The Lonely Entrepreneurial Hearts Board
The Lonely Entrepreneurial Hearts Board
Job opps & possibilities inside.
The Broccoli Report
Friday, March 24, 2023
Time to read: About 9 minutes. Contains 1878 words.
The Lonely Hearts Board has become a cherished recurring fixture of The Broccoli Report—one that continues to yield connections and results long after they go live. It’s proof that you don’t have to sacrifice your values (or your entire marketing budget) to find the exact support your small business needs.
This newest installment is our most robust yet, featuring posts from experienced writers and graphic and product designers seeking opportunities, brands and agencies looking to hire, a podcast editor with some time on her hands, and many others seeking cannabis-centric perspectives for various projects. So if you see any listings that apply to you, reach out! And please forward this to colleagues who might be interested—we’ve unlocked this post, so anyone and everyone can access it. 🌸
GARDEN STATE ‘GRAMMING: Locally-owned New Jersey dispensary opening this summer needs a super-savvy social media specialist who understands and loves cannabis to help create and execute the brand’s launch. We’re looking for someone who’s been there, done that, and is ready to jumpstart our efforts. Get in touch: jb@riptdispensary.com
ARTIST 4 ARTIST: Biochemist-writer seeks a collage artist to bring a series of graphic novels to life. It examines the human history of cannabis, the War on Drugs, and the science of the endocannabinoid system through the lens of Moby Dick. (Anandamide is our White Whale). Intrigued? Reach out: lex@whitewhalecreations.com.
MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN: Event planner looking to connect with community-minded companies that need help with events or virtual operations management welcomes fellow Type-A cannabis users to join her on her podcast, Type A+, to share tips. Get in touch: beth@bethlawrence.co.
LAB COAT LOVE: A UCLA researcher documenting cannabis industry labor conditions seeks further research opportunities. Prior experience includes social justice impact and workplace diversity. Say hello: hadisonmernandez@gmail.com.
HANDS-ON: Toronto-based industrial designer specializing in cannabis product design and sourcing leverages 3D CAD tools, rapid prototyping, and a robust supply chain of domestic and domestic and offshore vendors to take ideas from sketch to shelf. Looking to partner with brands and individuals—let's make beautiful products together. Reach out: joel@burningtree.co.
THE WHOLE PACKAGE: We are: an all-woman team of branding veterans who offer 360 strategy, visual identity creation, MVP concept development, campaigns, and more. You are: cool founders, early-stage brands, and established companies looking to bring big ideas to life using an outsourced brand team with deep cannabis experience to collaboratively build something beautiful, resonant, and strategic enough to make a mark on an ever-evolving industry. Get in touch: hi@potluckstudio.co.
PODCAST PARAMOUR: Creative, hard-working podcast editor seeks publication or brand to fill the Broccoli Talk-sized hole in their heart. Superhero skills include: transforming stoned ideas into potent storytelling, editing audio with utmost sensitivity and respect for hosts and guests, crafting sonic treats and audio art, taming schedules, and always delivering the goods on time. Listen to your heart: jay.rise.nathan@gmail.com.
EXTRA EXTRA: New UK magazine concept surrounding youth and drug cultures and covering drug use as a tool for mental health treatment as well as personal experiences with drugs seeks experts, researchers, or anyone interested in drug cultures to interview or collaborate with as part of the project. Get in touch: dejana20024@gmail.com.
PICTURE THIS: LA-based creative marketer and aspiring astroherbalist looks to connect with photographers and videographers for collaborations on creative paid projects in weed, wellness, and beauty. Reach out: juliette@goodjuju.world.
I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND: I’m ready to support your growing small business, get your company back on track, and accomplish new projects. Let me help support the daily operations of your team, from strategizing workflows to help them come together and creating bookkeeping systems, to conceptualizing events and executing the logistics that make the big day successful. Don’t wait any longer: hello@kendallkargconsulting.com.
