The Leaf 2023 Impact List
The Leaf staff presents the 2023 Impact List, highlighting the people and companies changing the Cannabis landscape.
Profiles
Kijana Rose
"Between my team and the community, I truly have the most amazing people around me."
King Fights Cancer
His overall health improved once he started Cannabis – and we know the plant is a safer option compared to opioids.
Equity Trade Network
Thanks to the Equity Trade Network, we can tell what’s actually benefiting our community when we shop at a dispensary.
Blunts & Moore
Blunts + Moore has one of the heftiest and most thorough menus we’ve ever come across.
Budtender of the Month: Kurt Lane of Waave Cannabis
"I’ve been in the industry for almost four years. I’ve watched it grow, and honestly I think it's grown for the better."
Making Magic with Kind Therapeutics
“We’re a bunch of extremely passionate people and this is a really rewarding experience working here.”
Pot Patient Sammi Martin Discovered the Healing Power of Cannabis
Cannabis has helped our patient of the month to shed 60+ pounds and 10 medications over the past five years.
Shop Review: Zen Leaf Pasadena
At Zen Leaf, different forms of edibles are always in stock to make sure no one goes without their necessary medicine.
Budtender of the Month: Isaiah Steele from Sticky’s Pot Shop
Our Budtender of the Month strives to be the example that turns people’s day around.
Beating The Odds: Vibe Cannabis Co.
The experience you can expect at Vibe is one of a high level. The knowledgeable staff will answer all your questions.
OWTLET: Delivering the Goods
OWTLET’s goal is to offer the freshest, nicest and most premium strains, along with a sense of exclusivity.
Bianca Currie
The mental hurdles of living with one leg have been the hardest. Cannabis, she says, has been her saving grace.
Stoner Owner: Midzotics Matt Shotwell
“I just smoked some DMT, and my entire marketing campaign clicked in my mind..."
Budtender of the Month: Crystal Johnson aka The Latin Diamond Princess
Cannabis brings out the better version of me, helping me focus on my career and further my knowledge.
Patient of the Month: Michael Simmons
Cannabis slows me down and allows me to focus on what I need to. It has opened all types of doors for me.
Shop Review: The Independent, Women-Owned Dispensary Kannavis
Speed and ease of access are the vibe here. The budtenders are well-equipped to handle patient needs on the fly.
For the Love of Grub: Baltimore’s Top 5 Munchie Spots
Feed the weed! When the munchies call, these five spots have an answer for every appetite.
Inspectah Deck: Well Versed
"I'm one of those people that had marijuana charges back in the days … They villainized it back then."
The Artist Tree West Hollywood
In WeHo, an area that’s known for beautiful dispensaries, this store manages to make an impression.
