We had the good fortune of connecting with Mary Perdew and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mary, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I’ve been passionate about cannabis since I was 15! It really helped me negate through trauma and chaos and watching the plant helping so many others really fueled my passion to move forward educating people!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve had a long career in the cannabis space. Ive worked with indie brands, hedge funds with businesses in between. It hasn’t been easy that’s for sure! One thing I’ve learned along the way is you only really have yourself to rely on. You can have everyone in the world gassing you up but if you don’t believe you can do it and actually put in the work you’ll never succeed! Also make sure you align with those you do business with. I’ve had to walk away from sweet deals and paychecks staying true to myself. I’ll never regret being true to myself and values.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love hotel Laguna in Orange County! The European beach club has amazing crab cakes and frozen cocktails.

We’d definitely have to hit the tide pools but head out the next day to go to Disney. We’d hit both parks with speed passes so we don’t wait in lines. After the light parade we’d go to the forum to see Kanye.

I would definitely throw a lakers game in there and some wings over at Rocco’s in West Hollywood!

We’d spend the last day in Malibu soaking in the sun at Paradise Cove.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
To my chaotic family. Without y’all I would have never needed cannabis. Love you to infinity and beyond though!

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