With 25 years in the birth and wellness space, Venus Rodriguez has a wealth of experience as a doula, homebirth midwife assistant, and childbirth educator, enhanced by her work with Peruvian Curanderos. As the CEO of Sana Cannabis LLC and Chair of the New York Cannabis Retail Association’s Women’s Committee, Venus is a leader in merging health and wellness with cannabis. She is passionate about holistic healing, women’s empowerment, and promoting social equity in the cannabis industry.
In this conversation, Venus shares her cannabis journey, the challenges women face in the industry, and the importance of removing the stigma around cannabis. She also discusses this year’s NYCRA Women’s Soiree, which will take place at the THC NYC on August 15th.