357 - From Biology to Cannabis Industry with Laura Similien
357 - From Biology to Cannabis Industry with Laura Similien
Listeners, we are back this week with Laura Similien
In this week's episode, we sit down with the remarkable Laura Similien, founder of Seasoned by the Sun, a CBD skincare line, and the COO of Low Key Dispensary in Boston, Massachusetts. Laura shares her journey from the Dominican Republic to the United States at the age of 12, and her experiences navigating cultural shock and adaptation during this significant transition. Join us as we delve into Laura's inspiring story, her career trajectory, and her reflections on important topics like education, diversity, and community involvement.
Laura Similien is the founder of Seasoned by the Sun, a CBD skin care line. She is also the Chief Operating Officer of Lowkey Dispensary, and alongside her husband, they are a family owned dispensary in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. She has also been working as a research administrator for the past 10 years, but most importantly, she is a mom of two little ones and a wife to her best friend and business partner.
During this episode we talked about:
09:59 Boston city schools differ from suburban schools.
11:59 Navigating college as a first-generation student.
20:17 Graduated, returned home, pursued healthcare management career.
21:35 Long job in research, seeking new direction.
39:02 Pregnant woman joins dispensary to build wealth.
45:25 Mixed emotions about starting a cannabis business.
49:08 Expanding Lowkey Dispensary, aiming for national presence.
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