Ali’s journey is one of resilience, vision, and hustle. As the founder of Sunset Connect, California’s top-selling cannabis pre-roll company, Ali has built more than just a brand — he’s created a movement rooted in equity, quality, and culture. Discover how his international path shaped his mission and how Sunset Connect became a powerhouse in the legal cannabis industry.

Sue Taylor has charted a remarkable path as both a senior advocate and a powerful cannabis activist. As the founder of Mama Sue Wellness, a health and wellness brand dedicated to holistic healing, she continues to break barriers and build bridges within communities. A true trailblazer, Sue has spent her life uplifting others and creating space for education, equity, and empowerment in cannabis.

Hear her inspiring message about resilience, reinvention, and redefining wellness—one life at a time.

Amber is a brilliant graphic designer who created some of the industry's most iconic logos. An expert edible maker who has launched some of the tastiest edibles on the market. And a dope event coordinator, who has curated numerous unique cannabis events.

As both a Navy vet and someone fighting Lupus, Amber has a unique perspective on cannabis policy, medicinal value, and entrepreneurship.

She apprenticed at Chinese Herb Farm in Petaluma alongside Peg Schafer – learning how to cultivate medicinal herbs.

Agricola Farm & Nursery prides itself on natural permaculture practices and clean efficiacious medicine; it was the 2nd permit issued by Sonoma County. Dr. Khallouf maintains an integrative medical practice in Sebastopol.

Jason went from being a former star quarterback at a top university program, to owning multiple businesses and dispensaries. Jason was the first and only Black cannabis operator in the state of Montana leading him to be wrongly convicted by the feds and serving time. 

Jason is currently is on a mission to get his lick back. He owns Plants Over Pills, one of the top equity flower companies; Klothing by Kulture, street wear brand, and Kulture Global, a cannabis consulting agency, which has filmed various projects around the world.

Evelyn went from an elite SoCal private college to prison for helping out a friend. Evelyn"s story highlights how small decisions can have life time impacts.

Evelyn serves on the advisory board for the Last Prisoner Project and the leadership team of Minorities for Medical Marijuana dedicated to restorative justice in cannabis.

Evelyn also hosts The Heart of Cannabis interview series normalizing responsible use. Her journey witnessing the disparities created by the War on Drugs fuels her passion to generate opportunities for those rebuilding lives after incarceration. Through 87 Months by The Weed Lady, she celebrates cannabis bringing joy and healing when not constrained by unjust laws.

The Equity Trade Network is a coalition of minority owned cannabis brands that share resources and opportunities.

Sanctuary Farms is an award winning, second generation small family farm, that focuses on growing sustainably in living soil.

Ramon Garcia has a long history of activism and advocacy. As second generation rabble rouser, Ramon has been a vocal proponent of equity and minority entrepreneurship.