
This is a sneak peak behind the scenes of a burgeoning cannabis story, which is also the story of friendship, triumph, and change.
This is a sneak peak behind the scenes of a burgeoning cannabis story, which is also the story of friendship, triumph, and change.
Leslie Apgar, MD
CANNABIS EXPERT | WOMEN'S HEALTH EXPERT | OBGYN
FOUNDER OF BLISSIVA | CO-AUTHOR OF HIGH HEALS
Leslie is a board-certified OBGYN with over 17 years of experience in direct patient care. She is also the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Greenhouse Wellness, a medical cannabis dispensary, as well as Co-Founder of Blissiva, a female focused cannabis line. Apgar co-authored the book, High Heels; How Two Women Found Their Footing in the Cannabis Industry and is the Founder of PuraVida, a Cosmetic Spa and Laser Center, a business that continues to thrive well into its tenth year of operation.
Her speaking expertise centers around how cannabis interacts with the body (particularly in women), coupled with her medical background and direct patient care experiences. With her experience, she is uniquely qualified to speak on a number of cannabis and women’s health topics.
Signature Talks
The female reproductive system and cannabis. What you should know.
THC in the aging population. How to help mom or dad.
Dosing cannabis intelligently. The many forms and ways to take cannabis.
Cannabis & cancer. How to pair cannabis with current treatment modalities.
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Gina Dubbe
VENTURE CAPITAL EXPERT | CANNABIS BUSINESS
EXPERT| FORBES RANKED FEMALE FOUNDER
Gina Dubbe is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Currently, she serves as the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Greenhouse Wellness, an award winning dispensary in Maryland, and is also Co-Founder of Blissiva, a female focused cannabis line. She is also Co-Author of the book, High Heals; How Two Women Found Their Footing in the Cannabis Industry, and was the Co-Founder of TheraPearl, a revolutionary hot and cold compress. Her work with TheraPearl led the company to rank on the Inc.5000 list and she received accolades including Forbes Magazine Women Who Built Outstanding Companies.
Her speaking expertise is centered around how to develop and scale cannabis and product companies, and her background as Managing Partner of Walker Ventures coupled with her impressive entrepreneurial track record make her uniquely suited to do so.
Signature Talks
Weed it and reap: a case study in growing a profitable dispensary
How to raise capital: in a green environment and otherwise
High heals: finding your footing in the cannabis industry as a female
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