Join us in taking a deep look at the many vendors and products shown off during TPE this year in Las Vegas!

Women in Cannabis

Kayla Kurnik built a name for herself in cannabis, but staying in the industry hasn’t always been easy. From navigating a male-dominated space to setting her own value, she’s learned what it takes to succeed on her own terms.
Annie Holman has never been intimidated by any type of boys’ club. “I’m not afraid to march up to some guy in a suit and talk to him."
Explore the impact of education on justice as Dawn Morris narrowly avoids a lengthy prison sentence in a controversial case.
Sara Payan and Brit Smith have had a standing monthly phone date for years, and now the rest of us are lucky enough to listen in.
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Heads of Industry

Explore the mission of NORMLS in the ongoing cannabis reform. Learn why the fight for legalization is far from over.
It’s not every company that creates products for Hobbits and space travelers alike, but AFG Distribution has never been like most companies.
Joey DeStefano’s journey from a young entrepreneur & musician to Chief Commercial Officer at Puff Brands is an inspiring tale of innovation, passion, and perseverance.
It’s not often that a spark of interest is literally a spark. But that’s how it all started for Josh Kesselman, the energetic, shaggy-haired force behind RAW.

Quest for the Best

The Best Products from HQ Wholesalers
As the FDA began issuing denials, Vapetasia CEO Chris Finch started planning. He knew the next step was to sue the FDA, but he also knew it would take money, manpower, and risk.
Running a head shop in the modern day doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the latest and greatest business tech.
Explore the art of flirtatious sales and discover how charm and confidence can close deals successfully.
It’s time we had a talk. The words here will not be easy to digest, and thus I will attempt to tread lightly, but some things need to be said.
Join us in taking a deep look at the many vendors and products shown off during TPE this year in Las Vegas!
What’s hot now in the Hemp market? Check out some products so fire, they could light up your bowl for you!

Industry Associations

United we stand

Officials have claimed for years that nicotine vaping can severely damage respiratory health, more so than cigarette smoking.
Considerations for retailers carrying hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and how to best serve those customers.
Uncover the truth about vaping and its role in reducing smoking-related risks, including lung cancer awareness and public health.
In the battle against smoking, you might assume that any tool promoting smoking cessation would be celebrated. Sadly, that assumption is false, and the opposition of many anti-tobacco groups to nicotine vaping illustrates why.
Americans are taught many myths about how the federal government operates. One of the most dangerous goes like this: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects public health by regulating the foods and medicines we consume and by helping us “get the accurate, science-based information” we need to “maintain and improve” our health.
There’s no polite way to say this: public health experts continue to lie to adult smokers about the benefits of vaping. Nicotine vapor products have been on the market for over two decades, and the evidence produced over that time has consistently shown that they are far safer than combustible tobacco.
Branding the Rebellion | Fake It and They’ll Break You: Why Authenticity is Everything
Shadow & Stoned: Shadow Becker on Ritual, Rebellion, & Reclaiming What’s Lost
Building Your Fanbase | Throwing Out the Stops: Taking Customer Service to the Next Level
Enter the Labyrinth: Deciphering the Ever-Changing Laws of Alternative Cannabinoids
Hemp’s Uncertain Harvest: Will the Farm Bill Cultivate Clarity or Kill the Industry?