The Lonely Entrepreneurial Hearts Board
Weed jobs, gigs & possibilities inside.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Welcome back to Lonely Hearts!
Originally created as a Valentine’s-themed dispatch to help readers connect with one another, Lonely Hearts has become a special Sticky Bits fixture—one that has birthed many new partnerships, products, and collaborations. Today’s Board is really fun mix that already looks like it contains some mutually beneficial inquiries.
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CAPTURE MY HEART: Cool, well-established cannabis brand preparing to launch new flower offerings seeking Illinois and New Jersey-based content creators with sommelier sensibilities and an aesthetically pleasant space. Share your handle: yoshikolauren@gmail.com
ONE WOMAN’S TRASH…: LA-based artist and designer looking for cannabis brands to partner on #trashart parties. Let’s turn waste from packaging, production, and extra shipping materials into something beautiful (and create a fun team-building event for your staff). Reach out: aprildoodles@gmail.com
MORE THAN LOVE LETTERS: Passionate email marketer looking to connect with brands and businesses who are ready to expand their newsletter, automation, and segmentation strategy. Ready to see better ROI than social media (and more freedom in content)? Ready to reach more customers or B2B contacts? Let's chat: youre@almostconsulting.com
READ MY MIND: You are an adventurous cannabis brand ready to better understand the hearts and minds of customers. We offer expertly-led customer interviews, focus groups, and product/website evaluations to spark new ideas and boost sales and customer love. Let’s connect: trista@heartofgrass.com
SWIPE RIGHT: Jade Stone checks all of your boxes. Personalized service? Check. Inspiring designs? Check. Vetted industry partners? Check. Highly recommended by peers, outstanding talent, and women-owned? Check, check, and check. Swipe right and send us a message: contact@jadestonebranding.com
TEXAS HOLD ME: Dallas-based boutique smoke shop looking for a rockstar digital marketing expert with experience in cannabis digital ads. Don’t hesitate: goeasydallas@gmail.com
GYM BUDS: A new kind of health program using cannabis pairings to reduce stress, develop mindful eating habits, and overcome obstacles to their fitness and nutrition goals seeks interested clients and collaborators. Say hello: Beth@cannafitnessnutrition.com
A SOUTHERN AFFAIR: Boutique smoke shop located in Asheville, North Carolina, preparing to reopen our brick and mortar and currently seeking investment. We're looking for the right kind of community-minded, values-based partner who has the angelic funds to help us get our space more beautiful than the last. Ready to Party? Say hi: tarleton@shopgardenparty.com
INTERNATIONAL INTENTIONS: We’re an Australian drinks company looking for edible THC that can be used in drinks. The twist: we can’t import product from the US. Cannabis is legal in Australia for medical use in all states and territories and for recreational use in the ACT, but because cannabis isn’t federally legal in the US, the Australian government doesn’t allow for the import of American weed. Are you located outside the US and in the business of edible THC? Reach out: cpriddle@me.com
A SMOOTH TALKER: Cannabis-savvy, results-driven PR services seeking clients in need of assistance in developing brand identity, earned media, influencer marketing, social management, and more. Let’s connect: mikala@7deadlyconsulting.com
MORE THAN GOOD LOOKS: Art director seeks more work in weed. I designed the identity for the largest cannabis trade show (rhymes with Shmall of Showers). I specialize in creative and art direction, brand design, brand activations, spatial design, video, and traditional advertising, and my favorite strain is Runtz. Reach out: yo@tyler-alexander.com
GENEROUS SEEKS AMBITIOUS: Current Houseplant Creative Director and former Head of Design for Edie Parker/Flower by Edie Parker available for consulting or creative calls. Pick my brain about the weed industry, bringing products to market, and overall brand strategy/direction. Connect with me: kristenkyleginn@gmail.com
A PUFF PARTNER: Design-minded accessories brand looking for brands to collaborate with on likeminded campaigns. Let’s talk: Partnerships@smokehonest.com
PLEASE ME: Intimacy brand seeking freelance, sex-positive content creators capable of short-form video and photography. Pleasure activists to the front! Reach out: hello@highpriestess.life
