Become a member of W.E.C.A.N. — an online networking community for Cannabis Coaches and Educators.
W.E.C.A.N. offers support, encouragement, motivation, and inspiration while helping you to network and create lasting relationships with other canna-prenurs.
Because you’re not alone on your cannabis business journey.
There are many challenges facing cannabis businesses, including stigma, competitive energy, and resistance when networking in traditional ways.
But W.E.C.A.N. is driven to change all that, at least for our canna-prenur community.
Because we believe in the immense value our members offer the world and want them each to continue on their paths to helping others heal.
Are you craving community? Wish you had more cannabis business friends and colleagues to connect with?
W.E.C.A.N. is the canna-preunuer's refuge from traditional networking groups.
If you’re just starting out in the cannabis business or you’ve been at it a while and find yourself feeling lost, disconnected, or lonely, we’re here to help.
Our stigma-free zone allows us to welcome each of the women cannabis professionals in our membership as we navigate a male-dominated field and find our individual versions of success!
From coaches and educators to product-based business owners, we all come together each week to share insight, resources, and quality time with one another. We work to grow our businesses and to support our fellow members as they do the same.
Even if you’re new to networking, after a while in the W.E.C.A.N. community you’ll feel more confident in your message and more connected to the industry than ever before.
Cannabis heals and expands perspectives and our members are passionate about doing the same in their businesses and communities.
We are always learning and becoming better versions of ourselves so that we can step up to help our clients and our W.E.C.A.N. Tribe.
When you join W.E.C.A.N. for networking, don’t be surprised if you find yourself feeling like you’re part of something bigger — because you are.
This community builds businesses, supports colleagues, and advocates for the healing plant we all know and love.
It’s cannabis networking that goes beyond the weekly meeting.
What to expect from our W.E.C.A.N. Meetings
Our meetings vary in format including networking meetings, conversations on growing cannabis, open discussions, social events, and even yoga sessions. And while the purpose of each meeting may vary we’re always getting together to connect with each other and build our cannabis community.
We elevate as needed, treat others with respect and kindness, and come to our meetings with open minds and a desire to support one another.
We open our networking style meetings, for example, with each member’s personal introduction so we all get to know one another and share in the evolution of each of our businesses.
Then a member offers a presentation, leads a conversation, or shares their latest offering. We may have other business matters or topics of interest to address once those presentations are concluded.
And we close our meetings with a reminder about upcoming events and shared excitement to reconnect again soon! (Or as Kirstie says, "see you zoon," which means soon on Zoom.)
W.E.C.A.N. Monthly Meetings
1st and 3rd Thursday: Networking-focused meetings, 9am to 10:30am PT.
2nd Thursday: Grow Chat — an open discussion on growing cannabis, 9am to 10:30am PT.
4th Thursday: An always awesome open discussion on all things cannabis, business, and community, 9am to 10:30am PT.
4th or 5th Thursday: Yoga with Rose Velasco (before our scheduled meeting), 7:30-8:30am PT.
One Saturday Each Month: Toke & Talk — a monthly social event from 4-5:30pm PT.
Meet your W.E.C.A.N. leader and host, Kirstie.
Cannabis Health Coach, educator, business owner, and Women Empowered Cannabis Advocates Network founder Kirstie Chadsey will lead you through each meeting.
Kirstie’s contagiously upbeat approach to hosting each meeting is matched only by her decades of experience building and growing teams. Kirstie also has a wealth of business experience in creating success for other businesses and working to grow and reach her own goals. And she’s led her local networking group in a variety of leadership positions for years. So she’s able to help you get acquainted with the online networking experience.
And because we’re all cannabis entrepreneurs with unique industry challenges (from stigma to isolation and even legal hurdles), Kirstie’s designed W.E.C.A.N. to do things differently.
So, when you arrive at each meeting, you’ll instantly feel connected to our community and supported every step of the way.
You’ll know you’re in a place full of helpful resources, connections, and a community you can depend on for the life of your business.
And you’ll feel empowered to reach your big canna-biz dreams with the support you find here.
Because together, we can make big things happen.
What W.E.C.A.N. Members Are Saying…
“W.E.C.A.N. is a place where women come to talk about business in the cannabis market. We are a close community supporting each other through all stages of business. As a member, you get full access to all the information you need to be successful in this green space. Lots of love in this group.”
— Leanne
“With the support and encouragement from this amazing community of like-minded women, I have been able to break out of my shell, have more self-confidence, and allow my true self to shine through without the fear of judgment or competition. I am at home with these ladies, and my heart is warmed knowing I have finally found my tribe!
— Rose
“I love being part of W.E.C.A.N. because we support and celebrate each other in this community. Even the little wins feel like giant leaps when you get encouragement from everyone in the group. We have honest conversations, and we can be silly at times too. I always leave our meetings with a renewed excitement about what we have built and what we continue to build together.