MESSAGE MASSAGER: Experienced cannabis and design writer looking to help you find your voice. From blogs to emails, tweets to product copy, and everything in between, I can make your ideas sound even better than they do in your head. Message me: claresausen@gmail.com.
4/20 DATE: Amid Coachella, the Desert X art exhibition, and a desert super-bloom, we are turning an old Joshua Tree grow house into an experiential art space where attendees can sample flower from sustainable brands, enjoy poolside cannabis yoga, take a dip in the hot tub, and immerse themselves in experiential art on 4/20. Spots open if any brands are interested in participating or learning more. Say hello: high@createnewrituals.com.
INSPIRE ME: Former lead designer and creative at Houseplant looking for anyone needing graphic design, 3D modeling/rendering, product design/development, and more. Always happy to connect with other creatives, so feel free to reach out even if the feeling’s platonic: bellarosa165@gmail.com.
MULTIPLE PARTNERS WANTED: Online smoking accessories retail brand launching in April 2023 seeks makers and artists focused on making smokeware (pipes, bowls, j-holders, rolling trays) to add to my small-but-mighty shop. Get in touch: hello@oloro.world.
SILVER TONGUED: Whether it's writing cannabis-related edu content, social media captions, or articles, my content strategy skills will add polish to your message. Get in touch: dewitts.onditi@gmail.com.
LOVE POTION #420: Want to make an infused product but don't know where to start? This cannabinoid formulator wants to make your product dreams come true using ingredients that fit your brand identity and producers that pass the ethics test. I can’t wait to meet you: livviesmallsevents@gmail.com.
GROUP EXPERIENCE: Former freelance creatives and seasoned industry experts have come together to create a one-stop shop for all things cannabis branding. From copy and graphics to full brand strategy and design, our collective model offers a killer suite of skills that grows brands like magic. Get in touch: kaitlyn@majicplant.com.
RELATIONSHIP GOALS: Data-driven cannabis sales tool seeks dispensary partners interested in tapping into product-matching software. Use hundreds of thousands of product ratings to connect your consumers to the products that will deliver the effects they seek. Get in touch: dkooi@jointlybetter.com.
LET’S COMMIT: Need ongoing in-house creative support but aren’t ready to make a full-time hire? Creative director and brand strategist with 10 years of experience and deep knowledge of and passion for cannabis as an industry and medicine is open to any new project inquiries but specifically looking for something longer-term. Reach out: alexiskafkis@gmail.com.
A PURE HEART: Former pro soccer player, Survivor winner, and two-time cancer crusher launching a university-backed, national study on cannabis and cancer seeks thousands of medical cannabis patients. Medical card-holding and non card-holding patients with cancer who are interested in cannabis are welcome. Does that sound like you? Don’t hesitate to say hi: ethan@ethanzohn.com.
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR: Accessory brand seeks rockstar content creator to make short-form video content for Reels, Shorts, and Tiktok—must be able to generate ideas and scripts from scratch and get content to perform. We’re also interested in connecting with people who have experience getting accessories into retail shops. Is that you? Let’s Zoom: partnerships@smokehonest.com.
BUTTER TOGETHER: One of the longest-running edible and topical brands in Oregon seeks a single-state or MSO investor for expansion opportunities. Let's make something together: info@elbesedibles.com.
LIT LOVE: Experienced content writer with an eye for cannabis at the intersection of race, feminism, and the weird seeks chill, kind, and sexy brands and sponsors to boost a monthly cannabis and wine-friendly writing workshop & event series. Casual editorial relationships are awesome, but my heart yearns for a steady, long-term collaboration. My DMs are open: hello@honeyistheknife.com.
