# #43 - S5: E7 – Rachelle Gordon: From Arrest to Advocacy & Crafting the Stories That Drive Cannabis Forward

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Podcast: [The Women in CannaBusiness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-in-cannabusiness-podcast-7077792)
Published: 2026-04-07T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://womenincannabusiness.podbean.com/e/season-5-episode-7-%e2%80%93-rachelle-gordon-from-arrest-to-advocacy-crafting-the-stories-that-drive-cannabis-forward/
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Duration seconds: 2660

## Resource

Rachelle Gordon, Managing Editor of GreenState, shares how personal loss shaped her passion for cannabis advocacy, especially around neurological conditions and patient stories. We discuss the realities of the industry, honest education, and what it takes for women to lead in cannabis today.

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