Placing her focus on introducing marginalized women across the country to the burgeoning hemp industry, she is redefining cannabis culture through female-centric products and accessories.

BLACK ENTERPRISE spoke with Peterson about her cannabis indictment, creating opportunities for female business owners, and advice to grow during times of uncertainty.

BE: When did you realize CBD and cannabis was a business opportunity you wanted to pursue?

This business opportunity is less about myself and more about empowering black people with the same drug that put us away.

I have to live where it is legal to conduct the cannabis business.