Jax Finkel is an Executive Director at Foundation for an Informed Texas and Texas NORML. In this episode, we talk about the progress of the Cannabis Industry in Texas from a legal and political perspective.
[00:01 – 05:53] Shayda on the Smokable bans happening at Texas
[05:54 – 08:07] Introduction of Topic and Guest
[08:08 – 13:39] Jax’s Background / The Current State of the Cannabis Industry in Texas
[13:40 – 25:59] Advocating for the Industry and Educating the People
[26:00 – 46:29] Cannabis in Texas from a Legal Perspective
[46:30 – 53:15] Observations from the Other States / How You Can Take Part in Pushing the Industry Forward
[53:16 – 58:46] Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Jax Finkel is Executive Director for Foundation for an Informed Texas (FIT), a 501c3 nonprofit. Founded in 2017, FIT focuses on rural education. FIT produced a successful medical cannabis ad campaign that was played on MSNBC and Fox News which reached over 1.8 million Texans. Jax created a curriculum, helped organize and execute regional training from 2015 to the present.
She has been involved in cannabis law reform since 2005 when she first started volunteering with Texas NORML. After serving in multiple positions, Jax became the Executive Director for Texas NORML, the Austin Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) in 2015. She innovated the first-ever cannabis-centric Voter's Guide in 2012 and continues to prepare the Texas NORML Voters Guide for each election season.
In her tenure, Jax has participated in many panel discussions and speaking engagements including events at the LBJ Library, and was a co-keynote at the Drug Impact Conference. Jax has also been quoted in the Texas Tribune, Forbes, and every major news outlet in Texas. She works closely with coalition partners and many other cannabis groups. She offers expert testimony before the city council and the Texas Legislature. Jax is often at the Capitol pushing for cannabis law reform and building relationships with our Legislators.
Cannabis education and law reform are her passions.
Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi
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040 State Level Cannabis Advocacy with Jax Finkel of Foundation for an Informed Texas and Texas NORML