PUT ME IN, COACH: Cannabis-savvy entrepreneur with two decades of experience growing online businesses has open slots for coaching, consulting, and mentorship in the following areas: digital projects, websites, online shops, apps, project management, or mediation/conflict resolution. The first chat is free: https://lisasnyder.as.me/freeconsult
FREE FOR ALL: Web and UX designer with fashion and e-commerce experience seeks freelance / pro-bono / consulting cannabis-related projects to build up my portfolio for the industry that is my passion. Reach out: erinclausenmcgee@gmail.com.
HOSPITALITY RULES: Hospitality-focused writer, educator, and marketer who helped build some of specialty coffee’s most recognizable media and event brands is developing a hospitality-focused education kit for cannabis retail. I’m interested in connecting with cannabis brands to chat opportunities around training, content development, and brand strategy. Get in touch: alex.c.bernson@gmail.com.
SMOKE SHOW: Herbal smoking business owner exhibiting at her first trade show this summer seeks guidance from experienced exhibitors. What did you wish you had known before your first show? Willing to swap products, clever and compliant copywriting, or niche herbal knowledge for know-how. Interesting trades considered! Let's connect: lian@puffherbals.com.
MUST HAVE GOOD CHAT: Creative communications agency focused on bringing plant medicine into mainstream culture seeks marketing and PR pros experienced in cannabis and/or psychedelics. Say high: alexis@weareprismatics.com.
BIG TOOLS: Licensed indoor grow facility in Forest Grove, Oregon, is going out of business and looking to liquidate the infrastructure of the operation. LED grow lights, UV water purification system, humidifiers, water tanks, etc. If you’re ready to stock up: dizzydoc@pobox.com.
MEET ME IN THE GARDEN: Amsterdam-based garden-focused travel writer open to visiting and writing about gardens/farms/anything botanical around the world. Do you have a cannabis farm/garden or a unique green space you want to share? Also open to collaborating with brands that need creative storytelling help. Get in touch: jnihmeyvasdi@gmail.com.
SESH MESH: Toronto-based marketing and research agency seeks cannabis brands to sponsor community-hosted events. Our partners include creative collectives, start-ups, yoga studios, and more looking to incorporate cannabis into their events. Want to bring your brand to diverse audiences and collaborate based on shared values? Hit us up: klea@seshclub.org.
WITH OPEN ARMS: You’re a cannabis brand or ancillary business having a hard time marketing their products on social platforms. We're building a website positioned to work as a community television—a 24/7 channel with programming and resources to better equip artist entrepreneurs, where it's always “69 & Sunny.” We’re ready for you: high@sunny69.com.
SHARED HABIT: Highlites, the yoga and mindfulness community for #StonerswhoCare, seeks people-focused cannabis brands to sponsor pop-up Highlites yoga classes in LA, NYC, and FL. Together, we’ll create a “third place” for people to explore their minds and bodies safely and compassionately. Highlites has hosted 30+ classes both online and irl, so we know how to make this work. Light up our inbox: danielle@highlitesoasis.com.
LET THE WRITE ONE IN: New York-based freelance writer who covers the cannabis industry looks to elevate your company blog or newsletter (or both!). Let's work together to keep your community inspired and connected. Write me: amandagreenidge@ymail.com.
WE'RE EFFING CHEETAHS: If you get the reference, swipe right. (If you don't, keep reading anyway.) Digital marketing creative studio based in PDX, hell-bent on working with industries we believe in or wherever creativity is king. Our badass marketing strategist, content creator/designer, and photographer are ready to take your brand to new heights. 📈 Reach out: connect@emmett.world.
I’VE SEEN IT ALL: Trusted cannabis writer nearing a decade of experience, hot off of four months of researching every legal market in the United States for a book about interesting and ethically-run cannabis destinations, seeks storytelling and consulting opportunities with curious, ambitious brands. Yes, it me: yoshikolauren@gmail.com.
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If any of these resonated with you, apply! Even if it’s not the right fit right now, it may start a conversation and lead to a mutually-beneficial connection that pays off down the line. And let me know when connections made here end up working out—I love to hear it!
May sparks and contract agreements fly,
Lauren Yoshiko