From Bud To Boardroom

Welcome to "From Bud To Boardroom," a Shipman & Goodwin® podcast series for the cannabis industry. This mini series brings you the latest developments in Connecticut's cannabis market, breaking down the latest legal developments and providing industry insights from the voices of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community activists.

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In the debut episode of From Bud to Boardroom, Shipman partner Sarah Westby welcomes Tiana Hercules—attorney, social justice advocate, and co-owner of a hybrid cannabis retail store in Manchester, Connecticut. Tiana shares how her work in criminal defense, public health, and local government inspired her to enter the cannabis industry. From launching a cannabis business to leading pardon clinics for individuals with criminal records, she discusses the real impact of cannabis reform, the power of second chances, and what it takes to break stigma at the community level.