075 How Tina Ulman built the Chamber of Cannabis as an Agent For Change in the Nevada Cannabis Industry

“It [noise on social media] is irrelevant. You have to build relationships with your lawmakers...if we're not going to help educate them, who will?... Everyone's got an idea, but who's really coming down to executing it?” - Tina Ulman

Welcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Tina Ulman, Co-Founder and President of Chamber of Cannabis, as she shares her story on how they pushed for policies in favor of cannabis consumption by connecting with the right people, knowing whether you are reactive or proactive in the advocacy, and the domino effect of change by sending a message to the right people.

[00:01 – 07:42] Reach out to Shayda via email or DM on IG

[07:43– 13:05] Thriving Inclusive and Conscientious Markets on Cannabis Commerce

[13:06 – 33:30] Allied Push of Legalization through Lobbyists and Lawmakers

[33:31 – 35:58] Triggering the Domino Effect through Eliminating Stigma

[45:59 – 51:49] Getting the Message Relayed throughout the Industry

[51:50 – 53:57] Food for Thought: How do you take a step forward?

A resident of Las Vegas for over 12 years and UNLV Hospitality Management Graduate, Tina Ulman is the Co-founder and President of the Chamber of Cannabis and Director of Brands for The Source Dispensaries in Nevada. Tina has served the cannabis industry through various roles which simultaneously contributed toward the growth of the Las Vegas cannabis communities and the reforming of unjust laws. 

In 2020 Ulman and the Chamber created the proposal and led the campaign for AB 341, Social Consumption Venues and worked closely with Assemblyman Steve Yeager to pass both AB 341 & AB 400, Cannabis DUI Reform. In 2019 Ulman traveled to Reno and Washington DC to lobby for both state and federal cannabis rights while serving as the Director of Development for Las Vegas and Nevada NORML.

In 2020 and 2021 Tina was awarded Las Vegas Cannabis Activist of the Year while leading the Old Pal brand in Nevada. Prior to entering the cannabis industry Tina was a sales and marketing executive for Wyndham Resorts and a 15 year cannabis consumer. 

Connect with Tina

Visit https://thechamberofcannabis.org/ and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @chamberofcannabis

Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi

Key Quote:

“...let our lawmakers know: You need to create a safe place for people to consume, where you're not being criminalized. And you need to do it. So it's the next step in cannabis commerce.” -  Tina Ulman

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