As more women gain a voice in their companies and start their own businesses, there has been an influx of products designed by women for women — and the cannabis industry is no exception.
In recent years, several women-owned brands have released products specifically for women's health, wellness, and entertainment, proving that cannabis's potential goes far beyond the way it has traditionally been utilized.
Here are 12 women-owned cannabis brands making incredible products:
Autumn Brands
It may come as a surprise to some (though it really shouldn't) that one of the more well-known flower companies in California is 50% women-owned and operated. Co-founded by Hannah Brand and Autumn Shelton, Autumn Brands operates out of Santa Barbara County and is known for producing some of the best-quality flower available in California.
Autumn Brands has embraced the movement toward using cannabis to achieve wellness and balance, making their product line friendly to both women and men who mindfully use cannabis for self-care.
Wyllow
Founded by Camille Roistacher in 2020, Wyllow offers eighths of carefully cultivated strains from a creative and inclusive environment.
“We want all walks of life to be able to afford us, try us, follow the brand, and join our community that we're building here at Wyllow,” Roistacher told Cannabis Business Times.
CAKE she hits different
CAKE she hits different is a woman-owned and operated lifestyle and cannabis brand known for its #1 ranked all-in-one vape. CEO and Co-Founder Chloe Kaleiokalani's love for the plant and her Hawaiian heritage inspired her to launch CAKE, spreading joy and positivity through the business.
What makes CAKE she hits different special is their boutique extraction methods, successful branding tactics, and foundation in the music world — including a partnership with Steve Aoki's record label, Dim Mak, and presence at major EDM festivals worldwide.
CAKE she hits different's products are available in California and Arizona and include small-batch all-in-one vapes, cart batteries, and brand apparel.
Her Highness
Founded by entrepreneurs Laura Eisman and Alison Krongard, NYC-based Her Highness specializes in its nationally available CBD wellness and accessories lines with THC products available in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
Peek the brand's decadent gold merchandise and support the Last Prisoner Project with its pre-roll and lighter package
Kiva Confections
After its launch in 2010, Kiva Confections is now a well-known edibles brand in California. It all started with Scott and Kristi Knoblich Palmer, a couple who were searching the cannabis market for something trustworthy and mouthwatering. Unable to find exactly what they were looking for, they decided to make it themselves.
Now, Kiva's gummies, chocolates, and mints top almost every “Best Edibles” list on the West Coast.
Kikoko
Botanical, herbal, calming — Kikoko delivers smooth relaxation with its bright organic teas, mints, honey, and tinctures. The founders, Jennifer Chapin and Amanda Jones, were initially inspired by a close friend who was battling cancer and needed something healthy yet not as overwhelming as the typical high-THC edibles on the market. Enter Kikoko. The brand prides itself on its sustainable practices, ensuring all of its products are pesticide-, mold-, and toxin-free.
Miss Grass
Miss Grass is women-led and founded, with Kate Miller as co-founder and CEO. The brand caters to women's needs, offering nationally available hemp minis — 0.4 grams per joint — designed for relaxation, pleasure, and sleep.
Quim
Quim co-founder and CEO Cyo Nystrom began developing vaginal cannabis products along with her co-founder Rachel Washtien to alleviate her gynecological woes, including recurrent yeast infections and urinary tract infections (UTI).
In addition to cannabis, Quim's Happy Clam moisturizer contains tea tree oil, which is purported to have antifungal and antimicrobial properties, along with other ingredients, including hazelnut oil and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil.
Humboldt Apothecary
Women-owned and operated, Humboldt Apothecary offers soothing topicals, tinctures, and tablets straight from the Emerald Triangle in Humboldt County.
Not only have the owners, Susan Cleverdon and Gillian Levy, created a trustworthy brand and great products, but their company also prides itself on reaching out to the community and seeing value in social causes. It supports Humboldt Baykeeper, Last Prisoner Project, Black Lives Matter, Epic Environmental Protection Agency, AAPF, and the NAACP.
Session Goods
Launched in 2018 by co-founder and CEO Esther LeNoir Ramirez, retail brand Session Goods offers quality cannabis accessories with thoughtful design.
In fact, the brand's bongs and other accessories have won multiple awards since entering the cannabis space, and Session Goods continues to reach new consumers as legalization rolls out across the country.
Honey Pot
Who doesn't love delicious, local honey? Founded by Corey Thomas, Honey Pot has garnered numerous awards and continues to gain notoriety in the edibles space.
The Honey Pot line is always expanding, with a lucrative CBD side hustle that offers bath products and lip balms. For ultimate self-care, you can sip on a tasty honey-infused cocktail while massaging in the Cocoa & Mint CBD Body Lotion.
TribeTokes
While not strictly for women, TribeTokes was founded by two women — serial entrepreneur Degelis “Dege” Tufts and cannabis advocate Kymberly “KymB” Byrnes — with women in mind.
The brand includes anti-inflammatory CBD-infused eye cream and elegant smoking accessories, including a quartz crystal pipe and keybox-shaped flip battery.
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Written by Suzannah Weiss and Hannah Meadows
Featured image by Gina Coleman/Weedmaps
