Introduction to Cannabis Influencers
Cannabis businesses are rapidly growing, along with it are cannabis marketing agencies and social media influencers that have been garnering followers here and there through different social media platforms.
To start off, it’s always smart to consult a solid cannabis marketing agency team who can provide constant strategy for your campaign. The highest point of leverage is identifying individuals who have influence over potential customers can open a lot of opportunities to kickstart your business. From celebrities and doctors, to lawyers to chefs, these influencers have their own ways to inform and educate the crowd about different products ranging from flowers and vaping devices to the best CBD oil and gummies. Recommendations and discussions go a long way to raise awareness about the medical health benefits that Cannabis and CBD have for society. We have heard news being posted in social media that CBD is being used as medical treatments for disorders or mental illnesses, how it helped patients as well as veterans to overcome conditions which literally changed the way we look at CBD.
In the age of cannabis legalization with the help of social media and cannabis marketing agencies on the side, there are a lot of YouTube and Instagram Cannabis influencers out there but only a handful that you may need to follow if you want a more detailed look about CBD.
Top Cannabis & CBD Influencers
CannaBess has been passionate about cannabis for many years, and she has made it her mission to educate others about its many uses and benefits. She started her Instagram profile, @imcannabess, as a way to share her knowledge and connect with others who share her love for the plant.
Social media star who has gained fame for his Dope as Yola YouTube channel. His vlogging about all-things marijuana with strain reviews and joint rollings has helped him grow to more than 136 million views.
We’re Alice and Clark, a married couple living in Hollywood with a deep appreciation for all things dank.
Broadcasting from our Dabbin Cabin studio, we showcase innovative new cannabis products, take on the Internet’s headiest challenges, and build a community around the benefits of cannabis. We also vlog from inside exclusive events in the cannabis biz to share a glimpse inside this evolving global industry!
Blunt Blowin’ Mama BBM Ventures LLC. Host Shonitria aims to normalize parents who smoke weed and amplify the voices of BIWOC in the cannabis industry by having honest, open, enlightening and entertaining conversations about the cannabis and hemp plants.
Dr. Gupta, a neurosurgeon and an Emmy award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN have taken his stance and even apologize for his 2009 article in TIME magazine regarding Cannabis. He admitted that he was unaware of these patients who used cannabis to further improve their conditions. Ever since that apology, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been an active supporter of legalizing marijuana as well as providing endorsements to show how CBD is a legitimate medicine for all.
Alice Moon is a cannabis media maven living in Los Angeles, California. She focuses on PR, Social Media, and Marketing for cannabis and hemp brands. She is known for her LinkedIn strategizing, ghost writing, and coaching for cannabis executives. She has been featured by Forbes, Washington Post, Business Insider, Green Entrepreneur, and more.
Jessica Catalano is known as one of the best top cannabis chefs in the USA, combining her love for cooking and expertise on cannabis she was able to make medicated dishes that benefits a lot of Medical Cannabis patients today. No wonder she is being called by many as the “OG Cannabis Chef” not only in the restaurant and bakery field but her impressive working experience in the cannabis industry, as well as in-depth knowledge regarding it have shown great feedback from the cannabis community.
With four decades of being a cannabis activist, entrepreneur, advocate, and educator, Steve DeAngelo was able to inspire and educate millions of people regarding the benefits of cannabis. As a national cannabis leader, he believes that it should be referred to as a medicine to further improve personal wellness and not be used as any form of intoxicant. Up until now, he can be found speaking to conferences and events inspiring everyone through his own experiences, passion for cannabis and dedication to his community which simply in no doubt makes him a good role model and pop cultural icon for all cannabis enthusiasts.
Phil Depault spent his 13 years as an athlete, but as time passes his physical condition wasn’t able to keep up, in 2012 he caught a virus that triggered his Fibromyalgia symptoms which ended up forcing him to quit as an athlete. He somehow found a new found hope with the very thing he despises and has channeled it through his passion for cannabis, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. As a co-founder of the online retailer Maitri, he continues to inspire his followers via IG by providing positive feedback towards the cannabis industry.
Aaron Justis is a cannabis expert, an entrepreneur, and a drug law reform activist. With his expertise, he was able to lay the groundwork for legalization. As a president of the Bud & Roses dispensary, Aaron’s goal is to create the ultimate cannabis shopping experience which has been recognized with its consistent growth and have garnered awards for it. As his own personal commitment, he pursued to be the voice and to educate different global levels for cannabis enthusiasts everywhere.
After the controversial “Fuck it, I quit” stunt on Alaska news, Greene has been pursuing to inform more people about cannabis. Aside from being a media reporter, journalist and the host of “The Weed Show”, it was announced later on she was the founder of the Alaska Cannabis Club (ACC) which definitely proved her dedication and passion towards informing the public about CBD.
As an influencer who represents the medical community and founder of IMPACT Network, Dr. Michele Ross has used her expertise as a neuroscientist and health coach to further spread the awareness towards cannabis and how it can help medically. Her passion to help patients pusher her to do further extensive research to educate fellow doctors and scientists to consider it healing benefits that can be used in today’s society.
Host and Executive Producer of the web series WEEDIQUETTE on Viceland, is your go-to guy when you want to learn cannabis in a fun way. All of his episodes shows extensive knowledge about its healing effects, testing out different methods and sharing that with his audience all over the world.
Jodie Emery is a cannabis and civil liberties advocate. Together with her husband, fellow activist Marc Emery they have their own fair share of arrests over their dispensaries but that didn’t stop them instead, they’ve emerged as strong influencers against cannabis criminalization in Canada.
Jeremy Szafron is a Canadian-based producer and reporter which you can hear via his podcast The Green Scene, considered as the top global cannabis podcast that deals with current issues whether it’d be ethical or legal concerning cannabis, he definitely covered it. He always challenges his audience to make informed decisions towards it since he is providing fact-based journalism approach to promote and educate them about cannabis globally.
