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Outside of being a music icon, Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins is in the CBD industry. While the market is booming, the TLC member specifically ventured into it to help people heal.
Nov 18, 2022
When your mind is filled with beautiful thoughts, everything else just falls into place, which is why this company aims to transform the community one CBD product at a time. Founders Brandé Elise and Danielle Gray understand firsthand the importance of “beautiful thinking.” Together, they created Unoia as a catalyst for change in the way the world views CBD products. To be intentional about everything that the brand creates or touches, there isn’t anything that the couple hasn’t put true time and energy behind, even down to the company’s logo. Courtesy of Unoia “We basically looked at the idea of opening a CBD-based company because it seemed like it would be fun,” Danielle told AfroTech. “We were consulting with someone who brought up the name ‘Unoia’ and we were like that’s interesting and we really liked the meaning and so that’s where my thought process was when coming up with the logo. It’s actually meant to be a portal into beautiful thinking. That’s where the world of Unoia...
Apr 22, 2022
Bob Marley’s son Rohan Marley is continuing his father’s legacy in a way that the legend would most likely be proud of. Nylon reports Rohan Marley will join former NFL star Mike James to become the owners of cannabis and CBD lifestyle brand Lion Order. The company will not only sell cannabis but will include additional offerings such as clothing and luxury accessories. Rohan Marley took to Instagram on Feb. 22 to share the good news. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohan Marley (@romarley) “Announcing our intentions on a day of historic alignment and synchronicity 2.22.22. LION ORDER is a community of visionaries that seeks to raise the voice of the spirit of a flower which we believe can guide humanity back towards homeostasis. We seek to collectively raise our consciousness. In turn, this will manifest a lifestyle greater than any brand,” Rohan Marley wrote on Instagram.
Feb 24, 2022
Love Hemp has a new shareholder! The cannabidiol (CBD) firm has announced that Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua has become a key shareholder of the Love Hemp Group. Yahoo!Finance reports Joshua has just signed a three-year deal with the CBD brand. He will also become the brand’s ambassador as it continues its mission of promoting wellness. “Love Hemp is a great brand with an amazing vision. The ability of CBD to improve people’s everyday lives is undeniable,” said Joshua in an official statement. “I have a passion for dynamic British businesses, and for wellness, making Love Hemp a perfect brand for me to endorse and become a shareholder in.” As a shareholder and ambassador, Joshua will be involved in the company’s next steps toward become a leading brand for wellness-focused CBD products. “My work with Love Hemp will allow me to be involved in the company’s aggressive growth strategy as well as developing my own branded wellness-focused CBD products,” he said. “Everyone...
Jun 22, 2021
DJ Khaled is another one of the many celebrities joining the CBD industry. According to Rolling Stone , the music mogul is partnering with CBD manufacturer Endexx Corporation to produce a series of lifestyle and wellness products made from hemp-derived CBD. Khaled, who has been the face of Silk Soy Milk and a proponent of self-care, says his interest in CBD stemmed from his “personal wellness journey.” “As a father, an entrepreneur, a music exec and visionary I am blessed with daily inspiration, a drive to work hard, and a passion for success,” the “POPSTAR” producer said. “CBD has become a part of my daily routine and allows me to focus myself and my energies, while striving to better myself every day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) Endexx Corporation offers a range of all-natural CBD products, including oils, capsules, topicals, and pet products. “We are excited to announce our partnership with DJ Khaled,” Endexx Corporation CEO Todd Davis...
Dec 16, 2020
The cannabis industry has proven to be a more profitable business as more and more states institute legislation to legalize recreational and medical cannabis use. Additionally, the lingering effects of the War On Drugs-era and racism still present themselves as obstacles for people of color looking to enter this market. However, one entrepreneur isn’t letting that stand in her way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ✨#1 CBD WELLNESS STORE✨ (@nuleaf.1) on Feb 23, 2020 at 1:30pm PST Jacquece Jennings, owner of Nuleaf #1 , is the first Black woman in Georgia to own a CBD company. While living in Seattle, Jennings studied the marijuana industry closely hoping to one day become a dispensary owner. This venture wasn’t without its challenges. Trying to navigate within the business as a Black woman proved to be tough at times, mostly with trust. “I pride myself on possessing knowledge within the CBD industry and at times I am faced with challenges because of who I am. I have...
Mar 17, 2020