Join us as we host a round table with two of the leading women in the Cannabis Industry, Evelyn Wang, CEO of Papa & Barkley and Leah Bailey, Chief Business Development Officer at Australis Capital.

Coming right on the heels of the industry’s leading trade show, MJBizCon (the Marijuana Business Conference and Cannabis Expo), these two leaders will chat with our own board member, Hope Neiman, on the topics we know you are wondering about. From efficacy to legality, from beauty to medical products, we will learn about changes on the horizon, the growth of this explosive category, as well as what is like being a woman in this heavily male dominated industry. Whether your interest is personal or professional, it should be a fascinating conversation as Evelyn and Leah share insights and answer questions. 

Evelyn Wang is the CEO of Papa & Barkley, the #1 California cannabis wellness brand. She joined Papa & Barkley with more than 15 years of senior management experience leading premier beauty brands at L'Oreal and The Estee Lauder Companies. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing Officer for Milani Cosmetics, a leading international color cosmetics brand. Wang’s expertise in building brands and running profitable business units, as well as her leadership of high functioning teams and command of operational levers, position her well to guide Papa & Barkley's next stage of growth. Wang has a deep personal commitment to plant-based medicine, wellness and sustainability, core values of Papa & Barkley. 

Leah Bailey is the Chief Business Development Officer at Australis Capital, where she drives commercial initiatives, marketing and regulatory direction. AUSA is a highly diversified cannabis company, added Bailey as a proven leader with a strong track record in driving revenues and profitability in both the cannabis and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. Previously, Leah was CEO of Fluresh, a U.S. vertically integrated cannabis company based in Michigan, where she built the operation and organization from a startup to become one of the top cannabis businesses in the state. Ms. Bailey holds several directorships with companies such as well-known medical cannabis science leader Tikun Olam USA and Scott's Liquid Gold, as well as is an operating partner for a social equity applicant for craft grow in Illinois.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

4:30 pm

Zoom link to be sent to attendees