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        Dope Girls Consulting Aims To Shift The Culture In The Cannabis Community
    

        Bradley and Chatfield
    

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By Melissa BacalAug 17, 2020
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Melissa is a college student getting her start in marketing & PR. She hopes her storytelling helps people feel connected to the changing cannabis industry.
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Dope Girls Consulting, a collective of storytellers, problem solvers, and experienced experts, has been launched by former Nike executives Rachel Bradley and Rene Chatfield.
Bradley and Chatfield, two women of color, gained interest in the cannabis industry after using the plant to relieve their health conditions.  Formerly, Bradley directed programs for Nike, Samsung and Roc Nation.  Chatfield also was a marketer for Nike, and has worked with the WNBA and clients in the NBA.
Our mission at Dope Girls Consulting is to shift the culture within the cannabis community by helping minority and female-owned businesses tap into this space, resulting in a more equitable and inclusive industry.  Cannabis leadership positions are primarily held by white males, our focus is changing the narrative and serve as industry catalysts for a more inclusive communityRene Chatfield
Dope Girls Consulting is working with social equity cannabis license applicants in Illinois.
The harm that has been inflicted on black and brown communities from the war on cannabis is something that cannot be forgotten as we begin to re-imagine what this industry could look like through legalization.Rachel Bradley
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BreederPurple City Genetics
Flowering Time8–9 weeks
Grow DifficultyIntermediate to advanced
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Category	Details
Strain Type	Indica-dominant Hybrid
THC/CBD	24–30% THC / <1% CBD
Flavor & Aroma	Sweet mint, cookies, earthy pine, gas
Dominant Terpenes	Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene
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Parent Strains	Kush Mints × F1 Durb × Gushers
Breeder	Purple City Genetics
Flowering Time	8–9 weeks
Grow Difficulty	Intermediate to advanced

Characteristic	THC	CBD
Psychoactive?	Yes - produces intoxication	No - does not cause "high"
Legal Status	Restricted (varies by state)	Federally legal if from hemp
Medical Uses	Pain, nausea, appetite stimulation	Anxiety, inflammation, seizures
Common Side Effects	Anxiety, paranoia (high doses)	Minimal; drowsiness, dry mouth
Drug Testing	Will trigger positive result	May trigger if contains trace THC

Term	Amount	Equivalent
Gram	1g	Standard single-dose purchase
Eighth	3.5g	1/8 ounce
Quarter	7g	1/4 ounce
Half Ounce	14g	1/2 ounce
Ounce	28g	Legal possession limit in many states

Method	Onset Time	Duration	Bioavailability	Best For
Smoking	2-10 minutes	1-3 hours	10-35%	Immediate effects, social use
Vaping	2-10 minutes	1-3 hours	10-35%	Flavor, reduced harm
Edibles	30-90 minutes	4-8+ hours	4-12%	Long-lasting relief, discreet
Tinctures	15-45 minutes	2-4 hours	12-35%	Precise dosing, fast-acting
Topicals	15-60 minutes	2-4 hours	N/A (localized)	Localized pain/inflammation
Dabbing	Immediate	1-3 hours	50-80%	High potency, experienced users

Terpene	Aroma	Potential Effects	Found In
Myrcene	Earthy, musky	Relaxation, sedation	Mangoes, lemongrass
Limonene	Citrus	Mood elevation, stress relief	Lemon, orange peels
Pinene	Pine, woody	Alertness, memory	Pine needles, rosemary
Caryophyllene	Spicy, peppery	Anti-inflammatory, pain relief	Black pepper, cloves
Linalool	Floral, lavender	Calming, anti-anxiety	Lavender, coriander
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