STILL IN LOVE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS: I’m a lifelong stoner who worked her way up to become a partner at a cannabis accessories e-commerce and product company, helping it grow and reach a successful exit, and I’m ready to do it all again. I love sales, marketing, e-commerce strategy, business strategy, team development, and relationship building—open to short or long-term engagements. Say hi: sarah@phoenixmade.com
A DATE WITH DESTINY: I’m a 4/20 baby with a past life of building brands for Grammy-nominated artists seeking fresh cannabis entrepreneurs and established brands ready to ascend into stardom. I’ll bring my expert eye for marketing, merchandising, e-commerce, operations, and brand awareness—you bring your big, bold vision. Let’s make a hit: kgrace.carlson@gmail.com
TRI-STATE TRYST: A media company at the intersection of women and weed) seeks New York and New Jersey-based brands and dispensaries interested in being part of our ongoing cannabis tourism series. We are also seeking brands interested in being featured on our social media platforms. Reach out: hello@highherstory.com
A HEALER AT HEART: I’m a registered nurse with 27 years of experience and a cannabis nurse consultant in need of a passionate volunteer with social media savvy to help raise awareness of a national cannabis public education service that offers free or reduced-cost assistance to consumers. Get in touch: katherine@leaf411.org
ONE CLICK AWAY: Are you a product-based weed or weed-adjacent business looking to upgrade your e-comm without a full overhaul? I offer a laser-focused design and dev service leveling up folks' Shopify product pages, inspired by my own experience as a retailer in cannabis. Learn more: allie@alcove.studio
A BURNING DESIRE: A design agency with over 6 years in the cannabis sector bringing custom products to life, sourcing high-quality private label goods, designing unique and compliant packaging, and launching brands wants to be your summer fling. Let us reinvigorate your presence online, in-store, and in real life. Spark something: joel@burningtree.co
A GREAT LISTENER: Seriously Authentic podcast host seeking potential podcast guests. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or creator who isn’t afraid to express yourself, have something new to promote, and are ready to get real—let me know. Contact: larissavboard@gmail.com
CRAVING CREATIVE OUTLET: Certified Ganjier, writer, artist, and (unofficial) cannabis marketing wiz looking for a brand or business in need of any kind of help under the big umbrella of creative cannabis content and CRM marketing. Reach out: isabelladechard@gmail.com
HIGH IMPACT: Portland, Oregon-based muralist seeks walls for collaborations with cutting-edge dispensaries ready to transform spaces with art that celebrates cannabis culture and sparks connection. Let's create something spectacular: DM @mfromfaraway
AN ELEVATED EYE: I’m an experienced content creator and influencer in the cannabis space with a passion for elevating social media content, building community as an event host and organizer, and providing educational reviews, currently looking for any type of creative gig where my expertise can be put to use. Is that you? Let’s talk: dondoesugc@gmail.com
SO MUCH TO GIVE: Aquerone's highly curated selection of cannabis accessories and wellness lifestyle products is available for sale, along with a turnkey, award-winning website and branding. Learn more: meredith@aquerone.com
LET’S TAKE A TRIP: Oregon state-licensed psilocybin facilitator seeking cannabis entrepreneurs, creatives, the LGBTQ community, individuals navigating grief and loss, or anyone interested in embarking on a path of radical self-healing and self-discovery through supported legal psilocybin journeys. Contact: lisa@liberadiate.com
ROLL (AND GRIND) WITH ME: Organic, sustainably-produced rolling paper brand offering custom papers, pre-roll cones, cannabis accessories, and more to retailers and brands in the biz. From product to payment solutions, we’ll set you up for success. Let’s connect: kat@fieldtrippapers.com
READY TO BUILD SOMETHING NEW: We’re a Chicago-based startup founded by professionals with extensive experience in cannabis operations, manufacturing, cultivation, and the tech space, working on cannabis sales and operational planning software to help licensed operators evaluate the impact of genetic selection. Seeking a highly skilled, creative, and disciplined full-stack software engineer to join our small but passionate team. Send your resume: giavannaaccurso@almannac.com
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If any of these remotely resonated with you, say hello! And let me know when connections made here end up working out—it’s been amazing to hear from folks near and far about Lonely Hearts continuing to bear fruit.
May sparks and contract agreements fly,
Lauren Yoshiko