— Michelle D.
What does W.E.C.A.N. Membership include?
Our membership includes community, support, motivation, inspiration, connection, education, and the chance to grow your canna-business while becoming part of an amazing movement!
Here’s what else is in store for you when you join:
Use of our active and robust Slack online community — so you can communicate and connect with other members between meetings.
Access to our private W.E.C.A.N. YouTube channel — so you can catch up on meeting replays and member-only videos you can’t find anywhere else.
An exclusive interview with our founder Kirstie Chadsey for distribution on W.E.C.A.N.’s public-facing YouTube channel — a great chance to grow your business or thought leader status!
A personalized business directory listing, here, on the W.E.C.A.N. website.
Special member-exclusive SWAG discounts.
Admission to VIP Private Members-Only events.
Access to any additions made to the membership as W.E.C.A.N. grows!
Invest in your W.E.C.A.N. Membership today!
Since networking is a long-term game and an investment in ourselves and others, W.E.C.A.N. is an annual membership commitment.
This ensures everyone who joins is on the same page and shows up with the same excitement and dedication to their and other members' businesses.
Founding Members Enjoy Discounted Membership
Join by April 30, 2023 for $210.
Plus, Founding Members receive a special coupon code to share with a friend who would like to join. They too, can become a member for only $210!
To lock in the founding member rate, join our newsletter (below) and pay your dues (in full) by May 31, 2023.
Members joining after May 1, 2023: $299.
But really. Why join W.E.C.A.N.?
One of the biggest benefits of joining W.E.C.A.N. can’t be listed in the “what’s included section” here.
Because one of the best parts of joining W.E.C.A.N. is the confidence you gain as you steep yourself in a cannabis cuddle puddle community that’s inspiring to you and inspired by you.
It’s a reminder of the value you bring to the marketplace and the world.
It’s dream fuel.
It’s business fuel.
And there’s really nothing else like it.
Join your fellow canna-badasses in W.E.CA.N. and get excited as you take your place in an industry that needs your healing work!
FAQs
You will only get out of any community what you are willing to put into it, so participation is key for this community.
So come and join in all the fun!
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Yes! Absolutely.
We’d love to welcome you to our tribe!
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Founding members are paid members who have subscribed to the newsletter on or before April 30, 2023, and, have paid their dues in full by May 31, 2023.
The Founding Member (promo) investment is $210, and comes with a special coupon code to share with a friend who would like to join. They too, can become a member for only $210!
After May 1, 2023, membership will be at an annual rate of $299.
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Yes. In fact, the members may be just the support and resources you need to get started.
This community is filled with people at all stages of establishing their businesses and starting with the right support can make all the difference.
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First — congratulations on keeping that canna-business going!
When it comes to W.E.C.A.N. membership, you can anticipate the support, encouragement, and resources of this community in full, always.
You can expect continuous inspiration and education.
And, as with any amazing group you find yourself in, you never know who someone knows and how many people they may be able to connect you to.
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Aside from our fearless leader Kirstie, whose experience building and leading teams is second to none, it’s got to be our amazing members.
Everyone is passionate about our group and takes our collaborative efforts and energy seriously.
We also know how to have a laugh and create connections that grow our businesses and enrich our lives.
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Not at all.
If you want to connect with like-minded canna-preneurs that’ll be a source of inspiration and education, this is just the place for you!
Online or in person, we’re in this together.
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YES! Men that want to support our community of empowered women are welcome.
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Membership is an annual commitment (because networking is playing the long game).
Founding Members will provide a 1-time payment (or 2 consecutive monthly payments) for the year.
Non-founding members will provide a similar payment without the bonus pass for the year.
The non-founding member rate is $299 for one year.
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Once you join, you’ll receive an email with a list of our meetings and events.
You’ll also receive the link to join our Zoom meetings and the link to join our Slack community.
Once you’ve paid your membership dues, you will be eligible to be listed on our beautiful website. And you’ll be interviewed by Kirstie for our W.E.C.A.N. public-facing YouTube channel!
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W.E.C.A.N. membership is typically processed on an individual basis, but feel free to reach out to discuss.
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If you sign up and do not receive a Welcome Email, please contact Kirstie.
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You are welcome to leave the group at any point. However, we do not offer refunds.
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Nope. But honestly, the real magic is when we are LIVE together.
That being said, life happens, and business happens.
If you can’t make a particular meeting, just know that our calls are recorded, and you will have access to our Private Members-Only YouTube too.
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That’s so kind of you!
If you’d like to support our mission, please share the link to subscribe with a friend or colleague who shares our vision and have them join us for a meeting.
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Yes!
To learn more about Kirstie's availability to speak at your event, please contact us with more details about your request.
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Absolutely, please contact us.