PST. Join us to get more info about cannabis training and how to get started in your new career in the growing industry! Register in the QR code located on the flyer below.
July 2022
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
With summer now in season it is a great time to support noteworthy events that will bring us together. ICBWA is happy to announce that we are sponsoring the upcoming Blunt Brunch’s highly anticipated social event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022!
June 2022
Dear ICBWA cannapreneur,
Thank you for being an active newsletter recipient, we hope you will continue to support ICBWA with activating your membership for more perks. We expect the new year to be more active in membership participation with In person live events, Pops ups, Panel Expert Podcasts, our upcoming Cannabis Academy Education Programming and much more! We are also in the works of our 1st Annual Membership and Recognition Awards of our Members, Sponsors, and Corporate Members.
March 2022
Dear ICBWA cannapreneur,
As the world celebrated women this month of March, we take a look at the global day that has shaped society by highlighting issues that have affected women for many years.
February 2022
Dear ICBWA cannapreneur,
We are excited to share our wonderful opportunities as we set sail into 2022. ICBWA has been working on many avenues to help contribute to cannabis education in wellness and health, business development and bringing women together. We are also delighted to host and attend several in person events this year to achieve our goal of seeing other businesswomen become their own BOSS!
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
Dear ICBWA member,
As we start our journey together into the new year, I wanted to share how proud I am of everything the International Cannabis Consulting Business Women’s Association has achieved during 2021! Furthermore, I’m happy to share that the ICBWA board of directors collaborated with the Bresee Foundation to sponsor a special family in Los Angeles for Christmas. It was a blessing to surprise them with new clothes and presents off their wish list to bring some joy and hope to their holiday.
October 2021
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
ICBWA is proud of the great progress and growth that our organization is making. We are eager to continue our mission to help cannabis business women and thankful to receive such amazing support from other organizations who are seeing first hand the value and opportunities we provide to our members.
September 2021
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
Welcome to the International Cannabis Consulting Business Women’s Association (ICBWA)! I am pleased to personally welcome you to our network of supportive business women and affiliates. On behalf of the ICBWA team, I would like to thank you for your interest in becoming part of our community.
August 2021
Dear Fellow Cannapreneur,
Welcome to the International Cannabis Consulting Business Women’s Association (ICBWA)! I am pleased to personally welcome you to our network of supportive business women and affiliates. On behalf of the ICBWA team, I would like to thank you for your interest in becoming part of our community.