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That's Dope TOP 5 WOMEN IN CANNABIS In celebration of International Women’s Day we shine a light on the Top 5 leading ladies in the cannabis industry By Jamila Pomeroy 1 JODIE EMERY Cannabis Activist and Entrepreneur The Princess of Pot, Jodie Emery, has seen it all in her 14 years of cannabis activism in Vancouver. While a greener hue may be on the horizon with legalization, Emery cautions we have so much work to do, especially for members of the industry who have remained on the forefront during prohibition. Emery continues to be one of the most prominent women in the Canadian cannabis industry, unapologetically. She has most-recently extended her love for hempt with Jodie’s Joint, a hemp cafe in Toronto’s Kensington Market. 2 3 4 5 TRACY MACRAE Vice President; Marketing at Kiaro MacRae, leads marketing at Kiaro. Kiaro means light; because cannabis can be, well, illuminating. The cannabis retailer aims to destigmatize cannabis use by creating inviting retail spaces, providing the tools, information and resources for customers to not only make their own informed decisions, but become empowered through provided resources. MacRae has over 20 years experience in marketing and is passionate about socially responsible cannabis retail. SALIMEH TABRIZI Founder of Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo (CHCE) Tabrizi is the Founder of CHCE, the largest and most comprehensive cannabis conference in Canada. Through CHCE Tabrizi hopes to legitimize cannabis with science. Gathering prominent leaders, researchers, patients and government officials to explore the endless benefits of the industry. BETHANY RAE Founder of Flower & Freedom As a fitness enthusiast, Rae experienced judgement and negative stereotypes while exploring cannabis for her own health and wellness. This inspired her to create Flower & Freedom; a female-focused lifestyle community dedicated to reducing the stigma that surrounds cannabis use. The creative fashion designer and fitness enthusiast, has incorporated her professions with her passion for cannabis, launching her own cannabis-themed clothing line. THIS MONTH IN CANNABIS NEWS AND VIEWS ANDREA DOBBS Co-owner of Village bloomery Working in management at Womyns’Ware Inc for over ten-years, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dobbs has been prominent in women-centred issues and education. When she began to experience Peri-Menopausal symptoms, she turned to cannabis to help relieve her ailments. She is now the Co-Owner of Village Bloomery, where she extends her love for education and alternative medicine; providing women-centred resources and products. LITTLE BOOK, BIG IDEAS Amanda Siebert’s new book is perfect for the medical cannabis newbie who want simple answers By BRAD SIMM Some people only need one good reason to use marijuana. Usually that’s the feel-good sensation of getting high. Beyond the euphoric state, Amanda Siebert looks at the broad spectrum of cannabis and gives you 10 other reasons why it’s such a marvelous substance. “I wanted to have balance with topics that were medicinal for things like chronic pain and the treatment for cancer in conjunction with chemotherapy. Then I wanted to have some light-hearted subjects like cannabis as a super-food or how it can improve your sex life.” While there’s a disclaimer that the book is “not intended to be a substitute for advice for medical advice from physicians,” Siebert delves into health-related references, arguments and the flurry of conflicting views whether cannabis is good or bad for you by presenting a wealth of information that’s easy to digest and understand. Of course, the chapter on A Steamier Sex Life garnishes a lot of attention that Siebert acknowledges with a laugh. “Yes, everyone wants to talk about the chapter on sex.” Cannabis as an aphrodisiac is well-known, but Siebert also discusses how the application and dose levels help to cultivate the inner workings of a heighten mind-body experience when sharing or alone. And then there’s the suggestion that instead of being the gateway drug, cannabis is actually an exit drug that reduces other harmful addictions. Getting sober in one step! w 8 BEATROUTE MARCH 2019
City Briefs Publisher/Editor Brad Simm Marketing Manager Glenn Alderson Event Coordinator Colin Gallant Production Coordinator Hayley Muir Web Producer Masha Scheele Social Media Coordinator Miguel Morales SECTION EDITORS Music Paul Rodgers, Trevor Morelli Christine Leonard, Glenn Alderson Arts/Film / Brad Simm Edmonton Extra / Mike Dunn CINEMATIC SUNDAYS: WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST March 24 Local musicians are rejoicing after decades of waiting for a local Vancouver spot to press its own vinyl again. Billy Bones, lead singer of local band Vicious Cycles, is the answer to their prayers with the opening of Clampdown Record Pressing Inc. The plant will press everything from picture discs to classic black records, in 7-12 inch formats. With vinyl’s resurgence in popularity over the last few years, it’s a ripe opportunity to crack the ever-growing market. Contributing Writers Sarah Allen • Chantel Belisle Sebastian Buzzalino • Lauren Edwards Kenn Enns • Karina Espinosa Tim Ford • Trevor Hatter Willow Herzog • Robann Kerr Brenden Lee • Maggie McPhee Pat Mullen • Jennie Orton R. Overwater • Johnny Papan Cole Parker • Jamila Pomeroy Dan Savage • Josh Sheppard Josh Wood • Cole Young Contributing Photographers Chantal Anderson • Lenora Bender Sara Grawbarger-Kuefler • Trevor Hatter • Brad Hollenbaugh Mary Matheson • Shelly Mosman Marek Sabogal • Carl Thériault Advertising Inquiries Ron Goldberger ron@beatroute.ca (780) 707-0476 TREVOR HATTER MADCOWBOYS RIDE INTO THE SUNSET Saturday, March 30th Celebrate the legacy of Calgary punk mainstays the Madcowboys with a ceremony of excess at Broken City. Emerging in 2003, these cowpunks wrangled hard coast to coast, sharing the stage with the likes of Propagandhi, Youth Brigade, D.O.A. and Face to Face. The madness will be missed, but their last words still hanging on the wind, “Thanks for everything, sorry about the rest.” Distribution We distribute in Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Canmore and Lethbridge. Greenline Distribution in Edmonton Mike Garth (780) 707-0476 e-mail: editor@beatroute.ca E-Edition Yumpu.com/BeatRoute Connect with beatroute.ca Facebook.com/BeatRouteAB Twitter.com/BeatRouteAB Instagram.com/BeatRouteAB Copyright © BEATROUTE Magazine 2019 All rights reserved. Reproduction of the contents is prohibited without permission. BeatRoute Media Group editor/ publisher Michael Hollett Creative Director Troy Beyer beatroute.ca MARCH 2019 BEATROUTE 9
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