Courtney Beasley is a beam of sunshine at District Cannabis in Hagerstown, and Cannabis plays a big role in her everyday life. As a child, she was diagnosed with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, a bone disorder that causes inflammation in and around the bones. One of the only ways she gets relief is from topicals and other Cannabis products intended for pain management. She sees the silver lining and connects with customers who are also managing chronic pain, using this experience to bond and make recommendations that resonate with them on a personal level. Stop by District Cannabis and chat with Courtney about cannabinoids, terpenes and your journey with Cannabis!
How have you seen the Cannabis industry change in the six years you’ve been a part of it?
Working in both the recreational and medical markets, we’ve seen a change between the customers and the product itself. People have trended more toward high-THC products, with less of a common focus on chasing specific terpenes and cannabinoids. There is also less fear among people to talk openly about Cannabis, leading them to ask more questions.
How has technology changed during your time in the industry?
Really, tech has been amazing. Stache is one of my favorite companies because I watched their tech grow alongside the industry. They started out with just a handful of devices, and as they’ve seen more people get into concentrates, they’ve created new devices, like a terp tap for your home. Puffco has also been making new products consistently, like the Pivot, which makes dabbing much more approachable.
Can you describe a profound moment you’ve had with Cannabis?
Right when my mom got her diagnosis for cervical cancer, the doctors told her it was terminal, and there was nothing they could do. She was crushed. My family has always been into Cannabis, and I told her she needs to hone into the medical aspect of it and go straight to CBD. She started taking RSO from a friend who had a grow, and now, she has been cancer-free for over a year. That was a really profound moment for me, seeing how much of an impact it made on her life. I watched her turn from a person who was ready to give up to having hope, eating and not being in constant pain. My dad also found a ton of relief from Cannabis before he passed away.
What were the biggest adjustments when you transitioned from working in a grow to working in retail?
My favorite part of it has been getting to meet the patients. On the grow side, you know you’re helping people, but you rarely get to see their spark come back because of Cannabis. Some companies go above and beyond to make their grow team feel special, but it can also be a thankless job at times. A big part of what I like to do here is thank people who come into the store that work behind the scenes for a grow.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love playing with my Flowstar and seeing music at festivals, and I’m really into football. I love the Eagles — go birds! Other than that, I love hanging out with my cat, Mary Jane, and doing research on Cannabis, plus smoking some concentrates. I’m a dab girly, so I always have my Stache RiO or a Puffco by my side.
