Inside the Medical Cannabis Industry: Lenny Berry on Policy, Business, and Stigma
By Lana Reid | June 1, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Lenny Berry, founder, director, and CEO of Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit, to discuss the medical cannabis industry through the lens of policy, business, and public perception. Lenny shares insights from running a licensed medical cannabis operation, including the realities of developing compliant businesses, navigating legislation, and addressing the stigma surrounding medical marijuana use. He reflects on the importance of education, access, and equity as the industry continues to evolve.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lenny Berry provides an inside look at the complexities of the medical cannabis industry and the responsibility that comes with operating within a regulated market.
Lenny explains how medical cannabis policy shapes every aspect of the business, from licensing and compliance to patient education and public trust. He discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face when entering an industry that is highly regulated and often misunderstood, particularly within Black communities that have historically been impacted by inequitable drug policies.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Lenny explore the role of education in shifting public perception around medical cannabis. Lenny emphasizes that informed dialogue is essential to reducing stigma and ensuring that patients understand both the benefits and responsibilities associated with medical marijuana use.
The discussion also highlights entrepreneurship and leadership in emerging industries. Lenny shares why access, health equity, and community awareness must remain central as the medical cannabis sector grows, and why Black entrepreneurs must be included in shaping its future.
This episode offers a thoughtful examination of policy, business strategy, and social responsibility within the medical cannabis space.
About the Guest
Lenny Berry is the founder, director, and CEO of Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit. He is a leader in Ohio’s medical cannabis space, focusing on education, compliance, policy development, and responsible industry growth.
For more information on Lenny Berry and the Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit:
https://ochbs.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ohiochbs/
https://www.facebook.com/OhioCannHealthSummit/
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About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men navigating leadership, policy, and entrepreneurship within emerging and regulated industries.
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