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Budtender of the Month: Lillian Scott

I really enjoy how the dispensary and the marketing team make an effort to benefit the community through our drives.

Photo by Hayley Ewing

Lillian has just over a year under her belt in the Cannabis industry. She used to take prescription medication for anxiety and stress and has replaced it entirely with Cannabis. Prior to Cannabis, she always needed to take prescription medication before school. In high school, she started smoking and no longer needed the medicine. Now she works on the front lines of the Cannabis industry for Trilogy Wellness and loves every minute of it. Be sure to give Lillian a shout-out when you see her at the dispensary!

What role do you think Cannabis can play in health and wellness, beyond recreational use?
It can play a lot of important roles. Cannabis can replace a lot of over-the-counter and prescription medications people take on a regular basis. Cancer patients, people with anxiety, stress, pain relief and much more can benefit from using Cannabis medicinally. 

What was the most unexpected challenge you faced when entering the Cannabis space?
Learning more about products and the plant. Specific terpenes, and learning the effects and flavors, was something new for me. I like to try different things and pay attention to the way terpenes and cannabinoids affect me personally. My coworkers also give me a lot of knowledge and input, and that feedback process helps everyone learn and expand their knowledge.

In your opinion, what are the biggest hurdles the Cannabis industry still needs to overcome?
Some back-end things, like product availability and the consistent tracking of inventory. Menus are also challenging because a lot of people want paper menus, and with the amount of products we have entering the dispensary regularly, it poses a challenge. It can be difficult to keep up with everything, and the second we print a paper menu, something else comes in that would have to be added. 

Do you have a most memorable experience you’ve had with Cannabis?
My first dab that I ever took out of a rig, which I admittedly might have overdone just a bit. I had extreme munchies, which my mom caught on to pretty quickly. I was stuck for a few hours until I went to sleep, but I will always remember that first dab.

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about Cannabis?
A lot of people are using it just for fun, meanwhile, there is a lot of science to back medicinal use. I wish more people understood that medical patients are prioritized because we’re dealing with assisting in working to mitigate the negative effects of those ailments, physically and mentally. 

Are there any new projects or initiatives you’re working on that you’re particularly excited about?
I really enjoy how the dispensary and the marketing team make so much of an effort to benefit the community through our drives. People can gain free loyalty points by donating cans to our can drive and make an impact while still getting a deal on products they were already going to purchase. We also participate in back-to-school drives, fundraise for the University of Maryland Proton Center, and much more. I’m looking forward to all the new things Trilogy has to offer in 2025. 

What is your biggest hobby?
I’ve played soccer my whole life, including at Howard Community College for three years, thanks to COVID hitting in my second year. I got to play with my little sister, and my older sister was the assistant coach, so we all got to travel together and be part of a team. Cannabis use was fairly common among sports players, and a couple of my soccer buddies and I used to smoke and talk after the games to reflect.

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Photos by @hayleyshoots.u

About Wyatt Early

Wyatt is a Maryland native, stoner by nature, obsessor of hash rosin. After getting his start in the printing industry with a family company, he took on the role as state director for Maryland Leaf, and frequently contributes to the magazine with photos and articles.

This article was originally published in the January 2025 issue of Maryland Leaf.

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