Kristina Etter

Oct 13, 2024 | medium.com | Kristina Etter

After spending the last eight years using cannabis every day, all day — I won’t lie, I was a bit apprehensive about returning to work in a place where cannabis consumption is restricted. I wondered if I would struggle with the reduced intake. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms? What would happen on a stressful day? Can I still maintain my health and wellness goals with cannabis if I’m not consuming it all day? I expected the worst.

Aug 26, 2024 | cannabistech.com | Kristina Etter

In cannabis—a legacy industry long shrouded in secrecy and lacking traditional business services—insurance can be a neglected necessity. As the industry gears up for potential reclassification and a move toward mainstream acceptance, the need for comprehensive insurance for cannabis has never been more pressing. So, I reached out to Charles Pyfrom, CMO of CannGen Insurance to discuss the intricacies of insuring cannabis businesses.

Aug 23, 2024 | medium.com | Kristina Etter

Back in the late ’80s and ’90s, we were the generation that didn’t give a shit about fitting in. We grew up on a steady diet of irony, sarcasm, and a healthy distrust of anything mainstream. We rolled our eyes at corporate greed, laughed in the face of authority, and scoffed at the very idea of selling out.

Aug 14, 2024 | medium.com | Kristina Etter |Mehmet Yildiz

I am not a psychologist, but I am fascinated by psychology. So, returning to the “real world” and getting a job that works with the public has been an absolute adventure in human behavior. Dear mental health workers… I encourage you to take on a part-time job in the service industry — even if it is just for a few weeks. You need to experience what the world is really like.

Aug 7, 2024 | cannabistech.com | Kristina Etter

Recent research highlights the substantial energy demands of cannabis cultivation, with facilities consuming about 2% of the electricity in most states where it’s grown. This heavy energy use, along with natural gas and propane consumption, means that energy expenses account for roughly 33% of a cultivation business’s operating costs.