129 Cannabis Could Never: Self Employement, Censorship, and Hot Takes with Liz Udell

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“I think we're all so silent in our states that people kind of need a little reality check. Like having these conversations [about cannabis] are a wake up call to people.” - Liz Udell

Welcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode,Liz Udell shares opportunities and challenges of self-employment in the cannabis industry and how people who have been recently laid off can leverage the power of social media to their advantage, especially platforms such as LinkedIn which offer a great opportunity to network and connect with potential clients

[00:00 -06:48] Navigating the Cannabis Industry

[06:49 - 15:24] Positioning Her Personal Brand for Success

[15:25 - 21:58] Learning to Adapt Your Content for Different Platforms

[21:59 - 29:42] The Uncertainty of Social Media Censorship

[29:43 - 35:30] The Challenges of Working for Cannabis Brands

[35:31 - 43:03] The Reality of California Cannabis Workers

[43:04 - 59:20] Exploring the Complexities of Legal Cannabis

[59:21 - 1:00:53] Closing Segment

Liz Udell is a director of digital, content and social media in the cannabis, restaurant, lifestyle, e-commerce, and entertainment industries. She's been a digital marketing instructor @ San Diego State University and the University of Las Vegas since 2020 and teaches content marketing and social media management.

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