Member Since 2021
Amanda Reiman
Personal Plants
California
Amanda Reiman is the Founder of Personal Plants, a multimedia platform designed to support the home cultivation and processing of therapeutic plants. After earning her PhD from UC Berkeley in 2006, Dr. Reiman was the Director of Research and Patient Services at Berkeley Patients Group, one of the oldest dispensaries in the country, and the Manager of Marijuana Law and Policy for the Drug Policy Alliance, a national non-profit that was engaged in the drafting and campaigns of legalization initiatives across the country and abroad. She also taught courses on substance abuse treatment and drug policy at UC Berkeley for 10 years. Dr. Reiman is an internationally recognized cannabis expert and public health researcher. Dubbed “The Brain” by Elle.com, she is a leader the field of cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs and has presented her research on cannabis dispensaries and the use of cannabis as a substitute for opiates all over the world. She has written for/been quoted in The Huffington Post, New York Times, Washington Post, and Playboy as well as numerous peer reviewed academic journals and several textbooks. Also an expert in cannabis policy on the local, national and international level, Dr. Reiman was the first Chairwoman of the Berkeley Medical Cannabis Commission and also sat on the Oakland Cannabis Regulatory Commission. She currently sits on the Board of Cannabis Doing Good and the Cannabis Travel Association.
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Education
RECENT CONTENT
January 4th, 2023
12 Actionable Ways to Improve Your Business Storytelling Skills
When applied to business, storytelling can serve as an incredible tool for marketing, pitching, developing thought leadership and more.
November 16th, 2022
Need to Educate Your Customers? 12 Approaches That Work
Customer education must be approached with the right tone and content to be effective.
November 9th, 2022
13 Effective Strategies for Managing the Stress of the Fast-Paced Culture Industry
In an industry that moves at breakneck speeds, it helps to have some coping strategies when you're feeling stressed out.
September 29th, 2022
Eight Effective Strategies to Diversify Your Job Applicant Pool
A diverse workforce doesn't happen accidentally — you need the right recruiting strategies to bring different types of candidates in the door.
September 15th, 2022
Let's Get Phygital
How can a phygital reality support us as a society, and what does this mean for how we connect, work and play?
August 23rd, 2022
12 Business Leaders Share Their Best Tips for ‘Going Live’
Before you hit that "go live" button, make sure you have a plan in place for a successful social media live stream.
June 17th, 2022
Nine Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Often Make When Building Their First Website
It’s never too late to make changes for the better.
March 29th, 2022
Thinking About Hosting a Pop-Up Event? 12 Ways to Ensure It Succeeds
Advertising isn’t the only way to get your event noticed.
February 2nd, 2022
The Evolution of #Plantsoverpills
With every tough conversation, there is an immense opportunity.
January 26th, 2022
Eight Ways These Entrepreneurs Are Bringing People Together During the Pandemic
All it takes is the right idea to build positive connections.
January 13th, 2022
Nine Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Sources of Inspiration (That Aren't Related to Business)
What inspires entrepreneurs each day doesn't have to come from the business sector.
January 4th, 2022
12 Strategies Businesses Can Use to Show Appreciation for Their Customers
A little gratitude can go a long way in business.
December 14th, 2021
12 Strategies to Help Your Company Stay Ahead of the Trends
To be a trendsetter, you have to put in the work upfront.
December 10th, 2021
3 Tips for Those Making the Jump Into the Cannabis Industry
It takes time and dedication to become a successful and effective cannabis professional.
November 17th, 2021
10 Ways Businesses Can Focus on Giving Back This Holiday Season
Running a business shouldn't always be about selling.
November 12th, 2021
10 Barriers Keeping Businesses From Becoming More Eco-Friendly (and How to Overcome Them)
In order to appease their customers, company leaders will need to shift their mindsets.
October 29th, 2021
Eight Ways a Business Can Build Community by Leveraging User-Generated Content
To build a community of fans, you’ll need to hand them the reins.
October 22nd, 2021
11 Tips Any Business Can Use to Create More Engaging Videos
In order to engage your viewers, you have to first create something worth watching.
October 15th, 2021
5 Ways Cannabis Brands Can Honor the Past
Cannabis brands should honor the past to avoid the perils of today's commercialization.
September 30th, 2021
15 Effective Ways Business Leaders Can Inspire Employees to Constantly Learn and Grow
Encouraging growth and development sets up the employee and the company for future success.
September 23rd, 2021
How to Run an Affiliate Marketing Program (and Have It Succeed)
Letting others promote your business can often be the most effective form of marketing.
September 15th, 2021
14 Lessons You Should Know Before You Start Your Business
For these business leaders, hindsight is 20/20.
COMPANY INFO
Personal Plants
We empower people to grow and process their own therapeutic plants at home through engaging content, a curated marketplace and practical advice from leaders in the plant medicine space. Like The Food Network, but for cannabis and mushrooms, we are bringing plant medicine mainstream and putting the power of plants in the hands of people, from seed to self-reliance.
AREA OF FOCUS
- Alternative Medicine
- Wellness
- Marketplace
INDUSTRY
Media